Mangaluru

SDPI has opposed Gurupura Gram Panchayat’s decision to raise the monthly garbage collection fee from Rs 100 to Rs 150, seeking its immediate withdrawal.

A major fire gutted Europe Shoes in Mangaluru’s Hampankatta, damaging two neighbouring shops. A short circuit is suspected as the cause.

Mangaluru police tested 159 college students during surprise anti-drug checks, with only one student testing positive for drug consumption.

Murder accused Chetan has been remanded to four days of police custody after recovering from hospitalisation following the alleged killing of Lavanya.

The Congress has begun selecting a new Dakshina Kannada district president by seeking suggestions from grassroots workers under Sanghatana Srujan Abhiyan.

Lyricist and singer Wilson Olivera has released KAZAR, a Konkani wedding song celebrating the beauty of traditional Mangalorean weddings with a modern musical touch.

Acclaimed Hindustani vocalist Shilpa Cutinha will enthral audiences with a live performance at Symphony of Hope on August 22 at the Fr. Muller Convention Centre.

Known to many as an HR professional, Ronald Nazareth is earning praise for his deep knowledge of Konkani music and heartfelt renditions of timeless classics.

Walter Nandalike expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Tulu community in Malaysia for their warm hospitality and overwhelming love during his recent visit.

The CCB has launched a search for alleged drug supplier Zaleel Baba, accused of using ambulances to transport narcotics in Mangaluru.

Mangalore IAS has opened admissions for new Civil Services and government competitive exam coaching batches with specialised programmes and scholarships.

A birthday visit in Kadaba ended in an unusual four-hour search after a lovers’ quarrel allegedly led to a car key being thrown into a roadside drain.

Mangaluru North Police booked an undertrial prisoner for allegedly attempting to hand over two SIM cards to an accused in police custody at the court.

Police seized a printer, chemical solutions and other materials from a rented house linked to the counterfeit currency racket busted in Puttur on July 16.

A private express bus carrying 35 passengers crashed into a barricade near the NH-169 toll plaza at Sooralpadi, leaving the driver and two passengers with minor injuries.

A historic T-55 battle tank used in the 1971 India-Pakistan War was unveiled at Mangaluru’s Kadri Hills War Memorial on Kargil Vijay Diwas.

The trailer of Tulu-Kannada bilingual film Picture has been released on YouTube ahead of its August 7 theatrical release across Karnataka.

Father Muller Charitable Institutions celebrated the Feast of St. Joachim and St. Anne with the inauguration of an upgraded campus entrance, a new AI-enabled CT scanner, and enhanced cardiac imaging services.

Counsellor Judy Pinto’s heartfelt social media post highlighting a hardworking man with one arm has inspired many to reflect on gratitude, resilience and the dignity of labour.

The Royston Pinto Project has released Dukramaas, a lively Konkani music video celebrating pork, culture, and the vibrant spirit of the Konkani community.