Mangaluru

For 28 years, a California-based family has sourced Ganesha idols from a sculptor’s family in Mangaluru, keeping tradition alive across continents.

IMD issues orange alert for Dakshina Kannada and other districts of Karnataka till August 29, forecasting heavy rain and strong winds across the state.

The 19th annual Shri Ganeshotsava began with the arrival of Lord Siddhivinayak idol at Omkara Nagar, Bunts Hostel, Mangaluru, amid rituals and devotion.

Indian Institute of Materials Management (IIMM) Mangalore elected new office bearers for 2025–27 at its AGM, highlighting leadership and professional development initiatives.

Udupi and Dakshina Kannada prepare for Ganesh Chaturthi with 884 public celebrations, tight security and festive fervour despite afternoon showers.

SIT searches activist Mahesh Shetty Timarodi’s residence and interrogates suspects as Dharmasthala burial case expands to multiple states.

KCCI launches ‘Elevate Brand Mangaluru’ to showcase the city’s potential in tourism, commerce, and culture, starting with key projects under Phase 1.

St Aloysius Gonzaga School, Mangaluru, clinched the overall championship at a national-level fest featuring 64 colleges and 2,200 participants.

Devadas Kapikad announces a theatre training centre in Mangaluru, highlighting the city’s need for dedicated infrastructure for performing arts.

Mangaluru sculptors have sent a handcrafted Ganesha idol to California for the 28th year, continuing a tradition spanning four generations.

ED questioned Mohammad Shariq in Mangaluru over ISIS-linked IED blast funding. Rs 2.86 lakh via crypto and PoS agents was allegedly used to assemble the bomb.

Srinivas Engineering students in Mangaluru have developed a human-carrying drone. The prototype could aid medical emergencies and disaster response in future.

Mangaluru East Police arrested Nizam, 33, who had been absconding in a 2023 counterfeit currency case. Further legal action under BNS-2023 has been initiated.

A man was assaulted and threatened at a saloon in Arasinamakki, Dharmasthala. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

Mangaluru police arrested Nizamuddin, a fugitive in a counterfeit currency case, who had multiple criminal cases across Karnataka.

The Dakshina Kannada Youth Congress held a torchlight march in Mangaluru to support Rahul Gandhi’s campaign against vote rigging.

BJP leader Satish Kumpala has demanded an NIA probe into the Dharmasthala video, alleging an international conspiracy and money trail, while announcing a mass visit on September 1.

MLA Dr. Bharat Shetty has sought an inquiry into the AI-made Dharmasthala video, citing possible financial transactions behind its creation and circulation.

Swaraj Shetty’s Tulu film ‘Nettherekere’ will hit theatres across coastal Karnataka on August 29, promising a fresh take on commercial cinema.

SIT raids Mahesh Shetty Timarodi’s Ujire residence after Chinnaiah’s revelations in Dharmasthala burial case; probe widens to multiple states.