Unlettered educationist Hajabba to be honoured with literary award

December 10, 2014

Puttur, Dec 10: The unlettered orange-seller Harekala Hajabba, who has strived for the cause of educating young children despite being illiterate, has been chosen as the recipient of Bolanthakodi Kannada award, which was instituted in the memory of Kannada literature enthusiast Bolanthakodi Ishwar Bhat.

The award will be conferred to Harekala Hajabba at an award programme scheduled to be held on Saturday at Puttur Town Bank hall, said Bolanthakodi Fan Club in a press release.

The release stated that former MLA Urimajalu Rama Bhat would inaugurate the programme while Puttur senior advocate N Subramaniam would preside over it. On the occasion, A Sundar Shetty will recollect memories of the time spent with Bolanthakodi Ishwar Bhat.

In the programme, principal of Savanoor Vidyarashmi Vidyalaya Seetharama Kevala will unveil books'Chintana Mukura' written by Prof V B Arthikaje and'Nelada Naadi' by Na Karanth Peraje. Head of Department of Journalism at Vivekananda College, Puttur Rakesh Kumar Kemmaje will introduce the literary works of the authors, said the organisers.

A'book fest' and exhibition will be held at Puttur Town Bank hall for a week from Saturday onwards from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day.

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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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