Mangaluru

Sunshine Sapling, developed by Sapling Multi Ventures, won the ACCE(I) MLR UltraTech Award 2025 for Outstanding Multi Storeyed Structure in coastal Karnataka.

Mangaluru police arrested a Suratkal-based man in a bike theft case, recovering a stolen Yamaha FZ and a mobile phone worth about ₹26,000.

A Mangaluru youth and a New Zealand woman tied the knot at Kudroli Temple, celebrating love that crossed borders, cultures and traditions in a traditional wedding.

Mangaluru’s growing drug network has come under pressure as police crack down on peddlers, leading to arrests, major seizures and a sharp fall in consumption cases.

A hoax bomb threat email claiming explosives at the Mangaluru RTO office led to a bomb squad search on Monday, with police later confirming the premises were safe.

Mangaluru-origin chess player Sana Kayyar created history by winning gold at the African Youth Chess Championship, becoming East Africa’s first Woman International Master.

St Aloysius University hosted ALMUN 3.0 from December 11–13, bringing together students for debates, diplomacy, and leadership across five committees.

Engineering faculty of St Aloysius University engaged in academic mentoring sessions and CPR training, strengthening value-based education and community health preparedness.

Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts have recorded a dip in minimum temperatures over the past few days, bringing colder mornings and misty conditions.

Mangala Stadium in Mangaluru will remain closed for about two months from January 15, 2026, for an upgrade, affecting colleges and schools that rely on it.

Kavoor police arrested two men for allegedly creating and sharing a sword-dance video on Facebook, saying the content caused fear among the public.

CCB police arrested three persons at Arkula while travelling to Mangaluru and seized 87.4 grams of MDMA allegedly sourced from Bengaluru.

Punjalkatte police registered a case over illegal cattle transport in Bantwal, seizing a goods auto, cattle, mobile phone, and later a house and cattle shed.

A 27-year-old man was detained at Calicut airport after police alleged he uploaded provocative anti-Hindu content from Saudi Arabia, triggering a suo motu case.

Father Muller Charitable Institutions inaugurated its Christmas–New Year health check-up scheme in Mangaluru, offering festive concessions until January 15, 2026.

VHP leader Pradeep Saripalla has demanded arrests in connection with alleged illegal cattle slaughter near Maravoor, warning of protests if police fail to act.

Barebailu shrine authorities clarified that the daiva néma linked to Rishab Shetty’s vow was conducted strictly as per tradition and warned against misinformation.

Belthangady police have registered a POCSO case against a shop owner for allegedly sexually harassing a minor girl and misusing CCTV footage.

A herd of wild elephants entered a plantation in Bajathoor village near Uppinangady, destroying banana crops, fencing, pipelines and beehive boxes.

Former employees of MCF have launched a movement opposing the replacement of the iconic company name following its merger with Paradeep Phosphates Ltd.