Mangaluru: A case was registered at the Barke police station after inmates of A and B blocks of the district jail allegedly created a ruckus, prompting police intervention. Four mobile phones were recovered during subsequent searches.In a complaint, Sharanabasappa, superintendent of the District Jail, Mangaluru, stated that he visited room number 4 of A block…
Mangaluru: Many Christian youths from Mangaluru’s Konkani Catholic community, unable to find brides locally, have turned to districts such as north Karnataka, Hassan, Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru to secure life partners. Fewer matches available for those who are less educated or not in white-collar jobs have prompted families to look beyond the Konkani-speaking community.Take the example…
Mangaluru: In a bid to promote coastal tourism, the third edition of the Angling Carnival will make a comeback after nearly seven years. The two-day event is scheduled from Jan 24 at the Northern Breakwater of the New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA).It is expected to see participation of 150 anglers from across the globe. Organisers…
Udupi: Udupi district has ordered a departmental inquiry into allegations levelled by an affected woman against police personnel.According to the police, on Dec 9, in connection with a punishment awarded in a road accident case that occurred in 2014, the court passed an order directing the accused, Ashiq, to deposit Rs 20 lakh along with…
Mangaluru: The owners of open-air event venues, or those who conduct events on their private property in open spaces, are required to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for sound system for every event they host. Organisers, especially from these event venues, said the new rule has created operational challenges as approvals must be sought…
Mangaluru: Surathkal police arrested three people in connection with a house robbery, in which gold ornaments and cash worth over Rs 4.4 lakh were looted from an 85-year-old woman at her residence. One more accused is still absconding.One of the arrested individual, is Shine H Putran alias Shayan alias Shine,21, a resident of Guddekopla, Surathkal….
Mangaluru: The continued closure of the bridge across the Shambhavi River, connecting Palimaru and Balkunje villages on the border of Dakshina Kannada (DK) and Udupi, has caused severe hardship to local residents. Activists said that neither repair work nor construction of a new bridge has been initiated even after two years.The bridge, located on the…
Mangaluru: The Karavali Utsav for the current year will commence on Dec 20, with a range of attractive cultural and adventure-based programmes planned across various locations in the district, said deputy commissioner Darshan HV.Chairing a preparatory review meeting at the DC’s office on Tuesday, he said the main event will be held at the Karavali…
Mangaluru: As part of the ‘Kondavaru Yaru’ (Who Killed Women in Dharmasthala?) campaign, various women’s organisations on Tuesday organised a silent march and held a Mahila Nyaya Samavesha in Belthangady. They demanded a thorough investigation into the alleged rape and murder cases reported in Dharmasthala village and surrounding areas, and the arrest of those responsible.Speaking…
Udupi: Poornima Janardhan was honoured with the Vermeil Award at the International Philately Exhibition held in Indonesia.At the International Friendship Philately Competition and Exhibition, held at Denpasar, Bali, Poornima, a philatelist and an employee of the department of posts from the Udupi division, showcased her stamp collection titled ‘Discovering the Divine: An Exploration of Hindu…
