UDUPI: The mortal remains of a woman, who was earlier reported missing, was found on Saturday. Udupi police had launched a search after a woman identified as Vasudha Chakravarthy, 45, was reported missing.In a complaint, Vimala from Tyagarajanagar, Bengaluru, stated that her daughter Vasudha travelled in her car and parked it at a guest house…
Udupi: A team of Indian and international researchers discovered a new species of diatom. These microscopic algae play a crucial role in the aquatic ecosystems of estuarine waters in Udupi. The species, named Climaconeis heteropolaris sp. nov., is distinguished by its unusual heteropolar (unequal) valve shape.The discovery was made by Dr Radhakrishnan Cheran and Dr…
Mangaluru: Speaker UT Khader conducted a half-day agricultural lesson on Saturday for over 300 pre-university students from 11 colleges at a four-and-a-half-acre farm in Pilaru Bail, Someshwara in Ullal taluk.During the class, he demonstrated traditional ploughing using yoked oxen, provided information on modern farming technology with a tiller, and showed how to plant rice seedlings.The…
Udupi: A 25-year-old youth from Malpe lost Rs 5.7 lakh in an online task fraud. Police said the victim received a message on Aug 24 from an unknown person, who promised a work-from-home job with good returns.The complainant shared his personal and bank details after trusting the accused. Later, he was added to a Telegram…
Mangaluru: Mangaluru City South MLA D Vedavyas Kamath directed the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) commissioner to take all necessary precautions to ensure the upcoming Mangaluru Dasara festival is conducted smoothly.The MLA said roads on the Dasara procession route should be maintained properly on priority. Streetlights should be fixed, road dividers cleaned, potholes filled, and garbage…
Udupi: DCM DK Shivakumar said that the efforts people make may fail, but not prayers. He was speaking at the 64th birth star celebrations of Sri Sugunendra Tirtha Swami of Paryaya Puttige Mutt and the release of a commemorative postal stamp featuring Acharya Madhva by India Post in association with the Manipal Academy of Higher…
Udupi: Vidushi Deeksha V from Udupi attempted a new world record for the longest Bharatanatyam dance performance, from Aug 21 to 30. She has claimed to perform Bharatanatyam for a record-breaking duration of 216 hours. A provisional certificate was issued on Saturday, while the Golden Book of World Records will now screen and verify the…
Mangaluru: Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai appealed to people not to give bribes to govt officials and said he will complain to Lokayukta if officials seek bribes. “Those who are receiving bribes should go to jail. I will inform Lokayukta if I come across instances of any official demanding bribes. In the days to come,…
Mangaluru: A 26-year-old woman diagnosed with premature ovarian insufficiency conceived and delivered a healthy baby girl, recently. Premature ovarian insufficiency is a medical condition where the functioning of the ovaries declines before the age of 40 years.The couple, aged 26 years and 34 years, married for three years, had been trying to conceive for two…
Mangaluru: Mangalore University (MU) has raised undergraduate and postgraduate course fees by 5% to 10% for this academic year, citing financial constraints. According to officials, the fee hike was essential to cover the costs of the university, which must be generated through internal resources.The hike, which is done every year, is also criticised as most…
