Four Discalced Carmelite Deacons Ordained Priests at Bikarnakatte Shrine
Four Discalced Carmelite deacons were ordained as priests during a solemn ceremony held at the Infant Jesus Shrine in Bikarnakatte on May 14
Mangaluru: Water released from AMR dam to revive Thumbe reservoir; alternate-day supply to continue
With the water level at the Thumbe vented dam continuing to decline, authorities have started releasing water from the AMR dam
Dharmasthala mass burial probe: Bills for excavation work, labourers still unpaid
Sources said that wages amounting to Rs 1.06 lakh for workers involved in digging are still pending, while Rs 71,500 remains unpaid for earthmover excavation work
India bans sugar exports until September 2026 to cool local prices
The order, issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, specifies that the ban applies to raw, white and refined sugar
Karnataka govt withdraws hijab ban, introduces revised dress code in schools and colleges
The Karnataka government has withdrawn the 2022 order banning hijab in educational institutions and introduced a revised dress code policy
Manipal: Woman assaulted with cement stone, gold chain stolen in house break-in
An unidentified person allegedly broke into a rented house in the Shanthinagar area near Alevoor Road and attacked a young woman with a cement stone
11 booked for confronting Speaker Khader over Koragajja circle row at Kuthar Junction
A case has been registered at the Ullal police station against Madani Nagar resident Junaid and ten others for allegedly confronting Karnataka Assembly Speaker U. T. Khader
Ramanath Rai Demands Union Education Minister’s Resignation Over NEET Leak
Former minister Ramanath Rai demanded that the Union government take responsibility for the alleged NEET question paper leak and called for the resignation of the Union Education Minister
Real Estate Pioneer Lancy Joseph Mascarenhas Passes Away at 77
Lancy Joseph Mascarenhas, founder of Lancy Constructions and a leading figure in Mangaluru’s real estate and construction sector, passed away on Wednesday, May 13
BCA Student Held with Hydro Weed Worth Rs 35 Lakh in Mangaluru
In a major drug haul, the Mulki police arrested a 21-year-old college student and seized hydroponic ganja worth around Rs 35 lakh from her possession.
Centre raises gold, silver import tariffs to 15% amid PM’s Forex warning
The government has imposed a 10% basic customs duty and a 5% AIDC on gold and silver imports, taking the effective import tax to 15% from 6%
Dakshina Kannada DC urges vigilance to prevent youth from falling prey to drug addiction
Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner Darshan H.V. has directed officials to take stronger measures to create awareness among children about the dangers of drug abuse
Karnataka govt raises liquor tax by 20% based on alcohol content; prices to soar
Karnataka government has announced a 20% increase in liquor tax under a new policy linked to the alcohol content in beverages
Mangaluru: Assam native absconding for six years arrested in mobile shop theft case
According to police, the accused had allegedly broken into ‘Pooja Mobiles’ at Kudumbur in Baikampady in 2018 and stolen mobile phones, spare parts and cash worth around Rs 2.17 lakh
NEET-UG 2026 cancelled, fresh exam to be conducted following paper leak allegations
The NTA has cancelled the NEET UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3 and announced that the test will be held again on fresh dates to be announced later