Labour crunch delays several works | Mangaluru News

Mangaluru: Construction companies and contractors in the region are reporting a shortage of labourers, leading to project delays and increased construction costs.Abhinandan, manager of works at Mugrody Constructions, which is undertaking several civil works in the district, said that many workers from West Bengal and Bihar left for elections and have not returned since then.He…

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Activist seeks action against Shiroor Mutt seer | Mangaluru News

Mangaluru: Activist Jayanth T submitted a memorandum to the chief minister, home minister and DG&IGP of Karnataka seeking legal action against the seer of Shiroor Mutt for allegedly making provocative statements in connection with the alleged Dharmasthala case. Jayanth also sought action against a journalist who shared the seer’s statements on social media.According to the…

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Water quality monitored regularly: MCC | Mangaluru News

Mangaluru: The Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) authorities have stated that drinking water supplied within the city limits is treated at water purification plants before distribution to households.In a release, the MCC authorities stated that water quality is monitored regularly across all wards, and that treated water is supplied only after undergoing the required quality checks….

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Rural doctor recruitment drive in DK draws only 9 applicants | Mangaluru News

Mangaluru: The health department’s efforts to fill vacancies at rural health centres through walk-in interviews have received a poor response, with only nine MBBS graduates applying over the past week.Following directives from health minister U T Khader, the department had issued advertisements on various platforms to recruit MBBS graduates on a temporary basis to address…

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Elaborate arrangements for NEET re-exam | Mangaluru News

Udupi DC Swaroopa TK presides over a preparatory meeting organised on Thursday, regarding the smooth conduct of the NEET re-examination at the DC’s office in Udupi Udupi: Deputy commissioner Swaroopa TK directed officials to make all necessary preparations to ensure the NEET-UG re-examination, scheduled for Sunday in the district, is conducted transparently and without technical…

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Waste mismanagement at Subrahmanya Road station raises concerns | Mangaluru News

Waste accumulated near Subrahmanya Road railway station Mangaluru: Alleging improper waste management at Subrahmanya Road railway station, the Kukke Shri Subrahmanya Rail Commuters and Development Committee has raised serious concerns over the accumulation and disposal of garbage on the premises.Prasad KG, president of the committee, said that complaints regarding waste accumulation have been raised over…

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St Aloysius PU College opens Centre for Social Concern | Mangaluru News

Padma Shri awardee Harekala Hajabba inaugurates Centre for Social Concern at St Aloysius Pre-University College in Mangaluru Mangaluru: St Aloysius Pre-University College inaugurated the Centre for Social Concern (CSC) in the presence of Padma Shri and Karnataka Rajyotsava awardee Harekala Hajabba.The centre has been established as a platform dedicated to nurturing social responsibility, compassion, leadership…

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Dasappa Rai to be conferred with ‘Bhramari Yakshamani’ Award | Mangaluru News

Yakshagana artiste KH Dasappa Rai Mangaluru: The ‘Bhramari Yakshavaibhava-2026’, an annual event organised by the Bhramari Yakshamithraru Mangaluru Trust, is scheduled to take place on August 1 at the Kudmul Ranga Rao Town Hall.The highlight of the event will be the presentation of the prestigious ‘Bhramari Yakshamani’ Award to veteran Yakshagana artiste KH Dasappa Rai….

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