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Mangaluru: A few assistant teachers in primary schools across Dakshina Kannada district have alleged serious irregularities in the promotion process to the post of headmaster conducted on April 29, claiming that reservation norms for the scheduled castes and the scheduled tribes were violated.They said promotions were granted without properly implementing the 100-point post-based reservation roster….

Mangaluru: Alleging that incomplete four-lane road work on the Kana–MRPL stretch is causing daily accidents, a protest was held near Kana Junction Tuesday.The protest was led by the DYFI Kana unit, the Autorickshaw Drivers’ Union affiliated with CITU, and the Nagarika Horata Samiti, Kana, demanding the immediate completion of the work.Addressing the gathering, DYFI district…

Mangaluru: Drinking water scarcity has emerged as a key concern in parts of Mangaluru taluk amid rising temperatures, with residents of several areas complaining of inadequate supply.Chairing the taluk KDP meeting Tuesday, MLA Y Bharath Shetty said residents of Gurupura, Ganjimath, Adyapady, Kandavar and Paduperar have raised complaints. An engineer from the water supply department…

Mangaluru: Despite three years of conservation efforts, nesting by endangered olive ridley sea turtles along the Mangaluru coast has dropped sharply by 60% this season, according to forest department.In 2024-25, nesting sites were identified at 24 locations, and 1,842 hatchlings were successfully released into the sea. In contrast, in 2025-26 so far, only seven nests…

Udupi: In a rare gesture of recognition, a 76-year-old security guard in Udupi has been honoured with a mural at the hotel where he has worked for over a decade.Krishna Shetty of Hiriyadka, who has been associated with Hotel Madhuvan Serai in Manipal for 13 years, now has his portrait painted on the compound wall…

Mangaluru: A 75-year-old man has fallen victim to an online trading scam after being lured by a social media video that promised massive returns, resulting in a loss of over Rs 18 lakh.According to the complaint, the victim came across a video on Facebook on Dec 6 last year featuring a speech by Nirmala Sitharaman…

Mangaluru: The Govt First Grade College, Puttur, in Jidekallu has decided to continue its free admission campaign for a second consecutive year, aiming to boost enrolment and support students from economically weaker backgrounds. Backed by sponsors and donors, the initiative will offer free seats to 100 students across BA, BCom and BCA courses, said principal…

Udupi: Six persons, including minors, sustained injuries after a car lost control and rammed a coconut tree near Moodalkatte in Udupi taluk on Sunday.Mohammad Maheen,18, a resident of Uchila in Muloor village, in a complaint stated that he was travelling with his relatives Matseya Banu, 22, Ayesha Naz,12, Mannat Fatima,3, and Muskan M,12, in a…

Udupi: An elderly man from Belman near Karkala has allegedly been cheated of over Rs 12 lakh by fraudsters who promised to cure his ailing wife through ayurvedic treatment. A 68-year-old resident of Belman village has filed a complaint alleging that he was duped by a group of individuals who assured him of curing his…

Mangaluru: Alumni and students of St Aloysius Aided School have turned the summer break into a cultural revival initiative, recreating Chittara on their campus.The initiative, led by arts teacher Rachana Suraj, took nearly two months. At a time when long vacations leave parents worried about excessive screen time, students chose to engage in a hands-on…