Venkatesh Prasad To Contest As President For The Upcoming KSCA Elections
India Cricketer Venkatesh Prasad: With former India Cricketer Venkatesh Prasad at the helm, team Game Changers announced their candidates for the upcoming Karnataka State Cricket Association scheduled for November 30. Indian cricket icons Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath were present at the announcement, lending their strong support and encouragement to Venkatesh Prasads vision for Karnataka Cricket. Speaking about the motivation behind contesting, Venkatesh Prasad said the teams focus was on rebuilding Karnataka cricket and restoring its lost glory. We have come together because we believe Karnataka cricket needs to be rebuilt. All the cricketers of Karnataka are behind us in this effort. Our goal is to restore the pride of Chinnaswamy Stadium, build infrastructure across the state, and strengthen the pathway for young players, he said. Speaking about the need for change, Anil Kumble said, Whats important is that weve all gathered here for cricket. Hats off to Venky for initiating this whole process. Were here because we feel Karnataka cricket is suffering, and we want to make a difference. Echoing a similar sentiment, Javagal Srinath emphasised the need for change and accountability within the association. One of the words Ive coined is backseat driving syndrome, and that has to stop. When the KSCA has dignity and respect, theres no need for anyone to control things from behind. Its time for the focus to return to cricket and to those who serve the game with integrity. Also in the fray are former India and Karnataka cricketer Sujith Somasundar for Vice-President, Vinay Mruthyunjaya for Secretary, A.V. Shashidhar for Joint-Secretary, and B.N. Madhukar for Treasurer. In addition to the core office bearers, the team also announced its Institutional, Life, and Zonal Members across Karnataka. Institutional Members: Avinash Vaidya Kalpana Venkatachar Ashish Amarlall Zonal Members: Mysore Srinivas Prasad Raichur Parthasarathy Kanakavidu Tumkur Harish C.R. Mangalore Dr. Srikanth Rai Shivamogga Nagendra Pandit Dharwad Ahmed Raza Kittur Bengaluru Life Members: Dharwad Ahmed Raza Kittur Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Sailesh Poll Article Source: IANS
HPCL, MRPL buy 5 million barrels US, Mideast oil, sources say
Two Indian state-run refiners have purchased a total of 5 million barrels of crude oil from the spot market as they seek alternatives to Russian supplies, trade sources said. Hindustan Petroleum Corp bought 2 million barrels each of U.S. West Texas Intermediate and Abu Dhabis Murban crude for January delivery, while Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd purchased 1 million barrels of Basra Medium crude for early January delivery.
Two-day YenQuiz competition from November 14
Annappa Kamath, president of Mangalore Quizzing Foundation, which is conducting the event, said two students can form a team
Sporting ICF coaches, Keralas oldest long-haul train struggling to move on
KASARGOD: Around 3pm, the electric locomotive pulls into Kanhangad railway station, bringing in its wake the yellow and maroon liveried rakes of the 12602 Mangaluru Central-MGR Chennai Central Mail -- for its scheduled two-minute stop. The train bears history, as the first long-haul service to have chugged into Kerala the erstwhile Malabar presidency to be precise in 1867, 14 years after the countrys first passenger railroad made it from Bori Bunder to Thane. And it seems to be having trouble shaking off its legacy, as it continues to operate the old, rugged Integral Coach Factory (ICF) cars, while most other trains have moved on to modern Linke-Hofmann-Busch (LHB) coaches. This, despite the April 2018 policy decision to stop manufacturing conventional carriages and switch over completely to LHB coaches. Its services were numbered 1 and 2 (presently 12601 and 12602), running from Royapuram near Chennai to Chaliyam (present-day Beypore). It was named the Mangalore-Madras Mail in 1887 even though the train was extended to Mangalore only after the completion of the Netravati Bridge in 1907. The train moved people from Malabar and Mangalore to Chennai to establish shops, bakeries, eateries and enterprises, says R Prasanth Kumar, president of the Kasaragod District Rail Passengers Association. However, the train missed the boat when Indian Railways started taking to modern LHB coaches in 2000. Several trains, including those running between the same destinations, such as the 12685/12686 MGR Chennai Central-Mangaluru Central Superfast Express were provided LHB coaches. The Netravati bridge. Though named Mangalore Mail, the train went to Mangalore only in 1907 after the bridge was constructed that year Given its history, it should have been the first train to get LHB coaches, stresses Prasanth. LHB coaches are made of stainless steel and are lighter each weighing 35-40 tonnes compared with ICF coaches that are made of iron and weigh 45-50 tonnes. Despite repeated appeals, the officials at Southern Railway keep parroting that they dont have coaches, says Hanumantha Kamath of the West Coast Rail Yatri Development Committee in Mangaluru. Railway sources said the zonal authority allots LHB coaches when it receives them from coach-manufacturing plants in Perambur, Kapurthala and Raebareli. The rakes are provided to the divisions maintaining trains. Accordingly, they are replaced. Chennai Central - Mangaluru Central Mail would soon get LHB coaches, said an official with the Palakkad division.
