Mangaluru: Akhila Bharatha Billava Union has appointed new office bearers to the management committee of Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha Kshetra for 2026-27. Addressing reporters on Friday, newly appointed secretary Ravishankar Mijar said HS Sairam has been named president of the temple management committee. Urmila Ramesh Kumar has been appointed vice president and Shekhar Poojary treasurer.The other…
Mangaluru: Speaker UT Khader Thursday said many graduates were struggling to find jobs despite having qualifications because they lacked the skills required by employers.He was speaking after inaugurating the three-day Kanara Engineering Industrial Tech Expo 2026, organised by the Kanara Industries Association in Mangaluru.Khader said unemployment among educated youth was being driven by a mismatch…
Mangalore: The daily political discourse in Karnataka has shifted from development to speculation over who will be the next chief minister, leading to a complete collapse of governance, alleged BJP Dakshina Kannada district president Sathish Kumpala Friday.Addressing a press conference, Kumpala said that after Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar, G Parameshwara, and now Mallikarjun Kharge suggested they…
Mangaluru: Surathkal police arrested two individuals for allegedly being in possession of MDMA on Thursday. The arrested were identified as Mohammad Arif Paizal,27, and Syed Mishal,20. Police said PSI Sudeep MV received information that two individuals were coming to the Katla Hill Side area in Surathkal on a scooter to peddle MDMA. Upon reaching the…
Mangaluru: Calling for a massive struggle against “anti-worker” labour codes, Sunil Kumar Bajal, district general secretary of CITU, Friday said the Centre’s policies had undermined the spirit of May Day by increasing the workday to 12 hours.He was speaking as the chief speaker at a public meeting of workers held in the city as part…
Mangaluru: Leaf spot disease usually spreads rapidly to areca trees through the air due to increased rainfall and its moisture. Excessive rain and climate change are also reasons for the spread of this disease. In this context, an automatic weather station has been installed in grower Subrahmanya Prasad’s areca garden in Sullia taluk for study…
Mangalore: “The health of sanitation workers who keep cities clean and protect public health must also be maintained. A comprehensive health insurance policy has been designed for pourakarmikas. By utilising the health insurance card implemented by the govt, sanitation workers should safeguard their health,” said Murali Ashok Salappa, chairman of the Karnataka State Safai Karmachari…
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada additional deputy commissioner Raju K instructed officials to identify sites for anganwadi centres in the district, which are operating in rented buildings.He was chairing a progress review meeting of various schemes of the women and child development department held on Thursday at the DC’s office. There are a total of 2,131 anganwadi…
Mangaluru: Due to issues with Mescom’s server and N-SOFT, the general public and electrical contractors waiting for electricity connections for newly constructed houses are in deep trouble. Meanwhile, many consumers have not received their March bills due to a technical glitch. Many have paid an average amount to avoid the burden of paying two months’…
Mangaluru: In response to the political developments related to the Women’s Reservation Bill, a protest meeting was held near the Mini Vidhana Soudha by the Janata Dal (Secular) on Thursday.Addressing the protestors, MLC SL Bhojegowda said, “This is not just a political issue; it is a fight for the rights of half the country’s population….
