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Mangaluru With monsoon approaching, Mangaluru district administration has intensified preparations to minimise damage from heavy rainfall and related emergencies. Authorities have introduced a decentralised response system, appointing incident commanders for every gram panchay
Kinnigoli Traffic Chaos Kinnigoli Persistent traffic congestion in Kinnigoli town, a key junction connecting several surrounding villages in coastal Karnataka, has left commuters and residents increasingly frustrated as daily delays continue unabated. The bottleneck is m
Dakshina Kannada DC Darshan H V reviewed skill schemes, urging awareness of PM SVANidhi and employment training. Mangaluru Darshan H V, Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada, has directed officials to strengthen the implementation of skill development programmes and incre
Sauharda Setuve bridge over Netravati River nears completion, promising improved connectivity between Ajilamogaru and Kadeshwalya and easing travel across Bantwal region villages Beltangady The construction of the Sauharda Setuve is in its final stages, marking a major step
At Kuvempu University’s convocation in Shivamogga, students showcased outstanding academic performance, with women securing the majority of gold medals. Abhishek H. M. (M.A. Kannada) topped the university with 10 gold medals and 2 cash prizes. Raksha (M.Sc. Environmental Science)
Shivamogga At the 35th annual convocation of Kuvempu University in Shivamogga, honorary doctorates (D.Litt) were awarded to three distinguished personalities for their contributions to society, theatre, and education. The recipients are social activist Konandur Lingappa, noted
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot urged Kuvempu University graduates to create opportunities through innovation and entrepreneurship. Shivamogga Thaawarchand Gehlot, addressing the 35th convocation of Kuvempu University in Shivamogga, called upon students to become cre
Kundapur The environmentally progressive Amasabailu Gram Panchayat in Kundapur has entered the semifinals of the 2026 Climate Action Special Panchayat Award. The recognition highlights its efforts in promoting sustainable development and green governance at the grassroots leve
Mangaluru Applications have been invited for admission to diploma courses at the G.T.T.C. Diploma College located in the Baikampady industrial area of Mangaluru city. The Government Tool Room and Training Centre (GTTC) has opened admissions for various technical diploma progra
Mangaluru A horrific road accident between a water tanker and a motorcycle on the Subrahmanya–Mangalore highway near Savanur in Dakshina Kannada district claimed two young lives. The deceased have been identified as Jagan (20) and Yajnesh (21). Jagan, a hotel management studen
Karkala An elderly resident of Belman in Karkala taluk was allegedly duped of over Rs 12 lakh by fraudsters who promised to cure his ailing wife through Ayurvedic treatment. The victim met a man in Udupi who claimed similar illnesses had been cured. He was then introduced to o
BENGALURU A 23-year-old woman from Mumbai was arrested for allegedly creating a disturbance at a five-star hotel on Palace Road and later assaulting police personnel at a station in the city. The accused, identified as Taniya Dhila, had come to Bengaluru to attend an event
BENGALURU The Karnataka High Court has upheld a ‘Leave India Notice’ (LIN) issued against French national Christophe Stephane Monxion, who was allegedly operating a restaurant in Gokarna in violation of visa norms. Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum dismissed the petition filed
BENGALURU The Karnataka Lokayukta has stepped in decisively over the recurring flooding at the KR Circle underpass, with Justice B.S. Patil directing officials to present a permanent solution to the long-standing civic issue. The move follows the Lokayukta’s personal inspec
BENGALURU The Kannada Development Authority has recommended dropping the three-language formula in schools and adopting a bilingual approach to arrest rising failure rates in Kannada in SSLC examinations. In a report titled “Why do Karnataka children fail in Kannada”, recen
Dangerous hanging wires BENGALURU A loose cable brushing against a tree branch or lying across a footpath could be the unseen hazard that turns a routine commute into a life-threatening situation. Following last week’s heavy rains, Bengaluru’s fragile civic infrastructure h
Rising temperatures revive demand, but policy uncertainty continues to trouble traders BENGALURU After a sluggish 2025, Bengaluru’s beer market is witnessing a notable revival this summer, with soaring temperatures driving up consumption across the city. Traders and industr
Flexible scheduling ensures fresh arrivals reach markets despite uneven harvest patterns BENGALURU Bengaluru is set to host not one but several mango melas this year, with organisers opting for a staggered schedule to accommodate fluctuating harvest cycles across Karnataka.
