Kevin.MendonsaMangaluru: Egg prices climbed to a fresh peak across coastal and other districts on Friday, with retail rates rising to Rs 8–8.5 per egg, and wholesale price touching Rs 7.6. A week ago, wholesale prices stood at Rs 6.8, traders said, reflecting a sharp upward shift in a short span.Industry sources attributed the surge to…

Mangaluru: Bajpe police have arrested a broker and two constables were suspended for forgery of police clearance certificates (PCC) of labourers.City police commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy said it is found that a broker has got police verification done for some labourers looking for work through constables without actual field verification or signature of the inspector….

Udupi: Udupi police uncovered a drug operation at a homestay in Thenkanidiyur village on Thursday, resulting in seven arrests and the seizure of ganja and MDMA. Acting on information about illegal possession of narcotics for sale, at a homestay, a team led by the Udupi sub-division DSP, and Malpe police circle inspector, conducted a raid.During…

Mangaluru: Construction companies and contractors in the region are reporting a shortage of labourers, leading to project delays and increased construction costs.Abhinandan, manager of works at Mugrody Constructions, which is undertaking several civil works in the district, said that many workers from West Bengal and Bihar left for elections and have not returned since then.He…

Udupi: Kasturba Hospital, Manipal, has carried out its first full gender-affirming surgery for a transgender woman. The surgery went well, and the patient is now recovering under the hospital team’s care. The hospital says this is an important step in its efforts to ensure every patient feel welcome and well cared for.The plastic surgery department…