Mangaluru

Belthangady court has posted December 29 for pronouncing its decision on the SIT chargesheet in the Dharmasthala mass burial false complaint case.

A permanent exhibition of black-and-white photographs capturing Mangaluru’s life from 1970 to 2000 will be inaugurated at Tulu Bhavan on Monday.

Mangaluru City Corporation will hold the first round of public consultation for the 2026–27 budget at Mangala Auditorium on Monday.

A KDEM-Deloitte study identifies Mangaluru as a cost-efficient, scalable coastal hub for data centres supporting India’s AI and cloud growth.

Kadaba police have booked a bar employee for allegedly misappropriating cash and liquor stock worth over Rs 6.57 lakh and absconding.

The Diocese of Mangalore has issued a strong condemnation of recent attacks targeting the Christian community across India, including the state of Karnataka, during the Christmas season.

A helicopter joyride service has been launched in Mangaluru as part of Karavali Utsava 2025, offering scenic aerial views of the coastal city.

Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has urged the Centre to introduce Vande Bharat Express services between Mangaluru and Bengaluru to boost connectivity and growth.

The ninth Mangaluru Kambala was inaugurated at Bangra Kulur with traditional fervour, celebrating Tulunadu’s heritage and rural sporting legacy.

A mega marathon with nearly 20,000 participants will headline the ‘Drug-Free Mangaluru’ campaign, alongside awareness programmes in schools and colleges.

NHAI’s proposal for an Arikkady tollgate on NH-66 has sparked protests, as commuters may face double toll payment within 22 km on the Mangaluru–Kasaragod route.

IndiGo has launched a daily direct flight between Mangaluru and Navi Mumbai, boosting connectivity to India’s newest international airport from Day 1.

Assembly Speaker U T Khader said the government must ensure a peaceful environment, address public concerns responsibly, and uphold constitutional values.

The Karnataka excise department will auction 38 defunct liquor licences in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi through e-auction, with bidding set to begin in January.

Hindu groups participated in the Manjanady Uroos, offering essential supplies and reinforcing communal harmony and unity.

A gold chain theft at a residential compound was caught on CCTV, with the thief fleeing after changing clothes to evade identification.

A leopard dragged a calf from a cowshed and partially ate it, triggering fear among villagers and prompting forest officials to plan trapping measures.

A 42-year-old man was found dead in the Hosanagady river near Nettodi, with police suspecting suicide following a domestic dispute.

A district-level job fair under DDU-GKY will be held on February 21 in Puttur, with over 80 companies expected to recruit rural youth.

A Sullia resident was sentenced to three years’ jail and fined ₹10,000 after being convicted in an abetment to suicide case by a Puttur court.