Mangaluru

Dakshina Kannada has recorded a 54 per cent rainfall deficit this monsoon, with shrinking rivers and growing concerns over agriculture and water availability.

Puttur Rural Police raided an illegal sand mining operation in Irde village and registered a case after seizing three vehicles transporting sand without permits.

Two disabled street vendors in Mangaluru claim their flower stalls were demolished during an MCC eviction drive, affecting their livelihoods.

The accident once again highlights concerns over road safety and the need for motorists to exercise caution while travelling on busy stretches and bridges.

A staff nurse at Government Wenlock Hospital was allegedly assaulted by a patient while on duty, and a case has been registered at Pandeshwar Police Station.

Two five-year-old brothers were found dead in a pond near their home in Murulya village under Bellare police station limits, with accidental drowning suspected.

Outrage erupted after MCC officials allegedly bulldozed the flower stalls of two differently-abled vendors near Padil without prior notice.

A total of 8,540 candidates are appearing for the NEET-UG re-examination at 18 centres across Dakshina Kannada and Udupi amid tight security.

A Mumbai resident lost Rs 3.05 lakh after cyber fraudsters posing as bank representatives tricked him into sharing his credit card details and OTP.

Dakshina Kannada Congress President Harish Kumar said a cabinet meeting in Mangaluru could pave the way for major tourism and economic initiatives in the coastal region.

Dakshina Kannada MP Brijesh Chowta has urged the Karnataka government to prioritise pedestrian safety and accessibility in Mangaluru’s upcoming Master Plan.

Father Muller Charitable Institutions participated in the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana Incentive Disbursement Event organised by EPFO Mangaluru, supporting employment generation and social security initiatives.

A trial run of the Vande Bharat Express on the Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya ghat section is likely by the end of June, bringing the Bengaluru-Mangaluru service closer.

GTTC Baikampady has invited applications to fill around 50 vacant seats in its three diploma programmes, including AI and Machine Learning.

A total of 5,570 candidates in Dakshina Kannada will appear for the NEET-UG re-examination at 12 centres across Mangaluru on June 21.

MRG Group founder K Prakash Shetty has acquired a 14-seater Embraer Legacy 650 business jet, which received a traditional welcome in Mangaluru.

The stranded Bhagavati Prem dredger has been dismantled and removed from Surathkal’s Guddekopla beach after becoming a popular landmark.

Snehalaya Charitable Institution will host a musical extravaganza by renowned musician Kevin Misquith at Town Hall, Mangaluru, on June 21 to support mental health and rehabilitation services.

Thara Machado, Assistant Nursing Superintendent at Father Muller Medical College Hospital, received the prestigious Florence Nightingale Award 2026 for excellence in nursing and patient care.

A broker has been arrested and two constables suspended after alleged irregularities were found in police verification procedures in Bajpe.