Mangaluru

Bajpe police arrested eight persons in three cases of cattle theft and illegal transportation, seizing vehicles used in the offences.

MLA D. Vedavyasa Kamath alleged that MCC administration has collapsed, citing poor waste management, political bias and lack of funds for infrastructure.

VHP and Bajrang Dal activists protested near Mini Vidhana Soudha, condemning alleged attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh and demanding action against cattle smuggling.

A former lecturer was cheated of Rs 85.68 lakh after being lured into a fake online share market scheme promoted through Instagram and WhatsApp groups.

Christmas shopping has picked up pace as families throng markets for stars, cribs and decorations, filling streets with festive cheer.

Vitla police arrested a constable and a passport applicant after uncovering an alleged forgery that enabled a suspect to obtain police clearance using fake records.

DGP Alok Kumar inspected Mangaluru prison, stressing security, AI surveillance trials, inmate management reforms and faster work on shifting the prison.

A two-wheeler rider was critically injured after an unidentified vehicle hit his scooter and fled at Ramalkatte, prompting a police investigation.

Members of Sri Kshetra Samrakshana Samiti staged a protest over non-Hindu leaders being named in the invitation card for Kukke temple’s Kiru Shashti festival.

Uppinangady police arrested a 22-year-old youth and recovered a stolen ambulance taken from near Gundya check post and driven up to Hassan.

The Academic Council of Mangalore University approved the self-closure of 22 private degree colleges while assuring full academic support for existing students.

Ullal police arrested a 22-year-old youth near Talapady for allegedly selling MDMA crystals, seizing drugs worth Rs 55,000 while two accomplices fled.

NMPA launched the 2025–26 cruise season as MS Seven Seas Navigator arrived at Mangaluru with 450 passengers, showcasing culture, tourism and port facilities.

KSCA Mangalore Zone will hold U-14 boys’ selection trials for the 2025–26 season on December 26 in Manipal and December 27 in Nanthoor.

Two tiger cubs born in December 2024 were released into a public enclosure and named at Pilikula Biological Park during Karavali Utsava.

For over 30 years, Bengre village has enforced a voluntary ban on alcohol, improving education levels and social well-being through strong community action.

Over 1,260 children participated in the Ideal Mangalore Cyclothon, promoting road safety, fitness, and community spirit across the city.

Police registered a suo motu case after SDPI protest video clips allegedly carried selective and misleading references to court judgments.

Mangaluru City police took bonds from 895 persons to prevent breach of peace, forfeiting 54 bonds amounting to ₹10.15 lakh for violations.

Uppinangady police detained a man after a complaint alleged offences against a minor girl under the pretext of offering beekeeping training.