Mangaluru: Despite the bifurcation of Mangalore University to create Kodagu University, an administrative deadlock continues over the status of dozens of permanent faculty members posted at Field Marshal KM Cariappa College and the PG Centre in Chikka Aluvara.Officially, Mangalore University has been fully bifurcated, and Kodagu University has been operating independently since the academic year…
Mangaluru: Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker UT Khader, who is also the MLA of Mangaluru Assembly Constituency, directed officials to take precautions to ensure there are no issues in the supply of drinking water to the public.Khader held a meeting with officials at the DC’s office regarding the drinking water situation in his constituency, on TuesdayHe…
Mangaluru: Even as dumping of construction and demolition (C&D) waste in vacant places and by the side of rivers in the city continues rampantly, Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) mulls reserving land at Pachanady to manage C&D waste scientifically.To prevent violations, the MCC has held several meetings and decided to manage C&D waste at Pachanady dump…
Udupi: BJP district president Kuthyar Naveen Shetty has said the alleged maladministration of the Congress govt has put people of Udupi into hardship. “The govt should respond to the demands of people, especially with regard to the basic infrastructure in the district. The govt should take necessary steps to complete the construction of the District…
Mangaluru: A state-of-the-art STEM Lab and solar-based UPS system, funded by the JSW foundation, designed & implemented by IEEE India Philanthropy, will be inaugurated at Dakshina Kannada zilla panchayat Govt Model Higher Primary School Panjimogaru on April 10. School headmistress Vani said that the initiative transforms the traditional classroom by replacing textbooks with hands-on experience….
Mangaluru: A man from Karkala, repeatedly involved in drug trafficking and sale, has been arrested under the PIT NDPS Act.Mohammad Faizal, 22, resident of Kukkundoor in Karkala taluk, has been booked under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act. The accused, who comes under the jurisdiction of Karkala…
Mangaluru: CBSE’s proposed curriculum overhaul for the 2026-27 academic year seeks to promote flexibility, competency-based learning, multidisciplinary education, and continuous assessment.While the move has been welcomed by educators, its implementation is expected to pose significant challenges for students, parents, teachers, and school managements. One of the key features of the new framework is the introduction…
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada district is facing delays in repairing 304 govt schools damaged by rain, with funds for restoration yet to be sanctioned even as the monsoon draws near.Officials said a proposal seeking Rs 7.1 crore for repair works has already been submitted, but approval is still pending. The delay has raised concerns over the…
Mangaluru: The MCC Bank Limited, Mangaluru, has reported an operating profit of Rs 13 crore for the financial year 2025-26 and announced plans to expand its branch network to 25 during 2026-27, with new branches coming up at Deralakatte in Dakshina Kannada district and Katapady in Udupi district.Addressing reporters on Tuesday, bank chairman Anil Lobo…
Mangaluru: A growing number of citizens are reportedly finding themselves trapped, as bank accounts are frozen without warning in the name of cybercrime investigations, said cybersecurity expert Ananth Prabhu G.For instance, Sathish, an employee of an MNC here, was left shocked when his bank account was marked as a lien on Feb 5. Sathish transferred…
