Mangaluru: Every household in Mangaluru will soon receive two free cloth bags as part of Mangaluru City Corporation’s (MCC) drive to curb single-use plastic, even as officials warn that shops violating the ban risk losing their trade licences.MCC will distribute the bags across its 60 wards at an estimated cost of Rs 80 lakh. Self-help…
Mangaluru: Mangalore University chancellor and governor of Karnataka Thaawar Chand Gehlot said the world is transforming with the introduction of AI. “Along with the digital revolution, there is an increasing threat of cybercrimes that students should be cautious about,” the governor said at the 44th Annual Convocation of Mangalore University held at Mangalagangothri on Saturday.“Today’s…
Mangaluru: Department of posts, Mangaluru Division, will launch the revamped Srinivasnagar Sub Post Office, redesigned as a state-of-the-art ‘New Gen’ (N-Gen) post office, Monday.Located on the NITK Surathkal campus, the facility is aimed at the youth and academic community. It will be the fourth N-Gen post office in the state, after those at Acharya Institute…
Mangaluru: Mangalore University topper Sandhya N Maninalkur’s inspiring journey from milking cows at dawn and rolling beedis late into the night to winning a gold medal and seven cash prizes in MA Kannada is a testament to her determination against poverty and hardship. She was honoured at the 44th convocation of Mangalore University chaired by…
Mangaluru: A vibrant confluence of India’s diverse cultural traditions marked ‘Alva’s Traditional Day-2026′ celebrations held at Vidyagiri campus of Alva’s Education Foundation on Saturday.The event witnessed the presence of Kannada actor Shivarajkumar and his wife Geetha, who lauded the institution for showcasing a miniature version of India’s cultural richness.Inaugurating the programme, the actor appreciated the…
Mangaluru: Innovation and entrepreneurship may be deeply rooted in Dakshina Kannada, but its structured startup ecosystem is now gaining momentum, said B Satheesh Kumar Bhandary, vice-president (ISR and CRL) at Nitte (DU). He was speaking at the inauguration of the two-day Nitte-MRPL ‘Coastal startup fest- 2026′ at Fiza by Nexus Mall Saturday.Bhandary said India had…
Udupi: In a swift operation, Byndoor police arrested a youth accused of attempting to burgle a house, who has also been found involved in a separate wheeling case registered by Kundapur traffic police. The accused is Fauzan Ahmed.According to police, an attempted burglary was reported on March 18 at the house of Fatima Apapi,38, in…
Mangaluru: Unidentified miscreants broke into a KPTCL receiving substation in Brahmavar and made away with valuable copper equipment. Complainant Muralidhar M Shettigar, assistant engineer (V), 220kV Receiving Centre, KPTCL, Heggunnje village, stated that he is currently on duty at the said station within Brahmavar police station limits.According to the complaint, between 1 am and 3.30…
Mangaluru: The additional district and sessions FTSC-II (Pocso) judge Maanu KS sentenced a man to four years and six months of rigorous imprisonment in a Pocso case.Mohammad Safwan alias Safwan, 32, a resident of Shanthigudde in Bajpe, was convicted in the case. A minor girl was photographed while with an acquaintance, and later, the accused…
Udupi: In two related incidents in Karkala and Shirva, police arrested five persons for attempting to attack officers with a car, obstructing official duty, and engaging in illegal betting activities.According to police, on Friday, around 2.30pm, PSI Prasanna MS of Karkala Rural police station, along with his staff, attempted to stop an SUV in Kasaba…
