Mangaluru

Nagara Panchami was celebrated with special poojas and traditional rituals at the historic Sri Anantha Padmanabha Temple in Kudupu.

Father Muller Charitable Institutions hosted the Independence Tournament 2026, featuring PU-level Kabaddi and Throwball competitions for students.

Bantwal Rural police arrested a Bengaluru man and seized MDMA, cocaine and other articles valued at Rs 1.05 crore.

U T Khader defended Karnataka’s gutka ban, saying it targets tobacco and nicotine products and will not directly affect arecanut growers.

Dr Thumbay Moideen received the Global Leadership Award 2026 in Mangaluru and awarded a ₹1.5 crore medical scholarship.

U T Khader warned Mangaluru food establishments of strict action as surprise inspections expand to kitchens, hostels, PGs and caterers.

Mangaluru food safety officials inspected a McDonald’s kitchen as surprise checks continued across the city following complaints.

KCCI hosted its seventh Conclave in Mangaluru, featuring Dr Thumbay Moideen and Arjun Ranga in conversations on entrepreneurship and business growth.

Father Muller Charitable Institutions celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day with flag-hoisting, patriotic performances and a message of service.

NCC cadets marked India’s 80th Independence Day in Madikeri with a Tricolour cycle rally celebrating patriotism, unity and national pride.

BJP leaders in Mangaluru filed a complaint against Sonia Gandhi over alleged gestures during the recitation of Vande Mataram in Delhi.

Aati Amavasya was marked with warm greetings across Tulunadu, celebrating the region’s traditions, cultural roots and shared community spirit.

New Mangalore Port Authority marked Independence Day by highlighting greener growth, digitalisation and its vision for a stronger maritime future.

Mangaluru Junction railway station lit up in the Tricolour ahead of Independence Day, reflecting national pride and the spirit of unity.

An early-morning social media glimpse of Mangaluru’s Dakke Fish Market captures the coastal city’s vibrant seafood culture.

The Diocese of Mangaluru is set to host ‘Ninaad – Burgyalem Festh 2K26’, bringing children together for a major gathering in November.

ICYM Mangalore Diocese will host Skill Fiesta 2026 on August 23, offering Catholic youth expert-led sessions on AI, startups, civil services and more.

The Commission for Bible, Diocese of Mangalore, will conduct its monthly online Bible quiz on August 29, covering five books from the Old and New Testaments.

A scooter rider was injured by bullet shrapnel while Forest Department personnel fired into the air to drive away a wild elephant in Sullia.

A KFC outlet in Mangaluru was sealed after a customer complained about allegedly stale and foul-smelling chicken.