Connectivity, capacity upgrades lift small ports
Cargo at 12 major ports rises 5.75% to 437 mt in H1 FY26; Mormugao, Chennai, New Mangalore outpace big peers in growth.
Mangalore Marathon on November 9 to have full marathon
No admission to four PG courses in Mangalore University for 2025-26
Delayed arrival of prominent trains in Mangaluru causes concern among passengers
Mumbai LTT-Mangalore Central Matsyagandha Express, regarded as the Mumbai-Mangaluru lifeline, has an average delayed arrival of 1.04 hours
Jemimah Rodrigues has emerged as one of India's most consistent young cricketers since her debut in 2018. Coming from a Mangalorean Christian family with deep sporting roots, she balanced studies, hockey and cricket before turning into a global T20 talent. With a double-ton in domestic cricket, strong international stats, and roles in WPL and WBBL franchises, she now stands as a core pillar of India's next-gen cricket project.
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited wins innovation award
Khamis Premier League concludes in Saudi Arabia
The Khamis Premier League (KPL) third edition concluded in Saudi Arabias Abha city on Monday, October 27. The KPL was organised by Aseer Cricket Association at the Al Hadaf stadium. A total of 12 teams comprising 156 players participated in the 3-week long tournament. Teams Smashers, Mangalore Fighters, Kings XI Khamis, and Dracary advanced to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Blast at plywood factory in Kasaragod left one dead, eight injured
KASARAGOD: Tragedy struck Ananthapuram Industrial Park on Monday when a boiler exploded at a plywood factory around 7.10 pm. The blast claimed the life of a worker, Najirul Ali from Udalguri district in Assam, and left eight people injured, a Kumbla police official said. As soon as the news broke, emergency services reached the scene. Kumbla police officials and fire brigades from Kasaragod and Uppala also arrived and began rescue operations. Numerous ambulances were deployed to transport the injured, with those in serious conditions shifted to a hospital in Mangalore for advanced treatment. The plywood factory is owned by a native of Perumbavoor in Ernakulam. A portion of the building was destroyed in the blast.
Karnataka: ICG Rescues 31 Fishermen
The distress call was received on October 24, prompting Coast Guard Headquarters No. 3 (Karnataka) to launch a Search and Rescue (SAR) operation. The fishing boat, which had set sail from Goa, was last reported about 100 nautical miles off the New Mangalore coast before losing contact
Mangalore University, Malabar Cancer Centre sign MoU for collaborative research, teaching
Union Ports Minister starts NMPA golden jubilee celebrations by launching eight projects
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated eight development projects of New Mangalore Port Authority in New Delhi to mark the start of NMPAs year-long golden jubilee celebrations
Top 10 safest cities in India; according to reports
Numbeo's mid-2025 Safety Index has ranked Mangalore as India's safest city, followed by Vadodara and Ahmedabad. The report highlights these cities' well-planned approaches and commitment to prioritizing safety for residents and tourists, contributing to their high rankings.
