Small IndiGo flights to now depart from Chennai airports Terminal 4
For nearly two months from June 1, the departure operations of ATR flights of IndiGo will be shifted to T4, as per AAI; this means, passengers to places such as Salem, Kozhikode, Mangaluru and Kannur, via IndiGos ATR flights must board at T4
Mangaluru International Airport gets British Safety Council award
Heavy rains trigger landslides and floods across northeast and south India; at least a dozen dead
Heavy rainfall over the past 48 hours has caused widespread flooding, landslides, and disruption in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Karnataka, and Kerala, claiming at least many lives and affecting tens of thousands. Heavy rains claimined 11 lives in Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram and Tripura . Assam saw five deaths from landslides in Kamrup Metropolitan district, including three women killed in a landslide near Guwahatis Bonda area, Urban Affairs Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah confirmed. Flooding affected more than 10,000 people in six districts, including Kamrup, Cachar, Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, and Golaghat, where two relief camps and one distribution centre have been set up. A red alert remains in effect for 18 districts amid heavy rain and gusty winds. Massive waterlogging was reported in Guwahati, forcing closure of schools and special leave for government employees. In Arunachal Pradesh, flash floods caused by the overflowing Sigin River in Upper Subansiri district inundated Daporijo town and several colonies, damaging at least 117 houses and critical infrastructure. Authorities have issued prohibitory orders urging evacuation of vulnerable areas. In West Kameng district, landslides near Jamiri stranded hundreds along the Balipara-Chariduar-Tawang road, and major road blockages disrupted connectivity. A landslide in Bomdila washed away parts of roads and culverts, while power supply was disrupted. Mizorams Lawngtlai town witnessed the collapse of five houses and a hotel due to landslides on Friday night. Several Myanmar nationals staying in the hotel are feared trapped under debris, one person is feared to have died in the incident. Rescue operations involving the State Disaster Response Force and local volunteers are underway. The state has been hit by torrential rains since Friday, causing multiple landslides and rockfalls. In Meghalaya, three people died in East Khasi Hills district from rain-related incidentsa 50-year-old woman killed by a landslide in Lumkyntung, a 35-year-old man drowned in Pomlakrai Mawbynna, and a 15-year-old boy died after a tree fell on him in Mawkynrew Block. Over 1,000 residents across 25 villages have been affected by landslides, flash floods, and power outages. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma announced compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the victims families. Flooding also damaged roads and inundated schools. Rescue efforts for a missing couple from Indore in Sohra have been suspended due to heavy rain and landslides but will resume as weather permits. Nagaland and Tripura each reported one death on Friday due to rain-related incidents. Karnatakas Dakshina Kannada district on Friday reported five deaths due to landslides triggered by heavy rain. A house collapse in Montepadavu Kodi buried six family members, including two toddlers and their grandmother. One mother was found unconscious but alive, clutching her children amid the debris. A compound wall collapse in Mangaluru claimed the life of a six-year-old girl. Additionally, a 27-year-old lineman died of electrocution while repairing a high-tension power line during the rain. Rescue operations have been hampered by continued rainfall and unstable terrain. In Uttarakhand, a 38-year-old man died and five others were injured after a landslide struck a vehicle on the Kedarnath National Highway near Kund, close to Guptkashi in Rudraprayag district. The vehicle was carrying pilgrims from Chhattisgarh to Kedarnath when it was hit by debris. Rescue and relief operations were launched immediately by the local administration and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). The injured were rushed to Augustmuni Hospital. Officials said two of the pilgrims were seriously injured, while three others suffered minor injuries. The deceased was identified as Rajesh Singh Rawat, a resident of Lambgaon in Tehri Garhwal, who was driving the vehicle. The injured are between 19 and 25 years old and belong to Chhattisgarhs Durg district. Monsoon rains have caused severe flooding across several districts in Kerala, forcing hundreds of people to evacuate low-lying areas and seek shelter in relief camps. In Kasaragod district, overflowing Madhuvahini River submerged roads and flooded homes, with residents moving to upper floors to escape rising waters. Similar flooding and heavy downpours have affected Kozhikode and Kannur districts, where locals have kept wooden and fiber boats ready amid fears of further displacement. Authorities have opened 46 relief camps in Kottayam district, sheltering over 1,100 people, while Alappuzha district currently hosts 851 evacuees across 26 camps, with 19 houses destroyed on Friday alone. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continued moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by strong surface winds reaching gusts of up to 50 kmph in multiple districts, including Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, Alappuzha, and Kottayam. The situation remains critical as swollen rivers and tributaries continue to inundate vulnerable areas. Meanwhile, several higher-altitude areas in Jammu and Kashmir received fresh snowfall on Saturday, including Tulail and Razdan Top in Gurez valley, Peer Ki Gali in Shopian, and Zojila Pass on the Srinagar-Leh highway. Authorities closed the Bandipora-Gurez road as a precaution. Meanwhile, the plains, including Srinagar, were lashed by rain, causing temperatures to drop with minimums falling by up to 3 degrees and maximums 3-5 degrees below normal. Light to moderate rain or thundershowers with light snow are expected over the higher reaches in the next 24 hours. Heavy rainfall and hailstorms hit Ramban district, disrupting normal life. Parts of Srinagar saw moderate to heavy rain, welcomed by tourists as a refreshing change from recent heat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast widespread rain and thunderstorms across Kashmir, with isolated heavy rainfall, lightning, and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph. Srinagars temperatures will range between 24C and 11C. Jammu Division will also see light to moderate rain with isolated heavy showers and winds up to 60 kmph, with Jammu city experiencing partly cloudy skies and temperatures between 37C and 21C. The IMD has advised residents to stay alert amid the possibility of heavy rain and strong winds. The IMD has issued a red alert for Sikkim on Saturday following heavy rains and rising water levels in the Teesta River, warning of possible floods and landslides in Mangan, Gyalshing, and Soreng districts. Based on a Nowcast Weather Alert from Baluwakhani, Gangtok, severe rainfall was forecasted for 2 to 3 hours starting at 6:15 am. The District Magistrate of Gangtok urged the public not to panic but stay alert, while directing all disaster management officers to remain on high alert and maintain communication with field staff along the Teesta river belt. Landslides were reported in North Sikkims Theeng and Chungthang areas, damaging properties. Emergency services are actively monitoring water levels, with disaster response teams on standby. The IMD advised citizens to avoid unnecessary travel, remain indoors, and steer clear of riverbanks and vulnerable slopes. No casualties have been reported yet, but the situation remains tense due to continuous rains and rising river levels, with authorities promising timely updates. The India Meteorological Department has issued multiple red alerts in vulnerable districts across these states, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall, flash floods, landslides, and strong winds reaching up to 60 kmph in gusts. Authorities have urged residents to avoid risky areas and follow evacuation and safety advisories. National and state disaster response teams remain deployed to conduct rescue and relief operations as the monsoon continues. (With inputs from PTI, ANI)
Bengaluru ED books top mineral export firm under Fema
BENGALURU: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bengaluru zonal office has booked a top mineral exports firm under Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). In an official release on Friday, the ED stated that on the basis of evidence found during the search and statements recorded under FEMA, 1999, it is revealed that the directors of Sri Kumaraswamy Mineral Exports Pvt Ltd (SKMEPL) had incorporated multiple entities in overseas jurisdiction for receipt of profit derived by the company and diverted part of export proceeds through these overseas entities. On March 27, the Directorate of Enforcement, Bengaluru had conducted search operations at three premises in Bengaluru and one premise in Mangaluru of SKMEPL and its Directors - Shantesh & Jyothi Gureddi, Bhavani Prasad Tapal & Renuka Devi, Ravindranath & Uma Alva for violation of FEMA provisions, in the matter of various undisclosed transactions in overseas jurisdictions. The Directorate of Enforcement further added that it is also revealed that multiple bank accounts were opened abroad by the SKMEPL directors for parking of funds outside India and for further diversion of funds to these bank accounts for purchase of properties overseas in their and their family members names. The Directorate of Enforcement had initiated investigation based on intelligence input received from Income Tax wherein it was prima facie revealed that part of the export proceeds of SKMEPL were diverted by its buyers in the bank accounts of overseas companies wherein the directors of the company were shareholders, the release said. Further, it is understood that Shantesh had acquired immovable property at 9, Hays Mewa, London, which was valued at EUR 6.4 million, partly out of the said proceeds, the Central agency added.
