Mangaluru: District minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said that the Akka Pade initiative will be launched within the Mangaluru police commissionerate limits to ensure the safety of women and children.He spoke at the 77th Republic Day ceremony held here on Monday. Akka Pade, an initiative comprising police personnel, NCC cadets, and social workers equipped with vehicles…
Mangaluru: Two top officials serving in the city, including IGP Western Range Amit Singh and Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement (DCRE) SP Simon CA, were selected for the Medal for Meritorious Service during Republic Day.Amit Singh, a 2007-batch officer from Bihar, served in several key policing roles across Karnataka. He worked as assistant superintendent of…
Mangaluru: Nestled in the scenic environs of Belthangady taluk, the govt Higher Primary School, Nada, which once started in a house belonging to a local, is celebrating a century of dedicated service to rural education.Established on Nov 25, 1925, by philanthropist Chandaiah Ajri of Nada Guttu, to support the underprivileged children, the school grew into…
Udupi: A 57-year-old man from Shirva village in Kaup taluk, currently residing in Kuwait, was allegedly cheated of Rs 21.7 lakh in an online loan scam carried out through the Telegram app.According to the complainant, he came across a loan advertisement on Telegram and was subsequently added to a group by a person who identified…
Mangaluru: The Karavali Utsava grounds came alive with wagging tails and cheerful barks as dog lovers flocked to the venue for a vibrant dog show organised by the district administration, zilla panchayat and the department of animal husbandry and veterinary services.Dogs of various breeds captivated visitors with their confident gait, playful antics and striking appearances….
Mangaluru: Deputy commissioner of police (law and order) Mithun HN on Sunday urged members of the SC/ST community to report cases of workplace harassment to the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), which is mandatory in every organisation.Chairing the monthly SC/ST grievances meeting at the Mangaluru city police commissioner’s office, the DCP was responding to a complaint…
Mangaluru: The cash-strapped Mangalore University (MU) has submitted a proposal to the state govt to hand over the ongoing works of the international hostel under the public-private partnership (PPP) model to an interested organisation.This move was made after MU reportedly had no funds to complete the hostel facility, and it does not have enough international…
Mangaluru: District minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Sunday said the Congress govt led by chief minister Siddaramaiah is firmly committed to social justice, with substantial funds earmarked for the development of Scheduled Communities through various welfare schemes.Speaking after inaugurating the renovated Dr BR Ambedkar Bhavan at Kukkedi in Belthangady taluk, the minister said the state…
Mangaluru: A traffic safety and public awareness programme was organised at the Pandeshwar and Hoige Bazaar railway crossings under the Awake Kudla initiative by Sri Ambamaheshwari Seva Trust, in collaboration with the Mangaluru City Traffic police department, on Sunday.The programme was formally inaugurated by DCP (crime and traffic) K Ravi Shankar by releasing traffic barricades…
Udupi: District minister Laxmi Hebbalkar on Sunday assured that a statue of Lord Parashurama will be installed at Bailoor in the coming days.Inaugurating the floodlit Congress sports meet organised by the Karkala and Hebri Block Congress committees for the Karkala assembly constituency at Swaraj Maidan, the minister said Karkala, regarded as the sacred land of…
