Mangaluru: KPCC president and MLC Manjunath Bhandary criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his recent remarks, describing them as ‘childish’ and added that the people of the country did not expect such statements from a Prime Minister.Bhandary said the country was already facing severe economic pressure, with commercial LPG prices rising sharply, industries struggling under…
Mangaluru: A compound wall of Govt Model School in Vittal collapsed Saturday evening following rain, triggering fresh concerns over school safety in the district ahead of the monsoon.The school wall abutting the main road collapsed onto the roadside at night. No one was injured in the incident.Most vehicles usually parked along the stretch had already…
Mangaluru: State govt has permitted the felling of 1,088 trees in Mundoor and Bajathur in Puttur taluk, clearing the way for an RTO driving track and a Dr BR Ambedkar Residential School complex, MLA Ashok Kumar Rai said in a release.Of these, 267 trees on four acres of govt land in Mundoor village, under the…
Mangaluru: With summer drinking water availability emerging as a concern, the Dakshina Kannada district administration has directed the release of water from the AMR dam to the Thumbe vented dam to maintain the level at six metres and avert any shortage in the city.The directive was issued by the DC’s office following a proposal from…
Udupi: On Monday morning, the campus of Govt Higher Primary School Nallur in Karkala took on an unusual focus. At the heart of the school, a half‑acre herbal garden became the centre of a special Vana Puja, where plants — not people — were placed at the centre of attention.The puja was held at the…
Mangaluru: Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai has submitted a list of 38 farmers whose gun licence renewal applications are pending to home minister G Parameshwara. The applicants are from Puttur, Belthangady, Bantwal and Sullia taluks.The MLA said the applicants had approached him regarding delays in the renewal process, following which he compiled and submitted the…
Mangaluru: The Second Mangalore Open Shooting Championship 2026, organised by the Mangalore Rifle Club, will be held from May 26 to 30 in city.Over 450 shooters from various states are expected to participate in the championship, which aims to bring together shooting enthusiasts, promote the sport at the grassroots level, and provide a competitive platform…
Mangaluru: MLC Ivan D’Souza strongly criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his reported appeal to reduce the use of petrol and diesel, calling it impractical in a country where transportation and livelihoods largely depend on fuel-powered vehicles.D’Souza said it was unrealistic to expect people to immediately stop using petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles. He questioned the…
Mangaluru: With an annual income of Rs 167.8 crore in 2025–26, Kukke Shri Subrahmanya Temple has once again emerged as the richest temple under Karnataka’s muzrai department, holding the top spot for the 15th year in a row.The revenue generated between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026, rose by nearly Rs 12 crore compared…
Udupi: A well-cleaning operation in Ashwathapura near Karkala turned dramatic on Sunday, after three men were caught inside a 30-ft-deep well, prompting a swift rescue operation by personnel from the department of fire and emergency services.According to Karkala fire station officer Albert Monis, the incident took place when Rajesh, 42, who was cleaning the well,…
