Mangalore

Mangaluru: Alleging lack of basic infrastructure, residents of Balugodu village in Sullia taluk announced that they would boycott elections. Villagers mounted banners to boycott upcoming elections across various locations, demanding basic facilities in the village. Banners were mounted by villagers from Bettumakki, Gorthila, Panne, Mittadka and Pooneri under the Hariharapallathadka gram panchayat. They warned that…

Karwar: INS Kadamba naval base in Karwar, flag commanding officer, Karnataka naval base, Rear Admiral Vikram Menon said that the Navy has no intention of disrupting or harming the livelihood of fishermen. “Fishermen are like our eyes on the coast, and we always need their cooperation.”Speaking at the Navy Day celebrations, he emphasised that the…

Mangaluru: With educational institutions increasingly showing interest in introducing sailing to their students, Coastal Karnataka Sailing Club (CKSC), located near Kulur Bridge, is seeking govt support in securing land to expand its activities.CKSC coach Rohan told TOI the demand for sailing in the city has grown significantly. “Architects, builders, and several institutions want to be…

Mangaluru: The long-pending demand for a dedicated jetty in Mangaluru to ferry passengers and cargo to Lakshadweep is gaining momentum with the Karnataka Maritime Board initiating the process of a public hearing in connection with the proposal. The board has decided to hold a public hearing for the project, involving the construction of cargo and…

Mangaluru: Wine enthusiasts have a treat in store at the popular Kadri Park in the city. The grand wine festival, which was organised for several years and garnered unprecedented popularity, will be held on Saturday and Sunday. The Karnataka Grape and Wine Board, in collaboration with Ratna’s Wine Gate and the horticulture department, is set…

Mangaluru: Vittal police seized a truck that was illegally transporting laterite stones at Kootamugeru in Kolnadu village. Police said PSI Ratnakumar of the Vittal police station and his team, while conducting routine vehicle checks in the area intercepted the truck, which was moving from Bolpade towards Kootamugeru.Upon inspection, police found the vehicle loaded with laterite…

Mangaluru: Former minister and KPCC vice-president B Ramanath Rai lashed out at opposition leader R Ashoka for calling AICC general secretary KC Venugopal a “high command agent” in the Congress. Talking to reporters here on Friday, Rai questioned if KC Venugopal was a “high command agent”, what would be the designation of BJP general secretary…

Udupi: A 40-year-old man working in Dubai for over 15 years lost Rs 12.3 lakh after he was added to a Telegram group. On various occasions, he transferred money to the bank accounts of frauds, believing that he would earn profit through investment.In a complaint filed at the Udupi CEN police station, Leo Jerome Mendonsa…

Mangaluru: The CPM Dakshina Kannada (DK) district committee will hold a massive rally under the slogan ‘March of the Common People Towards a Better Life’ on Dec 8. Muneer Katipalla, secretary of the CPM DK district committee, said that in the district, which is witnessing uneven development, there is a need to address serious issues…

Mangaluru: Two persons died in separate accidents reported at Kulai and Muloor in Mangaluru on Wednesday. In an accident reported at Kulai in Mangaluru Traffic North police station limits, Dinesh,50, died after a car hit the two-wheeler he was riding at Kulai. Dinesh, who fell on the road, sustained serious injuries to his head, leg,…