Mangaluru: “Kashi is mentioned in the Upanishads itself, and history is etched on the walls of Kashi’s temples. It is incorrect to trace the history of Kashi only from the 12th century,” said historian and Padma Shri awardee Meenakshi Jain.Meenakshi received the 8th Mangaluru Lit Fest Award on Saturday. During an interactive session, she said,…
Mangaluru: “There is no benefit in compromise or negotiation with Pakistan, and peace with them is impossible,” said Vikram Sood, former chief of India’s intelligence agency, RAW (Research and Analysis Wing). Speaking at the session titled ‘Great Power Games’ during the 8th edition of the Mangaluru Lit Fest, held at the Dr TMA Pai International…
Mangaluru: The National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) Surathkal is hosting the 26th All India Inter-NIT (AIINIT) Sports Meet 2025-26. The event was inaugurated on Friday, and the valedictory will be on Sunday.Competitions are being conducted in badminton, basketball, and ball badminton, with participation from 29 National Institutes of Technology (NITs) and IIEST Shibpur, bringing…
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta urged the state govt to develop Ullal as a ‘heritage village’ to highlight its historical legacy.Addressing the Coastal Karnataka Tourism Conclave here on Saturday, the MP said Ullal-Someshwara region was a major centre of resistance where Rani Abbakka fought bravely against the Portuguese. With the 500th birth anniversary…
Mangaluru: The central govt suppressed the MGNREGA scheme, which allowed projects worth an average of Rs 1 crore per panchayat, totalling Rs 6,000 crore annually in the state. So a campaign to save MGNREGA will be launched on Jan 26, with a 5-10km march in each assembly constituency, said deputy CM DK Shivakumar.Responding to media…
Mangaluru: Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday said the govt will formulate a separate tourism policy for the coastal area after holding discussions with investors, developers, and people’s representatives of the region.Shivakumar, who was in Mangaluru to participate in the Coastal Karnataka Tourism Conclave, expressed displeasure over Karnataka lagging behind in promoting tourism compared…
Mangaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah assured govt support to entrepreneurs investing in the tourism sector in the coastal districts. Speaking at the valedictory of the Coastal Karnataka Tourism Conclave 2026 held on Saturday, he said that many came forward with letters of intent to invest in the tourism sector. The govt will extend all support to…
Mangaluru: Agriculture minister N Chaluvarayaswamy said the govt will take steps to resolve the problems in connection with the payment of compensation under the weather-based crop insurance scheme. The unscientific placement and functioning of rain gauges and weather stations installed in rural areas will be rectified before the onset of the monsoon. To address the…
Manglauru: Health and family welfare minister Dinesh Gundu Rao flagged off the mobile health units aimed at providing doorstep health services in remote and hilly areas at the deputy commissioner’s office premises on Friday.The minister flagged off five mobile health unit vehicles for Dakshina Kannada district and four for Udupi district.Speaking on the occasion, he…
Mangaluru: The govt first grade colleges (GFGCs) in the Mangaluru division have drawn up multiple initiatives to improve student admissions this academic year as well, with more importance being given to colleges with less than 75% of admissions. The govt directed the officials concerned and college principals to conduct activities, and reach out to prospective…