Three children among four dead as heavy rain pours misery in Dakshina Kannada
MANGALURU: At least four persons , including three children, died and three others were feared drowned after heavy and continuous rainfall triggered landslides and flash floods across Mangaluru on Friday. Three of them died after a portion of land fell on their house when a big mango tree got uprooted at Montepadav in Manjanady near Deralakatte around 4 am. A family of six lived in the house. Kantappa Poojary (58), his wife Prema (54), daughter-in-law Ashwini (35) and grandchildren Aryan (3) and Arush (2) got trapped under the debris, while Kantappas son Seetharam Poojary managed to run out of the house in the nick of time. After a six-hour long operation, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel pulled out Prema, Ashwini and the two children from under the rubble. By then, Prema, Aryan and Arush had died, while Kantappa and Ashwini, who were injured, were rushed to the hospital. Videos showed Ashwini trying to protect her sons in her arms. The family has been living at the house for the last 100 years. They were told to shift to safer areas, but they did not, an officer said. In another incident, seven-year-old Fathima Nayeem was killed when a wall of her house collapsed on her after a landslide at Belma village. Her parents, who were sleeping in another room, escaped unhurt. Two fishers Yashawanth and Kamalaksha went missing after their traditional fishing boat capsized near Thotabengre- Alivebagilu because of rough weather. A person was electrocuted in Belthangady taluk. Another person slipped and fell into a rivulet and got washed away in Moodbidri. The search is on for him. 16 places in DK see above 100 mm rainfall Dakshina Kannada district in-charge minister Dinesh Gundu Rao handed over Rs 5 lakh each as compensation to the landslide affected families at Belma and Montepadav. Dakshina Kannada district has been experiencing heavy rain since Thursday night, leading to flash floods at several places. Ullal, Mangaluru and Bantwal bore the brunt as roads in many places here resembled streams. Residents in parts of flooded Ullal, Kumpala, Kallapu, Uchila and Kotekar were shifted to safer areas in boats. Jeppinamogaru area witnessed severe flooding and water entered houses and shops. Several houses and shops were flooded on Mission Street and Rao and Rao Circle on Thursday night. At Kettikal hillock, a red zone and landslide-prone area, a landslip occurred on Friday morning affecting vehicular movement. A landslide was also reported near Jokatte Gram Panchayat, where a few buildings are in danger of collapsing. Schools announced a holiday on Friday following heavy rain. Kotekar in Ullal recorded the highest rainfall of 312 mm in 24 hours till 8.30 am on Friday, while Talapady, Kinnya and Munnur saw above 250 mm rainfall. Another 16 places in the district witnessed above 100 mm rainfall in the same period.
Top police officers in Mangaluru, Udupi were transferred on public demand: Home minister
Sudheer Kumar Reddy takes over as Mangaluru Police Commissioner
The new SP assures that he would address the issues concerning the Commissionerate and the public on a priority basis
2 men get death threat from suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed affiliate amid communal tensions in Mangaluru
2 men get death threat from suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed affiliate amid communal tensions in Mangaluru Mangaluru: Amid rising tensions in the communally-sensitive Mangaluru district following incidents of mob lynching, revenge killings, and stabbings, two members of the Hindu Jagaran Vedike have reportedly received death threats from individuals claiming allegiance to the terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed. One of [] The post 2 men get death threat from suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed affiliate amid communal tensions in Mangaluru appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Mangaluru IPS officers transferred based on local sentiment & requests: Karnataka Home Minister
Mangaluru IPS officers transferred based on local sentiment & requests: Karnataka Home Minister Bengaluru: The transfers of the Mangaluru Police Commissioner and Superintendent of Police, following incidents of mob lynching, revenge killings, and stabbing incidents, took place on the requests and sentiments of the local people, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Friday. Addressing [] The post Mangaluru IPS officers transferred based on local sentiment & requests: Karnataka Home Minister appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Minorities concerned, BJP fuelling tensions: Ktaka Dy CM Shivakumar on Mangaluru unrest
Minorities concerned, BJP fuelling tensions: Ktaka Dy CM Shivakumar on Mangaluru unrest Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar, commenting on the volatile situation in Mangaluru due to communal strife, stated, minorities of the region are expressing concern due to the existing situation and charged that the BJP is indulging in [] The post Minorities concerned, BJP fuelling tensions: Ktaka Dy CM Shivakumar on Mangaluru unrest appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Mangaluru mosque secretary murder: Three persons detained
The Mangaluru police have detained three persons in relation to the murder of a 34-year-old Muslim man, who worked as a mosque secretary at Masjid Kolthamajlu in Addoor of Dakshina Kannada. Abdul Raheem, a pickup driver, was hacked to death by unidentified assailants while unloading sand in Irakodi, Bantwal. His colleague, Qalandar Shafi, was seriously 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 .
