SDPI’s Dalit leader Koosappa no more

May 25, 2017

Mangaluru, May 25: Dalit activist and Social Democratic Party of India leader Koosappa passed away after a brief period of illness at a private hospital in the city on Thursday. He was 52.

He was the state advisory committee member of SDPI. He also served as the state convener of Karnataka Dalit Sangharsh Samiti (Prof. B. Krishnappa unit).

He had contested 2013 Karnataka Assembly polls as SDPI candidate in Sullia constituency.

He hailed from Kuriya village in Puttur taluk. He is survived by his wife, two sons, a daughter and a large number of relatives and friends.

Senior SDPI leaders including its state president Abdul Hannan have expressed heartfelt condolences on the demise of Dalit leader.

SDPI DK district president Haneef Khan Kodaje among others paid last respect to the departed soul.

ISF condoles

In its condolence message, the Karnataka chapter of Indian Social Forum (ISF), Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, has said that the demise of Koosappa is a great loss for SDPI and Dalit community.

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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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