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State govt neglecting Mangaluru’s development, alleges MLA Vedavyas Kamath

BJP MLA Vedavyas Kamath accused the Congress-led state government of neglecting the development of Mangaluru while attempting to claim credit for projects funded by the Government of India

LPG prices hiked amid West Asia conflict; domestic cylinders up Rs 60, commercial Rs 114.5

This is the second hike in the past year. The last increase was in April 2025, when prices were raised by ₹50

Vitla: Massive explosion at firecracker unit near Kambalabettu; no casualties

Panic gripped residents after a powerful explosion occurred at a firecracker manufacturing unit

Kaup: Three injured in two accidents within 15 minutes on NH-66

Three persons, including a schoolboy, were injured and four vehicles were damaged in two separate accidents

Karkala: Absconding accused arrested in Shivamogga after years on the run

Police have arrested a man who had been absconding for several years

Mangaluru to host International Clinical Neuroimmunology Workshop on Mar 7–8

The International Clinical Neuroimmunology Workshop (ICNW 2026) will be held on March 7 and 8 at Avishkar Hall, KS Hegde Hospital

Karnataka Budget 2026–27: Siddaramaiah unveils Rs 4.48 lakh crore plan, IT park for Mangaluru

CM Siddaramaiah on Friday presented his record 17th State Budget, proposing a ₹4.48 lakh crore outlay for the financial year 2026–27

Mangaluru: West Asia war raises global oil concerns; MRPL not worried for now

Fears surrounding the ongoing Iran–US–Israel conflict have raised some concern even at MRPL, the state’s only oil refinery

Karnataka Budget 2026: CM Siddaramaiah announces social media ban for children under 16

Last month, the CM had discussed the issue during the VC conclave held in Bengaluru and sought the opinions of VCs

Byndoor: Daylight burglary at house; gold, Rs 2 lakh cash stolen

In a daring daylight burglary, unidentified thieves broke open the lock of a house and escaped with gold and cash worth lakhs

Mangaluru: Six interstate drug peddlers arrested; MDMA, ganja and cars seized

In a major anti-drug operation, Mangaluru police arrested six interstate accused who were allegedly transporting and selling banned narcotic substances

Udupi: 93 gram panchayats likely to face water shortage this summer

DC T.K. Swaroopa on Thursday directed officials to take necessary measures to ensure that the district does not face any drinking water problems

The second volume of Hemachaya’s Konkani book, ’Amchi Mathi Amchim Monxam’ was released at Kalangannn

Senior writer and journalist Hemacharya has released the second volume of his book “Amchi Mathi Amchi Monxam,” two decades after the first volume was published in 2005

Mangaluru: Man sentenced to life imprisonment and fine in Mulki murder case

The Second Additional District Court has sentenced Murugan, the accused in a murder case..

Ullal: Burglars break into forest officer’s house; steal bike, 181g gold and Rs 10.5 lakh cash

Burglars broke into a rented house of a forest officer and stole a motorcycle parked outside..