Mangaluru: Mangaluru International Airport successfully conducted its annual bomb threat mock exercise on Monday, testing preparedness to respond to security threats associated with a high-value public asset like an airport.The simulated scenario involved an abandoned bag containing mock explosives at the integrated cargo terminal. The Airport Security Group of CISF neutralised the perceived threat with…
Udupi: A fire broke out at a building complex near the Venkataramana temple in Kundapur, leaving three shops gutted and two others partially damaged.SP Hariram Shankar stated that the fire started due to a short circuit at a puja items shop and spread to other areas. An electronics items shop, a provision store, hardware store,…
Udupi: An elderly woman travelling with her family from Mumbai to Udupi was allegedly robbed of gold jewellery and cash while she was asleep on a train.The complainant, Helmina Salins, 78, a resident of Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra, was travelling to Udupi along with her daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter on Dec 26. They were travelling in…
Udupi: The Karnataka Control of Organised Crimes Act (KCOCA) has been invoked against all the accused in the Saifuddin murder case, said SP Hariram Shankar on Sunday.He told reporters that five accused were arrested so far, while the prime accused fled the country. Police will intensify the investigation and initiate stringent action against all those…
Mangaluru: Chief minister Siddaramaiah is a leader who genuinely cares for the Dalit community, and his absence would be a significant loss for them, said Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai. He was speaking during the inauguration of the new Ambedkar Bhavan in Shanthigodu village, Pajirodi, in his constituency on Sunday.“Siddaramaiah has always responded positively to…
Manipal: In a step towards improving newborn care, researchers in Mangaluru developed a low-cost, smartphone-based device named ‘mBilimeter’ to estimate bilirubin levels in neonates non-invasively, offering a stress-free alternative to conventional blood tests.The device was developed by Dr Ruban S of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, in collaboration with Dr Sanjeev Rai and…
Mangaluru: A team of researchers representing various institutions across India, including the department of fish processing technology at the College of Fisheries, Mangaluru (KVAFSU, Bidar), developed an innovative and eco-friendly method of leather production by utilising fish skin, a by-product largely discarded by the fish processing industry.The research was carried out under the supervision of…
Mangaluru: South Western Railway (SWR), Mysuru division, successfully achieved complete electrification of the Ghat section with the completion of the electric locomotive trial on Sunday. This marks a significant milestone in strengthening rail infrastructure in the region.The ghat section comprises a 55km stretch between Sakleshpur and Subramanya Road, one of the most technically challenging sections…
Mangaluru: Though the govt sanctioned a PU College for the Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat High School, Harekala, widely known as Padma Shri awardee Harekala Hajabba’s school, the institute still continues to function without its own building ever since classes began in 2024-25.The classes for the I and II PUC batches continue in the two classrooms…
Mangaluru: A new record was set at the ninth edition of the Mangaluru Kambala, organised by MP Capt Brijesh Chowta, at the Rama–Lakshmana Jodukare track in Goldfinch City, Bangrakuluru. In the final round of the Negilu Hiriya category, the buffaloes owned by S Sandeep Shetty, with jockey Mastikere Swaroop, created a new record.According to Mulikar…
