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Over six years since launch, Jalasiri project achieves 63 % physical progress in Mangaluru

The project now costing 821.97 crore was launched on December 24, 2019. KUIDFC is implementing the project for MCC to provide drinking water round the clock in the city

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 7:30 pm

Canara College in Mangaluru gets autonomous status

11th college under Mangalore University to get autonomous status from UGC and government of Karnataka

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 4:04 pm

Eight Mangalureans stranded in Dubai expected to board a return flight on March 4

Mangaluru City North MLA Y. Bharath Shetty said he has spoken to members of one of the families

The Hindu 3 Mar 2026 2:19 pm

Ullal Darga threat: Case filed over bomb post in Mangaluru on Instagram row - Deccan Herald

Ullal Darga threat: Case filed over bomb post in Mangaluru on Instagram row Deccan Herald

Google News 2 Mar 2026 11:41 pm

Air India Express to resume Muscat flights on Tuesday

The Tata Group-owned carrier announced on Monday that it will resume operations to and from Muscat starting Tuesday (March 3), with services to Delhi, Kochi, Kozhikode, Mangaluru, Mumbai, and Tiruchirappalli

The Hindu Businessline 2 Mar 2026 9:12 pm

Eight persons from Mangaluru seek help to return from Dubai

Six persons from Udupi are also stranded in the Gulf two in Dubai, three in Bahrain in one in Iran

The Hindu 2 Mar 2026 2:13 pm

Mangaluru has lost over 100 cr. to cyber fraud: Police Commissioner

Over 2,000 runnerd participated in the run focussed on drug awareness, cyber security in the city

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 7:31 pm

1,500 crore sought for repair of underground drainage network in Mangaluru: Ivan DSouza

The MLC says he recently met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and sought funds to repair the damaged portion of the drainage network in Mangaluru.

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 9:07 pm

Special train to operate between TVM and Ajmer

It will halt at Mangaluru Junction, Surathkal, Udupi, Kundapur, Byndoor, Murdeshwar, Kumta, and Karwar.

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 8:14 pm

Mangaluru: Flights to the West Asia cancelled

This comes following the closure of airspace after Israel and the U.S. launched an offensive against Iran on Saturday, February 28.

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 7:49 pm

Mangaluru-Muscat direct flight to resume from Sunday, says Capt. Brijesh Chowta

Air India Express will operate two flights a week as per the current schedule

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 9:56 pm

Mangaluru CEN Police Arrest Six, Including Youths From Andhra And Telangana

According to the police, the case was registered after Mohammed Iqbal from the Bunder area of Mangaluru city complained that his friend Ibrahim had asked him to provide a current account for business purposes.

Deccan Chronicle 27 Feb 2026 8:20 pm

Helicopter Showers Flower Petals at Seemantha Ceremony in Mangaluru, Leaves Guests Stunned

Entrepreneur surprises wife with dramatic aerial floral tribute during baby shower at Adyar Garden.

Deccan Chronicle 27 Feb 2026 2:44 pm

Railways to operate special train between Ahmedabad and Mangaluru to clear extra rush of passengers during Holi

Train No. 09424 Ahmedabad-Mangaluru Jn Express Special will leave Ahmedabad at 4 p.m. on Fridays (February 27, March 6, 13, and 20), and will reach Mangaluru Junction the next day at 8 p.m., according to an official release

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 7:56 pm

Association urges Railways to operate coastal Vande Bharat Express train on originally planned route

The association says that a few people are attempting to divert the operation of the Vande Bharat express train through Mangaluru City which will cause delays

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 7:40 pm

Karnataka Plans AI Data Centre Cluster In Dakshina Kannada

He said there is also an intention to develop the States coastal region as a 500 MW AI data hub. Officials have been directed to conduct a feasibility study to examine the establishment of a cable landing station in Mangaluru

Deccan Chronicle 26 Feb 2026 7:30 pm

Mangaluru Man Surprises Pregnant Wife With Flower Shower From Chopper

Applause broke out and phone cameras pointed to the sky as flower petals fell from a chopper flying over a baby shower ceremony in Karnataka's Mangaluru, surprising the mother-to-be.

