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Engineering division must find solutions to water crisis – ZP CEO

Dr. K. N. Vijayprakash, the CEO of ZP, said that water is going to be a serious problem in Mangalore owing to lack of rains and depleting ground water level. He urged the engineering division to pay more attention to solving water problems and get technical inputs from IIT and NITK.

CAMPCO condemns ban on pan masala : Konkodi Padmanabha

Speaking at a press meet held at CAMPCO on July 24, Tuesday, CAMPCO President Konkodi Padmanabha said that CAMPCO condemns the government’s move of banning gutka and pan masala...

Anniversary of Kargil victory to be observed on July 26

The DK District Ex Servicemen’s Association has arranged a ceremony in commemoration of the 13th anniversary of India’s victory over Pakistan in Kargil.

Sharada Educational Institutions to hold cultural competitions for children

Sharada Educational Institutions in Kodialbail has organized DK and Udupi district level cultural competitions for primary, secondary, and higher secondary students on July 26 – 30.

MCC cracks down on street vendors for using banned plastic

The Mangalore City Corporation (MCC) cracked down on street vendors near Central Market and State Bank on July 24, Tuesday for using plastic carry bags less than 40 microns.

Konkan Railway’s RORO Scheme has been successful – N. N. Talan

Addressing reporters at a press conference held at the railway quarters, Deputy Chief Commercial Manager N. N. Talan said that the Konkan Railway’s Roll On Roll Off (RORO) Scheme, which was launched on Jan 26, 1999, has made it possible to carry loaded trucks directly on railway wagons.

Mangalorean research fellow publishes book on Afghanistan

Dr. Shanthie Mariet D’Souza, a Mangalorean research fellow at Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS), National University of Singapore, released a new book “Afghanistan in Transition: Beyond 2014?”

Woman accuses estranged husband of trying to kill her

A 26-year-old woman has accused her estranged husband of filing a false case against her and threatening to kill her.

Udupi district CEO directs DIC to identify SSI problems

S. A. Prabhakar Sharma, CEO of Udupi Zilla Panchayat (ZP), on Monday directed the District Industries Centre (DIC) to conduct a survey on the problems of industries in Udupi. He directed the DIC to collaborate with banks in the district, particularly Syndicate Bank. The ZP CEO was addressing a meeting of the district-level review committee for banking in Udupi.

Thieves break into Shree Ramalinga Chowdeshwari Temple

A gang of thieves broke into Shree Ramalinga Chowdeshwari Temple in Emmekere early in the morning of July 24, Tuesday and stole several gold and silver ornaments.

Efforts on for extension of night train to Karwar – MP Hegde

Speaking at an event called Jago Sansad Jago organized by the Udupi Consumers’ Forum on July 23, Monday, Udupi – Chikmagalur MP Jayaprakash Hegde said that he has requested the chairman of the Railway Board to extend the Bangalore to Mangalore night train to Karwar.

Hijab row at Ramakunjeshwar College comes to an end

The protest launched by the Muslim students of Ramakunjeshwara First Grade College in Puttur finally came to an end after 12 days with a large number of protestors returning to the classroom.

AITUC to fight for beedie workers’ rights on July 26

Beedie workers, under the leadership of the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), will gherao the deputy commissioner’s office on July 26, Thursday to bring the attention of the authorities to their four demands.

Petrol prices to go up by at least 91 paise per litre

After two sets of reductions in petrol prices last month, oil marketing companies will raise petrol prices by 70 paise-91 paise effective midnight tonight, Indian Oil said in a release. The effective hike in Bangalore will be 91 paise, which will push up prices to Rs 77.30.