Seven injured in serial mishap at Kalladka, three critical

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March 22, 2015

Mangaluru, Mar 22: At least seven persons including a child critically injured in a serial mishap involving three vehicles on National Highway 75 at Kalladka in Bantwal taluk on Sunday.

The collision between a Maruti Omni, an auto-rickshaw and a motorbike led to traffic jam on highway for some time.

Six injured were immediately rushed to different hospitals in Mangaluru. Among them the condition of three persons including a child is said to be critical.

It is learnt that a family from Shaktinagar in Mangaluru was returning home after participating in a programme in Puttur.

The driver lost control over his Omni and collided with an oncoming rickshaw belonging Ashraf, a resident of Bolanthoor. It is said that both were over speed.

The impact of the collision was such that Omni was toppled on the road and auto-rickshaw automatically took a U-turn. Meanwhile, the Omni also knocked down a motorbike plying behind the ill-fated auto-rickshaw.

All three vehicles were damaged in the incident. Three persons on board Omni sustained injuries. The auto-rickshaw driver was also hospitalized with severe injuries. A Kasaragodu-based man who was riding the motorbike escaped with minor injuries. However, his wife and five-year-old kid, who were riding pillion sustained critical injuries.

A case has been registered at Bantwal Town Police Station.

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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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