NDTV 26 Feb 2026 5:31 pm

PETRONET MHB sets up water disinfection plant at NITK campus

The plant will treat raw water pumped from tube wells and open wells in the campus, thereby augmenting the water supply from the Mangaluru City Corporation

The Hindu Businessline 26 Feb 2026 4:49 pm

Bomb threat to school in Mangaluru turns out to be a hoax

Police rushed to the school with a Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad. The search was called off after the police concluded that the threat was a hoax

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 3:26 pm

Moral policing: Father-son arrested in connection with assault on minor boy in Mangaluru

The accused duo had recorded the alleged incident on video

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 1:42 pm

PM Modi to flag off weekly Mangaluru-Rameswaram Express and Tambaram-Mangaluru Amrit Bharat Express on March 1

Mr. Modi would also flag off the Coimbatore-Dhanabad Amrit Bharat Express and the Nagercoil-Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express from Madurai

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 3:35 pm

PM to flag off weekly Mangaluru-Rameswaram Express and Tambaram-Mangaluru Amrit Bharat Express on March 1

Mr. Modi would also flag off the Coimbatore-Dhanabad Amrit Bharat Express and the Nagercoil-Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express from Madurai

The Hindu 25 Feb 2026 2:23 pm

Mangaluru International Airport wins ACIs award for the second consecutive time

The ASQ Awards are regarded as the aviation industrys most credible measure of customer satisfaction

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 9:27 pm

Abhinav Bansal assumes role of chairman for CII Mangaluru

Ananthesh V. Prabhu, managing partner, Aruna Industries, assumes role of the vice-chairman

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 7:51 pm

Mangaluru to get first private electric passenger bus on city route on February 26

Dilraj Alva, proprietor of Ganesh Prasad Travels, who is known for novel initiatives, will deploy the EV bus on City Route No. 27

The Hindu 24 Feb 2026 2:33 pm

Four-day Bible convention in Mangaluru from February 26

Organised by Mangaluru Diocese Charismatic Service Communion in association with the Commission for Bible of the Diocese of Mangaluru, it will be held from 4 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. till March 1.

The Hindu 23 Feb 2026 6:44 pm

Bengaluru fuels Karnatakas housing boom: 8.7 lakh homes in pipeline as tech jobs power demand

Strong demand for housing persists across India, fueled by industrial growth and improved connectivity, with Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities like Mangaluru and Mysuru experiencing a rise in apartment living. Bengaluru's tech ecosystem also contributes significantly to the market, while buyers increasingly prefer larger homes post-Covid.

The Times of India 23 Feb 2026 9:58 am

Over 840 job openings in coastal Karnataka are on offer under HomeComing platform, says Silicon Beach Programme

Experienced-level IT roles are on offer from 100 + companies across Udupi-Mangaluru region and the SBP has already facilitated 16 successful senior hires, says Rohith Bhat, convener, SBP

The Hindu 22 Feb 2026 1:26 pm

Court directs Congress party worker to pay 5 lakh compensation to hospital in Mangaluru for derogatory remark

Before making any imputation or passing any remark, the person should have first-hand knowledge, and he should verify the information, the magistrate observed

The Hindu 21 Feb 2026 4:45 pm

Karnataka Targets District-Level Cancer, Trauma And Super-Speciality Care

Speaking to reporters after inaugurating Namma SARAS Mela in Mangaluru, Patil said the governments long-term plan is to strengthen public healthcare so that people, especially the poor, can easily access quality secondary and tertiary treatment.

Deccan Chronicle 21 Feb 2026 12:40 am

Mangalurueans upset with being left out of coastal Vande Bharat service

If the service doesnt operate at least via Mangaluru Junction, let Railway Ministry sanction a dedicated VB to Bengaluru, they demand

The Hindu 20 Feb 2026 7:14 pm

Mangaluru Plastic Park project likely to be inaugurated before monsoon, says Capt. Chowta

The project is 90 per cent complete. Spread over 104 acres, it has 50 sites developed on 60 acres

The Hindu 20 Feb 2026 6:42 pm

Stakeholders Cite IT Expansion In Response To Kharges Comments

The statement issued by CII-Mangaluru underscores the continued investment in technology parks, data centres and industrial parks would benefit the entire state.

