Mangaluru

The legal fraternity has renewed its demand for a High Court circuit bench in Mangaluru, citing public need, accessibility, and regional development.

In Dakshina Kannada, 225 schools urgently need new kitchens for midday meals, as part of 8,500-plus unfit kitchens reported across Karnataka.

Richard Costa of Bantwal has been unanimously elected president of the newly formed Dakshina Kannada District Bar Association, uniting lawyers across the district.

The Karnataka High Court has granted conditional bail to Shrikrishna J Rao of Puttur, accused of sexually exploiting a woman on a false promise of marriage.

The higher education department has ruled out a govt engineering college in Dakshina Kannada, citing existing private colleges as the main reason.

The cremation of activist Eric Ozario has sparked debate in Mangaluru, where only 25–30 Catholics have chosen cremation since 2016.

Two Dakshina Kannada teachers, Satish Bhat and Jagadish Shetty, won the state Best Teacher Award for their outstanding service and innovation.

A 33-year-old man was arrested in Vitla, Mangaluru, for attacking a woman with a knife while she was returning home with her son.

Belthangady police searched YouTuber Sameer MD’s Bengaluru flat in the Dharmasthala case, seizing devices for forensic examination.

A Delhi surveillance alert helped Ullal police catch a man red-handed while attempting to steal cash from an SBI ATM in Beeri.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah told Swamijis in Delhi he is monitoring the Dharmasthala scandal probe, with an NIA handover under consideration.

A 42-year-old man was arrested in Mangaluru for assaulting two policemen on night patrol, obstructing duties, and damaging government property.

Rachana announces its 2025 awardees recognising achievements in entrepreneurship, professional services, agriculture, NRIs, and women achievers, with ceremony on October 5.

Mangalore’s cultural community will hold a public awareness meeting on Sep 9 against the night loudspeaker ban that threatens Yakshagana and theatre traditions.

Mangaluru artist Devdas Kapikad said closure of cultural shops and night plays under law has left 80% of coastal artists struggling for livelihood.

The Karnataka government has approved inclusion of the Kudubi community in the Scheduled Tribe list; Centre’s final approval is awaited.

Ivan D’Souza has urged that families losing land for Mangaluru Airport runway expansion be given fair compensation, jobs, and housing.

Accorto Vida, a Crestron-authorised and KNX-certified automation solutions provider, is redefining smart living in Mangaluru and Bengaluru.

The dilapidated B C Road Kaikunje railway station has been redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat scheme at ₹28.49 crore, offering modern facilities.

Thousands of devotees, led by leaders from both Congress and BJP, rallied at Dharmasthala to support Dharmadhikari Veerendra Heggade.