State level intercollegiate badminton tourney begins

February 22, 2011

Mangalore, February 22: Former international player Ashok Poovaiah on Tuesday inaugurated a state level indoor intercollegiate shuttle badminton tournament for men and women in the city.

The event is being organised by Shree Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Law College, Mangalore in association with SDM Law College & Centre for Post Graduate Studies in Law, Hubli at Srinivas Mallya Indoor Stadium here.

Speaking on the occasion BK Ravindra, Principal, SDM Law College, opined that sport is an inseparable part of human life. “Involvement in some kind of physical exercise or sports is very much necessary for a sound body and a sound mind,” he opined.

He also called upon the youth to lead a tension free life by cultivating a friendly character.

Khalid B Khan, Director, Physical Education, Karnataka State Law University, lamented the declining interest among students in sports. “It is very sad to know that despite prior information only five girls' teams and seven boys' teams have come here to participate in the tournament,” he said.

“Academic education and sports should go hand in hand. If you neglect sports during your student days, you miss a lot in your life” he said.

Shashiprasad, Physical Director, SDM Law College introduced the players to the guests. Jayarajan, Controller of Examination, Yenepoya University was also present. Ujwala welcomed the gathering and Prakriti Kalyani compered the programme.

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Mandya: Over 50 arrested, holiday for schools after Ganesha procession turns violent near dargah

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September 12,2024

Mysuru: More than 50 people have been arrested in connection with the riots between two groups of different faiths, at Nagamangala town, Mandya district, over the Ganesha idol procession, on Wednesday night.

High drama prevailed in front of the Nagamangala town police station on Thursday morning, with women belonging to both Hindu and Muslim communities staging a protest against the arrest of their family members and demanding their release.

The two groups started arguing over the Ganesha idol procession on the Mysuru-Nagamangala road, near a 'dargah'. This soon turned violent with stone being pelted. Reports said that around 25 shops were also set on fire.

Several vehicles were damaged and torched by the mob. However, police intervened and brought the situation under control, deploying additional police forces.

Holiday has been declared to schools and colleges in Nagamangala town until further notice. Police have imposed section 144 till 12 noon of September 14.

SP Mallikarjuna Baladandi, IGP (Southern Range) Boralingaiah, DC Kumar and other officials visited the spot.

District incharge Minister N Chaluvarayaswamy visited the spot on Thursday morning and took stock of the situation. Speaking to reporters he said, the incident was unfortunate.

"The clash which started around 9 pm on Wednesday, flared up with miscreants setting fire, damaging shops and vehicles in the town. There is no need for anxiety. Additional police forces have been deployed in the town and the situation is under control now," he said.

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