DYFI demands uniform pricing in hotels, calls upon dist admin to intervene

July 30, 2013

Mangalore, Jul 30: Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) has taken up a crusade against the eateries in Mangalore, which have been over pricing the delicacies served. The organisation seeking uniform pricing in all hotels across the city has sought District administration to have a regulatory policy to control the practice of raising food price in hotels, restaurants and eateries.

Addressing a news conference in Mangalore, DYFI President Muneer Katipalla said that there are no regulatory bodies keeping tab on the price of the food served in hotels and eateries. Hence hotelier and joint owners price food as per their will and wish.

"District administration should come forth and control the prices of the food items in the hotels because the present trend is making holes in the pockets of common man," he said adding that it is learnt that in order to maintain superior standards, some of the restaurants, hotels and bar attached restaurants are pressurising small hotel owners to increase prices of food item. Since the prices are hiked commoners are not able to afford it.

"There should be equal price in every place so that a commoner also can afford the delicacies. Entrepreneurs should stop giving reason of increasing prices of commodities," Mr Katipalla stated adding that if the district administration fails to do so then DYFI with like-minded organisations will stage a stir.

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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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