Mangaluru

Punjalakatte police arrested a 33-year-old man for allegedly robbing his 82-year-old grandmother of gold bangles worth around Rs 5 lakh.

Senior Mangaluru priest Fr Victor Machado, who served the Diocese for over five decades, passed away at 81. His funeral is on August 18.

Shodhan Shetty-starrer ‘Tharavad’, directed by Sharath S Poojary Baggathota, will release in theatres on October 2.

Devotees seek direct KSRTC buses from Mangaluru and Udupi to Kollur, citing high pilgrim footfall and limited access to the Shakti scheme.

Nagara Panchami was celebrated at Kukke Subrahmanya and Kudupu temples with special abhishekas, sevas, Mahamangalaarti and prasada distribution.

Nagara Panchami was celebrated with special poojas and traditional rituals at the historic Sri Anantha Padmanabha Temple in Kudupu.

Father Muller Charitable Institutions hosted the Independence Tournament 2026, featuring PU-level Kabaddi and Throwball competitions for students.

Bantwal Rural police arrested a Bengaluru man and seized MDMA, cocaine and other articles valued at Rs 1.05 crore.

U T Khader defended Karnataka’s gutka ban, saying it targets tobacco and nicotine products and will not directly affect arecanut growers.

Dr Thumbay Moideen received the Global Leadership Award 2026 in Mangaluru and awarded a ₹1.5 crore medical scholarship.

U T Khader warned Mangaluru food establishments of strict action as surprise inspections expand to kitchens, hostels, PGs and caterers.

Mangaluru food safety officials inspected a McDonald’s kitchen as surprise checks continued across the city following complaints.

KCCI hosted its seventh Conclave in Mangaluru, featuring Dr Thumbay Moideen and Arjun Ranga in conversations on entrepreneurship and business growth.

Father Muller Charitable Institutions celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day with flag-hoisting, patriotic performances and a message of service.

NCC cadets marked India’s 80th Independence Day in Madikeri with a Tricolour cycle rally celebrating patriotism, unity and national pride.

BJP leaders in Mangaluru filed a complaint against Sonia Gandhi over alleged gestures during the recitation of Vande Mataram in Delhi.

Aati Amavasya was marked with warm greetings across Tulunadu, celebrating the region’s traditions, cultural roots and shared community spirit.

New Mangalore Port Authority marked Independence Day by highlighting greener growth, digitalisation and its vision for a stronger maritime future.

Mangaluru Junction railway station lit up in the Tricolour ahead of Independence Day, reflecting national pride and the spirit of unity.

An early-morning social media glimpse of Mangaluru’s Dakke Fish Market captures the coastal city’s vibrant seafood culture.