Udupi/Mangaluru: A 78-year-old woman was killed in an accident after a car hit her near Arasarabettu cross, Beejadi village in Kundapur on Thursday. The deceased is Chandramathi, a resident of Gopadi village in Kundapur. Police said Chandramathi was walking by the side of the road when the incident occurred. Chandramathi, who was walking, was hit…
Mangaluru: The Billava Brigade, established in Puttur to promote the development of the Billava community across sectors, will officially begin its activities. As its first major initiative, the brigade plans to install a statue of freedom fighter Ubar Manja Baidya in Uppinangady.Manjayya Baidya of Uppinangady, popularly known as Ubar Manja Baidya, was a prominent freedom…
People board Kerala SRTC bus at Jyothi Circle bus stop in Mangaluru Mangaluru: Following the launch of the Priyadarshini free travel scheme in Kerala, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation buses operating between Kasaragod and Mangaluru have witnessed a significant increase in passenger numbers, particularly during peak hours. It may be noted that Kerala and Karnataka…
Udupi: An accused, who had been evading court trials for about 13 years, was arrested by Malpe police on Thursday. The accused is Madhu alias Umesh, a resident of Bidaganahalli village in Channarayapatna, Hassan district. He was booked under Sections 457, 380, read with 34 of the IPC in 2013. Head constable Vishwanath H and…
Kevin.MendonsaMangaluru: The National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) re-examination scheduled for June 21 has triggered a logistical crunch for outstation candidates returning to the education hubs of Mangaluru and Udupi, as families scramble to secure accommodation and transport in this monsoon season.During the initial NEET held in May, thousands of students from other parts of…
Mangaluru: Following reports of public health complications arising from the distribution of unsafe drinking water in Bejai New Road, Battagudda, Kadri, and Chilimbi, Mangaluru City South MLA D Vedavyas Kamath voiced sharp criticism against the Congress-administered Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC).MLA Kamath said health issues were reported by several members of the public. “Local residents complained…
Mangaluru: Glitches in the Unified University and College Management System (UUCMS) have resurfaced in Karnataka, disrupting online admissions for the upcoming academic year even as colleges continue offline admissions. Govt, aided and unaided colleges with permanently affiliated courses have reported that they are unable to complete the online admission process on UUCMS, which is required…
Mangaluru: As BJP supporters nationwide celebrate 12 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration, an autorickshaw driver Kundapur town, is marking the occasion with a unique gesture of his own. To commemorate PM Modi entering his 13th year in power, Sathish Prabhu is offering a 13-km ride for just Re 1, a special initiative running…
Mangaluru: According to the department of public instruction, about 20 govt schools across Dakshina Kannada district have recorded zero admissions so far this academic year. Authorities said the figure could change as the admission process remains open until end of June.The highest number of govt schools with zero admissions has been reported from Sullia, with…
Mangaluru: Reinforcing the message that protecting the planet begins with individual action, St Aloysius PU College celebrated Eco-week 2026, under the theme ‘Our Earth, Our Future, Our Responsibility’ with the motto ‘Hope for a Greener Tomorrow.’ Organised jointly by Eco Club and Centre for Environmental Concern (CEC), the event combined expert sessions, practical workshops and…