Former Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilisers Director Prabhakar Rao passes away
Former Director of Mangaluru International Airport M.R. Vasudeva described Rao as a gem of a person always willing to help the community
Academic Council of Mangalore University approves autonomous status to Canara College
It will be the 11th college of the university, if it gets the autonomous status
MAHE Establishes ICMR-MAHE Centre for Advanced Research with Rs. 12.84 Crore ICMR Grant
MAHE inaugurates ICMR-MAHE Centre for Advanced Research with Rs. 12.84 crore grant The inauguration was honoured by Dr Ashoo Grover, Scientist G and Head, Division of Delivery Research, ICMR, who was the Chief Guest, and Dr Roopa Shivashankar, Scientist E (Medical), Division of Delivery Research, ICMR, as the Guest of Honour. The event was presided over by Dr H. S. Ballal, Pro-Chancellor, MAHE, and organised by Dr Sharath K. Rao, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Health Sciences), MAHE. Dr Anil K. Bhat, Dean of KMC Manipal, and Dr Cherian Varghese, Director of the Prasanna School of Public Health, participated in this inauguration. In his address, Dr Ballal emphasised that the partnership between ICMR and MAHE represents he highest level of national recognition for MAHE's research culture and reflects the University's enduring commitment to science that heals and research that transforms. Dr Sharath K Rao outlined the roadmap for health research at MAHE. The Centre for Advanced Research (CAR) aims to fill a vital gap in India's healthcare system-the need for ethical, compassionate, and evidence-based care for patients with advanced and terminal illnesses admitted to Intensive Care Units (ICUs). The centre will develop and assess a Multifaceted Comprehensive Appropriate Care Package (MCACP) that incorporates palliative care principles within critical care environments. This initiative builds on MAHE's pioneering BLUE MAPLE framework, created and implemented at Kasturba Hospital and KMC Manipal, which has shaped national end-of-life care standards. The CAR will now expand this work nationwide, establishing a multi-centre collaborative network comprising ten clinical centres and seven technical partners. The Centre's work spans multiple disciplines-medicine, nursing, bioethics, health economics, law, and public health-reflecting MAHE's belief in the One Health-One Humanity approach to research and innovation. By co-developing and testing a nationally scalable model of appropriate care for ICU patients with advanced illness, the CAR aims to influence policy, improve health-system responsiveness, and generate evidence that aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). MAHE has a longstanding legacy of promoting research, innovation, and translational impact. The establishment of the ICMR-MAHE CAR strengthens MAHE's position as a leading contributor to India's health-research ecosystem. It reaffirms its mission to integrate science, ethics, and empathy in healthcare delivery. The Centre for Advanced Research will serve as a national and global reference point for ICU and palliative-care research, setting new benchmarks for interdisciplinary and implementation science in India. About Manipal Academy of Higher Education The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is an Institution of Eminence Deemed-to-be University. MAHE offers over 400 specializations across the Health Sciences (HS), Management, Law, Humanities & Social Sciences (MLHS), and Technology & Science (T&S) streams through its constituent units at campuses in Manipal, Mangalore, Bengaluru, Jamshedpur, and Dubai. With a remarkable track record in academics, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and significant contributions to research, MAHE has earned recognition and acclaim both nationally and internationally. In October 2020, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, awarded MAHE the prestigious Institution of Eminence status. Currently ranked 4th in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), MAHE is the preferred choice for students seeking a transformative learning experience and an enriching campus life, as well as for national & multi-national corporates looking for top talent.
Mangalore University Physical Education Director passes away
Mangalore Universitys Director of Physical Education C.K. Kishore Kumar, passes away at 60 in Mangaluru.
Pilots body asks ministry for judicial probe into Ahmedabad plane crash
NEW DELHI: The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has written to the Civil Aviation Ministry demanding a judicial probe into the June 12 Air India flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad that claimed 260 lives. The federation also plans to file a PIL in this connection in the Supreme Court shortly. It is demanding a court of inquiry (judicial probe) under Rule 12 of the Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2017. We will also be moving the Supreme Court early next week with a similar request, a source told this reporter. The response follows the Supreme Courts castigation of the Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bureau (AIIB) on Monday for suggesting that pilot error caused the crash in its preliminary report submitted a month later (July 12). The bench was responding to a plea by an NGO, Safety Matters Foundation, seeking an independent probe. The letter, dated September 22, is signed by the president of the FIP, which represents over 5,000 professional pilots and aviation professionals. It suggested that the probe panel can be on the lines of the Court of Inquiry set up after the Mangalore accident on May 22, 2010, involving an Air India Express flight, which claimed 158 lives. A Presiding Officer which must be a retired Judge of the Supreme Court and a panel of unimpeachable, independent experts with knowledge of operational, aircraft maintenance, avionics and flight control systems, it said. The letter to the ministry recalls that it had made a preliminary request in the aftermath of the accident for inclusion of subject-matter experts and a judicial inquiry. This letter serves as a formal and urgent escalation of that position in light of grave and alarming developments, it said. It charged that the actions by the AAIB have violated statutory rules and ethical norms. The letter alleged that a delegation of the AAIB had made an unsolicited visit to the residence of Pushkar Raj Sabharwal, the 91-year-old bereaved father of deceased Pilot-in-Command Capt Sumeet Sabharwal, under the guise of offering condolences.
