Mangaluru

Plastic waste from gram panchayats in Puttur is being reused to build durable roads, showcasing an innovative and sustainable waste management solution.

Joss Marketing Home Shop and The Mat Shop inaugurate a new 7,400 sq ft showroom at Pumpwell, marking 28 years of excellence in home furnishings.

SWR has introduced a special train from Madgaon to Bengaluru via Mangaluru on March 22 to manage heavy post-Ugadi and Ramzan travel rush.

NMPA has waived cargo charges and offered storage support at New Mangalore Port to tackle LPG and crude supply disruptions due to the Middle East crisis.

Mangaluru CCB arrested a habitual offender absconding for two years, wanted in 10 cases including robbery, attempt to murder, and drug peddling.

Mangaluru will host the National Senior Classic Powerlifting Championship 2026 from March 24–28, with over 300 athletes competing for global qualification.

New Mangalore Port will handle over 72,700 tonnes of LPG this week, with multiple tankers arriving to supply major oil companies across India.

A 10,000-household cancer survey report released in Mangaluru highlights strong awareness but low screening rates in the region.

Auto driver booked in Bantwal for assaulting staff and causing ₹48,000 damage at gas agency; police register case, probe underway.

MCC identifies 210 authorised auto rickshaw parks across 60 wards to ease congestion and reduce driver conflicts in Mangaluru.

Retired teachers allege pension anomalies causing losses up to ₹50,000, urge Karnataka government to ensure fair and uniform revision benefits.

Sumathi Naik demands arrest of suspended inspector, alleging harassment, threats, and false cases; seeks probe into phone and financial records.

Bajpe police arrested two accused after intercepting a car transporting four cattle in cruel conditions near Sasthavu Temple in Mangaluru.

Rishal Melba Crasta will receive the Fudar Pratishthan Award 2026 in Mangaluru for her achievements in music.

Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated across Dakshina Kannada and Udupi with prayers, greetings, and messages of peace and harmony.

A 17-year-old boy was assaulted in Belthangady after being seen with girls of another religion; police have registered a case.

Six people were arrested in Moodbidri for illegal cockfighting; police rescued 17 roosters and seized cash and weapons.

A woman was allegedly killed by her husband in Puttur after a domestic dispute; the accused is in critical condition after a suicide attempt.

A Belthangady woman was arrested in Mangaluru for sharing communally provocative social media posts, police said.

Passenger trains between Mangaluru and Subramanya are cancelled for 35 days due to track maintenance; express services will also face delays.