Deccan Chronicle 20 Feb 2026 12:14 pm

Guru Spandana adalat to resolve grievances of government teachers at block level in Mangaluru

Grievances from Mangaluru North, Mangaluru South blocks will be heard on February 21

The Hindu 20 Feb 2026 11:31 am

Italys MIR Group to invest 20 million in Mangaluru

It will set up its manufacturing unit for producing energy-efficient building materials at Mangaluru Special Economic Zone. The foundation stone for the unit will be laid on February 21

The Hindu 19 Feb 2026 9:38 pm

58 bird species documented during Campus Bird Count 2026 at Yenepoya university in Mangaluru

The Campus Bird Count 2026 was part of the universitys ongoing commitment to biodiversity awareness, environmental stewardship and citizen science initiatives

The Hindu 19 Feb 2026 2:52 pm

Vande Bharat Express between Bengaluru and Goa proposed with 13-hour journey time

Two VB rakes will have to be deployed, 13-hour journey possible if the service skips Mangaluru Central and Mangaluru Junction stations

The Hindu 19 Feb 2026 2:48 pm

Absconding for Nine Years, Notorious Offender Arrested by Mangaluru Police in AP

Accused in 31 cases traced to Rayachoti, where he lived under a fake identity

Deccan Chronicle 18 Feb 2026 10:26 pm

With 155 films hitting the big screen, Tulu cinema completes 55 years on February 19

Richard Castelino of Mangaluru stands distinct in making and promoting regional language films of Tulu, Konkani and Kodava in addition to Kannada

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 9:38 pm

Home Minister inaugurates dedicated police outpost at Mangaluru International Airport

The facility is designed to ensure a continuous police presence at this critical access point

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 6:28 pm

Priyank Kharge and industry leaders continue to spar over Minister attaching communal tag to coastal belt

There is no progress on the ground on LEAP initiative announced by the government five months ago: Rohit Bhat, lead anchor, Mangaluru cluster of the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 7:57 pm

Peace and Development-Friendly Atmosphere Returning to Mangaluru: Home Minister G Parameshwara

He said It is true that there were problems earlier, and it is also true that there is change now

Deccan Chronicle 17 Feb 2026 6:42 pm

Western Railway Extends Special Train Services Until Late March 2026 To Clear Holi Rush Across Key Routes; Check Details

Mumbai, Feb 16: For the convenience of passengers and to clear the extra rush of passengers during the upcoming festive season of Holi, Western Railway has extended the trips of special trains between various destinations. According to Chief Public Relations Officer, Western Railway, Vineet Abhishek, details of the trains are as under: 1. Train No. 09085/09086 Mumbai Central Indore Tri-Weekly Special Train No. 09085 Mumbai Central Indore Special has been extended up to 27th March, 2026. Similarly, Train No. 09086 Indore Mumbai Central Special has been extended up to 28th March, 2026. 2. Train No. 09001/09002 Mumbai Central Bhiwani Bi-Weekly Special Train No. 09001 Mumbai Central Bhiwani Special has been extended up to 27th March, 2026. Similarly, Train No. 09002 Bhiwani Mumbai Central Special has been extended up to 28th March, 2026. 3. Train No. 09049/09050 Dadar Bhusaval Weekly Special Train No. 09049 Dadar Bhusaval Special has been extended up to 27th March, 2026. Similarly, Train No. 09050 Bhusaval Dadar Special has been extended up to 27th March, 2026. 4. Train No. 09051/09052 Dadar Bhusaval Tri-Weekly Special Train No. 09051 Dadar Bhusaval Special has been extended up to 28th March, 2026. Similarly, Train No. 09052 Bhusaval Dadar Special has been extended up to 28th March, 2026. 5. Train No. 09005/09006 Bandra Terminus Bhiwani Weekly Special Train No. 09005 Bandra Terminus Bhiwani Special has been extended up to 25th March, 2026. Train No. 09006 Bhiwani Bandra Terminus Special has been extended up to 27th March, 2026. 6. Train No. 09057/09058 Surat Mangaluru Bi-Weekly Special Train No. 09057 Surat Mangaluru Special has been extended up to 29th March, 2026. Train No. 09058 Mangaluru Surat Special has been extended up to 30th March, 2026. 7. Train No. 09211/09212 Gandhigram Botad Special (Daily Unreserved) Train No. 09211 Gandhigram Botad Special has been extended up to 31st March, 2026. Similarly, Train No. 09212 Botad Gandhigram Special has been extended up to 31st March, 2026. 8. Train No. 09530/09529 Bhavnagar Dhola Special (Daily Unreserved) Train No. 09530 Bhavnagar Dhola Special has been extended up to 31st March, 2026. Similarly, Train No. 09529 Dhola Bhavnagar Special has been extended up to 31st March, 2026. Also Watch: Western Railway To Install Escalators, Upgrade Facilities At Key South Mumbai Stations; Commuters Concerns Discussed The booking for extended trips of Train No. 09085, 09086, 09001, 09049, 09051, 09005 and 09057 will open from 17.02.2026 at all PRS counters and on the IRCTC website. For detailed information regarding timings of halts and composition, passengers may please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in . To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Free Press Journal 17 Feb 2026 12:43 am

