Youth attempts suicide in front of CM's office

Bangalore, Jan 13: A 23-year-old forlorn youth tried to kill himself in front of the chief minister's home office “Krishna” on Sunday after failing to meet Siddaramaiah apparently to seek solutions for himself and society.

Basavaraj, from Chitradurga district, was found in an unconscious condition by a passerby near Windsor Manor junction, off “Krishna” around 12:45 pm. He was rushed to hospital by police. The condition of the youth, who had consumed 20 sleeping pills, is said to be critical. He is being treated at the intensive care unit in Mallige Hospital. Police said doctors have kept him under observation for the next 24 hours as he was also suffering from other health complications.

A senior pollice officer at the jurisdictional High Grounds police station told Deccan Herald that some handwritten letters were found on Basavaraj. In a letter dated January 12, the youth had written that he had willingly donated his kidneys, eyes and other organs as he believed that “people are gods”.

Basavaraj allegedly tried to meet Chief Minister Siddaramaiah twice in December 2013. In a short letter dated December 7, he had stated that he has been ill since 2003 and has a debt of Rs 3 lakh. He had requested the chief minister to get him admitted to hospital and ensure him medical care.

Basavaraj had made similar claims while speaking to the media after consuming pills.

However, in another letter on December 2, 2013, he has urged Siddaramaiah to protect people from all the ills plaguing society, including illegal mining, dowry, rapists and graft. No mention is made of his illness nor does he seek any help.

“This is either a genuine case or he might have pulled this off to get attention,” the senior officer said. No case has been registered so far. Police are waiting for the youth to recover and tell his side of the story.

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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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