Udupi: A 62-year-old chef from Udupi fell victim to an online fraud after being lured into a fake friendship on WhatsApp by a woman posing as a London-based entrepreneur.The complainant stated that he came into contact with a woman named Emilda William through WhatsApp, who introduced herself as a resident of London. The two engaged…
Mangaluru: Autonomous colleges and deemed-to-be universities in Dakshina Kannada are witnessing a surge in undergraduate admissions following the announcement of II PU results, with long queues of students and parents seen outside several campuses.College authorities said that the bachelor of computer applications (BCA), has emerged as the most preferred undergraduate course, followed by bachelor of…
Mangaluru: Changes introduced in the CBSE curriculum this academic year have triggered concern among parents in Dakshina Kannada, with some now considering a shift to ICSE schools.Administrators of CBSE-affiliated schools said they have received repeated enquiries from parents seeking clarity on the revised syllabus, language policy and subject structure. While most principals do not expect…
Mangaluru: The state govt has sanctioned underground cabling of Mescom power lines across the Ullal, Kotekar, and Someshwar urban local bodies, and parts of the Mannagudda and Kavoor subdivisions in Mangaluru city, at an approximate cost of RS 304 crore. At present, underground cabling exists only in a few pockets, such as the State Bank…
Udupi: The Episcopal ordination and solemn installation of Msgr. Fr. Leslie Clifford D’Souza, as the second Bishop of the Udupi Diocese will be held on April 20 at 9am at the Milagres College Grounds, Kallinapur.Fr. Denis D’Sa, PRO of Udupi Diocese, said on Wednesday that the consecration ceremony will be conducted during a solemn Eucharistic…
Mangaluru: A meeting of the Brahmarakootlu Toll Gate Removal Struggle Committee, Bantwal, was held on Wednesday under the leadership of its honorary president and former minister B Ramanath Rai. Representatives of various organisations from Bantwal taluk and several social activists attended the meeting in large numbers.Committee conveners B Shekhar and Mohan Shetty outlined the background…
Mangaluru: Launching its show of support for the 33% women’s reservation bill, Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, district BJP Mahila Morcha members on Wednesday began a signature campaign at the office of MP Capt Brijesh Chowta. The Mahila Morcha is also planning a bike rally, among other events, in the coming days.Leading a group of women…
Mangaluru: Months after a surge in Naegleria fowleri infections in Kerala raised public concern, confusion has surfaced in the city following a suspected case reported at a private hospital. While the treating doctor attributed the death to the so-called brain-eating amoeba, district authorities have firmly denied any confirmed case, stating that no such deaths have…
Udupi: The District Hospital at Ajjarkad is making significant progress in its digital transformation, successfully automating everything from initial patient registration to lab diagnostics and treatment plans. As one of four districts chosen for the state govt’s pilot project, the hospital is leading the charge in modernising healthcare delivery.District surgeon Dr Ashok H told TOI…
Mangaluru: A 25-year-old man was allegedly cheated of more than Rs 2.4 lakh after fraudsters posed as officials of a food delivery platform and lured him with a fake quick commerce service franchise offer.The complainant stated that he applied for a franchise through the website around 1.5 months ago. Subsequently, on March 13, he received…
