Mangaluru

Syndicate members allege statutory norms were bypassed as Mangalore University forwarded 14 names for honorary doctorates.

An eight-year-old girl in Kolya near Thokkottu died after accidentally swallowing a plastic Ludo coin while playing at home.

A 26-year-old man from Pulittadi near Uppinangady allegedly died by suicide after coming under a train near Kabaka Puttur.

Kadri police rescued 35 cattle from a container lorry intercepted near the Mangaluru-Padavu highway following a tip-off.

Panambur police arrested four persons and seized 22.250 kg of ganja worth ₹11.12 lakh near Jokatte Cross railway bridge in Mangaluru.

Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu e-inaugurates Udan Yatri Café and launches DigiYatra at Mangaluru International Airport.

Three persons were arrested for allegedly stealing copper cables worth ₹70 lakh from the BSNL office in Pandeshwara, Mangaluru.

MIR Group of Italy performed Bhoomi Puja for its first India manufacturing unit at MSEZ, Mangaluru, in the presence of MP Brijesh Chowta.

MP Brijesh Chowta defended Karavali’s image, opposing claims of a poor investment climate, at the inauguration of the SARAS Mela in Mangaluru.

Ullal police arrested a Bengaluru man absconding for 15 years in a ₹1.20 crore investment fraud case linked to Nano Farax India.

Saras Mela in Mangaluru showcases SHG products from across India, with leaders highlighting women’s role in driving rural prosperity.

A girl was seriously injured after a stray dog attacked her near an anganwadi centre in Bolanthoor, Bantwal taluk. She is under treatment in Mangaluru.

A house near Sagar Courts in Kottara was gutted in an early morning fire caused by a suspected short circuit. All family members escaped unhurt.

Bantwal Rural police arrested a 30-year-old man in Kodmanu and seized 180 grams of ganja. A case has been registered under the NDPS Act.

KMC Mangalore conducted a two-day hands-on bacteriology workshop, offering practical training in microbiology techniques and molecular diagnostics.

Dakshina Kannada DC Darshan H.V. will visit schools to boost SSLC students’ morale. Helplines and webcasting arranged for exams.

A mini tempo crashed into Netravathi Bridge fencing in Mangaluru, damaging iron barricades worth nearly ₹60 lakh. Driver escaped with minor injuries.

KMC Hospital Attavar manages a complex 29-week high-risk pregnancy, ensuring safe discharge of mother and baby.

Three Kerala youths were arrested in Puttur with 53.58 grams of MDMA, a sword and cash. Police suspect inter-state drug trafficking.

A 31-year-old youth from Kadaba was found dead in Dublin, Ireland. Police suspect suicide and are probing other angles.