Mangaluru

Urwa police have arrested a long-absconding Dandupalya gang member nearly 28 years after a brutal double murder committed in 1997.

Instagram personality Asha Pandit, known for her distinctive reels, passed away after a heart attack, leaving followers and locals in shock.

A special POCSO court sentenced a man to five years’ imprisonment for sexually harassing a minor girl in Darkhasu village in April 2020.

Mangaluru Police Commissioner said the crackdown on drug peddlers will intensify, with students treated as victims and strict action against suppliers.

Sandesha Awards 2026 were presented in Mangaluru, honouring achievers in literature, arts, media and education for excellence rooted in social values.

Belthangady police arrested an accused absconding for 10 years in a cheating case involving money taken for a biogas connection.

A moving car caught fire due to a suspected short circuit near Noodottu, leaving it gutted, though all occupants escaped safely.

A KSRTC bus went out of control and rammed into four cars near Adyar Katte, damaging all vehicles but leaving occupants without serious injuries.

A four-day flower and fruit exhibition with a floral Vande Bharat train replica will be held at Kadri Park from January 23 to 26.

A complaint has been filed against Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat for allegedly delivering a hate speech at a Vivekananda Jayanti programme attended by students and minors.

Mediation in the Puttur ‘Love–Sex–Deception’ case ends on January 31, failing which a naming ceremony will be held on February 7 and legal action will continue.

BJP leaders and workers in Mangaluru celebrated Nitin Nabin assuming charge as the party’s national president by distributing sweets at the district office.

Puttur Rural police seized 106 kg of ganja worth ₹53 lakh after intercepting a car and a goods vehicle at Sajankadi in Dakshina Kannada district.

The Mahakalipadpu railway underbridge, a key entry point to Mangaluru, will be inaugurated on January 25, easing traffic and improving city connectivity.

The Dakshina Kannada Congress held a day-long fasting Satyagraha in Mangaluru protesting amendments to MGNREGA and demanding restoration of its original provisions.

An organised gang is cheating cooperative societies in Mangaluru by pledging gold jewellery with heavy fake stones to obtain inflated loan amounts worth lakhs.

Delay in issuing mandatory e-Khata by MCC has stalled property registrations in Mangaluru, leaving buyers and sellers waiting for weeks amid technical glitches.

Let’s Debate Toastmasters Club celebrates its 100th Centurian meeting in Mangaluru, marking a milestone in communication, leadership and debate excellence.

Prof. Narendra Nayak has filed an FIR at Urwa police over an alleged deepfake video on Facebook, calling it defamatory and an attack on free expression.

Actor Raj B Shetty said coastal Karnataka films are receiving strong support and urged the establishment of more cinemas to meet audience demand.