Mangaluru: According to the department of public instruction, about 20 govt schools across Dakshina Kannada district have recorded zero admissions so far this academic year. Authorities said the figure could change as the admission process remains open until end of June.The highest number of govt schools with zero admissions has been reported from Sullia, with…
TIMES NEWS NETWORK Mangaluru: Campco, a farmer-owned multi-state cooperative with more than 1.5 lakh grower members, has urged the Uttar Pradesh govt to consider removing mandi tax on arecanut. The cooperative’s governing body pointed out that arecanut procured from Karnataka is already subjected to APMC cess or market fee at the place of origin, and…
Mangaluru: In a major relief for students from neighbouring Kasaragod district of Kerala, Karnataka’s free bus pass scheme will now also be extended to them.A KSRTC official said on Friday that the scheme has been extended to include students from Kasaragod as well, and that the existing process for obtaining passes will continue unchanged.The official…
Grafting expert Jack Anil Mangaluru: A unique campaign aimed at conserving traditional jackfruit varieties will be launched during the three-day mango and jackfruit festival beginning in Sullia on Friday. The event is being organised by Team Ubar, Sullia Farmers Producer Company Limited, Pranava Souharda Sahakarai Sangha and Suddi Krishi Arivu Kendra.Grafting expert Anil Kumar popular…
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…
Contract doctors demand salary hike, PG quota benefits Mangaluru: Health and family welfare minister UT Khader said the govt will explore a range of measures to attract and retain doctors in govt hospitals, with a special focus on rural, tribal and hilly areas. “We will consider offering additional incentives to doctors who choose to serve…
Mangaluru: Thousands of students from neighbouring Kasaragod who travel daily to Mangaluru for education are seeking inclusion in the Karnataka govt’s newly announced free bus pass scheme.Currently excluded from the Shakti scheme despite studying in Karnataka, border students say they should not be left out of the initiative. Reports suggest that chief minister DK Shivakumar…
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…
Congress workers in Mangaluru celebrate by bursting crackers during DK Shivakumar’s swearing in as CM on Wednesday Mangaluru: DK Shivakumar’s swearing-in as Karnataka’s 25th chief minister has reignited hopes in Dakshina Kannada that long-promised attention to coastal tourism, nightlife and the IT sector will finally translate into policy and projects.Over the years, Shivakumar has repeatedly…
Mangaluru: A Puttur resident has allegedly been cheated of Rs 4.8 lakh by an unidentified person who posed as a woman on Snapchat and WhatsApp, gained his trust, and sought money on the pretext of financial difficulties.According to a complaint registered at the Puttur Town police station, the complainant came into contact with a Snapchat…