Kerala rains wreak havoc: Homes flooded, trees uprooted, red alert in 9 districts
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Houses in low lying areas of Kerala were flooded in the heavy rains, while the accompanying strong winds uprooted trees, damaged homes and caused power disruptions, throwing normal way of life into disarray across the state. In Thrissur, Kannur and Kasaragod districts, there were reports of several homes getting flooded due to the heavy rains, forcing people to move to relief camps. Not just homes, but many roads in these districts and other parts of the state were inundated due to the heavy rains. In Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and Idukki districts, the heavy rains and strong winds uprooted trees and damaged electricity poles and transformers, leading to partial and complete destruction of hundreds of homes and power disruptions for hours, according to the authorities. It will be a holiday for educational institutions in Kottayam district on Saturday, district authorities said. In Kollam, uprooted trees and falling branches, due to the rains and strong winds, caused damage to several homes and private vehicles in the district and a few persons were reportedly injured. An 85-year-old woman, who worked as an MGNREGA worker in Ernakulam district, died when an uprooted tree fell on top of her while returning home on Thursday evening. The Ernakulam district authorities also reported a rise in the water level of the Muvattupuzha River above the flood warning markers, leading to the opening of three shutters of the Malankara Dam by 20 centimetres (cm). Train services were also affected with some, including the Mangaluru-Thiruvananthapuram Vande Bharat Expres, being diverted due to fallen trees on the tracks, while others were rescheduled or delayed due to the heavy rains, authorities said. Amidst the widespread damage in the state due to the heavy rains and strong winds, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert in Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Kannur and Kasaragod and an orange alert in the remaining six districts of the state for the day. A red alert by IMD indicates heavy to extremely heavy rain of over 20 cm in 24 hours, while an orange alert means very heavy rain of 11 cm to 20 cm, and a yellow alert means heavy rainfall between 6 cm and 11 cm. State Revenue Minister K Rajan said that the heavy rains have caused widespread damage in the state and advised people to be cautious. Speaking to reporters at a press conference in Thrissur, Rajan further said that as the westerly winds are expected to continue over Kerala for the next five days and due to the possibility of widespread rainfall, caution should be exercised by everyone. He advised the public to avoid unnecessary trips, especially to hilly areas and said that those living in dangerous places should move to safer locations or relief camps. Rajan said there are 66 camps functioning in the state currently and 1,894 people are living there. Around 4,000 camps are ready to be opened to accommodate about six lakh people. The public should not be averse to moving there, he added. He also said that hundreds of homes in the state have been partially or completely destroyed due to the heavy rains and strong winds since the arrival of the monsoons. The minister said according to the IMD there is a possibility of heavy rains in all districts of the state in the week from May 30 to June 5 and the amount of rainfall would be more than usual for this period. In the second week of June also there will be rain in all districts of the state, but it will be less than normal for this period, the minister said. The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) said that there is a possibility of high waves ranging from 3 to 3.9 meters along the Kerala coast till 5.30 pm on Saturday and urged fishermen and coastal residents to be cautious and avoid launching of small boats, yachts or fishing vessels during this time. Meanwhile, the state government said that it has sanctioned Rs one crore each to all District Collectors from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) for carrying out monsoon preparedness activities. Additionally, Rs two crore each has been sanctioned to the Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode District Disaster Management Authorities for undertaking flood mitigation works in the cities, the government said. The government said that it has also sanctioned Rs one lakh to each panchayat, Rs 3 lakh to each municipality and Rs 5 lakh to each corporation in the state to buy necessary equipment and open storage centres as part of monsoon preparedness activities.
6-year-old killed in Mangaluru, several trapped as landslides hit coastal Karnataka
Torrential rains in coastal Karnataka have triggered deadly landslides, resulting in the tragic death of a six-year-old girl in Deralakatte, Mangaluru, after a compound wall collapsed on her house. Earlier, a landslide in Montepadavu trapped five people, with rescue teams working to locate the remaining individuals.
Train traffic restored by around 10.30 am; many trains however are running late following tree fall repercussions
Seven-year-old girl, woman die in separate landslides near Mangaluru; three feared trapped
MANGALURU: A 7-year-old girl and a woman reportedly died in two separate landslides that occurred near Deralakatte in Mangaluru on Friday. Fathima, a resident of Belma village and Prema Poojary from Montepadav are the deceased. Another person, a member of Prema's family who is critically injured has been shifted to a nearby hospital while three more family members are feared trapped under the debris. Fire personnel and locals are helping to retrieve those under the debris. Meanwhile, Dakshina Kannada deputy commissioner in charge Dr Anand K has declared a holiday to schools on Friday in view of heavy rains. Several areas, including Mission Street, Rao and Rao circle in Mangaluru witnessed waterlogging due to heavy rains on Thursday night. Rainwater entered houses and shops and the residents were shifted to safer areas. Meanwhile, a landslip occured near Jokatte gram panchayat in Surathkal and a few houses are in danger of collapsing.
Pics of rain damage in Mangaluru, Dakshina Kannada
Some areas in Mangaluru city, like Jeppinamogaru, Rao and Rao Circle, Mission Street and Kopparahitlu, were flooded and there were reports of trees falling.
Rain damage in Mangaluru, Udupi following heavy rains in coastal belt of Karnataka on May 30 The Hindu
Karnataka rain: Two die in landslips in Dakshina Kannada as heavy rains lash coastal belt
Some areas in Mangaluru city, like Jeppinamogaru, Rao and Rao Circle, Mission Street and Kopparahitlu, were flooded and there were reports of trees falling
Mass resignations in Congress minority unit in Mangaluru over revenge killings
Following the murder of a mosque secretary, Muslim members of the Congress party in Dakshina Kannada resigned en masse, citing government negligence in protecting the community. In response, the Karnataka government announced a specialized Communal Violence Control Force (CVCF) for the coastal region and transferred two top police officers.
