Mangaluru

Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple earned ₹36.25 crore in 2024–25, ranking fourth among Karnataka’s Muzrai temples, with major income from donations, services and investments.

A young woman died by suicide in Gurupura near Mangaluru, with police citing caste-based rejection by her partner as the reason; the accused has been arrested.

A Yenepoya-incubated startup has developed a patented radiation shield to protect healthy oral tissues during head and neck cancer treatment, reducing painful side effects.

A free eye check-up camp at Infant Jesus Shrine, Bikarnakatte, benefited around 150 people, with doctors distributing 150 spectacles during the Annual Feast celebrations.

Mangalore University’s syndicate has resolved not to rename the institution, citing global recognition, financial burden and emotional attachment to its four-decade-old identity.

Kala Parba, a three-day national-level art and cultural fair, will be held at Kadri Park in Mangaluru from January 9 as part of Karavali Utsava.

A head constable posted at Ullal police station has been suspended after harassment allegations resurfaced and he remained absent from duty without authorisation.

Uppinangady police have registered a case against a man for allegedly attempting to harass a 16-year-old girl from Nelyadi village while she was travelling to attend a festival.

Doctors at KMC Hospital Mangaluru saved a 10-month-old infant with a life-threatening airway obstruction caused by suspected peanut aspiration.

Over 900 arecanut saplings were destroyed in a fire after an electricity line snapped and fell on a plantation in Boodiyaru near Puttur, causing losses over ₹5 lakh.

Reports of possible transfers of two senior police officers have raised concerns, as the district has seen peace and a sharp crackdown on illegal activities.

A young woman died by suicide after jumping into the Gurupura River in Moodbidri, despite her friend’s attempt to rescue her, police said.

A coalition of organisations held a protest condemning alleged US actions against Venezuela, accusing it of aggression and interference in a sovereign nation.

An elderly couple protesting the demolition of their house despite a pending land regularisation plea warned of a hunger strike as their sit-in entered day 15.

Strict adherence to traffic rules can prevent accidents and save lives, senior civil judge Zaibunnisa said while inaugurating National Road Safety Month.

The fourth Lava Kusha Jodukare Naringana Kambalotsava will be held on January 10, featuring traditional buffalo races, prizes and cultural programmes.

Veteran artist and art educator Syed Asif Ali, noted for watercolour landscapes and decades of teaching, passed away in Mangaluru at 54.

Mangaluru: KMC Hospital Attavar will organise a one-day Voice Camp on January 8, 2026, offering free ENT consultations and discounted services for individuals with voice-related problems, especially professionals who extensively use their voice.

Surathkal police arrested two men and seized 21.45 kg of ganja worth over ₹10.72 lakh, allegedly brought from Odisha to be sold in Mangaluru during New Year celebrations.

After quitting college during the 2022 hijab row, 24-year-old Gousiya has completed her PG in medical physics with distinction and is now interning at an oncology institute in Mangaluru.