Mangaluru: Distinguished thinkers, including former RAW chief Vikram Sood, ambassador Ruchira Kamboj, and ambassador TS Tirumurti, will participate in the 8th edition of the Mangaluru Lit Fest. It will be organised by Bharath Foundation and held at TMA Pai International Convention Centre on Saturday and Sunday.Addressing a press conference on Thursday, Bharath Foundation trustee Sunil…
Mangaluru: Karnataka State SC/ST, Nomadic Development Corporation chairperson Pallavi G on Thursday expressed displeasure over the lack of power connections for many Malekudiyas in Dakshina Kannada.Pallavi told reporters after holding a grievance meeting at the deputy commissioner’s office on Thursday, that she visited the Malekudiya hamlets at Ithilapela in Savanlu village of Belthangady taluk, and…
Udupi: Police recovered stolen property from an interstate thief who has over 30 cases registered against him in various police stations across Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Umesh alias Umesh Balegar alias Umesh Reddy,47, was arrested on Jan 2 in connection with a case registered at the Kaup police station.During interrogation, the accused…
Udupi: To meet the growing demand for police vehicles in Udupi, the local MLA and private companies joined hands to provide jeeps through corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds, offering much-needed support to the police department.SP Hariram Shankar said that 12 vehicles were committed so far by elected representatives and private contributors. Of these, five vehicles…
Mangaluru: Preparations are under way for the birth centenary Mangala Utsava of Jagadguru Shrimad Sudhindra Thirtha Swamiji, to be held at Sri Venkatramana Temple, Car Street, in the city. The celebrations will take place in the presence and under the guidance of Kashi Mathadheesha Shrimad Samyamindra Thirtha Swamiji on Sunday.Addressing a press conference on Thursday,…
Mangaluru: An accused with several cases lodged against him was externed from Dakshina Kannada to Chikkamagaluru. According to police, Abdul Khader alias Shoukath, a resident of Vittal Kasaba village, Bantwal taluk, under the jurisdiction of Vittal police station, had 3 criminal cases registered against him, including assault, rioting, and the NDPS Act.Based on a report…
Mangaluru: On the occasion of National Startup Day, TiECon Mangaluru 2026, supported by the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) and Silicon Beach Programme (SBP), will bring together more than 500 delegates, entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders, policymakers and innovators from across India and abroad to spotlight coastal Karnataka’s emergence as an innovation and investment destination.TiECon Mangaluru…
Mangaluru: KMC Hospital Mangaluru has successfully managed a life-threatening paediatric airway emergency involving a 10-month-old infant, after a suspected foreign body aspiration. The incident occurred at the child’s home recently, where adults were consuming peanuts, and the child later developed breathing difficulty.According to the history provided, the child suddenly started coughing while playing with other…
Mangaluru: Rail users have expressed concern after Kerala sought a dedicated Vande Bharat Express between Kannur and Bengaluru City via Mangaluru Central and Hassan. With Mangaluru emerging as a ‘Silicon Beach’ and a key destination for data centre development, patrons stressed that a dedicated Bengaluru-Mangaluru premium train would ensure better timings, and increased seat availabilityRajmohan…
Mangaluru: The Mangaluru Lit Fest Award 2026 will be conferred on Rajya Sabha MP, historian, and Padma Shri awardee Meenakshi Jain during the 8th edition of the festival.The Bharath Foundation, which is organising the Mangaluru Lit Fest, announced that the award will be conferred during the two-day literary festival, which will be held at Dr…
