Mangaluru: In line with NITK’s vision of building a swachh, swasth, surakshith and samruddh campus, the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) Surathkal has taken a significant step towards eco-friendly infrastructure by adopting piped natural gas (PNG) for its residential quarters and hostel facilities, supplied by GAIL Gas Ltd.The NITK Surathkal campus houses approximately 20…
Mangaluru: What began as a concern over improper disposal of sacred items has turned into an environmental and cultural initiative in Mangaluru. The Visarjane 2026 initiative not only raised awareness, but also collected 12.5 tonnes of religious waste in just 10 days, setting a benchmark for responsible practices.Between March 16-26, the campaign collected tonnes of…
Mangaluru: A protest march demanding the closure of the tollgate at Brahmarakootlu was held on Tuesday, under the leadership of former minister B Ramanath Rai. The protest, organised by the Toll Gate Action Committee, began at BC Road (Brahmashree Narayana Guru Circle) and proceeded up to the Brahmarakootlu tollgate.Addressing the gathering, Ramanath Rai said the…
Karwar: A renewed sense of concern is spreading across parts of the Uttara Kannada coast, particularly in Bavikeri and nearby villages of Ankola taluk, where residents are already dealing with the impact of ongoing industrial development. Reports of a proposed nuclear power project in the region have now intensified public anxiety.According to sources, preliminary preparations…
Mangaluru: In a significant development, third additional district and sessions court judge Sunitha SG on Monday sentenced a person to life imprisonment in connection with a murder reported in 2017. The convict earlier secured bail but subsequently absconded, evading court proceedings for years. Acting on a warrant, police traced and arrested him, producing him before…
Mangaluru: A 35-year-old man suffering from thigh bone cancer has successfully been treated through a highly complex limb-saving surgery at Yenepoya Medical College Hospital.Dr Jalaluddin Akbar, professor and head of surgical oncology, Zulekha Yenepoya Institute of Oncology, told reporters on Tuesday the procedure involved the removal of the entire thigh bone along with the thigh…
Mangaluru: Members of the DYFI and like-minded organisations held a protest demanding the cancellation of the agreement allowing private medical colleges to provide services in govt hospitals and urging the establishment of a govt medical college in Dakshina Kannada at the earliest. The protest march commenced from the Wenlock District Hospital premises to the office…
Mangaluru: A man was robbed after miscreants threw chilli powder on him and fled with cash. The complainant is Mohammad Mansoor, who worked as a cooking supervisor at a hall in Ganjimutt for the past seven years. Around 8.45 pm on Sunday, after finishing work, he was riding his scooter towards Moodushedde via Edapadavu.Around 9.10…
Mangaluru: A woman has reported theft of gold jewellery and cash from her bag. The incident came to light after she alighted from a KSRTC bus plying between Beltangady and BC Road on Saturday.According to the complaint filed at Bantwal town police station, the complainant, Christin Vegas, 63, from Barimaru village in Bantwal taluk, attended…
Mangaluru: The BJP Mahila Morcha Mangaluru City South wing held a protest march from the PVS Circle to Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) on Monday. The BJP women’s wing accused the Congress of opposing the 33% reservation for women in Parliament.BJP Dakshina Kannada district secretary Poornima said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken a major…
