Mangaluru

Puttur Rural Police arrested four persons and seized MDMA, ganja and two cars after busting a drug peddling network operating in rural areas.

The Moodbidri TMC has launched an intensive drive to ensure the Koti Chennaya Jodukare Kambala on January 31 is organised as a zero-waste event.

The permit dispute between e-autorickshaw operators and conventional auto drivers has intensified in Mangaluru following new zoning and residency rules.

Bank employees staged protests in Mangaluru and Udupi, demanding implementation of a long-pending five-day work week in the banking sector.

A fake website impersonating Summer Sands Beach Resort at Ullal allegedly duped tourists by collecting advance booking payments, prompting a CEN police probe.

Mangaluru police will barricade highway medians to prevent unsafe pedestrian crossings after 67 pedestrian deaths were reported in 2025.

The Mahakalipadpu Railway Underbridge, built at a cost of Rs 50 crore under the Smart City project, was inaugurated to ease traffic and improve connectivity.

Gold jewellery and cash worth Rs 4.8 lakh were allegedly stolen from a trolley bag kept in a KSRTC bus bound for Bengaluru.

KSRTC has increased bus fares on the Mangaluru–Kasaragod route after toll collection began at Arikkady, citing daily losses due to the second toll gate.

Kadri police rescued a distressed migrant labourer who climbed a tree in Karangalpady after losing his job and being abandoned by a friend.

Carstreet came alive with colours as devotees celebrated Okuli Habba, marking the grand finale of Sri Venkatramana Temple’s Kodial Theru in Mangaluru.

Konaje police seized an illegally transported machete from a car during a late-night check near Mudipu, registering a case against the accused.

Father Muller Charitable Institutions marked Republic Day with patriotic fervour as Dr Michael Santhumayour unfurled the Tricolour in Mangaluru.

Mangaluru police attached surety properties in 17 cases and recovered bail amounts in 11 cases while tracking long-absconding accused in serious crimes.

A traffic awareness drive at Pandeshwar and Hoige Bazaar crossings urged commuters to follow rules as authorities prepare for post-RUB congestion.

Over 230 dogs from 29 breeds took part in a lively dog show, delighting visitors with obedience displays, costumes and champion performances.

Facing a severe fund crunch, Mangalore University has sought government approval to hand over its incomplete international hostel project under the PPP model.

Burglars broke into a locked house in Talapady while the family was abroad and escaped with a wristwatch and mobile phone, police said.

The vintage classic cars and bikes carnival drew crowds as rare automobiles, including a Mercedes SL 500 Miniature, captivated visitors.

The 77th Republic Day was marked with grandeur as leaders highlighted peace, harmony and key development projects while honouring achievers.