Mangaluru

A driver escaped unhurt after a car overturned near Aikala close to Kinnigoli, reportedly due to slippery road conditions caused by rain.

CID Forest Mobile Squad arrested three persons in Mangaluru for allegedly attempting to sell 5.2 kg of illegal pangolin scales.

UT Khader denied allegations of delay in oath administration, stating that constitutional procedures are being properly followed.

Dakshina Kannada is witnessing rising heat and humidity, while delayed pre-monsoon rains raise uncertainty over the monsoon onset.

Wenlock Hospital in Mangaluru has opened a 10-bed heatstroke treatment unit and issued safety guidelines amid rising temperatures.

Hosabettu ward in Mangaluru has launched a smart security system with 107 CCTV cameras and a multilingual QR-based Digital Bridge.

Kannada film Manga Maaya, a suspense comedy by Tulu filmmakers, is set for a statewide theatrical release across Karnataka on May 8.

Residents in Sullia doused a hillock fire near Kajemule after limited fire service availability delayed response. No casualties were reported.

Five, including three children, suffered minor injuries after a truck and car collided at Jarikebailu near Beltangady on May 5.

Thunderstorms and moderate rain likely in Mangaluru and Udupi from May 6, with gusty winds and lightning expected across coastal Karnataka.

DC Darshan H V urges effective rollout of skill programmes and wider awareness of PM SVANidhi to boost youth employment in Dakshina Kannada.

Mangaluru district ramps up monsoon preparedness with decentralised response, emergency funds, and safety measures to prevent flood and rain-related damage.

Father Muller celebrates World Hand Hygiene Day 2026 with competitions, awareness drives, and recognition initiatives.

KMC Hospital Attavar to host free HLA Typing Camp for thalassemia patients on World Thalassemia Day.

Young singer Rishal Melba Crasta receives the prestigious Sadhana Shri Rashtra Award at Kannada Kampu event in Mumbai.

Super Munchies blends healthy snacking, sustainability, and innovation, expanding from local roots to global markets with strong community impact.

KMC Hospital Mangaluru offers mammogram screening at ₹1,200 from May 5–16 to promote early breast cancer detection.

First Neuro Hospital wins ‘Stroke Unit of Excellence – South’ award for advanced stroke care and patient outcomes.

Mangaluru court sentenced a 44-year-old man to 20 years in prison under POCSO Act and awarded ₹4 lakh compensation to the child survivor.

A Mangaluru woman lost ₹6.84 lakh in a parcel scam after fraudsters posed as courier agents and demanded money for fake delivery charges.