The 28-year-old victim received an APK link on WhatsApp from a friend’s mobile number Mangaluru / Udupi: A 28-year-old man lodged a complaint at Surathkal police station after cyberfraudsters allegedly siphoned off Rs 2.2 lakh from his bank accounts through a fake RTO challan APK link sent on WhatsApp.According to the complaint, the victim received…
Mangaluru: A police constable on patrol allegedly sustained a fracture in his left wrist after being assaulted by three men outside a bar and restaurant at Konchady junction in Derebail on Sunday night.According to the complaint filed by CPC Appanna Shedabal, he and AHC Bhimashankar were on Hoysala patrol duty from 8 pm, when they…
Udupi: Two pedestrians died in separate incidents in the district. A man died after he was allegedly hit by a speeding car while attempting to cross National Highway-66 near Siridham Hotel in Kotathattu village on Tuesday. The deceased is Krishna Devadiga,60.According to the complaint filed by Raghavendra Poojary of Kotathattu village in Brahmavar, at 6.45…
Mangaluru: Despite the nationwide strike called by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD), opposing the online sale of medicines on Wednesday, several medical stores will continue to function as usual to ensure the supply of essential medicines to the public.A total of 38 Apollo Pharmacy outlets, 48 MedPlus stores, 130 Pradhan Mantri…
Mangaluru: A faculty from NITK Surathkal has been featured in the globally curated list of ’50 Influential Thought Leaders in Civil Engineering-2026.’ The list was compiled by Jonno White of Australia and recognises leading international experts in infrastructure, climate resilience, and sustainability.Sreevalsa Kolathayar, associate professor in the department of civil engineering, is one of only…
Mangaluru: A rise in revaluation requests from CBSE class XII students has raised concerns over this year’s evaluation process, with many alleging that a new assessment method may have led to unexpectedly low marks across subjects. The issue has triggered anxiety among students and parents, particularly those seeking admission to colleges and professional courses, and…
Mangaluru: Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Pranta Sahakaryadarshi Sharan Pumpwell said that the VHP and Bajrang Dal will stand in solidarity with those opposing the state government’s move to withdraw the ban on hijab inside educational institutions.Sharan told reporters on Tuesday, that if attempts were made to provoke students in the name of hijab and disturb…
Mangaluru: Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has urged the state govt and police to strictly enforce existing laws to curb illegal transportation and slaughter of cattle and confiscate properties where cattle slaughter or sacrifice is allegedly carried out.VHP Pranta Sahakaryadarshi Sharan pumpwell told reporters on Tuesday that the law prohibits cruelty, killing, or sacrifice of cattle,…
Mangaluru: With barely a week left for the new academic year to commence, govt pre-university colleges in Dakshina Kannada are once again struggling with poor admissions, with several institutions managing to fill less than 50% of their seats so far. The situation is particularly alarming in rural and semi-urban areas. While only a handful of…
Mangaluru: Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Pranta Sahakaryadarshi Sharan Pumpwell said that the VHP and Bajrang Dal will stand in solidarity with those opposing the state government’s move to withdraw the ban on hijab inside educational institutions.Sharan told reporters on Tuesday, that if attempts were made to provoke students in the name of hijab and disturb…