Rains LIVE: Holiday declared for schools in Mangaluru, Udupi; deep depression crosses Bengal coast
Heavy rain accompanied by gusty wind continued to wreak havoc across Kerala as IMD declares red alert in a few districts
Siddaramaiah meets foe Hariprasad, says he has asked him to visit Mangaluru
BJP leaders to travel across Karnataka to strengthen party base
BENGALURU: The opposition BJP in Karnataka has decided to strengthen the party base in the state ahead of the panchayat and other elections. The BJP Core Committee meeting held in Bengaluru on Thursday decided that leaders will travel across Karnataka in the coming days to strengthen the party organisation. This comes in the wake of the party expelling three of its legislators Yelahanka MLA ST Somashekar, Vijayapura MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, and Yellapur MLA Shivaram Hebbar for six years on charges of anti-party activities. The core committee discussed several issues, including the recent murders in Dakshina Kannada district, cases filed against BJP leaders, and the tiff between LoP in Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy and Minister Priyank Kharge. According to BJP insiders, the meeting also discussed ways to strengthen those districts in the state where the party is weak. Each team, comprising core committee members and sitting and former MLAs, will visit 2-3 districts. The party also decided to hold elections for party president posts in those districts where there is a vacancy in the next 10 days. Meanwhile, BJP sources said that a few state leaders expressed displeasure over high command leaders, including Union Ministers, not visiting Karnataka on a regular basis. They come to attend official events and not to build the party. Central leaders visiting us will boost the morale of party workers, a leader on condition of anonymity said. Another leader told The New Indian Express that the issue of lack of coordination among leaders in a few districts was also discussed. Party activities have to turn into a public movement... only then can we reach people, he said. Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra said that the meeting discussed ways to strengthen the party organisation and base in the state. Vijayendra said that the Central Disciplinary Committee has suspended MLAs Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, ST Somashekar, and Shivaram Hebbar. In an earlier core committee meeting, disciplinary action against them was discussed and the same was brought to the notice of the party high command in Delhi. In todays meeting, we thanked them for taking our opinion into consideration, he said. The State Government tried to arrest VHP leaders over the murder of Suhas Shetty in Mangaluru. Then there was the illegal detention of LoP in Council Chalavadi Narayaswamy. Now, an FIR has been filed against Chief Whip Ravi Kumar in spite of him apologising for his remarks. We will also take to the streets to fight against this corrupt Congress government, Vijayendra said.
Mangaluru Rains: Flash Floods Inundate Homes and Schools Amid Orange Alert - Deccan Herald
Mangaluru Rains: Flash Floods Inundate Homes and Schools Amid Orange Alert Deccan Herald
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah seizes initiative in power tussle, woos former adversaries
BENGALURU: The power game over chief ministers post, seemingly, has started in the state as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, also KPCC president, have begun taking positions. Close on the heels of Shivakumar meeting the AICC general secretary (organisation), KC Venugopal, and Karnataka in-charge, Randeep Singh Surjewala, on Tuesday late night Siddaramaiah, here on Thursday, met Congress Working Committee permanent invitee and MLC, BK Hariprasad. He sent out a message that he is set out to garner the support of the AHINDA leaders for continuing in the post. Hariprasad, an aide of Sonia Gandhi, was known for avenging Siddaramaiah as the latter did not consider the former for a cabinet berth when Congress came to power in 2023. But some time back, they patched up and on Thursday held a one-on-one talk. It is learnt that they discussed three key issues. They include not to let any dominant community member, including DK Shivakumar, acquire the CM post in the present tenure of the government. They want to focus on communally sensitive coastal Karnataka which has a sizable population of billava community from which Hariprasad hails from. There is also a possibility of inducting Hariprasad into the cabinet, sources told TNIE . Rahul Gandhi knew that Congress came to power because of the backing of AHINDA communities and, hence, does not want to remove the champion of these communities, Siddaramaiah, from the top post, is the bottom line of the meeting between Siddaramaiah and Hariprasad, sources said. If the high command gives its nod for a reshuffle, Hariprasad is likely to get a berth in the Siddaramaiah cabinet, said sources. Siddaramaiah has also offered a post of chairman of a prominent board and corporation to Hariprasad but the latter is unlikely to take it up. There is also the political future of Hariprasads nephew, Rakshit, son of former police officer BK Shivaram. It is learnt that the CM and Hariprasad discussed nurturing Rakshit as the billava community leader in the coastal region. Rakshit had unsuccessfully contested from Belthangady in the 2023 assembly polls. It was a pre-scheduled meeting over breakfast. I asked Hariprasad to visit the communally sensitive Mangaluru. Along with general issues, we discussed the need for harmony in Mangaluru, Siddaramaiah told reporters after the meeting. Interestingly, Siddaramaiah, apart from his loyalists who had switched to the Congress along with him, has managed to take his one-time adversaries, including the original Congress top leaders, into his good books, who were now avenging Shivakumar, according to political analysts. Siddaramaiah, who will be completing his two-and-a-half year term as CM in October 2025, has to step down if its to be believed that a deal was struck at the high command level on which Shivakumar is harping on. It is to be seen in the game of power that a consensus candidate strikes a deal and clinches the top post, said a Congress leader. But Siddaramaiah is unlikely to step down until he completes seven years and seven months and breaks a record, in January 2026, of the late D Devaraj Urs, who was the longest-serving CM of Karnataka, according to sources. Meanwhile, Hariprasad, in a post on X wrote,Siddaramaiah visited my residence today in a gesture of solidarity. We discussed in depth the rising communal tensions in Mangaluru and coastal Karnataka, and the urgent need to safeguard peace, harmony, and constitutional values. Any speculation of a political agenda behind this meeting is purely presumptive and unfounded.
Commissioner, Senior Dakshina Kannada Cop Transferred After Mangaluru Murder
In the wake of communal tensions in Dakshina Kannada district following the recent murder of a youth, the Karnataka government on Thursday transferred Mangaluru City Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal and appointed Sudheer Kumar Reddy in his place.
Fallout Of Mangaluru 'Communal Killings': Karnataka Goes For Major Police Reshuffle
MANGALURU: Three persons have been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of a Muslim youth in Bantwal taluk near Mangaluru. The accused are Deepak (21), son of Yogish Poojary, Prithviraj (21), son of Promod Raj Jogi and Chintan (19), son of Suresh Belchada, all from Bantwal taluk. Police sources said that the trio were taken into custody on Thursday from Kanapady in Kallige village of Bantwal taluk. The search for the remaining accused is on. Abdul Rahiman (32) was hacked to death on May 27 at Ira Kodi in Kuriyalu village of Bantwal taluk when he and his associate Kalander Shafi went there to dump sand in their pick-up vehicle. Shafi who was seriously injured is being treated at a private hospital in city. Following the incident, Bantwal Rural Police had registered a FIR against 15 persons under Section 103, 109, 118(1), 118(2), 190, 191(1), 191(2) and 191(3) of BNS. FIR registered against 15 in Abdul Rahiman's murder in Mangaluru's Bantwal taluk Muslim leaders resign Meanwhile, at a meeting held here on Thursday, Muslim leaders of the Congress party resigned en masse as a mark of protest against the government in view of the murders in the district. The meeting ended up in chaos as the party workers demanded the resignation of all Muslim leaders. Party leaders, including Minority Wing president Shahul Hameed, MS Mohammed, Abdul Ravoof and others announced their resignation. Hameed said that the resignation letters will be submitted to the KPCC within a week. Earlier, addressing the gathering, Hameed said that the district administration and the police in Dakshina Kannada district have failed utterly in controlling law and order situation in the district. He said chief minister Siddaramaiah and minority affairs minister Zameer Ahmed Khan have sought a weeks time to bring peace in Dakshina Kannada. I have informed the Chief Minister and Minister Khan that there is no question of withdrawing our decision to resign from partys positions. I will remain in Congress but cannot continue as the President of its Minority Wing considering the present scenario. They also informed me that the Congress high command in Delhi has taken note of murders in Dakshina Kannada seriously, Shahul Hameed said. At the meeting, the Muslim leaders demanded a total overhaul of police network in the district and the appointment of efficient officers. The district administration and the police should put an end to the hooliganism of Rowdy elements in the district. Stringent action should be taken against leaders who make inflammatory speeches, they demanded.
