Mangaluru/ Udupi: Christians in the Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts solemnly observed Palm Sunday this week, commemorating Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem. Churches across the region held special services, prayers and processions to mark the beginning of Holy Week.Thousands of Catholic faithful across the Diocese of Mangalore thronged their respective parishes to celebrate the occasion.At…
Udupi: A woman was killed and her daughter seriously injured after a lorry rammed their scooter near Mabukala Bridge on NH-66 in Airody village of Brahmavara taluk Saturday. The deceased is Nirmala, 54.According to a complaint by Shobha of Handadi village, Nirmala was riding from the Udupi-Kundapur stretch towards Kota with her daughter Nireeksha, 16,…
Mangaluru: Honorary president of Youth Electrical Auto Drivers, Owners Association, Lawrence D’Souza, Saturday, urged that permits be granted to the 2,500 electric autorickshaws purchased before Oct 31, 2025.D’Souza told the media that high court has stayed two conditions imposed by Dakshina Kannada district administration for granting permits to electric autos operating in the city. Under…
Udupi: In a case involving cattle theft and threat, police have arrested three accused and invoked the Karnataka Control of Organised Crime Act (KCOCA) after investigations revealed that the crime was carried out in an organised manner.According to police, on Sept 29, last year, around 2.15am, the accused trespassed into the cattle shed of complainant…
Mangaluru: Karnataka plans to construct 2-3 bridges, including one at Poonadka in Vitla, to improve connectivity with Kerala, according to public works department minister Satish Jarkiholi.After inspecting the proposed Poonadka site via Kamajalu in Manila village of Vitla in the district on Sunday, the minister said the department would give more emphasis for the construction…
Mangaluru: Every household in Mangaluru will soon receive two free cloth bags as part of Mangaluru City Corporation’s (MCC) drive to curb single-use plastic, even as officials warn that shops violating the ban risk losing their trade licences.MCC will distribute the bags across its 60 wards at an estimated cost of Rs 80 lakh. Self-help…
Mangaluru: Mangalore University chancellor and governor of Karnataka Thaawar Chand Gehlot said the world is transforming with the introduction of AI. “Along with the digital revolution, there is an increasing threat of cybercrimes that students should be cautious about,” the governor said at the 44th Annual Convocation of Mangalore University held at Mangalagangothri on Saturday.“Today’s…
Mangaluru: Department of posts, Mangaluru Division, will launch the revamped Srinivasnagar Sub Post Office, redesigned as a state-of-the-art ‘New Gen’ (N-Gen) post office, Monday.Located on the NITK Surathkal campus, the facility is aimed at the youth and academic community. It will be the fourth N-Gen post office in the state, after those at Acharya Institute…
Mangaluru: Mangalore University topper Sandhya N Maninalkur’s inspiring journey from milking cows at dawn and rolling beedis late into the night to winning a gold medal and seven cash prizes in MA Kannada is a testament to her determination against poverty and hardship. She was honoured at the 44th convocation of Mangalore University chaired by…
Mangaluru: A vibrant confluence of India’s diverse cultural traditions marked ‘Alva’s Traditional Day-2026′ celebrations held at Vidyagiri campus of Alva’s Education Foundation on Saturday.The event witnessed the presence of Kannada actor Shivarajkumar and his wife Geetha, who lauded the institution for showcasing a miniature version of India’s cultural richness.Inaugurating the programme, the actor appreciated the…
