Mangaluru

A massive fake gold loan racket has surfaced across Karnataka, where fraudsters have been pledging counterfeit gold ornaments to secure loans worth crores of rupees from co-operative societies and finance institutions.

Local fishermen and activists in Mangaluru have raised concerns about the proposed waterway service between Hoige Bazar and Kuloor, citing potential impacts on their livelihoods and the environment.

Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has requested the Union government to start direct Haj flights from Mangaluru, citing convenience for pilgrims from the coastal region.

Air India Express to start flights between Thiruvananthapuram and Mangaluru from October 27, offering thrice-weekly services under its winter schedule.

A coconut tree fell on a house near Surathkal, damaging the roof. MLA Dr. Bharath Shetty Y inspected the site and assured relief under calamity measures.

Mangaluru Airport handles 1.24 million passengers in H1 FY26, posting 11% growth with strong domestic and international traffic.

Kavoor police have arrested Dharmaraj, wanted since 2018, after absconding for seven years. He has been remanded to judicial custody until October 29.

SCS Hospital, Mangaluru, celebrates 38 years of service with the launch of Fujifilm’s 128-slice Cardiac CT, new radiology facilities, and NABL-accredited lab services, marking a new era in cardiac care.

Mangaluru Police arrested two men from Kinnigoli for sharing a false WhatsApp voice message in Beary language that could have caused communal unrest.

KMC Hospital Mangalore donated 20 traffic barricades to the city police on World Trauma Day 2025 to enhance road safety and prevent accidents.

Mangalore University ends four-decade affiliation with 24 Kodagu colleges as they join the newly formed Kodagu University.

Mangaluru markets are abuzz with lanterns, candles, decorative lights, and firecrackers as residents gear up for Deepavali celebrations.

Indian Railways announces Diwali special trains between Hubballi, Mangaluru, and Bengaluru to handle festive rush and ease passenger congestion.

Mangaluru’s Avniel Saveo D’Souza wins gold and silver in the sub-junior 53 kg category at the Asian Bench Press Championship in Hong Kong.

Karnataka’s first Ro-Ro waterway on the Gurupura River in Mangaluru aims to boost cargo and passenger transport, but faces environmental objections.

Former minister and senior Congress leader B Ramanath Rai on Thursday expressed support for minister Priyank Kharge’s stance on banning RSS activities in public spaces

MRPL reported a ₹639 crore profit for Q2 FY26, marking a turnaround from last year’s loss. The company also processed new crude and achieved record dispatches at its Devangonthi terminal.

Mangaluru traffic diverted for seven months due to road work on Pumpwell-Kankanady route, with one-way stretches and parking bans in force until April 2026.

Mangaluru MLA has proposed relocating Kaniyoor Halt Railway Station to Yeladka to establish a new terminal, aiming to improve regional connectivity and infrastructure.

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated eight key infrastructure projects at New Mangalore Port, marking its Golden Jubilee and reinforcing India’s commitment to enhancing maritime trade