Mangaluru: Dalit community members demanded that all cases of atrocities against Scheduled Castes and Tribes should be investigated by the respective police stations instead of the Civil Rights Enforcement Directorate (DCRE) stations.At an SC/ST grievances meeting chaired by DCP (law and order) Mithun HN on Sunday, Dalit activists said the DCRE in Mangaluru is not…
Mangaluru: BJP state president BY Vijayendra said that Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta’s ‘Back to Ooru’ concept, which encourages globally spread talents from Mangaluru to return and establish enterprises in their homeland, is unique and commendable, similar to introducing the rural charm of kambala to the city. Vijayendra was speaking at the ninth edition…
Mangaluru: The ninth edition of Mangaluru Kambala, led by Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta, got under way at Goldfinch City, Bangrakuluru, in the presence of former Indian Olympic boxer Mary Kom. Greeting the people of Tulunadu in Tulu and saying “Mantheregla Namaskara”, Mary Kom said rural sporting events like kambala always have a special…
Mangaluru: The Diocese of Mangalore has issued a strong condemnation of recent attacks targeting the Christian community across India, including Karnataka, during the Christmas season. Roy Castelino, public relations officer for the diocese, stated that these incidents are “highly condemnable”, and called upon concerned govts to take immediate and appropriate measures to guarantee the safety…
Mangaluru: The work on the construction of the new market complex at Kankanady has been moving at a snail’s pace even after nearly five years, primarily due to a lack of funds. The proposed 10-storey project, taken up in 2021 at an estimated cost of Rs 41.5 crore, was delayed as construction costs escalated, leading…
Mangaluru: Calling for fraternity beyond religious and social divides, Most Rev Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of Mangalore, hosted the annual Bandhutva Christmas celebration at the Bishop’s House, Kodialbail, on Friday, bringing together political leaders, officials and representatives of multiple faiths.Addressing the gathering, the bishop used a “five-finger” metaphor to liken Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Jainism, Buddhism…
Udupi: The cardiology team at Kasturba Hospital, Manipal, successfully treated a rare and complex cardiac condition, ruptured sinus of Valsalva aneurysm, using an advanced minimally invasive approach. This enabled the patient to recover quickly with minimal hospital stay.A 50-year-old woman from a neighbouring district was experiencing progressive shortness of breath and swelling of the legs…
Udupi: Transport minister Ramalinga Reddy, who was in Byndoor Saturday to inaugurate the new bus stand, said the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is prepared to operate more buses in Udupi and Dakshina Kannada to break the monopoly of private operators.“All MLAs from the region have been demanding KSRTC buses. However, we are not…
Udupi: A bar employee died after his scooter fell into a roadside ditch near Billadi in Kota police station limits. The deceased is Shankar Shetty,57.According to a complaint filed by Rakshath of Billadi village, Brahmavar, his uncle Shankar Shetty, as part of his routine, would leave for work around 9 am on his scooter and…
Mangaluru: Puttur Town police arrested three women in connection with the theft of a gold chain from a 67-year-old woman during a religious programme at a temple in Kemminje village of Puttur taluk.According to the complaint filed by Yamuna,67, she went to a temple in Kemminje village on Friday, to attend a religious programme. At…