Home Minister to lay foundation stone for new police quarters in Mangaluru

The new flats will house 24 personnel from Mangaluru city police and 12 personnel from Dakshina Kannada district police.

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 9:05 pm

Builder promises 160 sqft parking space to buyer, gives only 137.50 sqft in Mangaluru apartment

Karnataka RERA directs builder to allot parking slot of standard dimension to apartment owner in Mangaluru

The Hindu 16 Feb 2026 5:15 pm

Communal unease hurting investments in Mangaluru & Udupi-Manipal region, says Priyank Kharge

Karnataka's IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge highlights that communal tensions are hindering investment in Mangaluru and Udupi-Manipal. These coastal cities possess significant economic potential, but investor confidence is shaken. The minister urges leaders to exercise restraint on communal issues. The government is working to boost job creation and economic growth in these regions.

The Economic Times 15 Feb 2026 10:45 pm

Artificial limb enables Bhootaradhane performer to walk freely

The Rotary Club of Mangaluru Central donated a limb costing 2.20 lakh to Babu of Permude village, Kasaragod taluk

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 7:20 pm

MP urges Union Labour Minister to expedite swift take over of ESI Hospital in Mangaluru by ESIC

The MP said that as required, Karnataka government has constituted Karnataka ESI Society to enable the ESIC to take over the ESI Hospital in Mangaluru

The Hindu 15 Feb 2026 4:41 pm

Awareness drive on waste segregation at source, ban on use of plastic carry bags in Mangaluru

MCC Zonal Commissioner for Zone-3 Rekha Shetty said teams comprising multi-purpose workers, Hasiru Dala activists and Ambamaheswari Seva Trust members will be visiting more than 36,000 houses in the zone in a months time

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 4:04 pm

St. Aloysius university to host TEDxStAloysius in Mangaluru on February 21 and 22

P. Ranjan Rao, advocate; Gavin Mathias, CEO, Mathias Aluminium Systems Private Limited; and Fr Melwin Joseph Pinto, Rector of St Aloysius Institutions are expected at the inauguration

The Hindu 13 Feb 2026 1:46 pm

Trade Unions organise general strike against Labour Codes in Mangaluru, Udupi

Workers and employees from diverse sectors across the country rallied together for a nationwide general strike

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 7:18 pm

Portion of Mangaluru-Karkala highway to be closed for a month for repairs

Traffic diversion announced to facilitate repair of damaged NH 169 near Yedapadavu

The Hindu 11 Feb 2026 12:32 pm

Karnataka Bank posts 290.79 crore net profit in Q3 FY26

The Board of Directors of the bank, in the meeting held in Mangaluru on February 10, approved the financial results for the third quarter and nine months period which ended on December 31, 2025

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 8:27 pm

KCCI urges MCC to hold, reconsider tender for citywide advertising rights

Requirement of a minimum 18-crore standalone turnover from the advertisement business effectively excludes all local Mangaluru-based vendors, says KCCI

