Engineer on mission to build rural space observatory to connect students with stars | Mangaluru News

Mangaluru: A software engineer is working to transform the skies in Honnavar, a coastal town better known for its sunsets, into a hub for experiential learning. Sandeep Hegde, based in Bengaluru and hailing from Honnavar, is on a mission to bring astronomy and STEM learning closer to rural students through Honatara, a Rural Space Observatory…

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Dakshina Kannada reports 13k cancer cases in 2025-26 | Mangaluru News

Mangaluru: The increasing number of cancer cases in Dakshina Kannada district is strengthening the demand for a super-specialty hospital in the govt sector. There has been a considerable increase in the incidence of oral, breast, cervical, and other cancers over the last three years.According to official statistics, the district reported 13,322 cancer cases, which include…

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Revoke licences if tobacco products sold near institutions: Dakshina Kannada SP | Mangaluru News

Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada SP Arun K has directed that action be taken to revoke the licences of shops and commercial establishments found selling cigarettes, tobacco, and other smoking and intoxicating substances near schools and colleges in the district.He spoke at the district-level Narcotics Coordination Centre Committee meeting held at the DC’s office on Saturday. The…

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Foundation awards 73 scholarships worth Rs 42 lakh | Mangaluru News

Mangaluru: Ajit Prabhu Foundation, under Prabhu Family Charitable Trust, along with Gowda Saraswat Brahmins Scholarship League (GSBL), hosted its 10th annual scholarship distribution event Sunday, awarding scholarships to 73 students with a total value of Rs 42 lakh.Initiated by Ajit Prabhu, co-founder and CEO of Quest Global, the scholarship programme supports access to higher education….

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Palm Sunday marked with faith and prayer across DK, Udupi | Mangaluru News

Mangaluru/ Udupi: Christians in the Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts solemnly observed Palm Sunday this week, commemorating Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem. Churches across the region held special services, prayers and processions to mark the beginning of Holy Week.Thousands of Catholic faithful across the Diocese of Mangalore thronged their respective parishes to celebrate the occasion.At…

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Forum seeks permits for e-autos purchased before Oct 31, 2025; cites HC stay | Mangaluru News

Mangaluru: Honorary president of Youth Electrical Auto Drivers, Owners Association, Lawrence D’Souza, Saturday, urged that permits be granted to the 2,500 electric autorickshaws purchased before Oct 31, 2025.D’Souza told the media that high court has stayed two conditions imposed by Dakshina Kannada district administration for granting permits to electric autos operating in the city. Under…

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K’taka plans new bridges to boost links with Kerala | Mangaluru News

Mangaluru: Karnataka plans to construct 2-3 bridges, including one at Poonadka in Vitla, to improve connectivity with Kerala, according to public works department minister Satish Jarkiholi.After inspecting the proposed Poonadka site via Kamajalu in Manila village of Vitla in the district on Sunday, the minister said the department would give more emphasis for the construction…

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