Mangaluru: With Dasara celebrations falling early this year, instead of the usual mid-Oct, schools are under pressure to finish the syllabus. Already hit by over 10 days of unscheduled monsoon holidays, most schools have managed to cover only 25% of the syllabus to date, while they are expected to complete 50% before midterm.Concerned about the…
Mangaluru: A total of 14 PU colleges out of the 54, in Dakshina Kannada district do not have full-time principals. The head posts have remained vacant for several years, which is affecting the growth of the institutions. Additionally, the newly sanctioned PU college in Harekala, which is the 55th college, has not been provided with…
Mangaluru: The Congress made a strong show in the maiden elections at the Kadaba town panchayat, winning eight of the 13 seats. Reacting to the results, Puttur MLA Ashok Rai said that the Congress candidates’ victory was the result of the five guarantees provided by the govt. He also expressed his gratitude to the voters…
Mangaluru: Elephant attacks are increasing in Sullia, Kadaba, and Beltangady regions, forcing locals to live in constant fear. Raising this concern, MLC Kishore Kumar Puttur, along with a delegation of Bharatiya Kisan Mazdoor Sangh, met forest minister Eshwar Khandre in Bengaluru and urged him to take immediate action.Speaking on the occasion, the MLC said that…
MANGALURU: Elephant attacks are increasing in the Sullia, Kadaba, and Beltangady regions, forcing local farmers to live in constant fear. Raising this concern, MLC Kishore Kumar Puttur, along with a delegation of the Bharatiya Kisan Mazdoor Sangh, met forest minister Eshwar Khandre in Bengaluru and urged him to take immediate action.Speaking on the occasion, the…
MANGALURU: With dengue cases steadily on the rise, its prevention has become a collective responsibility, said Mangaluru City Corporation Commissioner Ravichandra Naik. Pointing out that dengue, spread by Aedes mosquitoes, used to be seasonal (post-monsoon), cases are now being reported throughout the year. Intermittent rainfall is leading to an increase in mosquito breeding sites, resulting…
MANGALURU: Over the past three years, the Yaksha Dhruva Patla Foundation, led by Patla Satish Shetty, sponsored free accident insurance for thousands of artistes from the Yakshagana, theatre, Daivaradhane, and Kambala sectors in association with the Mangaluru Postal Division. Insurance compensation of Rs 10 lakh each was handed over to the families of Yakshagana artistes…
A 33-year-old woman, Aruna, from Chitrapadi village in Brahmavar taluk, reportedly lost Rs 11.5 lakh in a trading scam. In her complaint, she stated that a woman named Aaradhya introduced herself as the CEO of Abhiram Exports and convinced her to invest in a forex trading company, promising high returns. Believing her, Aruna allegedly transferred…
Mangaluru: The Kanara Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) will unveil its flagship focus for the year, ‘Elevate Brand Mangaluru,’ on Aug 23. The multi-phase initiative aims to showcase Mangaluru’s immense potential to a global audience. With its strategic location, vibrant industries, diverse culture, and hospitality, Mangaluru is positioned to claim its rightful place on…
Mangaluru: The Palakkad division of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) has deployed teams at five major stations under the “Meri Saheli” initiative, to enhance the safety and security of women passengers, especially those travelling alone.The teams identify women travelling alone, sensitise about safety precautions, and provide contact information such as the Rail Madad helpline (139)…
