Mangaluru

Yenepoya World School hosts ‘YEN Voices & Visions’ today, bringing families together for creativity, community bonding, and a meaningful charity drive.

YIASCM Mangaluru hosted its annual fruit mixing ceremony, blending festive cheer with hands-on hospitality learning for students.

Makers’ Fete 2025 at CFAL concluded with vibrant STEM showcases, cultural events, and strong student participation from Mangalore and Udupi.

A bike rider was critically injured in Nekkilady after colliding head-on with a car while travelling on the wrong side of the highway on Thursday night.

Three petrol pump staff in Moodbidri were injured after four youths assaulted them on Thursday evening; police suspect previous enmity and are investigating.

A Puttur court has granted anticipatory bail to RSS leader Dr Prabhakar Bhat in a case alleging communal and derogatory remarks made during a public event.

Two Mudigere residents were taken into custody for a ₹5 lakh daylight theft at a Puttur arecanut centre after confessing during interrogation in another case.

Air India Express will resume Mangaluru–Muscat flights in March 2026 after expatriate efforts, with attempts underway to restart services earlier.

Dakshina Kannada officials have been asked to thoroughly review BPL-to-APL conversions, monitor bus operations, and expedite welfare scheme implementation.

Michael D’Souza will receive the Kudla Beacon Award at the inaugural Roshni Impact Awards 2025, recognising his major contributions to education and housing.

Mangaluru’s tourism and hospitality sector is seeing an early revival, with hotels, resorts, and event venues reporting strong bookings driven by weddings and festive travel.

Urva Police arrested two men near Barebail on NH-66 for possessing and selling MDMA, seizing over 18 grams of the drug and mobile phones during the operation.

Kankanady police booked 16 Instagram accounts for sharing provocative posts aimed at inciting communal tension. Investigation is underway, with strict action promised.

Dakshina Kannada MP Brijesh Chowta urged the Civil Aviation Ministry to grant Point of Call status to Mangaluru airport to enable direct international flights and support regional growth.

Mangaluru police completed drug-testing in 77 institutions, finding 20 students positive; the second phase begins in January with re-tests and new student checks.

A ₹65-crore dedicated Lakshadweep jetty with cargo and passenger facilities will be built at Old Mangalore Port under the Sagarmala Scheme, pending final approvals.

Expert Ease 2025 FDP at A.J. Hospital & Research Centre equipped educators with innovative teaching strategies, AI tools, and modern pedagogic methods.

ELC and CFAL will host three public cultural events from Dec 10–13, celebrating coastal Karnataka’s literature, heritage, language and performing arts.

‘Together We Belong’ at St Aloysius PU College celebrated neuro-divergent children with joy, empathy and inclusive community engagement.

SJEC Mangaluru inaugurated a five-day AI training workshop for government school Head Masters, equipping 650 educators with hands-on AI tools for teaching.