Karnataka stands as model in controlling covid-19 pandemic: Governor

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January 26, 2021

Bengaluru, Jan 26: Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala on Tuesday said that the state has become a model in the country in terms of controlling Covid-19 virus.

Speaking after unfurling the National flag at Manekshaw Parade ground here, he listed out the state government’s achievements.

Stating that with the cooperation of the people, the Covid warriors, has helped to bring under control the pandemic with complete success.

Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Atma Nirbhar scheme, being able to innovate two vaccines for domestic as well as affected in the foreign countries is a big achievement in the shortest period.

He said under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi the vaccine will be made available to everyone in a phased manner with the first phase already begun for the covid warriors across the country who have served the country restlessly day and night which can be highly appreciated by everyone, he added.

Besides, successfully controlling the spread of Covid-19, the State has provided Rs 824.21 crore for 16 lakh migrant workers and distributed 90 lakhs food packets during Lockdown, he added.

Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, Legislative Assembly Speaker Vishweshwara Hegde Kageri and City Police Commissioner Kamal Panth were, among those, present on the occasion in which public participation was banned due to Covid-19.

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Mangaluru Tees Off Big: Golf Excellence Academy to Open at Pilikula

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February 1,2026

The coastal city of Mangaluru is gearing up for a major sporting milestone with the launch of a Golf Excellence Academy at the Pilikula Golf Club (PGC), scheduled to open on May 31. The initiative aims to position Mangaluru firmly on India’s national golfing map.

Speaking to reporters on Saturday during PGC’s first-ever floodlit Pro-Am tournament, club captain Manoj Kumar Shetty said the project is being funded by UAE-based philanthropist Michael D’Souza and is currently in the design phase. Experts from leading golf academies across the country are expected to visit Mangaluru to help shape the training programme and infrastructure.

The academy will train 20 young golfers at a time, with a long-term vision of producing national-level players from the region. Until now, PGC relied on an in-house coach, but the recent renovation of the course and the introduction of floodlights have opened new possibilities for expanding the sport.

Shetty said discussions are underway with two reputed coaching academies, whose heads are expected to visit PGC shortly. “A dormitory for trainers is already under construction. We are inviting academies to assess the facilities and suggest changes so we can build a truly world-class Golf Excellence Academy,” he said.

Professional golfer Aryan Roopa Anand noted that the floodlit course would be a game-changer for young players. “Students can now practise after school hours, even up to 8 or 9 pm, without compromising on academics,” he said.

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