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 7:39 pm

Leo DSouza, Mangalurus Mendel who worked to transform cashew industry

Fr Leo built one of Indias earliest plant tissue culture labs and helped crack cashew micropropagation, including a test-tube cashew tree that made it to the soil; he leaves behind a rare Jesuit legacy that fused rigorous science with public purpose, shaping women scientists and vulnerable lives alike

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 11:14 am

District Magistrate allows KSRTC buses to enter Mangaluru CBD

DM and Deputy commissioner H V Darshan said the move will encourage public transport in CBD, allow women to avail Shakti benefits and students concession passes

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 11:01 pm

BengaluruMangaluru Vande Bharat Express Soon? Here's What Railway Minister Said

Karnataka hosts 22 Vande Bharat services, with a new BengaluruMangaluru route set to launch soon.

News18 8 Feb 2026 4:15 pm

Time will reveal if there is change in leadership in Karnataka, says Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar

Mr. Shivakumar said this in Mangaluru on February 7 while responding to a question by mediapersons if there will be change in the leadership after the 2026-27 Karnataka budget

The Hindu 7 Feb 2026 3:09 pm

Nepal-Based Investment Fraud Racket Busted in Mangaluru, 11 Arrested

Police seized one laptop, 21 mobile phones, 20 SIM cards of various companies, and 20 debit and credit cards from the accused. Further investigation is under way to trace the absconding accused and identify more victims and bank accounts linked to the racket.

Deccan Chronicle 5 Feb 2026 9:19 pm

Only half of cargo terminals installed capacity being utilised at Mangaluru International Airport, says Union minister

The existing terminal building at the airport is built across 48,754 square metre, with the handling capacity of two Million Passengers Per Annum

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 7:30 pm

Aikalabava Kanthabare-Boodabare Jodukare Kambala to celebrate golden jubilee this year

The Kambala will begin at 9.30 a.m. on February 7 at Aikala village in Mangaluru taluk of Dakshina Kannada

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 8:42 pm

Mangaluru: Inter-District Thief Arrested, Gold And Cash Recovered

City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy said that the arrested accused has been identified as Mohammed Imran NM (44), a resident of Madikeri in Kodagu district.

Deccan Chronicle 30 Jan 2026 11:19 pm

Public Works Department gears up to replace asphalt on Kankanady bypass road in Mangaluru with concrete

City corporation to shift the underground line beneath the up-carriageway between Pumpwell Circle and Karavali Junction to facilitate the work

The Hindu 30 Jan 2026 2:19 pm

Patrons question longer travel time on Nagercoil-Mangaluru Amrit Bharat Express, demand extension to Goa

Their other suggestion is that the common mans premium train can serve more people if extended to Kanniyakumari in the south and Vasco/Subrahmanya Road in the north

The Hindu 28 Jan 2026 3:41 pm

Mangaluru police attach properties of sureties of absconding accused

The police has recovered surety amount in 11 cases, ranging between Rs. 10,000 and Rs 1 lakh, for the cases registered in the period between 1998 and 2023

The Hindu 24 Jan 2026 9:40 pm

Central Warehousing Corporation showcases end-to-end integrated logistics solutions at launch on Konkan Railway network in Mangaluru

Large network of warehouses across the country coupled with rail and road transport network helps CWC be one-stop supply chain provider

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 1:54 pm

Rs 2,000 To Mangaluru, Rs 3,000 To Belagavi: Bengaluru Private Bus Fares Spike

Fares to coastal destinations such as Mangaluru have touched around Rs 2,000, while tickets to northern districts like Belagavi are being quoted at up to Rs 3,000 from Bengaluru.

News18 23 Jan 2026 11:31 am

Writers, artists should serve as conscience keepers of society, says Ballari Bishop

Sandesha awards for 2026 were presented at a function in Mangaluru on January 21

The Hindu 22 Jan 2026 9:26 pm

Central PSUs flag off first container freight train transporting Polypropylene from Thokur in Mangaluru

The initiative is a part of Central Warehousing Corporations plan to offer end-to-end logistic solutions for freight transportation

The Hindu 22 Jan 2026 8:13 pm