Three Arrested In Connection With Mangalurus Abdul Rahiman Murder Case
Several Karnataka Muslim Congress Workers Resign Over Mangaluru Murder
Many Muslim Workers Quit Karnataka Congress Over Mangaluru Murder
Hundreds of Congress workers belonging to the Muslim community resigned en masse today in Mangaluru, in protest against the murders of young men from the community in the coastal region.
But, the Chief Minister told reporters that they discussed issues related to Mangaluru, which has been witnessing murders on communal lines
Let harmony prevail, communal hatred end in Mangaluru: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
The coastal district is on the boil following the murder of a youth on May 27 in Bantwal
Karnataka Sets Up Anti-Communal Task Force After 2 Murders In Mangaluru
The task force will be headed by a Deputy Inspector General (DIG)-level officer and will be activated in three districts - Mangaluru, Udupi, and Shivamogga.
Mangaluru: KPCC Working President Writes To CM Siddaramaiah
Bhandary recommended the formation of a Special Investigation Team under the supervision of ADGP to investigate the three murders and stabbing incidents that occurred in the last two months
Former Mangaluru Mayor Steps Down From District Congress Committee Vice-President Post
Ashraf, who has served in various elected roles over the yearsincluding as corporator, councillor, and Mayor of Mangalurusaid he was deeply disturbed by the recent killing of Abdul Rahiman alias Rahim of Kolattamajalu
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Police mistake crystal sugar for meth, 2 Kerala men jailed for five months
KOZHIKODE: It was last November that Biju Mathew and Manikandan were arrested by Kozhikode Nadakkavu police with what officers alleged was methamphetamine. The two were remand for five months. Last month, however, they were released after chemical tests revealed that the material seized from them was actually crystal sugar. Biju, a 49-year-old from Kolichal in Kasaragod, is a Gulf-returned driver who went on to drive a private bus on the Kanhangad-Panathur route for decades. He had known Manikandan, 46, of Varam in Kannur, from their earlier days working on container lorries. I had just lost my job. I contacted Manikandan seeking job opportunities and it was he who told me about an opening for a container lorry driver in Kozhikode. And on November 25, 2024, I travelled from Kanhangad to take up the work, while Manikandan arrived from Mangaluru. We both rented a room at a lodge in Nadakkavu. Manikandan had with him a 100g pack of crystal sugar that he had bought from Mangaluru. We had some of the contents at night. The Dansaf squad nabbed us while we were on our way for breakfast the next morning. The team surrounded us and handcuffed us. They took the remaining crystal sugar from Manikandans pocket and accused us of possessing methamphetamine, recounted Biju. He said that despite pleading innocence, the officers were adamant. Meanwhile, Manikandan fainted at the spot and was shifted to hospital while Biju was moved to Nadakkavu police station. We asked them to carry out a blood test to confirm whether we had used drugs or examine our phones for any sort of communication about drug sales. But the officers ignored us. They could have checked our bank accounts for suspicious transactions. I just had Rs 20 in my account at the time, said Biju. Later, the duo were sent to Kozhikode district jail. Since they couldnt afford an advocate, the government arranged one. On April 24 this year, lab results confirmed their innocence. My family members, relatives, neighbours, and even my 75-year-old mother, who is sick, suspected me. Though my mother is now convinced of my innocence, Im still regarded a drug addict in my parish and locality. I have not even seen methamphetamine. In the FIR, police added that we had confessed to the crime. We were not given the opportunity to make our case, said Biju. According to police, there was no delay on their part. The holdup at the forensic departments end is normal. Moreover, as the crystal sugar in the packet was in the form of finer granules, it put us off, an officer said. Hundreds of NDPS cases are reported in the district and sometimes officers are unable to confirm the substance. In such cases, we have to wait for forensic test results. We had sent the samples on time, said Prajeesh N, SHO, Nadakkavu station.
Sangh Parivar fuelling communal hate in Dakshina Kannada, says health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao
SHIVAMOGGA: Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao accused the Sangh Parivar of creating a divisive and communal atmosphere in Dakshina Kannada, holding it responsible for the recent serial killings in Mangaluru. Dinesh, who is also Dakshina Kannada district in-charge minister, accused the Sangh Parivar of exploiting incidents of violence for political gain. They have no control over their words and continue to make provocative statements. Even in times of tragedy, they engage in politics over dead bodies, Dinesh told media persons in Shivamogga. He said that the recent killings in Dakshina Kannada were driven by communal hatred and revenge, leading to fear and unrest in the coastal district. Such incidents tarnish the image of not just the district but the entire state, the minister said. Referring to the recent murder in Bantwal, Dinesh said, The police have leads on who is behind the crimes and are confident of arresting all those involved. He said communalism has poisoned the atmosphere in Dakshina Kannada and warned that such a situation could deter investment in the region. People think they can get away with anything under the banner of Hindutva. They believe even killing someone will be justified if it is done in the name of their ideology. This has become their political capital, he said. To counter communal polarisation, the state government is planning to establish an Anti-Communal Force in Dakshina Kannada, he said, adding that the government is taking both legal and social reform measures to address hate-driven violence. Responding to criticism of law enforcement, Rao said there was no failure on the part of the police. It is impossible to provide individual protection to everyone, he said. On the Suhas Shetty case, Dinesh said the accused had been arrested. A murder is a murder, regardless of caste or religion, he said.
