Mangaluru

The third cruise vessel of the season, MS Sirena, docked at New Mangalore Port with 619 passengers, boosting cruise tourism in the region.

UIDAI has launched a probe after several Aadhaar cards were found abandoned along a riverbank, raising concerns over postal delivery negligence.

Carmel Kiran Media has released a new podcast episode featuring Hera Pinto, hosted by Leeza Rodrigues.

The global online talent competition ‘Krisben Little Star 2026’ for children below 12 has begun, inviting young talents from across the world to participate.

An open-air Lenten meditation on the Stations of the Cross titled ‘Via Crucis’ will be held every Sunday at Infant Jesus Shrine, Bikarnakatte.

Guests were left delighted when groom Ruben Rebello transformed his wedding venue into a playful cricket field, creating a memorable moment during the celebrations.

The new BEC song ‘Aami Jezuche Shis’ invites faithful to sing together and strengthen the spirit of Basic Ecclesial Communities.

Couples United for Christ India will host Bethshalom 2026, a three-day online retreat from March 10 to 12 to strengthen marriages through faith and reflection.

Environmental enthusiast Laxmi Shenoy will conduct a Rainforest Jar workshop at Roy’s Cafe 44, Manipal on March 11 from 3 pm to 6 pm.

Renowned multi-instrumentalist Reuben Jason Machado will conduct a 15-day flute summer camp for children above six years, introducing them to the basics of music.

Booth Level Officers will visit households as part of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls to verify voter details and update records.

Konkani Natak Sabha Mangaluru will present the religious drama Bhavadthachem Zaith on March 8 at Don Bosco Hall, bringing together faith and theatre. Entry is free.

A discussion on Konkani heritage and Mangalorean Christian identity will be held on March 7 at TLC Art Cafe, Mangaluru.

Centre of Excellence proposed at Fisheries College to boost mariculture, biotech research and fisheries sector in Karnataka Budget 2026–27.

Iran–US–Israel conflict raises concerns over crude supply at MRPL, though refinery operations continue normally with about 10 days of crude stock.

Second phase of Mangaluru Central Prison near Mudipu to begin in 2026-27, addressing overcrowding and improving security.

Explosion at a firecracker unit in Vitla sends smoke into the sky; no casualties reported, authorities investigate unauthorized operations.

Air India Express cancels all international flights on March 7 due to Middle East airspace disruptions amid Iran–Israel conflict.

And so the bomb fell, and with that, Nihal’s plans for a better life, with a car now sold and gone, and the flight to his dreams canceled, here is an instance of what happens in a land far away when someone makes a decision which is to change things for so many overnight.

Chinmaya Mission Mangaluru to celebrate 75 years of the Chinmaya Movement with Amrit Mahotsava programmes from March 8 to 10.