Mangaluru

At the release of Zanel, Jnanpith awardee Damodar Mauzo urged writers to reflect readers’ truths, praising H.M. Pernal’s poetry for its raw and resonant voice.

A severe shortage of essential medicines has crippled services at Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) hospitals and dispensaries across Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts.

Strong resistance has emerged from parents, alumni, and residents of Thiruvail, Vamanjoor, against the proposed demolition of a government school building.

The water level in the Netravathi River witnessed a sharp and unexpected surge on Thursday, prompting local authorities to issue a precautionary alert for residents living near its banks.

A heartbreaking accident occurred near Pavanje on National Highway 66 on Friday, claiming the life of a young woman who had briefly stopped roadside with her father to put on a raincoat.

Three transport department employees based in Mangaluru have been suspended following accusations of tampering with a luxury vehicle’s temporary registration details and declared value.

The decades-old Dharmasthala murder case has stirred public interest once again following claims by an unidentified individual who reportedly offered to reveal the burial locations of the victims.

Former minister and senior Congress leader Ramanath Rai has strongly defended the legacy of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, stating that her contributions, especially during the Emergency period.

On the eve of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2025, a stirring session at Town Hall witnessed Beena, a former addict turned certified counselor.

A case of grave desecration at a Christian burial ground in Anemajalu, near Bannur on the outskirts of Puttur taluk, has prompted a formal investigation by the Puttur City Police.

Samit Raj, the Co-Convenor of Hindu Jagran Vedike’s Mangalore Rural District unit, was taken into custody at the Moodbidri Police Station on Thursday.

In the wake of recent heavy rainfall and flooding, MLA Vedavyasa Kamath visited several affected localities in the city to assess the situation and hear concerns from residents.

Father Muller Medical College’s ENT and Anatomy departments held a two-day dissection workshop to enhance PG students’ otologic surgery skills.

As conflicts and unrest continue to affect several parts of the world, the Sri Kudroli Gokarnanath Temple in Mangaluru took a spiritual step toward promoting peace.

To mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, a powerful awareness program was organized at Town Hall on June 26 by the Mangaluru City Police.

Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat CEO Dr K Anand has urged officials to urgently revamp programmes run by the Women and Child Development Department.

In a significant move, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced in his 16th state budget that Dakshina Kannada’s first government medical college will be established not in Mangaluru, but in Puttur.

Yet another violent incident has been reported from the District Central Jail in Kodialbail, highlighting ongoing safety concerns within the prison.

In a move to curb drug abuse among youth, Mangaluru City Police has unveiled a QR code-enabled anonymous reporting tool. This initiative allows students to discreetly share information about drug use.

Dr. Mustafa Basthikodi of Sahyadri Engineering has been appointed to VTU’s highest academic body, marking a milestone in academic leadership.