Mangaluru: A man from Karkala, repeatedly involved in drug trafficking and sale, has been arrested under the PIT NDPS Act.Mohammad Faizal, 22, resident of Kukkundoor in Karkala taluk, has been booked under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act. The accused, who comes under the jurisdiction of Karkala…
Mangaluru: CBSE’s proposed curriculum overhaul for the 2026-27 academic year seeks to promote flexibility, competency-based learning, multidisciplinary education, and continuous assessment.While the move has been welcomed by educators, its implementation is expected to pose significant challenges for students, parents, teachers, and school managements. One of the key features of the new framework is the introduction…
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada district is facing delays in repairing 304 govt schools damaged by rain, with funds for restoration yet to be sanctioned even as the monsoon draws near.Officials said a proposal seeking Rs 7.1 crore for repair works has already been submitted, but approval is still pending. The delay has raised concerns over the…
Mangaluru: The MCC Bank Limited, Mangaluru, has reported an operating profit of Rs 13 crore for the financial year 2025-26 and announced plans to expand its branch network to 25 during 2026-27, with new branches coming up at Deralakatte in Dakshina Kannada district and Katapady in Udupi district.Addressing reporters on Tuesday, bank chairman Anil Lobo…
Mangaluru: A growing number of citizens are reportedly finding themselves trapped, as bank accounts are frozen without warning in the name of cybercrime investigations, said cybersecurity expert Ananth Prabhu G.For instance, Sathish, an employee of an MNC here, was left shocked when his bank account was marked as a lien on Feb 5. Sathish transferred…
Mangaluru: The presence of political leaders from Dakshina Kannada campaigning in the high-voltage polls in Manjeshwar and Kasaragod assembly constituencies underlines the significance of Kannada in Kerala’s border district.Posters and banners in Kannada seeking votes for various parties are visible across Manjeshwar and Kasaragod. The Dakshina Kannada BJP deputed a dedicated team under MLA Harish…
Mangaluru: An unidentified man’s decomposed body was discovered in a forested area near the Nethravati river in Dharmasthala. According to a complaint filed at Dharmasthala police station, Mahesh, 35, of Puduvettu village in Belthangady taluk, reported the incident on Monday. Mahesh, who was on duty at the information office of the Dharmasthala temple, was approached…
Mangaluru: India Foundation for the Arts (IFA), in collaboration with the Rani Abbakka Tulu Museum & Research Centre, presents Beneath the Green Canopy: Cultural Heritage of Tuluva Life, an exhibition that explores the life and cultural practices of Tulu community through a carefully curated selection of objects. Opening on April 11, the exhibition, which will…
Mangaluru: The city is witnessing rising interest in premium Thai varieties of jackfruit, prized for their high yield, early bearing and intensely sweet flavour. At a festival organised at Chiguru Nursery, Kulur on Sunday, visitors were given a unique opportunity to taste different varieties of jackfruit before choosing saplings for purchase.Sarvesh Rao, owner of the…
Mangaluru: All identified black spots on the National Highway stretch from Kundapur to Talapady will have safety measures soon as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has begun work to provide service roads and foot overbridges (FoBs) along the NH-66 stretch.Officials said that the NHAI has identified 13.2 km of black spots on the…
