Mangaluru: As debates on women’s reservation, workplace rights and menstrual leave gather momentum nationally and in Karnataka, Sumangala’s daily struggle reflects the distance between policy and pavement reality. For Sumangala, 44, an auto driver, empowerment is just a slogan as she faces harsh conditions during a 12-hour shift on the road.A single mother of four…
Mangaluru: Whether BJP will go back to the 1971 Census delimitation for 33% women’s reservation is something that the “leadership” will discuss, said Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta on Monday.Chowta was responding to a query on whether the BJP will make an amendment to its 2023 Bill to give the 33% reservation based on…
Udupi: The episcopal ordination and consecration celebration of Rev Leslie Clifford D’Souza as second Bishop of Udupi Diocese took place at Milagres College Grounds on Monday.The episcopal ordination was conferred by Rev Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrão, Archbishop of Goa and Daman, who served as the principal consecrator. He was joined by Archbishop of Bangalore Rev…
Mangaluru: The CBSE’s first-ever second board exam for Class 10, scheduled in May, has seen a strong response from students in coastal Karnataka, particularly those dissatisfied with their scores in science and mathematics after the results were announced.School managements said nearly 35% of students who appeared for the board exam have chosen to register for…
Mangaluru: In 2025 and in the first quarter of 2026, Mangaluru traffic police has booked 386 cases against vehicles cramming schoolchildren beyond capacity. However, not a single challan has been issued for white-boards vehicles running without permits, official data reveals. With schools reopening soon, authorities have promised a crackdown, but stakeholders warn that the issue…
Mangaluru: Karnataka legislative assembly speaker UT Khader said that a mega agricultural fair and Mudipu Utsava will be held at Sri Krishna Dhyana Mandira in Mudipu on April 24, 25 and 26.Khader told reporters on Monday that the festival will be organised under his leadership through the Mudipu Utsava Samiti, Krishika Samaja Ullal and UT…
Mangaluru: Mangaluru’s historic links to shipbuilding gained fresh momentum with a made-in-Mangaluru ship for a Dutch client recently handed over.The ship, a small bulk carrier called the Frisian Future, 113.18 metres in length and deadweight tonnage of 8,500, has a less-than-five-metre draft that is ideal for short routes. Stakeholders expressed confidence that this is one…
Mangaluru: Karnataka legislative assembly speaker UT Khader said on Monday that any law should be enacted only after ensuring that it does not cause inconvenience to people of any region, community or religion, and by gaining everyone’s trust.He was speaking in response to a query on the united opposition that defeated the constitutional amendment bill…
Udupi: A man, who was driving his car with his wife and son, died after falling unconscious after the vehicle hit a pedestrian in Hiriyadka police station limits on Sunday.The deceased is Manjunath, 82nd Kudi Grama, Udupi. Police said Manjunath was driving his car with his wife, Sunanda, and son, Muralidhar, from Kondadi towards Hiriyadka….
Mangaluru: An accused who evaded court proceedings for nearly four years was arrested by Mangaluru City police. The individual was wanted in multiple cases across Dakshina Kannada and Chikkamagaluru districts.City police commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy said the arrested accused is K Abdul Basheer alias Arga Basheer, 50, a resident of Thenka Mijar village of Moodbidri….
