Mangaluru : The “Suvarna Sambhram” logo unveiling program of the Dakshina Kannada District Working Journalists Association was held at a private hotel on Wednesday morning. The program was inaugurated by lighting a lamp. Speaking after inaguration, SCDCC Bank President Dr. M.N. Rajendra Kumar said, “In the context of the Golden Jubilee being held by the […]
Mangaluru: The Centre for Environmental Studies at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) organized a seminar on ‘Driving Change: Empowering Actions for the SDG 2030 Agenda’ on Tuesday, February 18, bringing together experts and academicians to discuss the role of higher education in achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). About 75 delegates comprising faculty […]
Mangaluru : AgnEsya 2K25, the National Intercollegiate Festival for Undergraduate Students of Chemistry, was organized by the Post Graduation Department of Chemistry in collaboration with the Chem Aura Association at St Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru on 17 February 2025. The event provided an outstanding platform for students to explore innovative ideas and engage in various […]
Mangaluru : Public Relations Officer at at Palakkad Division clarified that the recent report circulating in the media regarding an incident involving the Railway Protection Force (RPF) staff at Mangaluru Central Railway Station on 01.02.2025. The report suggests that an individual’s leg was amputated following an alleged incident where the person was beaten by an […]
Mangaluru : Bharathi H. Prabhu (Shevgoor) of Mangaluru has been awarded a Ph.D. in English by Srinivas University, Mangaluru, for her thesis titled “Urban Spaces as Third Space: An Exploration of Select City Novels by Anjum Hasan, Aravind Adiga, and T. S. Tirumurti.” Her research was guided by Dr. A. Lourdusamy, Research Professor of English, […]
Mangaluru : In a significant step to bolster security, Mangaluru International Airport Limited has established a new police check post (naka) at the entrance of the airport. This initiative, in collaboration with the Mangaluru City Police, aims to enhance the safety and security of passengers and airport staff. Mr. Anupam Agrawal, Commissioner of Mangaluru City […]
Mangaluru : IT officials have raided four pan masala, gutka and supari trading company offices in Mangaluru. The raids have taken place on the offices, godowns and residences of company owners. It has been learnt that the officials have seized cash worth several crores of rupees apart from unaccounted gold. The raids were conducted on […]
Mangaluru : The Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC) in Jeppu, which resumed its operation from its renovated building since its inauguration on Sunday, February 9, was ordered to be closed on Thursday as District in charge Minister and Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao was not invited for the inauguration. Mayor Manoj Kumar, Mangaluru City South […]
Ujire : Cashmir Minezes, 80, retired headmaster of Sri Manjunatheshwara Aided Kannada Medium High School, Dharmasthala died of age-related illness on Wednesday, February 12, in Mangaluru. A statement from Srikshetra Dharmasthala, here said Minezes earlier worked as the warden of Rathna Manasa hostel that provides life skills training to students from 1973 to 2008. He […]
Kasargod : A security guard of an apartment at Uppala has been stabbed to death. The deceased has been identified as Suresh (45) from Payyanur. Police suspect the hands of an Uppala resident named Sawad behind the murder. Investigations revealed that Sawad and Suresh had an altercation that culminated in the murder. Search is on […]
Mangaluru : Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy announced that 43 automated driving test tracks and automated testing stations will be set up across the state, with the project expected to be completed by the end of 2025. These new facilities are aimed at speeding up the process of issuing driving licenses and fitness certificates. Speaking at […]
Kaup : A group of three masked thieves made a vain bid to burgle the Canara Bank ATM in Udyavar during the wee hours of February 12, Wednesday. The incident took place at around 2 am. However the robbery bid was thwarted as the thieves fled as soon as the ATM’s internal siren got activated. […]
Mangaluru : Dakshina Kannada MP Captain Brijesh Chowta wrote to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah requesting increased investment during the Global Investors Meet for Coastal Karnataka, especially Mangaluru, to harness regional potential. He stated that Coastal Karnataka, known for its highly skilled workforce, premier educational institutions, and thriving entrepreneurial spirit, presents a unique opportunity for sustainable industrial […]
Karkala : MLA and State general secretary of the BJP V. Sunil Kumar alleged on Thursday that the Congress is leading “a 60% corrupt government” with “zero development” in the State. Addressing a protest organised by the BJP against what the party called “anti-people State government” at Karkala in Udupi district, Mr. Kumar, a former […]
New Delhi : Captain Brijesh Chowta, Member of Parliament from Dakshina Kannada, met Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal today to discuss two critical issues affecting the region’s farmers—protecting domestic arecanut growers from unfair competition and promoting coffee cultivation as an alternative crop. During the meeting, Captain Chowta highlighted the distress faced by […]
Mangaluru : The second edition of “Hombelaku Kreedotsava”, a sports and entertainment programme for elected members of gram panchayats and their staff in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, will be held at Sahyadri Engineering College grounds in Mangaluru on February 22. The event is organised by Gram Swaraj Prathistana. Taking to reporters here on Tuesday, […]
Mangaluru : The “Suvarna Sambhram” logo unveiling program of the Dakshina Kannada District Working Journalists Association was held at a private hotel on Wednesday morning. The program was inaugurated by lighting a lamp. Speaking after inaguration, SCDCC Bank President Dr. M.N. Rajendra Kumar said, “In the context of the Golden Jubilee being held by the […]
Mangaluru: The Centre for Environmental Studies at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) organized a seminar on ‘Driving Change: Empowering Actions for the SDG 2030 Agenda’ on Tuesday, February 18, bringing together experts and academicians to discuss the role of higher education in achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). About 75 delegates comprising faculty […]