Mangaluru: Soorikumeru Govinda Bhat, popularly known as ‘Dashavatari’ of Yakshagana, died at his residence in Thirthahalli on Friday due to an age-related illness. He was 88. He is survived by three sons.Born to Shankaranarayana Bhat and Lakshmi of Kukke Mane in Bantwal taluk, Govinda Bhat entered Yakshagana at the age of 11 and went on…
Mangaluru: A case has been registered against an autorickshaw driver for allegedly assaulting staff and causing damage to property at a gas agency in Panemangalore village.According to the complaint filed by Kunal Bhuhnia,27, who works as a manager at a gas agency at Melkar Bogodi in Bantwal, the incident occurred on Friday. The accused, identified…
Mangaluru: Even minor lapses in evidence collection can significantly affect the outcome of criminal cases, ACP CCRB, Mangaluru City police, Geetha D Kulkarni said, stressing the need for precision, accountability and coordination among investigating officers.She was speaking at the valedictory ceremony of CRIFO 2K26, a two-day international summit on ‘Forensic Fusion: Intuition to Innovation’, held…
Mangaluru: The CCB of Mangaluru City police arrested a suspect who was absconding for nearly two years after failing to appear before court in several criminal cases.The accused is Faraz alias Mohammed Faraz,32, a resident of Deralakatte. City police commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy CH stated that the accused is involved in around 10 criminal cases…
Mangaluru: MLC Ivan D’Souza said that he has urged the govt to open satellite branches of the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research and Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology in Mangaluru. “The medical education minister has stated in his reply that it may require nearly Rs 300 crore to set up such satellite…
Udupi: A woman was allegedly cheated of Rs 11.8 lakh in an online trading scam after being lured through a YouTube video and a WhatsApp group. The woman stated in a complaint that she came across a trading-related video titled ‘Amar Ujala Bonus’ on YouTube and downloaded an app of the same name to learn…
Mangaluru: Under the leadership of the Save Govt Hospital Campaign Committee, Vamanjoor, a protest march will be held on Monday from Tharigudde Junction and proceed to Vamanjoor Junction to demand the fulfilment of various health-related demands.Manoj Vamanjoor, convener of the committee, said the healthcare sector has become commercialised, while govt hospitals are being weakened. People…
Mangaluru: Speaker UT Khader Saturday said chief minister Siddaramaiah will inaugurate the new main entrance of Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on March 25.Speaking to reporters, Khader said the entrance features intricate Karnataka-style work and was developed through Karnataka Forest Development Corporation and public works department (PDW). He said solar panels installed to partially supply energy…
Udupi: Tension prevailed in Udupi after members of Hindu organisations staged a protest opposing a religious discourse programme, leading to the detention of 38 protesters by police.Udupi district police stated in a release that from March 20 to 22, a religious preaching programme titled ‘Samadhana Mahotsava’ is being organised daily from 5.30pm to 9.30pm at…
Mangaluru: A long-pending demand of the Tuluva community may soon take shape, with the Karnataka State Policy and Planning Commission proposing the establishment of a dedicated Tuluvas Bhavan in Bengaluru and Udupi. The proposal has been submitted to chief minister Siddaramaiah, aiming to create a vibrant hub for preserving and promoting Tulu language, culture, and…
