Mangaluru: Over 700 athletes to vie for 47 gold medals at Mangala Stadium

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April 22, 2015

Mangaluru, Apr 20: Over 700 athletes from the country will compete for a total of 47 gold medals in the 19th Federation Cup – National Senior Athletics Championship 2015, which will be hosted for the first time in Mangaluru from April 30 to May 4.

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The event will see tough competition between athletes in 47 competitive events – 24 for men and 23 for women – over a period of five days at Mangala Stadium in the city.

The 19th Federation Cup is being organised jointly by Dakshina Kannada Athletic Association and Karnataka Amateur Athletic Association along with Dakshina Kannada district administration. This championship will act as selection for the participants to be selected to represent the nation in international competitions.

In this year’s edition of the championship, there will be 100-metre, 200-metre, 400-metre, 800-metre, 1,500-metre, 5,000-metre and 10,000-metre races, 100-metre, 110-metre and 400-metre hurdle races, long jump, high-jump, pole-vault, triple-jump, Shot-put, discus throw, hammer throw, javelin throw, 4x100 metre relay race, 4x400 metre relay race, 10,000-metre walk, heptathlon and decathlon competitions.

Out of the above mentioned events, the 10,000-metre walk will not be held for women.

Around 700 athletes are expected to participate in the championship and the final list of the participating athletes will be finalised on April 23. Athletes representing several organisations including railways, banking sector, ONGC, LIC, public sector, Sai Bengaluru, Fusion, Alva’s, DKDAA, CTF, BSC, MDAA, DYSS Mysuru and Arjun Track and Field are also expected to participate in the five-day sports event.

According to the organising officials, sporting equipment of international standards required for high jump, pole vault, shot-put, discus throw, hammer throw, javelin throw and other events have already been transported to Mangaluru. Meanwhile, efforts are also being made to prepare the city’s Mangala Stadium for the championship.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is expected to inaugurate the national-level championship on April 30, in the presence of several national and international-level athletes.

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February 24,2025

Karnataka's Primary and Secondary Education Minister, Madhu Bangarappa, announced that skill-oriented classes will be introduced for students of grades 8 to 12 alongside the regular curriculum from the next academic year.

Speaking at the inauguration of the Skill and Employment Fair organized by the District Administration, Zilla Panchayat, and Skill Development Department at the National College of Education, in Shivamogga, he emphasized the importance of skill-based education in shaping students' futures.

"Introducing skill training at an early stage will help students acquire expertise in their chosen fields, secure desired jobs, and lead self-reliant lives," the minister stated.

To improve job opportunities for youth, Bangarappa proposed a transport facility for job seekers. Instead of organizing job fairs at the taluk level—where employer participation is limited—he suggested conducting them at district headquarters with free bus services for registered candidates from rural and urban areas. This initiative will be discussed with concerned officials and implemented next year, he added.

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February 24,2025

Mangaluru: The Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) has urged the Karnataka government to allocate Rs 3,000 crore in the 2025 state budget for the development of the tourism sector in Dakshina Kannada. This demand was made as part of the party’s ‘Janata Budget – 2025’ initiative.

Anwar Sadath S, president of SDPI’s Mangaluru Rural district unit, emphasized the district’s vast tourism potential, given its location between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea. He suggested projects such as beach development, walking tracks, play zones, amusement parks, and other recreational activities to boost tourism in the region.

In addition to tourism development, SDPI has called for several key initiatives in the state budget:

•    Establishment of a government medical college and a super-specialty hospital in Dakshina Kannada.

•    Setting up a High Court bench and a government law college in the district.

•    Development of an IT Park to boost employment opportunities.

•    Minimum support price for arecanut and a dedicated research centre for arecanut diseases.

•    Expansion of healthcare facilities, including a branch of the Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research in Mangaluru.

•    Construction of residential accommodation for Muslim religious leaders serving in mosques and madrasas.

•    A special financial package for paddy farmers, offering Rs 2 lakh per acre as financial assistance.

Sadath criticized previous administrations for neglecting Dakshina Kannada, despite the district being one of the top tax contributors in Karnataka. He highlighted the dominance of private entities in education, healthcare, and business, stressing the need for greater government support in public amenities and welfare schemes.

SDPI urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to ensure adequate budgetary allocations for new projects, job creation, education, healthcare, and social welfare programs. The party insisted that the upcoming budget, to be presented on March 7, should prioritize balanced regional development across all districts.

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March 1,2025

In a move to strengthen the presence of Kannada in industrial and consumer markets, the Karnataka government has made it mandatory for all products manufactured within the state to display their names and usage instructions in Kannada, alongside any other languages.

The directive was formalized through a government circular issued on February 15, extending the requirement to both public and private sector manufacturers, the report added.

Enforcement officers designated under the Kannada Language Comprehensive Development Act, 2022, have been tasked with monitoring compliance.

The government emphasized that language is a reflection of a region’s cultural identity and that Kannada must be actively integrated into production, marketing, and business activities for it to thrive. The circular reiterated that the Act, implemented from March 12, 2024, aims to enhance employment and business opportunities for Kannadigas while ensuring the widespread use of Kannada in daily life.

As per Section 17(7) of the Act, manufacturers selling products within Karnataka must, wherever possible, ensure that product names and instructions are printed in Kannada along with any other language if needed.

This directive comes at a time when debates over language policies are intensifying in Karnataka. Recent discussions around local job quotas and the prominence of Kannada in government and corporate sectors have added to the ongoing discourse on linguistic identity in the state.

On the occasion of Kannada Rajyotsava Day, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had announced that the state government would take steps to ensure Kannada language labels on products manufactured in Karnataka.

Speaking at an event honoring the 69 recipients of this year’s Rajyotsava awards, Siddaramaiah emphasized the importance of creating an environment that encourages the daily use and learning of Kannada.

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