Mangaluru: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged Dharmasthala mass burial case conducted a search operation at a site near the road leading to Bahuballi Betta on Saturday. The team is focusing on locations other than the sites reportedly identified and marked last week based on the statements of the complainant witness.The SIT, accompanied…
Mangaluru: The Karnataka Dalit Horata Samiti condemned the attack on YouTubers and a reporter from a private Kannada news channel in Dharmasthala recently. Samiti district leader SP Anand told reporters on Saturday, that while the Dakshina Kannada police arrested one person in connection with the incident, around 50-60 individuals were involved in the attack. “All…
Udupi: In an operation near Hejamady tollgate, Gangolli police foiled an alleged cattle theft and slaughter attempt that turned violent. Acting on a tip-off, officers intercepted a brown SUV carrying five to six cattle. The suspects allegedly tried to run over police personnel in a bid to escape, injuring two personnel and damaging public property,…
Mangaluru: The BJP is fabricating charges against leftists to mislead the Special Investigation Team’s (SIT) probe into alleged unnatural deaths and burial of bodies in Dharmasthala, said Muneer Katipallam, CPM Dakshina Kannada district secretary.“The SIT is carrying out its investigation without yielding to external pressures. Frustrated by this, BJP has stepped in to divert attention…
Udupi: A 20-day-old boy died in the early hours of Thursday, shortly after being breastfed by his mother. In a complaint, Rekha,31, from Andaru village, Karkala taluk, gave birth to a male child at Govt Lady Goschen Hospital, Mangaluru, on July 18. As the newborn had low birth weight, both mother and child remained in…
Udupi: Padubidri police have registered a case against a man from Kaup taluk and his family, after his wife alleged dowry harassment, assault, and triple talaq delivered through WhatsApp while he was abroad.According to the complaint, the 28-year-old woman married Mubeen Sheikh on Oct 21, 2024, in the presence of elders. As per the alleged…
MANGALURU: The Karnataka Dalit Horata Samithi condemned the attack on YouTubers and a reporter from a private Kannada news channel in Dharmasthala recently. Samithi district leader S.P. Anand told reporters on Saturday that while the Dakshina Kannada police arrested one person in connection with the incident, around 50–60 individuals were involved in the attack. “All…
MANGALURU: The Belthangady Police registered two separate cases involving the circulation of videos containing obscene language on social media platforms on Friday.According to the complaint filed by Srinivas, 51, a resident of Belthangady, while checking videos on social media, he came across a video on YouTube in which Rakesh Shetty was allegedly seen using obscene…
UDUPI: A 93-year-old woman went missing on Aug 5 after leaving her home to visit a neighbour. Despite search efforts, her body was found three days later near a nearby stream swollen by heavy rains. The deceased is Saraswathi.According to a complaint filed by her son, Vasantharaya, 55, of Hirebettu village, Saraswati left at around…
MANGALURU: Father Muller Medical College Hospital will inaugurate its new unit, Baandavya Child Development Centre (CDC), on August 12, offering comprehensive services dedicated to the growth, development, and well-being of children.Dr Anil Shetty K, Professor and Head of the Department of Paediatrics, told reporters on Saturday that Baandavya CDC was designed as a multidisciplinary hub…
