Mangaluru: A house burglary was reported under the limits of Punjalkatte police station, where unidentified miscreants decamped with gold ornaments and cash worth nearly Rs 19.3 lakh while the family was away at a temple festival.According to the complaint filed by D Murali, 50, a resident of Ballamanja in Belthangady taluk, he, along with his…
Udupi: The Udupi city municipal council has directed residents not to release wastewater from houses, apartments and commercial buildings into stormwater drains meant for rainwater flow. The public has been directed to construct soak pits within their premises and dispose of wastewater in accordance with regulations. The municipal authorities have warned that strict action will…
Mangaluru: Chief minister Siddaramaiah arrived at the Mangaluru International Airport on Sunday evening to campaign at Manjeshwar in Kasaragod district in Kerala. He campaigned for Congress-backed UDF candidate and sitting MLA AKM Ashraf. Minister NS Boseraju, former ministers Ramanath Rai and Vinay Kumar Sorake and Puttur MLA Ashok Rai were present. Source link
Udupi: Deputy commissioner Swaroopa TK Saturday directed tourism stakeholders to prepare and present a comprehensive roadmap for the development of eco-friendly tourism in Udupi district.Chairing a meeting at the DC office in Rajathadri, she said Udupi’s scenic beaches, the Western Ghats, forests, waterfalls and prominent religious centres attract thousands of tourists every year. Before taking…
Mangaluru: In an effort to transform an often-overlooked fruit into a viable source of income, a group of like-minded farmers, scientists and agri-enthusiasts are working to unlock the commercial potential of cashew apples through value addition and grassroots innovation.The initiative, titled ‘Cashew Apple to Market’, is led by Shree Padre, researcher and editor of Adike…
Mangaluru: The principal district and sessions judge Basavaraj on Saturday sentenced a man to seven years of rigorous imprisonment in a case related to the transportation and sale of ganja. The convict, TP Farooq, 50, a resident of Bunder, Mangaluru, was also fined Rs 50,000. The court further ordered the confiscation of the car used…
Mangaluru: Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) reported a strong performance in the last financial year, with passenger traffic rising and ticket-checking revenue touching a record Rs 27.5 crore.As part of its operational initiatives, KRCL flagged off the Dev Darshan Special Train, including six FTR services connecting pilgrimage centres such as Ranjangaon, Ayodhya and Rameshwaram.Freight efficiency…
Udupi: A rowdy-sheeter from Karkala Town police station in Udupi district, has been arrested under Goonda Act. The accused is Ganesh Poojary, 48, a resident Kowdoor village, Karkala taluk, was arrested following a report submitted by Hariram Shankar, SP, Udupi district. Based on this, the district magistrate and deputy commissioner of Udupi issued the order…
Udupi: In a remarkable feat of endurance and nostalgia, Prajwal Shenoy, a 24-year-old hotel management and tourism student from Shirva in Udupi, completed a 5,500km cross-border solo expedition to Nepal.What makes this journey extraordinary is his choice of vehicle — a 26-year-old Hero Honda Splendor. Commencing the journey from Shirva on March 10, Shenoy navigated…
Mangaluru: New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) marked the commencement of Merchant Navy Week with a flag pinning ceremony, honouring the invaluable contributions of seafarers and the maritime fraternity to the nation’s trade and economy.As part of the celebrations, the first Merchant Navy flag/lapel was ceremonially pinned on the apparel of Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh…
