Mangaluru: Sri Ambamaheshwari Seva Trust, which engages in various social service activities, will take up a new project under cluster-2 of its ‘Awake Kudla’ concept. Accordingly, the trust will launch door-to-door waste collection from 1,000 houses in the Mulihitlu area within Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) limits.Trust general secretary Umanath Kotian told reporters on Tuesday, that…
Mangaluru: NRI Kannadigas associated with Kannada Patha Shaale Dubai by Kannada Mitraru UAE were elated when Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his recent Mann Ki Baat address, appreciated the efforts of Kannadigas in teaching the Kannada language to children abroad.Shashidhar Nagarajappa, president and convener of Kannada Patha Shaale Dubai, said, “We worked since 2014 and…
Mangaluru: A 17-year-old girl from Gujarat was rescued by the train ticket examiner (TTE) and RPF team, in Udupi on Tuesday.The incident occurred in the general compartment of train No.16337, Okha Express. TTE Umesh Krishnan, during ticket checking, found the girl without a ticket. The RPF was informed, and she was handed over to the…
Mangaluru: Ullal police arrested a person on charges of ganja peddling on Tuesday. Police said that based on a tip-off, they conducted a raid near a railway track in Talapady, Someshwar, Ullal taluk. The police took an accused into custody and seized 450g of ganja worth Rs 21,000. The police also seized Rs 650 and…
Udupi: Karkala police registered a case against doctors at a private hospital following allegations of medical negligence.According to a complaint filed by Mubeena, her mother Zubaid,52, suffered from ill health for a considerable period and underwent treatment at a hospital in Karkala since May 10. Around 9.30 am on May 14, she developed severe abdominal…
Mangaluru: The Indian Medical Association, Mangaluru branch, in association with medical consultants of Mangaluru branch, will organise the annual IMA–AMC Premier League–2026 Cricket Tournament on Saturday at Sahyadri Engineering College Ground, Adyar, Mangaluru.The Late Dr MV Shetty–Late Dr Chowdiah Memorial tournament will be inaugurated by former international cricketer and ICC match referee Javagal Srinath at…
Mangaluru: A victim was allegedly cheated of Rs 51.8 lakh after being lured into a stock investment scheme operated through WhatsApp and a mobile application.The complainant holds bank accounts with two different banks in Puttur. In Oct, an unknown person contacted the victim through WhatsApp and sent messages about earning high returns through investments. Subsequently,…
Mangaluru: Kishore Alva, executive director and president of Adani Group, said that there are plans to create visual representations reflecting the Tulu language and culture at the Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) in collaboration with the Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy.He spoke at the unveiling of old Mangalore photographs by senior photographer Yajna at the Tulu Bhavan…
Mangaluru: KSCPCR member KT Thippeswamy expressed serious concern over the growing number of young offenders booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act.During a recent visit to three prisons in the state, he observed that nearly 50% of the inmates there were below 30, and were involved in Pocso cases. Interacting with…
Mangaluru: With dozens of indoor, outdoor and private house parties planned, the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi are gearing up to usher in the New Year, even as the police have issued guidelines for the celebrations.Despite restrictions, including limits on music, several open-air events and parties at popular watering holes have been planned…