Dakshina Kannada Muslim Congress leaders vent ire at state government; plan to resign en masse
MANGALURU: Muslim leaders of the Congress party from Dakshina Kannada district have decided to resign en masse to their posts over the state government's alleged failure to curb communal murders in the Dakshina Kannada district. Shahul Hameed, the minority wing president of DK District Congress Committee, told TNIE that they will hold a meeting at Shadi Mahal in Bolar on Thursday at 2.30 pm before putting down their papers. He said office-bearers from booth level to KPCC belonging to the Muslim community will put down the papers. He blamed police department's complete failure to have led to the murder of Abdul Rahiman. There was no action against inflammatory speeches and those forced people after giving a call for bundh. If we are not able to provide justice to the people, then what is the use of us being in these positions. We are pained and helpless, he said. Muslim youth's brutal murder near Mangaluru puts Dakshina Kannada on edge again Hamid said Rahiman would have been alive had the police managed to tame those inflammatory speeches. He alleged right-wing activists who made inflammatory speeches during a protest rally demanding NIA probe into Suhas Shetty murder case, were directly involved in Rahiman's murder. Being associated with the political party ruling the state we are pained at the state of affairs in the district. The poor are scared to step out of their houses, he said and urged Home Minister G Parameshwara and district minister Dinesh Gundu Rao to immediately visit the region and take strict action those disturbing peace in the region. Mangaluru lynching: Minister claims youth was killed over 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogan Rowdy sheeter, accused in 2022 Fazil murder case hacked to death in Mangaluru
Deputy Director of Mines and Geology in Dakshina Kannada caught accepting bribe in Mangaluru
Krishnaveni allegedly demanded 50,000 for permission to clear stones on the complainants land to construct a house
Yenepoya Universitys Master of Public Health Program: A Catalyst for Advancing Public Health
Yenepoya Universitys Master of Public Health Program: A Catalyst for Advancing Public Health Mangaluru: Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) is making significant strides in public health education through its comprehensive Master of Public Health (MPH) program. Housed within the Department of Public Health, this two-year program is meticulously designed to cultivate skilled professionals equipped to [] The post Yenepoya Universitys Master of Public Health Program: A Catalyst for Advancing Public Health appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Two-lane vehicular underpasses at Mani and Uppinangady on NH 75 will be opened for traffic from Thursday, says the MP
Mosque secretary killed by unidentified people in Mangaluru
A Muslim man, who was a mosque secretary, was murdered while his colleague was gravely injured in Karnatakas coastal district of Mangaluru. The incident reportedly took place when the deceased, Raheem, along with his coworker, was unloading sand in Irakodi, Bantwal. Police said that Raheem and the other person were attacked by unidentified men who 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 .
BJP indulging in politics over dead bodies: Ktaka Minister on Mangaluru situation
BJP indulging in politics over dead bodies: Ktaka Minister on Mangaluru situation Shivamogga: Karnataka Minister for Health, Dinesh Gundu Rao, on Wednesday, slammed the BJP after the murder of a man belonging to a minority community in the communally sensitive Mangaluru district, saying that the party (BJP) is indulging in politics over dead bodies. When [] The post BJP indulging in politics over dead bodies: Ktaka Minister on Mangaluru situation appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Father Muller Medical College Hospital Enhances OBGyn Surgical Capabilities with Advanced OLYMPUS Laparoscopy System Mangaluru: The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Father Muller Medical College Hospital (FMMCH) has procured state-of-the-art surgical equipment, the latest in laparoscopic surgical system, OLYMPUS adding to its arsenal of advanced medical technology. These innovations are a leap forward in [] The post Father Muller Medical College Hospital Enhances OBGyn Surgical Capabilities with Advanced OLYMPUS Laparoscopy System appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Muslim youth's brutal murder near Mangaluru puts Dakshina Kannada on edge again
MANGALURU: A Muslim youth was brutally murdered at Kolathamajalu near Adur in Bantwal taluk near Mangaluru on Tuesday. The deceased has been identified as Abdul Rehaman. The incident occurred when Rehaman, a pick-up vehicle driver, went to Kolathamajalu to deliver sand. Two unidentified bike-borne youth attacked him with lethal weapons and fled. Rehaman died on the spot. Kalander Shafi, who was with Rehaman, sustained injuries and has been admitted to a private hospital in Mangaluru. This is the third brutal murder in Dakshina Kannada in the last one month. Mohammed Ashraf, who hailed from Kerala, was lynched by a mob during a cricket match near Mangaluru on April 27. A few days later, rowdy-sheeter and Hindutva activist Suhas Shetty was murdered on May 1 at Bajpe near Mangaluru. Following Tuesdays incident, the authorities imposed prohibitory orders in Mangaluru city and other parts of the district till 6 pm, May 30. The prohibitory orders ban assembly of five or more people, carrying out any procession, holding meeting, possessing weapons and raising slogans that might disturb communal harmony.
Coastal Karnataka on edge after youths murder; 15 booked, protests erupt
Coastal Karnataka on edge after youths murder; 15 booked, protests erupt Mangaluru: The communally-sensitive Mangaluru district and coastal Karnataka remain tense following the murder of a 34-year-old man in the jurisdiction of the Bantwal Rural Police Station on Wednesday. Additional police forces have been deployed to monitor the situation, and authorities have imposed prohibitory orders [] The post Coastal Karnataka on edge after youths murder; 15 booked, protests erupt appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
FIR registered against 15 in Abdul Rahiman's murder in Mangaluru's Bantwal taluk
MANGALURU: Bantwal Rural Police have registered a FIR against 15 people in connection with the horrific murder of Abdul Rahiman that took place Ira Kody, Kuriyala village in Bantwal taluk near Mangaluru on Tuesday. The FIR names Deepak, Sumith and 13 others and they have been booked under Section 103, 109, 118(1), 118(2), 190, 191(1), 191(2) and 191(3). According to a complaint lodged by Mohammed Nisar, he received a phone call at 3 pm from Mustafa, who informed him about the assault on Abdul Rahiman and Kalander Shafi (injured) with 'talwar' at Ira Kodi. When Nisar reached the spot at 3.45 pm, he found Rahiman fallen on the ground near Rajivi's house (a localite) with grievous injuries on his head, neck and other parts of the body. Kalander Shafi who was sitting beside Rahiman was grievously injured in the chest, back, and hands and was immediately shifted to a private hospital in an ambulance. On the way to the hospital, Shafi told Nisar that they were unloading sand near the house of Rajivi in their pick-up vehicle when a gang of 15 people attacked Rahiman with a talwar, knife and rod after pulling him out of the vehicle. When Shifi tried to stop them, he too was attacked with the talwar. The assailants fled the spot with the lethal weapons after some passerby raised an alarm. Shafi said that the assailants were known to him. Rahiman who was grievously injured in the attack died on the spot. The complaint says that Rahiman was the secretary of Jumma Masjid of Kolthamajalu and was a driver by profession, while Shafi is a labourer. On Wednesday morning, hundreds of people had gathered at the funeral prayer of Rahiman the body will be taken to Rahimans residence in Kolthamajalu via Thokkottu and Pumpwell, amid police security. Arrangements for the burial have been made at Muhiyuddin Juma Masjid in Kolthamajalu.
'Swords, knives & rods': How 15 men 'hacked' pickup driver to death in Mangaluru
Tensions are high in Bantwal after the brutal murder of Abdul Rahiman, a Juma Masjid secretary, by a group of fifteen men armed with weapons. Mohammad Nisar reported the attack, stating Rahiman and Kalandar Shafi were assaulted near Irakodi. Shafi, critically injured, identified the assailants, including Deepak and Sumith. Protests erupted, criticizing the state government.
