Mangaluru

The restored Pumpwell Kalasha will be inaugurated on January 24, marking the return of a landmark removed during flyover construction in 2016.

Special school teachers and staff will hold a statewide protest on January 28, citing delayed grants, pay disparities and lack of policy action.

Indian Railways will introduce a new Amrit Bharat Express connecting Nagercoil and Mangaluru, boosting west coast rail connectivity via Kerala.

Birders have reported a 10–20% rise in tern and gull sightings along the Uttara Kannada coast during this year’s Asian Waterbird Census.

Konkan Railway has inaugurated its first container rake of polypropylene from Thokur station, marking the start of a new containerised freight stream.

Karnataka Government Polytechnic has become India’s first autonomous government polytechnic after receiving AICTE approval, marking a major milestone in diploma education.

Ayush Utsav 2026 will promote women and child health while showcasing integrated AYUSH systems through consultations, therapies and awareness programmes.

Urwa police have arrested a long-absconding Dandupalya gang member nearly 28 years after a brutal double murder committed in 1997.

Instagram personality Asha Pandit, known for her distinctive reels, passed away after a heart attack, leaving followers and locals in shock.

A special POCSO court sentenced a man to five years’ imprisonment for sexually harassing a minor girl in Darkhasu village in April 2020.

Mangaluru Police Commissioner said the crackdown on drug peddlers will intensify, with students treated as victims and strict action against suppliers.

Sandesha Awards 2026 were presented in Mangaluru, honouring achievers in literature, arts, media and education for excellence rooted in social values.

Belthangady police arrested an accused absconding for 10 years in a cheating case involving money taken for a biogas connection.

A moving car caught fire due to a suspected short circuit near Noodottu, leaving it gutted, though all occupants escaped safely.

A KSRTC bus went out of control and rammed into four cars near Adyar Katte, damaging all vehicles but leaving occupants without serious injuries.

A four-day flower and fruit exhibition with a floral Vande Bharat train replica will be held at Kadri Park from January 23 to 26.

A complaint has been filed against Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat for allegedly delivering a hate speech at a Vivekananda Jayanti programme attended by students and minors.

Mediation in the Puttur ‘Love–Sex–Deception’ case ends on January 31, failing which a naming ceremony will be held on February 7 and legal action will continue.

BJP leaders and workers in Mangaluru celebrated Nitin Nabin assuming charge as the party’s national president by distributing sweets at the district office.

Puttur Rural police seized 106 kg of ganja worth ₹53 lakh after intercepting a car and a goods vehicle at Sajankadi in Dakshina Kannada district.