Mangaluru

A 12-year-old Class 6 student from Kandavara passed away after battling pneumonia for a week, leaving her family and school community in deep grief.

Three families near Gurupura have been displaced after a landslide allegedly triggered by illegal hill cutting damaged homes and raised fears of further collapse.

Dakshina Kannada Excise Department inspected over 10 establishments in Mangaluru to ensure liquor was not being served to people below 21 years.

A Class 10 student died after collapsing while playing volleyball near Surathkal, prompting the Karnataka government to examine the rise in sudden deaths among young people.

Dharmasthala police arrested a warrant accused in Bengaluru after he allegedly evaded court proceedings for nearly five years in a 2017 criminal case.

A 15-year-old Class 10 student died after collapsing while playing volleyball at Soorinje near Surathkal despite being rushed to hospital.

Government Wenlock Hospital has ended the replacement donor rule for plasma therapy, easing the burden on patients’ families and improving access to treatment.

Rainfall eased across Dakshina Kannada, but the IMD has issued a yellow alert till August 8 as landslides, strong winds and rain-related damage remain a concern.

Deep potholes on the National Highway near Kulur Bridge are causing traffic congestion, safety risks and renewed calls for immediate repairs.

Rohan Corporation has launched ‘Freedom Palette 2026’, a drawing competition for children below 16 years as part of India’s 80th Independence Day celebrations.

Father Muller Nursing College, Thumbay, organised a World Breastfeeding Week awareness programme at Pudu Primary Health Centre, promoting the importance of exclusive breastfeeding and maternal health

Taxi and maxi cab drivers staged a protest near Kavoor Junction, alleging that government policies and airport parking charges are hurting their livelihoods.

A college student has been arrested after police allegedly found ganja in a hostel room in Mangaluru, prompting an investigation into the source of the narcotic.

Police are investigating whether ragging led to the assault of college students near Gujjarakere in Mangaluru after an alleged attack sparked concern.

Nearly 100 trawlers sailed from Mangaluru harbour after rough weather eased, while fishing boats at Malpe remain anchored due to unsafe sea conditions.

A work-related dispute between a MESCOM employee and an assistant engineer in Sullia was settled amicably after a police inquiry.

A Beltangady court convicted a man in a 2015 provocative speech case, sentencing him to six months’ imprisonment and a ₹10,000 fine.

A chain collision involving a car, private bus and lorry on Yeyyadi Road in Mangaluru damaged three vehicles, but no injuries were reported.

Three families in Gurpur are living in fear after a landslide damaged a house, with residents alleging unscientific hill cutting worsened the disaster.

A 63-year-old man absconding since 2019 was arrested at Mumbai Airport after returning from abroad following a Look Out Circular issued by Mangaluru police.