Bantwal murder: Case booked against 15 persons
One person died on the spot while another was admitted to a private hospital in Mangaluru for treatment of injuries
Heavy sea erosion along Mangaluru coast, residents shifted
MANGALURU: Following heavy rain, sea erosion has intensified causing inconvenience to residents along the coastline in Mangaluru. Locals in Uchila and Someshwar were shifted to safer areas on Monday evening. Rain had receded by Tuesday morning bringing respite to the commuters, however, moderate rain resumed in the afternoon which continued till late night. Meanwhile, a portion of the newly laid road on the national highway at Mani collapsed and commuting on the stretch has become difficult from Bantwal to Mani. As many as 8 houses suffered partial damages in the district due to heavy rain. As many as 316 electric poles, 11 transformers and 3 bridges were damaged during the rain in the last 24 hours. Kanyana gram panchayat received the highest rainfall of 359 mm, followed by 182 mm at Manchi and Ira gram panchayat with 164 mm rainfall. Deputy director of the Tourism department has directed hotel, resort and homestay owners to take necessary steps to prevent tourists from venturing into the river, sea or go on trekking as a red alert has been issued in Dakshina Kannada. In a press communique, the department DD has warned the resort, hotel and homestay owners that they would be held responsible if any tourists lives are endangered by violating the instructions. MESCOM has warned the public not to touch broken or uninsulated electrical wires, poles or other electric items and urged to report any incident on 1912 toll free number or on 9483041912 DYFI leader Muneer Katipalla, meanwhile, complained that even during heavy rain, people of Katipalla, Krishnapura and Surathkal do not have drinking water. Mangaluru streets are turned to pools due to heavy rain. But parts of Surathkal and Katipalla have not been supplied drinking water for the last four days. The city corporation supplies drinking water once every three days in these areas and now it is delayed further. The officials say that water supply has been disrupted due to broken pipes and silt accumulated at Thumbe dam. People here are forced to purchase tanker water for drinking even during the rainy season. People will be forced to hold a protest with empty pots, he warned.
Delays in train services due to trees falling near Palakkad
KOCHI: Several trains were delayed on Tuesday after trees fell on or near the tracks in the Palakkad Division due to strong winds and heavy rains. Approximately 19 trains travelling from Kozhikode to Thiruvananthapuram and beyond experienced delays as a result of these incidents. Thankfully, no train services were cancelled. The only alteration to the schedule was for train number 20632, the Thiruvananthapuram Central - Mangaluru Central Vande Bharat Express (via Alappuzha), which was rescheduled to depart at 17:10 hours, instead of its original time of 16:05 hoursan overall delay of 1 hour and 5 minutesdue to the late arrival of its pairing train. A spokesperson for the Palakkad Division said that the tracks were cleared of debris, allowing train services to resume. Our workers dedicated their time day and night to ensure train operations were minimally affected, he said. Despite the restoration of services, trains continued to run late. The spokesperson added that a tree had fallen on the tracks near Feroke in Kozhikode on Monday night, followed by additional incidents on Tuesday morning near Kozhikode and later at Kumbla in Kasaragode. Fortunately, workers responded quickly to clear the obstructions. The Thiruvananthapuram Division also faced similar issues, with trees falling on tracks and overhead electric cables on Monday. A spokesperson from this division said that many trees were identified as potential hazards to public safety and the timely operation of trains. Notifications were sent to the property owners, but they remained non-responsive.
VHP leader Sharan Pumpwell arrested in Mangaluru, released on bail
Served two notices under the BNSS to appear for an inquiry but failed to comply, leading to his detention, interrogation, and production before the court, according to a police release
Mangaluru: VHP Leader Sharan Pumpwell Apprehended
Suhas Shetty was killed on May 1 in Bajpe. A post-mortem examination was conducted in the early hours of May 2 at the A J Hospital mortuary under the jurisdiction of the Mangaluru East Police Station.
Prominent Hindu Leader Sharan Pumpwell Arrested in Connection with Mangaluru Unrest
Prominent Hindu Leader Sharan Pumpwell Arrested in Connection with Mangaluru Unrest Mangaluru:Shri Sharan Pumpwell, a well-known leader of a Hindu organization, was taken into custody today by law enforcement officials in Mangaluru. The arrest is related to the unrest that followed the murder of Suhas Shetty on May 1st, 2025. Pumpwell is being investigated for [] The post Prominent Hindu Leader Sharan Pumpwell Arrested in Connection with Mangaluru Unrest appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Youth Murder in Kolathamajalu: District In-charge Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao Condemns Incident
Youth Murder in Kolathamajalu: District In-charge Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao Condemns Incident Mangaluru: District In-charge Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has strongly condemned the murder of Abdul Rahiman, a young man, near Kolathamajalu in Bantwal. Following the incident, Minister Rao contacted the Director General & Inspector General of Police (DG & IGP) and the Additional Director [] The post Youth Murder in Kolathamajalu: District In-charge Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao Condemns Incident appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
23 government offices shift to Praja Soudha
The room allocated to the Mangaluru One centre remains locked; no offices have moved to the second and third floors of the building yet
Bike-borne miscreants murder a youth near Mangaluru
Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao speaks to top police officers, asks them to take strict legal action against the assailants
Youth brutally murdered near Mangaluru
MANGALURU: A youth was brutally murdered at Kolathamajalu in Bantwal taluk near Mangaluru on Tuesday. The deceased has been identified as Abdul Rahiman. The incident occurred when Rahiman, a pick-up vehicle driver, was unloading sand. Two bike-borne youths attacked Rahiman with lethal weapons and fled the spot. Rahiman died on the spot. Another person who was with Rahiman was also injured in the incident and was rushed to the hospital by the police. This is the third brutal murder in Dakshina Kannada in the last one month. Mohammed Ashraf who hails from Kerala was lynched by a mob during a cricket match near Mangaluru on April 27. A few days alter, rowdy-sheeter and Hindutwa activist was murdered on May 1 at Bajpe near Mangaluru. District in-charge minister Dinesh Gundu Rao condemned the murder and said the motive is yet to be uncovered. He said there were systematic attempts to disturb peace in Dakshina Kannada and this incident appears to be part of it. He said that he spoke to Dakshina Kannada Superintendent of Police Yatish N over phone and directed him beef up security at all sensitive locations as a precautionary measure. The minister also discussed the matter with home minister G Parameshwara, DG&IGP MA Saleem and ADGP Law and Order.
Man Killed, Another Critical in Sword Attack in Mangaluru
Second violent incident in city within a month; police probe ongoing
Man Killed In Sword Attack In Mangaluru, Second In A Month
Two men were brutally attacked with a sword in Karnataka on Tuesday, while one of them died at a hospital during treatment, the other is fighting for his life, said the police.
