Mangaluru–Udupi

Monsoon Falters in Dakshina Kannada: Rainfall Deficit Deepens, Rivers Recede, Farmers Grow Anxious

Mangaluru, June 22: Nearly three weeks into the southwest monsoon season, Dakshina Kannada is grappling with an unusually weak spell of rain, raising concerns over water availability and agriculture. Despite…

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Pedestrians First: Push to Make Walkability Core to Mangaluru Master Plan

Pedestrian safety, accessibility and walkability should be treated as core planning principles in Mangaluru’s upcoming master plan, a Dakshina Kannada MP has urged in a representation to the state government.…

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Mangaluru entrepreneur K Prakash Shetty acquires luxury business jet

Mangaluru-based entrepreneur and hotelier K Prakash Shetty, founder and chairman of MRG Group, has acquired a 14-seater Embraer Legacy 650 business jet, marking a significant milestone in his entrepreneurial journey.…

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Yettinahole project sparks fresh debate over ecology and coastal water security

Mangaluru: Concerns have once again been raised over the Yettinahole river diversion project, with critics warning that it could seriously impact water availability in coastal Karnataka, particularly during peak demand…

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Where Light Meets Landing: Inside Mangaluru Airport’s New Safety Leap

At Mangaluru International Airport, a new chapter in runway safety has quietly begun—not with fanfare, but with light. Following approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the airport…

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Mangaluru police take child helmet safety message directly to parents

Mangaluru: As schools resume across the district, traffic police have intensified efforts to promote helmet use among children travelling on two-wheelers, reminding parents that safety regulations are mandatory and not…

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KSCA launches drive to revive school cricket in Coastal Karnataka

Mangaluru, Aug. 16: School cricket will be a key focus area for the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) as it seeks to strengthen grassroots cricket and identify young talent across…

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School bus driver suffers heart attack at the wheel; major tragedy averted in Udupi

Manipal, June 15: A potential tragedy was narrowly averted in Manipal on Monday morning after a school bus driver suffered a sudden heart attack while transporting students and lost control…

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14 key roads in Dakshina Kannada to be upgraded under Rs 57 crore CRIF scheme

Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada MP Capt. Brijesh Chowta (Retd) has announced that the Union Government has granted administrative approval for road development projects worth Rs 57 crore under the Central Road…

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