Mangaluru

Krishna Janmashtami is being celebrated worldwide, with Mangaluru’s Mosaru Kudike and diverse regional traditions adding colour to the festival.

The 44th Krishna Vesha competition at Kadri featured children in Krishna attire, 44 categories, 12 stages and traditional Janmashtami programmes.

MLC P V Mohan opposed Mangaluru’s transfer to Mysuru division and renewed the Congress demand for a separate railway division.

A 38-year-old Thokur man, Srinath Shettigar, died of a suspected heart attack while participating in an Ashtami bhajan programme.

Uppinangady police arrested two Mandya-based men for allegedly stealing diesel from a tanker near Alampadi Cross and seized fuel cans and equipment.

Sandeep Malani’s 100th film, ‘Mokeda Singari Untude Vayyari’, will release in Tulu and Konkani and pays tribute to Sridevi.

Dakshina Kannada DC Darshan inspected the Manjanady Koppala tragedy site and assured Ashwini of five cents of land for building a home.

Mangaluru Police have announced traffic diversions for September 5 as Mosaru Kudike processions are expected to cause congestion across four key areas.

A 42-year-old Karnataka man was found dead with severe head injuries at a quarters in Hosangadi near Manjeshwar.

Brain mapping tests on Sumanth’s brother and two uncles have been completed as police continue investigating the teenager’s suspicious death.

Puttur Rural Police arrested a 31-year-old Kasaragod man over the alleged theft of a temple donation box at Bettampady.

Brazilian educator Paulo Freire transformed literacy education by encouraging learners to question their realities, think critically and connect words with the world.

YIASCM will host Navyarambh from September 7 to 9 to welcome new PG students and introduce them to academics, careers and campus opportunities.

Yenepoya’s hospitality department marked its decennial year with Freshers’ Day, launching the AICTE-approved BHM programme and new student council.

Symphony of Hope has donated ₹29 lakh to Father Muller for paediatric cancer care, supporting children undergoing treatment and their families.

Two accused in the Fathima Nishan murder case have been granted conditional bail by the Fifth Additional Sessions Court in Puttur.

Congress worker Hakeem Kurnadka alleged an attempted attack in Puttur and urged police to probe threats and political intimidation.

A 16-coach Vande Bharat will undergo a Yeshwantpur–Mangaluru trial on September 5 to assess and finalise its proposed 8-hour-20-minute timetable.

Kadri Cricketers Club and Asare Friends Kadri distributed free rice to more than 650 families ahead of Krishna Janmashtami.

Bantwal will begin hobli-level ‘Prajaseva Andolana’ meetings at Polali on September 5 to address public grievances closer to residents.