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….
Children enjoy swinging on a bar on the first day of school at Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat Higher Primary School Bokkapatna, in Mangaluru on Monday. A teacher initiates a child to writing at Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat Higher Primary School Mannagudda, in Mangaluru on Monday. Children being welcomed at Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat Higher Primary…
Blooming Curiosity: Aaradhya Alva documents tiny wildflowers as her brother Ahan watches, turning a quiet moment into a shared lesson in noticing the small Mangaluru: Mangaluru: Swapping mobile screens for fieldwork, a class 10 student from Puttur documented 21 tiny wildflowers in and around her house during her summer vacation, compiling them into a booklet…
Mangaluru: A 40-year-old woman was allegedly cheated of Rs 2.9 lakh by fraudsters who posed as officials of a bank after she searched online for the contact number of an branch manager to enquire about an EMI deduction. According to a complaint registered at Surathkal police station, the complainant had availed a gold loan of…
Dealers said the growing uncertainty over fuel costs is pushing many people to seriously consider electric vehicles, though supply chain disruptions continue to affect vehicle availability and production Mangaluru: With fuel prices continuing to rise amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, electric vehicle (EV) dealers across Dakshina Kannada are witnessing a sharp increase in customer…
Msgr Leslie Shenoy,79, a priest and philanthropist from Urwa, Mangaluru, passed away on Sunday Mangaluru: Msgr Leslie Shenoy,79, a priest and philanthropist from Urwa, Mangaluru, passed away on Sunday, at Fr Muller Hospital. Born on October 4, 1947, in Urwa, Msgr Shenoy was known for his humble nature, deep faith, and lifelong commitment to service….
Hemalatha BS, deputy director, social welfare department, interacts with district minister Dinesh Gundu Rao during the inauguration of the Dr BR Ambedkar Government Post-Matric Boys’ Hostel in Mangaluru on Friday Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada district minister Dinesh Gundu Rao inaugurated the Dr BR Ambedkar Government Post-Matric Boys’ Hostel, with a capacity of 100 students near Kadri…
Bengaluru: Beekeepers said rampant adulteration and fake branding are eroding consumer trust and affecting genuine honey producers across Karnataka. Even as efforts are underway to secure a geographical indication (GI) tag for Kodagu honey, industry players allege that cheaper honey sourced from other states is being repackaged and sold as premium Kodagu honey in Karnataka…
Mangaluru: In a move aimed at addressing delays in the issuance of gun licences, especially renewals, the Dakshina Kannada district administration has introduced an internal tracking system to ensure applications are disposed of within 60 days of submission, deputy commissioner Darshan HV said Monday.Addressing reporters, Darshan said the system has already gone live and has…
Mangaluru: Innovation and entrepreneurship took centre stage at Karnataka State Cashew Development Corporation Limited’s (KCDC) cashew mela held at Kadri Park here Sunday, with farmers and entrepreneurs showcasing a wide range of value-added products made from cashew apples and cashew nuts.The exhibits included squash, ice cream, muffins, jaggery, pickles and chocolates, highlighting efforts to reduce…
