Mangaluru

St Aloysius University hosted Aloysian Fest 2026 in Mangaluru, bringing undergraduate students together for cultural, creative and academic events.

Sahyadri College’s girls’ table tennis team won the VTU Mangaluru Division championship, while the boys’ team secured third place.

Mangalore University has temporarily discontinued 16 PG programmes for 2026-27 after they failed to meet the minimum 15-student enrolment requirement.

The fire incident that occurred at MRPL at around 12:20 hrs today was brought under control and completely extinguished by 14:47 hrs.

Konkan Railway services will face cancellations, rescheduling and other changes in October due to track maintenance works on select dates.

VHP and Bajrang Dal held a ‘BC Road Chalo’ protest in BC Road, demanding withdrawal of Goonda Act action against Hindu activists.

SJEC’s men’s table tennis team won the VTU Mangaluru Division title, while the women’s team secured third place at the tournament in Bantakal.

RSS leader Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat questioned the police notice in the Rahman murder case and urged an independent probe into the Sowjanya case.

Eight people were injured in an explosion and fire at MRPL’s Coker Hydro Treating Unit in Mangaluru. Two employees sustained injuries.

Activist Mahesh Thimarodi welcomed the Supreme Court’s fresh probe into the Soujanya case and announced a Justice March from Ujire to Belthangady.

Save Dakshina Kannada Forum has urged Karnataka to retain the historic district name and conduct a broad, transparent public consultation before any change.

U T Khader directed officials to appoint nodal officers and fast-track government orders, DPRs and tenders for Mangaluru Cabinet decisions.

A high-pressure Cold Separator ruptured at MRPL’s Coker Hydrotreater Unit, causing a fire that was brought under control. One minor injury was reported.

Nanthoor junction faces growing safety concerns over unmarked cement blocks, poor lighting and missing traffic markings, especially at night.

Karnataka Police have appointed 16 personnel to assist the SIT constituted to reinvestigate the Sowjanya murder case following a Supreme Court order.

Brijesh Chowta headed to the MRPL site after an explosion, while urging public calm and asking hospitals to remain prepared for emergencies.

Mangalore police arrested a 26-year-old man after seizing 16 grams of MDMA worth ₹1.60 lakh near Moodushedde in Kavoor.

A blast near MRPL in Mangalore shook houses in Jokatte, with thick smoke reported as officials assessed the incident.

Mulki police arrested a 33-year-old man after he allegedly evaded court proceedings for 12 years despite warrants and a proclamation.

South Western Railway will run a 23-coach special train between Bengaluru Cantonment and Madgaon on October 1 and 4.