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Five-year-old girl from Moodbidri killed in Sharjah road accident

In a heartbreaking detail, Aniha was to turn five on June 2, the same day her visa was set to expire

NEET-UG 2026 records nearly 97% attendance nationwide: NTA

The NEET-UG 2026 examination was conducted across the country on Sunday, May 3, with an overall turnout of nearly 97 per cent

Mangaluru: Woman booked for obstructing police duty at Kateel

A case has been registered at Bajpe police station against a Bengaluru-based woman, identified as Sandhya, for allegedly obstructing police personnel

Moodbidri: Auto driver killed as ambulance rams vehicle

In a tragic accident, an auto rickshaw driver was killed on the spot after a collision between an ambulance and an auto rickshaw

Kerala elections: IUML’s Ashraf Opens Massive Lead Over BJP’s Surendran in Manjeshwar

IUML candidate A K M Ashraf has surged ahead in the Manjeshwar Assembly constituency, opening a commanding lead of 26,093 votes over BJP’s K Surendran by the end of Round 11

Karkala: Man kills elder brother over property dispute, arrested

In a shocking incident, a man allegedly murdered his elder brother over a property dispute

Tight Security Marks Smooth Conduct of NEET-UG in Dakshina Kannada

NEET-UG examination was conducted smoothly across Dakshina Kannada district on Sunday under heightened security arrangements and stricter entry procedures compared to last year.

Two Arrested With MDMA Worth Rs 42.3 Lakh in Bantwal

Bantwal Rural police arrested two persons and seized MDMA worth Rs 42.3 lakh during a raid at Manchi village on Saturday.

Rare Deer Hunt Hero Stone Discovered in Udupi District

A rare hero stone (Veeragallu) depicting a deer hunt has been discovered at Vakwadi village in Kundapura taluk of Udupi district.

Nimisha Shenoy’s Bharatanatyam Rangapravesha on May 10

The Bharatanatyam ‘Rangapravesha’ of Kum. Nimisha Shenoy, disciple of Vid. Vidyashree Radhakrishna, will be held at Shanabhogue Kudru Island, Hejamadi, Mulki on May 10

Dr Sharath K Rao Assumes Charge as MAHE Vice-Chancellor

Renowned orthopaedic surgeon Dr Sharath K Rao on Friday, 1st May 2026, assumed charge as the eighth Vice-Chancellor of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Hotel Owners in DK, Udupi Hike Food Prices Amid LPG Crisis

Hotel owners in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts have decided to increase food prices by 10% to 15% following a steep rise in commercial LPG prices and supply shortages.

Thumbe Dam Water Level Drops to 4 Metres; MCC Plans Water Rationing

The water level at the Thumbe vented dam, the main source of drinking water for Mangaluru city, has dropped steadily due to the lack of pre-monsoon showers and rising summer temperatures

Back-to-Back Accidents Trigger Traffic Chaos at Haleangadi Junction

Two separate road accidents at Haleangadi junction in Mulki on Friday evening led to heavy traffic congestion on the national highway for more than 30 minutes.

Man sentenced to 20 years for sexually assaulting minor

The Additional District and Sessions Judge, FTSC-II, Maanu K S, sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment in connection with the Pocso case.