Vedavardhana Thirtha swamiji of Udupi Paryaya Shiroor Mutt paints a pot for Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations Pots being painted for Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations at Udupi Sri Krishna Mutt Laddus ready for Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations at Udupi Sri Krishna Mutt Vedavardhana Thirtha swamiji of Udupi Paryaya Shiroor Mutt paints a pot for Sri Krishna…
Mangaluru: In an alleged case of moral policing, Moodubidire police have registered a suo motu case after a group of boys and girls from different faiths were allegedly threatened by rowdy elements at a hotel.According to police, the group including two boys, was sitting at the hotel when the accused approached them and allegedly threatened…
Vishnupriya Pai, a class 10 student of Alva’s Central School, conducts an orientation session at a school Mangaluru: While her Class 10 peers are busy preparing for board examinations and deciding on their subject combinations for PUC, 15-year-old Vishnupriya Pai is criss-crossing Karnataka with a rather different mission: Reaching 51 schools in 15 days to…
Udupi: Udupi district police have made elaborate security and traffic arrangements for the Krishna Janmashtami and Vitla Pindi celebrations.Police said that the arrangements have been put in place to ensure public safety, maintain law and order and regulate traffic during the celebrations. The security team will comprise one SP, one additional SP, two deputy SPs,…
Damaged bridge near Karambar on Mangaluru-Bajpe route Mangaluru: Traffic movement has been affected after an old bridge near the Karambar petrol pump, under the Bajpe police station limits, developed severe sinkage on Wednesday morning, prompting authorities to close it to vehicular traffic.An official from the PWD Mangaluru division said that the structure is an old arch…
Minister for Health and Family Welfare UT Khader addressing media in Mangaluru on Wednesday Mangaluru: Minister for health and family welfare UT Khader Wednesday clarified that ongoing food safety inspections across Karnataka are not aimed at shutting down businesses but at ensuring customers are not cheated and receive safe, quality food.“The intention is not to…
Mangaluru: Jain seers and community leaders have renewed their demand for the establishment of a Jain Development Corporation in Karnataka. The demand was raised on Monday during an event at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru attended by Swasti Shri Charukeerthi Bhattaraka Pattacharya Panditacharyavarya Mahaswamiji of Moodbidri Jain Mutt, Varur Dharmasena Bhattaraka Swamiji, Kollapur Lakshmisena Bhattaraka Swamiji…
Mangaluru: A 42-year-old man was allegedly cheated of Rs 3.8 lakh by unidentified persons who promised him a Kerala lottery prize of Rs 8 lakh, according to a complaint filed at CEN crime police station. Police said the victim received a call on Aug 14. The caller allegedly told him that he had won Rs…
Mangaluru: The city is abuzz with preparations for Ganesh Chaturthi, with socio-cultural organisations planning a range of devotional, cultural and sporting events.Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, Dr Asha Jyoti Rai, trustee, Buntara Yane Nadavara Matru Sangha and the Sri Siddhi Vinayaka Pratishtana Sarvajanika Sri Ganeshotsava Samiti, Omkara Nagar, Bunts Hostel, announced the organisation’s 37th…
Mangaluru: The CCB of Mangaluru City police arrested Sam Peter alias Danny Tarakan alias Antony,64, on Monday night for allegedly posing as an officer and director of the National Crime Investigation Bureau (NCIB) to extort and cheat people. He had been absconding for around three years after securing bail and failing to appear before the…
