Shivamogga: In a major relief for the arecanut industry in Karnataka, the Maharashtra govt has agreed to halt the interception of arecanut transport trucks crossing through the state.The decision followed a high-level meeting held in New Delhi at the official residence of Union minister Pralhad Joshi, attended by Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and stakeholders…
Participants at a massive district-wide cleanup under the Swachhata Shanivara campaign in Dakshina Kannada Mangaluru: A district-wide Swachhata Shanivara drive Saturday saw officials, elected representatives, volunteers and residents clean public spaces across Dakshina Kannada.Teams cleared roadside garbage, cut overgrown vegetation and removed plastic waste from water bodies, besides administering the cleanliness pledge and carrying out…
Mangaluru: With the monsoon setting in and dengue cases reported in several places, Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai has directed the health department to remain vigilant.Free blood testing facilities have been arranged at all primary health centres (PHC) across Puttur assembly constituency, Rai said.Health workers and ASHA staff have been directed to go door-to-door to…
A false alarm about four murders near Kudlu Gate sent Bengaluru police on a wild goose chase (AI-generated image) BENGALURU: An emergency alert claiming that four people were murdered near Kudlu Gate sent police rushing to the spot, only to find that the shocking information was a hoax call.According to a complaint filed by assistant…
BJP National general secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Dr Radha Mohan Das Agarwal along with other BJP elected representatives releasing the booklet of achievement of 12 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union government, in Mangaluru on Saturday Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada MP Brijesh Chowta on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been the…
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada has recorded a higher proportion of men opting for sterilisation compared to women. According to district health department data, around 39% of the target for male sterilisation has been achieved, compared to 18.4% for female sterilisation.Bantwal emerged as the leading taluk in male participation in family planning programmes. Between April last year…
Mangaluru: In connection with burglary cases reported within the jurisdiction of the Belthangady Subdivision, police have arrested two interstate burglars and recovered stolen property worth Rs 23.7 lakh.During the investigation of a case registered at Punjalkatte police station relating to the theft of gold ornaments and cash from a house on April 5, the investigation…
Dakshina Kannada DC Darshan HV gives details on SIR in Mangaluru on Thursday Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada deputy commissioner Darshan HV on Thursday announced that 88.6% of mapping voters has been completed in the district as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Sullia leads the mapping process at 96.6%, followed by Belthangady at 95.8%, Bantwal…
Mangaluru: Mangalore Electricity Supply Company (Mescom) has geared up to address potential challenges during the monsoon season. To undertake emergency maintenance and restoration works across its jurisdiction, Mescom has formed a task force comprising 489 personnel across 14 divisions in the four districts. A total of 62 vehicles have also been deployed for emergency operations….
Mangaluru: A 37-year-old man was allegedly murdered by his nephew after an argument during a function at a house in Bantwal taluk on Sunday night. According to a complaint lodged by Shekhar,43, a resident of Pilathabettu in Bantwal, a religious function was being held at his residence and several family members had gathered.During the programme,…