According to a ZSI scientist, a healthy population of mountain skink, previously reported from Kerala, has been recorded on the Mangalore University campus for the first time in Karnataka
MAHE Announces National Photography Contest 2025 Celebrating Monsoon's Cultural Tapestry
About Manipal Academy of Higher Education The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is an Institution of Eminence Deemed-to-be University. MAHE offers over 400 specializations across the Health Sciences (HS), Management, Law, Humanities & Social Sciences (MLHS), and Technology & Science (T&S) streams through its constituent units at campuses in Manipal, Mangalore, Bengaluru, Jamshedpur, and Dubai. With a remarkable track record in academics, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and significant contributions to research, MAHE has earned recognition and acclaim both nationally and internationally. In October 2020, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, awarded MAHE the prestigious Institution of Eminence status. Currently ranked 4th in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), MAHE is the preferred choice for students seeking a transformative learning experience and an enriching campus life, as well as for national & multi-national corporates looking for top talent.
Dharmasthala burial case: Political temperature soars as no major recovery after digging 17 spots
The BJP, which tried to corner the government of Karnataka in the ongoing legislature session, has planned a protest in the pilgrim town claiming the Congress-led State Government us hurting religious sentiment
Applications invited for PhD programme in Mangalore varsity
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informs Lok Sabha that Hassan-Mangalore Rail Development Corporation will bear cost of station development
A run through historical places in Bunder area of Mangaluru
Mangalore Runner Club organised an 8-km Heritage Run for the participants to get a glimpse of the rich past of the citys Bunder and adjoining areas
HomeComing platform launched to help experienced professionals find work in Coastal Karnataka
Capt. Brijesh Chowta says that recently Mangaluru is declared as the safest city. More Mangaloreans should come back to their native place and work for the growth of the region
Mangalore Special Economic Zone approves ETAGs state-of-the-art energy solutions production facility
They had signed an EOI on January 27 as a part of MP Capt. Brijesh Chowtas Back to Ooru initiative
Mangalore University announces UG sixth semester results
Applications for re-evaluation of answer scripts to be invited after the results of the second and fourth semester exams are announced
Widely known for customer-centricity, Canara Bank was founded by Shri Ammembal Subba Rao Pai, a great visionary and philanthropist, in July 1906, at Mangalore, then a small port town in Karnataka. The Bank has gone through the various phases of its growth trajectory over a hundred years of existence. Growth of Canara Bank was phenomenal, especially after nationalisation in the year 1969, attaining the status of a national-level player in terms of geographical reach and clientele segments. The Bank diversified its business operations throughout the 1980s. A significant achievement came in June 2006, when it celebrated 100 years of service within the Indian banking industry. Several memorable milestones have characterised the eventful journey of the Bank. Currently, Canara Bank is a leading institution among Indian banks. Over the years, the Bank has been scaling up its market position to emerge as a major Financial Conglomerate with as many as thirteen subsidiaries/sponsored institutions in India and abroad. As of September 2023, Canara Bank services over 11.19 crore customers through a network of 9,518 branches and 12,118 ATMs/Recyclers spread across all Indian states and Union Territories.
Mangalore Refinery Shares Plunge Over 8% After Q1 Loss
MRPL share price declined over 8% intraday to Rs 136.77 apiece.
Mangalore University to promote experiential learning among students of fourth semester
Students will remain out of the classrooms and engage in surveys, research, and project work instead during the semester, says the V-C
Mangalore Refinery Q1 Results: Swings Into Loss Of Rs 272 Crore
Revenue increased 24% year-on-year for the three months ended June, reaching Rs 17,356.2 crore.
Mangalore University resumes issuing hard copies of marks cards to final semester students
A consolidated hard copy of the marks card shall be issued once a student completes the sixth semester
Mangalore through the eyes of Yajna, a photo exhibition from Sunday
An exclusive preview to be held at Kodialguthu Centre for Art and Culture, at 5.30 p.m. on Saturday
Academic council approves autonomy for MGM College of Udupi
If the State government concurred with the autonomy, it would be the 10th college under Mangalore University to get autonomy
