Mangaluru

More than 650 public Ganesha idols will be installed across Udupi district and Mangaluru city as coastal Karnataka prepares for the festival.

DK and Udupi police deploy additional forces, drones and surveillance teams as hundreds of Ganesha idols are installed and immersed.

Mangaluru Technovanza 2026 will bring startups, investors, GCCs and technology leaders together to showcase the city’s growing innovation ecosystem.

Coastal railway groups seek a morning Mangaluru departure and night return for the proposed Bengaluru-Mangaluru Vande Bharat service.

NRI entrepreneur Ronald Colaco proposes a 20–25-year coastal tourism task force, while KCCI seeks urgent industrial infrastructure measures in Dakshina Kannada.

Mangaluru Bar Association seeks urgent action over a prison mobile jammer disrupting connectivity at courts, schools and businesses nearby.

ABVP-backed candidates won all 37 Students’ Union posts at University College, Mangaluru, while NSUI alleged violations of government guidelines.

Mangaluru police registered a suo motu case after rival groups allegedly brandished swords and issued threats during a clash in Kannur.

Dakshina Kannada escapes Karnataka’s first drought list after August rains, but rising heat and humidity signal a weakening monsoon.

A KSRTC bus breakdown on Kankanady Old Road disrupted traffic from Pumpwell, triggering diversions and congestion across Mangaluru.

A Beltangady man was arrested after allegedly caste-abusing a woman, threatening her and damaging crops and fencing worth around ₹1.30 lakh.

Mangaluru artist Homie Sanj’s ‘Namma Ooru Mangaluru’ blends four languages to celebrate the city, its culture and memories.

Advaith Kia unveiled the all-new three-row Kia Sorento in Mangaluru, highlighting its premium design, technology, performance and safety features.

Mangaluru and Udupi gear up for Gauri and Ganesha festivities as markets bustle and committees complete eco-friendly celebrations.

St Aloysius University, Mangaluru, will host a national Konkani seminar on energy, sustainability and climate change on September 17–18.

Mangaluru: Auto-rickshaw unions in Dakshina Kannada have demanded a revision of fares, seeking a minimum fare of ₹50 and a running charge of ₹30 per kilometre, while warning of a possible district-wide strike if their demands are not addressed. The issue was discussed during a recent episode of the digital news programme News Karnataka presents […]

The inaugural episode of Mangaluru Superstars, a new digital programme by News Karnataka celebrating emerging talent from Dakshina Kannada, has featured 12-year-old drummer Kemril Keith Pinto, offering viewers an insight into his musical journey, stage experiences and philanthropic aspirations.

Karnataka’s seafood exports jumped 56.1% to ₹5,371.85 crore in 2025-26, moving the State to fifth place among India’s exporters.

Gladson Almeida has been re-elected MCA Qatar president, while Jovita Pereira-D’Souza was elected vice-president for the 2026–28 term.

Palakkad and Mysuru railway divisions discuss arrangements to ensure a smooth Mangaluru jurisdiction transfer from October 1.