Mangalore: One killed, five injured as goods train rams into tempo at unauthorized railway crossing

June 30, 2013

Mangalore, Jun 30: A sixty-year-old woman was killed and five others sustained injuries in a collision between a goods train and a tourist tempo at an unauthorized railway crossing in Adyar on the outskirts of the city on Sunday.

The deceased has been identified as Dulaika (60). She did not respond to the treatment and breathed her last in a private hospital where she was being treated after the incident.

The injured-Thahira (40), Noor Nidal (8), Hussaim (25), Mumthaz Begam (35) and driver Harish (51)-are recuperating at the hospital.

The condition of Noor Nidal is said to be critical.

Apart from driver all the injured are family members.

The tourist tempo, bearing registration number KA 19 C 5811, was on its way from Amibika Road to Neer Marga when the incident took place.

It is said that the goods train rammed into the tempo at an unmanned railway crossing in Adyar. The tempo was crossing the railway tracks when the mishap occurred.

Deputy Commissioner N Prakash visited the spot. He also visited the hospital along with MLA of Mangalore North Constituency Moideen Bawa.

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Major facelift for Mangaluru's sporting heart: Mangala Stadium set for 2-month closure to upgrade synthetic track

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Educational institutions in Mangaluru that rely on the popular Mangala Stadium for their annual sports events are bracing for an inconvenience as the city's key sporting venue is set to close its gates for a significant upgrade. The stadium is expected to be unavailable for approximately two months starting from January 15, 2026.

The closure is necessitated by a proposed overhaul of the stadium's facilities, with a special focus on upgrading the synthetic track. Pradeep Dsouza, Assistant Director of the District of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES), Dakshina Kannada, confirmed the development.

"Experts have visited the stadium, conducted a thorough inspection, and have given the go-ahead for a complete makeover," Dsouza stated. "Funds have been allocated for the project, and we are currently awaiting the final green signal from state officials to commence the work. We anticipate that the work will likely begin in the second week of January. Consequently, we have stopped renting out the stadium to colleges and other organizations in preparation for the upgrade."

The timing presents a logistical challenge for colleges, as many schools have already concluded their sports meets.

"Colleges will now be organizing their events and will need to find alternative locations to host their sports meets," Dsouza added. He suggested a few potential venues, including the Dakshina Kannada police ground, University College grounds, Panambur grounds, Swaraj Maidan in Moodbidri, and the Mangalore University sports grounds in Konaje.

However, many institutions note that finding a comparable venue will be difficult. While the DK police ground and University College grounds are closer to the city center, they do not possess the extensive facilities and infrastructure offered by Mangala Stadium.

Dr. P Dayananda Pai - P Satisha Govt First Grade College, Carstreet, is one such institution dependent on the stadium. Principal Jayakar Bhandary expressed hope for a swift completion of the work. "We expect the work to be completed at the earliest. If not, we will be forced to look for other venues to host the sports day for our students," Bhandary said, highlighting the pressing need for the city's main sporting facility.

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