Mangaluru: Participants at a public hearing, which was held in connection with the National Highway Authority of India’s (NHAI) request for tree felling to facilitate the construction of a service road along NH-66 between Kolya and Kotekar in Ullal taluk, stressed that the authorities should maintain ecological balance by increasing green cover while taking up…
Udupi: The Amasebail police in Udupi district foiled an illegal cattle transportation attempt during a night patrol operation and arrested three accused while rescuing the animals. According to police, PSI Ashok Kumar was on night rounds within the station limits when personnel stationed at Hosangadi check post intercepted a pick-up vehicle at around 5am on…
Mangaluru: International flights from Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) have been significantly affected due to the ongoing West Asia war.According to available data, IndiGo cancelled 100 international flights between Feb 28 and March 31. This included 49 arrivals and 51 departures. Air India Express (AIX), which operates a substantial number of Gulf-bound flights from Mangaluru, reported…
Mangaluru: Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai on Monday launched a campaign with the slogan ‘Pain Killer Tyajisi – Kidney Ulisi’ (avoid pain killers, protect your kidneys) to create awareness against excessive use of pain killers that could damage kidneys. An awareness jatha was organised in Puttur town, with the MLA taking the lead to create…
Mangaluru: New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) marked the culmination of the Merchant Navy Week with the 63rd National Maritime Day on Sunday, celebrating India’s rich maritime legacy and honouring the invaluable contributions of seafarers and maritime stakeholders.To mark the occasion, a wreath-laying ceremony was held at the Seafarers’ Memorial, NMPA, where S Shanthi, deputy chairperson,…
Mangaluru: A house burglary was reported under the limits of Punjalkatte police station, where unidentified miscreants decamped with gold ornaments and cash worth nearly Rs 19.3 lakh while the family was away at a temple festival.According to the complaint filed by D Murali, 50, a resident of Ballamanja in Belthangady taluk, he, along with his…
Udupi: The Udupi city municipal council has directed residents not to release wastewater from houses, apartments and commercial buildings into stormwater drains meant for rainwater flow. The public has been directed to construct soak pits within their premises and dispose of wastewater in accordance with regulations. The municipal authorities have warned that strict action will…
Mangaluru: Chief minister Siddaramaiah arrived at the Mangaluru International Airport on Sunday evening to campaign at Manjeshwar in Kasaragod district in Kerala. He campaigned for Congress-backed UDF candidate and sitting MLA AKM Ashraf. Minister NS Boseraju, former ministers Ramanath Rai and Vinay Kumar Sorake and Puttur MLA Ashok Rai were present. Source link
Udupi: Deputy commissioner Swaroopa TK Saturday directed tourism stakeholders to prepare and present a comprehensive roadmap for the development of eco-friendly tourism in Udupi district.Chairing a meeting at the DC office in Rajathadri, she said Udupi’s scenic beaches, the Western Ghats, forests, waterfalls and prominent religious centres attract thousands of tourists every year. Before taking…
Mangaluru: In an effort to transform an often-overlooked fruit into a viable source of income, a group of like-minded farmers, scientists and agri-enthusiasts are working to unlock the commercial potential of cashew apples through value addition and grassroots innovation.The initiative, titled ‘Cashew Apple to Market’, is led by Shree Padre, researcher and editor of Adike…
