Mangaluru

Mangaluru City North MLA Dr. Y. Bharath Shetty emphasized the need to strengthen market access for agricultural produce, stating that agribusiness success hinges on efficient marketing.

Mangalore University’s academic council has mandated that only postgraduates in political science or law will be allowed to teach Constitution-related subjects in affiliated undergraduate.

Several areas in Dakshina Kannada, including Puttur, Sullia, Bantwal, and Beltangady taluks, witnessed intense rainfall paired with thunderstorms on the evening of March 25.

On March 21, 2025, a group of 160 second-year BCom students from St Agnes College, accompanied by four faculty members, embarked on an educational visit to Kalbavi Food Pvt Ltd.

A Mangaluru resident lost a whopping ₹38,53,961 after falling for a fraudulent stock trading advertisement on Facebook. Following the incident, a case has been registered at Kavoor police station.

Dr. Anandh K, CEO of Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat, has instructed gram panchayats to implement preventive steps to mitigate drinking water shortages in rural areas.

SJEC celebrated its College Day with academic and cultural excellence. Awards were distributed, and inspiring speeches highlighted education’s true essence.

Karnataka Assembly Speaker UT Khader announced that construction of a riverfront road along the Nethravati River is in progress, connecting Kallapu to Sajipa.

The inflow into Thumbe vented dam, the primary drinking water source for Mangaluru and its outskirts, has completely stopped, leading to a decline in water levels to 5.75 meters.

Passionate singer and musician Praveen Alva, dedicated to showcasing Tulu culture, founded the band Alva Kuuto in 2022. His vision? To introduce Tulu music to a global audience

Mangalore City South MLA D. Vedavyas Kamath has strongly criticized Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader for suspending 18 BJP legislators, accusing him of acting under pressure

The Dakshina Kannada BJP unit staged a protest on Tuesday at the Ambedkar statue near Kudmul Rangarao Town Hall, Mangaluru, condemning Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC President D.K. Shivakumar’s.

The installation of 5G signal jammers at Mangaluru district jail has caused significant disruptions to mobile connectivity in the surrounding areas, affecting both residents and professionals.

Belagavi police apprehended two individuals accused of misusing bank accounts belonging to underprivileged citizens for digital fraud. The suspects, Avinash Sutar and Anoop Karekar.

MRPL has appointed Shri Devendra Kumar as Director (Finance) & CFO. With over 34 years of experience, he will lead financial strategy and growth.

MRPL has been honoured for its CSR contributions to TB eradication, including diagnostic support and nutritional aid, at the World TB Day 2025 celebration in Mangaluru.

Link Association and Ecolink Institute, Mangaluru, honoured Ambareesha U.K. for his service in addiction rehabilitation. Two Silver Jubilarians were also recognised for 25 years of dedicated service in addiction recovery.

St. Agnes College hosted the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament, where 150 students from three districts engaged in a speech competition on “One Nation, One Election.” The top 10 winners will compete at the state level in Bengaluru.

FMCI disbursed ₹25 lakh in scholarships to meritorious and underprivileged students during its annual ceremony. Leaders inspired students with stories of Dr Ambedkar, Swami Vivekananda, and Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, urging them to use education as a tool for empowerment and societal change.

Cracking down on illegal sand mining, the Mangaluru tahsildar led a raid near Thiruvail and Kandavara villages, uncovering unauthorized extraction along the Phalguni River.