Mangaluru

An IPS officer has been appointed to lead the fresh SIT investigation into the Sowjanya rape and murder case following the Supreme Court order.

SJEC Vamanjoor will host Tiara ’26 on October 6 and 7, featuring 25-plus events and prizes worth ₹5 lakh across technical and cultural categories.

Tulu film ‘Aisabbas’, directed and produced by Jaiprasad Bajal, is set for a worldwide theatrical release in November 2026.

Final-year BCA student Mohammed Unais was allegedly stabbed by a group near a private college canteen in Mangaluru.

KSRTC Mangaluru division will operate special Dasara package tours to temples and tourist spots from October 11 to 20.

U T Khader felicitated M R Poovamma for her Asian Games gold and silver medals, praising her achievements and inspiring journey in athletics.

Tulu organisations will hold Script Day programmes across coastal Karnataka on October 9 and 10, promoting Tigalari script among younger generations.

A 60-year-old pedestrian from Kanakamajalu died after sustaining severe injuries when a goods vehicle knocked her down on September 30.

Vittal police detained four persons after allegedly finding a cockfight with betting at a government site in Peruvai village.

MRPL accident victim Maneesh Karkera’s family will receive Rs 1.20 crore compensation, while employment is promised to one family member.

DK BJP alleges a sharp fall in crop insurance payouts for arecanut farmers and demands a review of weather-based insurance conditions.

Dakshina Kannada Congress launches the second phase of its organisational drive, covering 17 blocks and focusing on grassroots leadership.

Puttur’s Madhava Gowda has been missing since October 2 after leaving for work, while his bike and phone were found on Kumaradhara bridge.

Konkani writer and poet Glanish Martis received the Leo Rodrigues Family Youth Award 2026 at a ceremony held in Mangaluru.

Mangaluru airport has introduced a Rs 50 commercial cab drop-off fee and raised the pick-up charge to Rs 200 from October 1.

Mangaluru: Heavy rain and thunderstorms lashed Dakshina Kannada and Udupi, bringing relief from heat while causing local disruptions.

Mangaluru: MP Brijesh Chowta called for wider public support as stakeholders prepare evidence for a proposed Karnataka High Court bench.

Mangaluru’s CFAL robotics team will compete in Moscow at Battle of Robots 2026, with two robots and a strong 2025 performance behind it.

Puttur students from Varnakuteera earned Asian Golden Book recognition after completing 30-hour and 18-hour sand art performances.

Mangaluru: Karnataka Health Minister U.T. Khader urged the Centre to bring all life-saving drugs under price control.