Mangaluru–Udupi

Preserving a Century of Legacy: Alumni Restore 1924 Heritage Block of Mulki School

Mangaluru: In a remarkable community-driven effort, alumni of Kolakadi Aided Higher Primary School in Mulki have restored a century-old classroom block built in 1924, opting for conservation instead of demolition…

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Heatwave Alert for Karnataka from March to May 2026; Coastal Belt in High-Risk Zone

With temperatures already climbing unusually early in February, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that Karnataka is likely to experience a hotter-than-normal summer from March to May 2026, raising…

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Rain Likely in DK, Udupi Till Feb 27 Amid Bay of Bengal Depression

Mangaluru, Feb 23: The coastal districts of Karnataka are expected to witness intermittent rainfall until February 27 as a weather system over the Bay of Bengal continues to influence conditions,…

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Private E-Bus Set to Hit Mangaluru Roads Amid KSRTC Push

Mangaluru: As the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) gears up to introduce 100 electric buses across Dakshina Kannada, private bus operators in Mangaluru are stepping up their game with…

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Mysterious Yellow Spots After Drizzle in Dakshina Kannada: Samples Sent for Testing

Kadaba, Feb 21: A brief spell of light drizzle in parts of Kadaba taluk of Dakshina Kannada late Thursday night and early Friday morning has left residents puzzled after unusual…

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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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