Mangaluru

Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has urged the Centre to introduce Vande Bharat Express services between Mangaluru and Bengaluru to boost connectivity and growth.

The ninth Mangaluru Kambala was inaugurated at Bangra Kulur with traditional fervour, celebrating Tulunadu’s heritage and rural sporting legacy.

A mega marathon with nearly 20,000 participants will headline the ‘Drug-Free Mangaluru’ campaign, alongside awareness programmes in schools and colleges.

NHAI’s proposal for an Arikkady tollgate on NH-66 has sparked protests, as commuters may face double toll payment within 22 km on the Mangaluru–Kasaragod route.

IndiGo has launched a daily direct flight between Mangaluru and Navi Mumbai, boosting connectivity to India’s newest international airport from Day 1.

Assembly Speaker U T Khader said the government must ensure a peaceful environment, address public concerns responsibly, and uphold constitutional values.

The Karnataka excise department will auction 38 defunct liquor licences in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi through e-auction, with bidding set to begin in January.

Hindu groups participated in the Manjanady Uroos, offering essential supplies and reinforcing communal harmony and unity.

A gold chain theft at a residential compound was caught on CCTV, with the thief fleeing after changing clothes to evade identification.

A leopard dragged a calf from a cowshed and partially ate it, triggering fear among villagers and prompting forest officials to plan trapping measures.

A 42-year-old man was found dead in the Hosanagady river near Nettodi, with police suspecting suicide following a domestic dispute.

A district-level job fair under DDU-GKY will be held on February 21 in Puttur, with over 80 companies expected to recruit rural youth.

A Sullia resident was sentenced to three years’ jail and fined ₹10,000 after being convicted in an abetment to suicide case by a Puttur court.

Assembly Speaker U T Khader said he will hold discussions to ensure the early opening of the completed Mahakalipadpu railway underbridge.

Nearly ₹140 crore lies unclaimed in inactive bank accounts in Dakshina Kannada, prompting MP Brijesh Chowta to urge banks to boost customer awareness.

Mangaluru North MLA Dr Bharath Shetty criticised the State government’s anti–hate speech Bill, alleging it threatens free speech and targets Opposition voices.

The ninth floodlit Mangaluru Kambala will be held on December 27, featuring cultural programmes, competitions and races with 160–170 buffalo pairs.

Mangaluru City Corporation has formed three zonal teams to intensify action against illegal flexes and banners, aiming to curb public inconvenience and enforce rules.

A sessions court acquitted a woman accused of killing her husband, ruling she was suffering from delusional disorder and not criminally liable.

BJP secured decisive victories in Kinnigoli and Bajpe Town Panchayat polls, winning majorities in both local bodies and strengthening its grassroots presence.