Jewellery shop looted using gas cutter

August 20, 2013

Moodbidri, Aug 19: Another huge robbery case has been reported from Moodbdiri.

Like the accused used the gas cutters to gain entry into Siddhantha Darshana Mandir in Moodbidri to steal the valuable statues in the Basadi, this theft that took place on wee hours of Monday too had the same modus operandi.

A jewellery shop of one Mr Shridhar Acharya named 'Lakshmi jewellers' was burgled and the burglars had used a gas cutter to open the lockers, after gaining entry into the shop from the toilet located behind the shop.

The gas cutters and gas cylinder were found abandoned in the backyard of the shop.

The burglars fled the scene when they saw patrolling police approaching at about 3.30am.

In the hurry, the robbers had left two carry bags in the courtyard of one of the houses nearby.

The police have seized the bags and deposited the gold at the station.

The burglary came to light on Monday morning when the proprietor came to the shop.

A case has been filed with Moodbidri police.

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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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