Mangaluru–Udupi

Experts call for clarity on Mangaluru Airport’s future plans amid demand for another airport

Mangaluru: The debate over setting up a new airport in coastal Karnataka should be guided by the future expansion roadmap of Mangaluru International Airport (MIA), Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh…

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Mangaluru: Demand for protest venue near Praja Soudha; DC assures alternative location

Mangaluru, Feb 20: The question of allowing protests near Praja Soudha figured prominently during a grievances meeting held on Thursday, where representatives of farmers’ groups and other organisations urged the…

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Mangaluru: Farmers object to Udupi–Kasaragod TL work, allege crop damage, delayed payments

Mangaluru: Farmers voiced strong objections to the ongoing Udupi–Kasaragod 400 kV transmission line work being executed by Udupi-Kasargode Transmission Limited (UKTL) during a grievances meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner Darshan…

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NITK Surathkal Researchers Develop Biochar System to Clean Soil and Water

Mangaluru: In a significant advancement for sustainable agriculture and environmental protection, researchers at National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) Surathkal have developed an innovative biochar–microbe system that can remove toxic…

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Security Cover Expanded at Mangaluru Airport with New Outpost

Mangaluru: A dedicated police outpost was inaugurated on Wednesday at Mangaluru International Airport, aimed at reinforcing landside security and improving operational coordination at the airport premises. Strategically located adjacent to…

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Dr Thumbay Moideen, Zakariya Jokatte Featured in Entrepreneur Middle East’s ‘The 100 NRIs’ List

Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder of Thumbay Group, and Zakariya Jokatte, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of AL MUZAIN Gulf Saudi Contracting Company, have been featured in this year’s prestigious “The…

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Srinivas Group of Institutions Founder Dr CA A Raghavendra Rao Passes Away at 88

Mangaluru, Feb 18: Dr CA A Raghavendra Rao, noted educationist, chartered accountant and founder of the Srinivas Group of Colleges, passed away on February 17 at the age of 88,…

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Mangaluru | Arogya Bhavan Plan Dropped; Health Dept to Shift to Praja Soudha’s 3rd Floor

Mangaluru: The state government has shelved its earlier proposal to construct a standalone Arogya Bhavan in Dakshina Kannada and instead decided to house the district health department within the existing…

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Ramadan 2026: Coastal Karnataka to Begin Fasting on Feb 19

Mangaluru, Feb 17: The sacred month of Ramadan is set to commence on Thursday, February 19, following the non-sighting of the crescent moon on Tuesday evening. Religious authorities across the…

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