Bengaluru: Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) will soon inaugurate its first resort developed on the premises of Pilikula Nisargadhama in Mangaluru. The property ‘Mayura Phalguni River Resort’ marks KSTDC’s first venture in coastal Karnataka.Although the coastal region attracts a large number of tourists, KSTDC has so far not had a property there. “There were…
Mangaluru: Three men who allegedly pledged 96g of fake gold to secure loans worth Rs 8.3 lakh from a Ullal-based finance firm were booked after tests confirmed that the jewellery they submitted was counterfeit.The complainant, owner, of a gold loan firm located on Thokkottu–Konaje Road, Ullal, stated that on Nov 22, at 5pm, while the…
Mangaluru: What began as a simple idea earlier, has now blossomed into a heartwarming display of compassion and community spirit, with the Department of Public Health, Nitte (Deemed to be University), carrying out its ‘Smiles Beyond Walls’ initiative for Snehadeep Orphanage for girls.The initiative first took shape in Feb this year through the ABCD —…
Mangaluru: The ‘Chinnara Utsava’, a daylong event that brings together children from underprivileged society, and aims to bring a smile and happiness to their faces, will turn 25 years this season. The event this year will be held at Canara High School grounds, Urwa, on Nov 30.It is organised by the Rotary Club of Mangalore…
Mangaluru: The department of collegiate education (DCE) has decided to proceed with a Karnataka high court decision that guest lecturers appointed to first-grade govt degree colleges must meet the eligibility criteria as per UGC guidelines. Consequently, close to 5,000 guest lecturers who do not have KSET, NET, PhD, or related qualifications, will lose their jobs…
Mangaluru: President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and home minister Amit Shah have extended birthday wishes to Dharmasthala Dharmadikari D Veerendra Heggade. In his message, the Prime Minister said that based on past accomplishments, one must continue striving to bring positive change in the lives of others. He noted that Heggade’s hard work and…
Udupi: The All India Save Education Committee (AISEC) has conducted an incisive analysis of the contents of NEP-2020 and has developed a draft alternative policy on education titled ‘People’s Education Policy 2025′ (PEP 2025). M Shajar Khan, All India secretariat member of AISEC, delivered a keynote address in Manipal recently, focusing on the “dangers” inherent…
Udupi: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) marked a memorable beginning to its 33rd Convocation with the launch of a unique commemorative postal cover celebrating the 90th birthday of its chancellor, Dr Ramdas R Pai, a visionary leader. The event was held on day one of the convocation in KMC Greens in Manipal, in the…
Mangaluru: A special postal stamp honouring Dharmasthala Dharmadhikari D Veerendra Heggade was released in recognition of his contributions to rural development in Karnataka. The stamp was jointly released by the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and its partner organisation, the Rural Development Project, which works to extend insurance services to villages across the state.A…
Mangaluru: Astitva Mangaluru, one of the city’s most active and recognised theatre teams, will mark its tenth year of dedicated service to the dramatic arts by organising a four-day International Theatre Festival from Nov 27-30. The festival is being organised in association with Ranga Adhyayana Kendra, St Aloysius (deemed to be university), and Arehole Prathishtana.The…
