Mangaluru: A life-changing accident became the turning point for a woman from Perabe in Kadaba of Dakshina Kannada district, and she transformed her struggle into a successful story through Crochet on Wheels.Following a major accident involving a car and a truck at Nelamangala while travelling from Mangaluru to Bengaluru in 2016, Poornima K suffered a…
Mangaluru: Summer camps across coastal districts are broadening their scope this season, blending technology-driven learning with activities rooted in local culture and traditional livelihoods.Camps that were once limited to dance, art, craft, music, swimming and sports are now offering a wider range of programmes to meet changing interests among children and parents. Organisers said the…
Udupi: Kasturba Hospital, Manipal, a teaching hospital of KMC and a constituent unit of MAHE, has successfully performed the first deceased donor liver transplant in Udupi. Amid profound personal loss, a bereaved family chose to donate their loved one’s organs, offering another patient a renewed chance at life.The recipient, a 56-year-old man diagnosed with advanced…
Mangaluru: Blending tradition with simplicity, the Perne Muchilot Bhagavathi Temple near Kumble hosted a mass wedding ceremony on Wednesday, where 11 couples tied the knot in the presence of thousands of devotees and well-wishers. The temple is located about 50km from Mangaluru in Kasaragod district of Kerala.Accompanied by festive music and rituals, the brides and…
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta, on Wednesday, met Union minister of food processing industries Chirag Paswan to raise a critical issue affecting arecanut farmers across coastal Karnataka, particularly in Mangaluru and surrounding regions.During the meeting, Capt Chowta highlighted the challenges arising from the current moisture content norms prescribed under FSSAI regulations, which fix…
Udupi: The district police have announced a cash reward of Rs 50,000 for credible information about two notorious absconding suspects in a kidnap case. Udupi SP Hariram Shankar said that informants’ identities will be kept confidential. Public with any information about the accused, can contact Kundapur subdivision DSP HD Kulkarni on 9480805422.The cash reward has…
Mangaluru: Mangalore University has presented its highest deficit budget of Rs 68.3 crore, with the largest burden arising from the international hostel and pension-related liabilities.Vice-chancellor PL Dharma announced the figures during the fourth general academic council meeting held on Tuesday. He said the university’s expenditure has continued to rise while government support has remained inadequate…
Mangaluru: The Mangalore University (MU) has formally asked the state govt to take over two unfinished infrastructure projects — the International Hostel and the Belapu PG Centre in Udupi — citing severe financial strain.Vice-chancellor prof PL Dharma said the university submitted a proposal to the state govt seeking full takeover of the projects so the…
Mangaluru: A quiet shift is reshaping placements at engineering colleges of undivided Dakshina Kannada, with Japan turning out to be a major destination for graduates from Karnataka’s coastal education hub. Colleges that once saw students head largely to the Middle East and other established job markets, including Bengaluru, are now increasingly sending engineering talent to…
Mangaluru: In a move to promote eco-friendly celebrations, the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has introduced an initiative to honour newly married couples who adopt zero-waste principles during their wedding ceremonies.As part of the initiative, MCC officials will assess such events and present couples with a certificate of appreciation if their weddings are conducted without the…
