Mangaluru

Srinivas Engineering students in Mangaluru have developed a human-carrying drone. The prototype could aid medical emergencies and disaster response in future.

Mangaluru East Police arrested Nizam, 33, who had been absconding in a 2023 counterfeit currency case. Further legal action under BNS-2023 has been initiated.

A man was assaulted and threatened at a saloon in Arasinamakki, Dharmasthala. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

Mangaluru police arrested Nizamuddin, a fugitive in a counterfeit currency case, who had multiple criminal cases across Karnataka.

The Dakshina Kannada Youth Congress held a torchlight march in Mangaluru to support Rahul Gandhi’s campaign against vote rigging.

BJP leader Satish Kumpala has demanded an NIA probe into the Dharmasthala video, alleging an international conspiracy and money trail, while announcing a mass visit on September 1.

MLA Dr. Bharat Shetty has sought an inquiry into the AI-made Dharmasthala video, citing possible financial transactions behind its creation and circulation.

Swaraj Shetty’s Tulu film ‘Nettherekere’ will hit theatres across coastal Karnataka on August 29, promising a fresh take on commercial cinema.

SIT raids Mahesh Shetty Timarodi’s Ujire residence after Chinnaiah’s revelations in Dharmasthala burial case; probe widens to multiple states.

Satish Satyanarayana has been elected chairman of IIMM Mangaluru branch for 2025–27 at its AGM, which also featured a leadership training session.

A Bantwal youth lost ₹17.6 lakh to fraudsters promising an IFFCO dealership. Police have registered a case under IT Act and BNS Act, investigation underway.

Colleges in Mangaluru are tightening digital communication policies to curb misinformation, following a fake rain holiday circular that caused widespread confusion.

CFAL inducts 30 students into its free Pragathi Program, offering top-quality JEE and NEET coaching to talented scholars from Mangaluru.

St Aloysius University hosted a national fest for pre-university students, featuring 36 competitions, achiever awards, and participation from 64 colleges.

Mangaluru prepares for Ganesh Chaturthi on August 26 with idols, rituals, cultural events, and immersion processions marking the grand celebration.

Dakshina Kannada MP Brijesh Chowta urges farmers to adopt coffee alongside arecanut to overcome yellow leaf disease impact and ensure economic stability.

Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha Temple will celebrate Mangaluru Dasara from Sept 22 to Oct 2 with rituals, cultural events, and competitions.

NITK Surathkal has built a 30-million-litre rainwater harvesting reservoir to tackle water shortages and ensure sustainable campus supply.

CISF launches its first all-women commando unit, training women for QRT and STF roles at high-security facilities.

Father Muller celebrated National Library Day with a grand quiz, insightful addresses, and a reaffirmation of libraries’ enduring role in learning.