Shiv Sena calls for Kerala bandh against women’s entry into Sabarimala, slams RSS

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September 29, 2018

Kasaragod, Sept 29: The Kerala unit of Shiv Sena has called for a state-wide dawn-to-dusk hartal (bandh) on Monday in protest against the Supreme Court's judgement allowing all women to enter Sabarimala. The hartal will be from 6 am to 6 pm. Essential services including hospitals have been given an exemption.

According to state representatives of Shiv Sena, the hartal was to urge authorities to avoid changing the rituals of the temple. Shiv Sena expects co-operation from other Hindu organisations as well, said MS Bhuvanachandran, Shiv Sena Kerala Rajyapramukh at a press conference here on Saturday.

"The judgement did not consider the years of tradition in the temple. This verdict will lead to people losing faith in our judiciary. The temple traditions were in force even before the formulation of the Indian Constitution. Hence, the traditions should be protected. It is the prerogative of the temple priest and the tantri to decide on the change in the rituals of the temple", he said.

The Hindu outfit also made it clear that they would file a review petition with the support of other Hindu organisations in the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, they also lashed out against RSS for supporting the court's verdict. They alleged that the RSS might have some hidden agenda or interests in favouring the judgment.

The Supreme Court on Friday paved the way for entry of women of all ages into the Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala. A five-member constitution bench of the Supreme Court said that banning the entry of women aged between 10 years and 50 years into Sabarimala was gender discrimination and the practice violated the rights of Hindu women.

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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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