Mangaluru

The higher education department has ruled out a govt engineering college in Dakshina Kannada, citing existing private colleges as the main reason.

The cremation of activist Eric Ozario has sparked debate in Mangaluru, where only 25–30 Catholics have chosen cremation since 2016.

Two Dakshina Kannada teachers, Satish Bhat and Jagadish Shetty, won the state Best Teacher Award for their outstanding service and innovation.

A 33-year-old man was arrested in Vitla, Mangaluru, for attacking a woman with a knife while she was returning home with her son.

Belthangady police searched YouTuber Sameer MD’s Bengaluru flat in the Dharmasthala case, seizing devices for forensic examination.

A Delhi surveillance alert helped Ullal police catch a man red-handed while attempting to steal cash from an SBI ATM in Beeri.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah told Swamijis in Delhi he is monitoring the Dharmasthala scandal probe, with an NIA handover under consideration.

A 42-year-old man was arrested in Mangaluru for assaulting two policemen on night patrol, obstructing duties, and damaging government property.

Rachana announces its 2025 awardees recognising achievements in entrepreneurship, professional services, agriculture, NRIs, and women achievers, with ceremony on October 5.

Mangalore’s cultural community will hold a public awareness meeting on Sep 9 against the night loudspeaker ban that threatens Yakshagana and theatre traditions.

Mangaluru artist Devdas Kapikad said closure of cultural shops and night plays under law has left 80% of coastal artists struggling for livelihood.

The Karnataka government has approved inclusion of the Kudubi community in the Scheduled Tribe list; Centre’s final approval is awaited.

Ivan D’Souza has urged that families losing land for Mangaluru Airport runway expansion be given fair compensation, jobs, and housing.

Accorto Vida, a Crestron-authorised and KNX-certified automation solutions provider, is redefining smart living in Mangaluru and Bengaluru.

The dilapidated B C Road Kaikunje railway station has been redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat scheme at ₹28.49 crore, offering modern facilities.

Thousands of devotees, led by leaders from both Congress and BJP, rallied at Dharmasthala to support Dharmadhikari Veerendra Heggade.

Yamuna Sky City in Mangaluru, with Asia’s longest curved balcony and sea-facing towers, brings Miami-inspired luxury living to India’s west coast.

Two separate road accidents in Dakshina Kannada claimed two lives and left two others injured, raising fresh concerns over traffic safety.

The pothole-ridden road near Mangaluru airport has left commuters, students, and residents at risk, with locals demanding immediate repair work.

Mangalore University implements strict cost-cutting measures amid a financial crisis and declining student enrolments, including course closures and staff reductions.