Mangaluru: With IndiGo still in the midst of an operational meltdown, rival carriers operating from Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) have not missed the opportunity to make a killing with their fares, selling tickets at ridiculously high prices.For example, Air India Express has increased its fare to Rs 17,000 for a one-way trip to Bengaluru from…
Mangaluru: After nearly six years, the district administration is considering a low-cost plan to repair and reopen the musical fountain and laser show at Old Deer Park, set up at a cost of Rs 5 crore. The project, inaugurated by the then chief minister Siddaramaiah in 2018, ran only for a short period before shutting…
Mangaluru: Minister of fisheries, ports and inland water transport, Mankal S Vaidya said that the proposed sea ambulance service will be made operational before the next monsoon season. He was speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony held for the modernisation works at the Mangaluru Fishing Harbour in Bunder, undertaken under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya…
Udupi: A 57-year-old resident lost Rs 10.7 lakh after unknowingly downloading a malicious APK file sent to him via WhatsApp from two unknown numbers.The complainant, Kamalanabh Bayari S, stated that on Thursday and Friday, he received an APK file on his WhatsApp number from two numbers. When he downloaded the file, a total of Rs…
Mangaluru: A 34-year-old vegetable and fruit trader in Mangaluru was reportedly duped of Rs 33.1 lakh after falling prey to an online investment scam operated through an alleged fake app.According to the police in Sept, an unknown person sent him a link via Facebook. When the complainant clicked on the link, it connected him to…
Mangaluru: The Govt Upgraded Higher Primary School, Haleneranki in Kadaba taluk, is celebrating 100 years of service in education with a revitalised learning environment and new infrastructure.The school was founded in 1923 by the Neranki Guthu family and was later handed over to the taluk board in 1925. The school became a higher primary school…
Mangaluru: The ICAR–Directorate of Cashew Research (ICAR–DCR), Puttur, celebrated World Soil Day with great enthusiasm and participation on Friday. This year’s global theme, ‘Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities,’ emphasised the crucial role of soil in building sustainable, livable, and resilient urban environments.A video clip on World Soil Day was presented to the audience to create…
Mangaluru: In a major anti-drug operation, Mangaluru City CCB arrested four persons who were allegedly supplying narcotics across public spaces and targeting school and college students. Police seized 517.8g of MDMA worth about Rs 50 lakh.City police commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy CH stated that acting on specific information, a team from the CCB unit led…
Mangaluru: A National Lok Adalat aimed at the quick and amicable resolution of disputes will be held across Dakshina Kannada on Dec 13. The adalat will be held in 24 benches across the district.Principal district and sessions judge and chairman of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Basavaraj, said people may make use of the…
Mangaluru: MLC Ivan D’Souza emphasised the need to prioritise the city’s sewer, road, and drinking water issues. He listed plans to discuss these matters with the state govt, and, if necessary, with relevant ministers and chief minister Siddaramaiah to address funding shortages.He was speaking at a discussion on various issues of Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC)…
