Mangaluru

The implementation of the Right to Education (RTE) Act in Dakshina Kannada continues to see minimal interest from parents, with the 2024–25 academic year recording yet another dismal response.

Back in 1996, when Dr Prateek Rastogi arrived in Mangaluru to begin his MBBS at Kasturba Medical College, he relied on books and maps to understand the city and its culture. Information was scarce.

In a strong move against narcotics, Mangaluru city police have intensified efforts to curb the drug menace. So far in 2025, authorities have filed 40 cases under the NDPS Act.

As part of Swachhata Pakhwada 2025, MRPL distributed kits to 110 ASHA workers across five PHCs, recognising their vital role in strengthening rural healthcare and community welfare.

Two cyber fraud cases have come to light in the region, with victims collectively losing nearly ₹8.5 lakh to well-orchestrated scams involving cryptocurrency trading and fake work-from-home offers.

Deputy Commissioner H.V. Darshan has issued a directive to submit a detailed report on converting the Clock Tower to State Bank stretch back into a two-way traffic route.

Accusing the government of passively encouraging illegal activities, MLA Vedavyas Kamath strongly criticized the continued unregulated extraction of red stone and sand in the district.

In light of recent serial murders and the resulting communal tension in Mangaluru, a peace meeting was convened under the leadership of Karnataka’s Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwar.

Mangaluru: At the recent peace meeting in Mangaluru, several leaders shared their perspectives on rising communal tensions and administrative gaps.

Over 30 participants—including former MLAs and leaders from various political parties—voiced their opinions during the peace meeting held in Mangaluru. Wrapping up the session, DK MP Brijesh Chowta.

MLA Vedavyasa Kamath raised serious concerns about the unchecked rise in illegal cow slaughter, calling it a root cause of communal tension in the district.

Addressing a peace assembly at the Zilla Panchayat hall, MLA Harish Poonja sparked a lively debate with his strong remarks questioning the type of education being imparted in religious institutions.

In a major crackdown on corruption within the police force, Kadri Traffic Police Constable Tasleem (CHC 322) was nabbed red-handed by the Lokayukta while accepting a bribe of ₹5,000.

In a tragic incident on Wednesday morning, a 48-year-old man lost his life due to suspected electrocution in Kodiyala village, located in Sullia taluk. The deceased has been identified as K Divakara.

Mangalore University is facing intense scrutiny after an internal audit exposed a financial loss of nearly ₹26 crore due to the unauthorised recruitment of 359 contractual and temporary staff.

The all-India strike called by central trade unions on Wednesday, aimed at protesting the central government’s alleged anti-labor, anti-farmer, and pro-corporate policies.

The Karnataka Rajya Mahavidyalaya Shikshak Sangh, Mangaluru division, has launched a Tree Plantation Competition for the years 2025 to 2027, aimed at encouraging eco-friendly practices.

Intermittent showers continued across Karnataka’s coastal belt on Wednesday, with several parts of Dakshina Kannada witnessing a temporary lull in rainfall.

The movement to rename DK district as Mangaluru is gathering pace, with DCH V Darshan confirming that an official proposal is being prepared for submission to the Karnataka state government.

In a blatant breach of traffic regulations, four youths were spotted riding a single scooter within city limits, putting their safety and that of others at risk.