Moghul-styled Udupi Jami'a Masjid inaugurated

August 10, 2012

Udupi, August 10: The renovated Udupi Jami'a Masjid was inaugurated by Philanthropist Hidayatulla Abbas of Uchila.

Speaking on the occasion, he said the talented youths must come forward to build community-needed hospitals, schools and colleges.

He said that the members of community should utilise Wakf lands. In future, Islamic Development would invest in Wakf board which will be fruitful for the society.

Abdul Riyaz Khan, State Wakf Chairman said “If we make full use of Wakf facilities, it's possible to establish Islamic banks, besides providing free education for all Muslim students,” he advised.

Udupi Jami'a Masjid Imam Moulana Muhyuddin Jeelani delivered 'Juma Khuthba'.

Jamath-e-Islami Hind Dharwad District Convener Saleem Umari said that when Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) built 'Masjidunnabavi' it had all the services such as hospital, food, training, financial, education etc.

Sanaulla Umari, Maseeulla Qasmi also spoke on the occasion.

Moula compered the programme. Committee president T S Budan Pasha delivered introductory speech. Secretary Kamruddin proposed vote of a thanks.

Imran Hidayathullah, K S Muhammad Masood, Muhammad Kunhi, Abdullah and others were present on the occasion.

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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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