Man Killed, Another Injured In Sword Attack In Karnataka's Mangaluru
Demand for high court bench in Mangaluru gains support
Heavy rains lash coastal K'taka, red alert issued
Heavy monsoon rains battered Karnataka's coastal belt for the third consecutive day on Monday, severely disrupting normal life in Dakshina Kannada district, prompting authorities to issue a red alert and deploy disaster response teams. A red alert indicates extremely heavy rainfall of over 20 cm in 24 hours, and will remain in force for the next five days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Several parts of Mangaluru city reported waterlogging and traffic snarls, while minor incidents of landslides were reported from hilly regions across the district. The district administration has directed schools and composite colleges to remain shut on 27 and 28 following the IMD issuing a red alert. Instructions were also issued to relocate residents living in vulnerable hillside and riverside areas to safer locations. The authorities have sought prompt action from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) following complaints of water intrusion in residential areas due to ongoing highway construction works.
Postcard campaign to be launched to build pressure for setting up High Court bench in Mangaluru
Rotary-Rickshaw: Enabling Better Vision Eye Checkup Camp at Father Muller
Rotary-Rickshaw: Enabling Better Vision Eye Checkup Camp at Father Muller Mangaluru: Father Muller Medical College Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology and Rotary Club Mangalore Mid-town organized a free Eye checkup camp on 24th May 2025 at Ophthalmology OPD, Father Muller Medical College Hospital for the transport professionals of Dakshina Kannada. Reverend Father Richard Aloysius Coelho the [] The post Rotary-Rickshaw: Enabling Better Vision Eye Checkup Camp at Father Muller appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Karnataka Rains: Red Alert Issued For Coastal Areas, NDRF Teams Deployed
Several parts of Mangaluru city reported waterlogging and traffic snarls as the drainage systems failed to cope with the downpour.
Coastal Karnataka Rains: Red Alert Issued as NDRF Deployed in Mangaluru, Puttur - Deccan Herald
Coastal Karnataka Rains: Red Alert Issued as NDRF Deployed in Mangaluru, Puttur Deccan Herald
Coastal Karnataka is reeling under heavy monsoon rainfall for the third consecutive day, prompting a red alert in Dakshina Kannada. Severe waterlogging and traffic congestion plague Mangaluru, with landslides reported in hilly areas. Authorities have closed Anganwadi centers and deployed NDRF and SDRF teams.
Heavy rain triggers landslides, flooding across Dakshina Kannada
MANGALURU: Traffic on the Mangaluru-Bengaluru National Highway (NH-75) was disrupted on Sunday following a landslide at Shirady Ghat in Sakaleshpur taluk of Hassan district. Vehicles stranded along the highway near the Hassan-Dakshina Kannada border, as continuous rainfall in both districts worsened the situation. With increased weekend traffic, congestion intensified, prompting police to erect barricades at key points and divert vehicles to alternate routes. Heavy rain continued to lash Mangaluru and other parts of Dakshina Kannada district affecting normal life. The traffic at Pumpwell junction was affected due to waterlogging beneath the flyover. Motorists were found struggling to maneuver the waterlogged area. A huge tree fell on a house at Barebailu in Mangaluru severely damaging the house at around 7 pm on Saturday. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident. Several low-lying areas in Mangaluru were inundated due to the heavy downpour. Traffic on Darbe-Manjalpadu road was affected for sometime due to a landslip at Parladka junction. Authorities rushed to the spot to clear soil from the road using an earthmover. Two autorickshaws were damaged following a compound collapse in Puttur town. According to District Disaster Management Authority, seven houses, were partially damaged in the district in the last 24 hours. As many as 237 electric poles and two transformers were also damaged during this period. Water level in rivers and dams also rose significantly in the district. The water level at AMR dam reached the maximum level of 18.9 metres while at Thumbe Dam, it was 5.50 metres against the maximum level of 6 metres. The water level at Harekala Adyar Dam, Biliyuru Vented Dam and Soham Dam at Iruvailu in Moodbidri taluk also reached the maximum level. Dr K Anand, in-charge Deputy Commissioner who held an online meeting with officials to take stock of the rain situation said the National and State Disaster Management Teams will arrive in the district He directed chief officers of all urban local bodies and PDOs of Gram Panchayat to be on high alert in their jurisdiction for disaster management.
Mangaluru police bust illegal hookah bar operating in mall parking area
Mangaluru police raided an illegal hookah bar operating in Kankanady. The bar, Black Moon Resto Cafe, was functioning under the guise of a cafeteria. Authorities arrested Siddiq alias MFC Siddiq, Abdul Nasir, and Safwan. The accused violated regulations and lured youth into intoxication. Police seized hookah equipment and tobacco products. The raid involved CCB and Mangaluru East Police Station personnel.
KCET 2025: CBSE students, Bengaluru and Mangaluru colleges bag top ranks - Deccan Herald
KCET 2025: CBSE students, Bengaluru and Mangaluru colleges bag top ranks Deccan Herald
Overseas job fraud victims waiting for relief in Mangaluru
Daycare chemotherapy centres opened at district government hospitals in Mangaluru, Udupi
Chemotherapy facility will be available between noon and evening at Wenlock Hospital in Mangaluru, and 10 beds have been set aside on the first floor of the hospitals medicine block for this, says Superintendent D.S. Shivaprakash
Mangaluru to host sixth edition of Indian Open of Surfing from May 30 to June 1
Prior to the IOS, a grom search will be conducted at Mangalurus Panambur beach, to identify and nurture young surfing talent from the coastal regions of the State
6th edition of Indian Open of Surfing to be held at Sasihithlu Beach in Mangaluru from May 30
The Indian Open of Surfing will be held at Sasihithlu Beach, Mangaluru. The event will start on May 30 and end on June 1. Surfing Federation of India announced the sixth edition of IOS. Top Indian surfers will participate in Mens Open, Womens Open, Groms Boys, and Groms Girls categories.
Marriage dispute turns fatal in Karnataka: 50-year-old man killed, sons injured in Mangaluru Hindustan Times
50-year-old marriage broker stabbed to death in Mangaluru
MANGALURU: A 30-year-old man was arrested for fatally stabbing a marriage broker and injuring his two sons in Valachil, Mangaluru, on Thursday night. According to the Mangaluru city police commissioner Anupam Agrawal, Suleman (50), a resident of Vamanjoor, had facilitated the marriage of the accused, Mustafa (30), a relative, with a woman named Shaheenaz about eight months ago. But due to subsequent marital discord, Shaheenaz had returned to her parental home two months prior to the incident, leading to tension between Mustafa and Suleman. On Thursday night, Mustafa allegedly made an abusive call to Suleman. In response, Suleman, along with his sons Riyab and Siyab, visited Mustafas residence in Valachil to settle the differences amicably. While the sons waited by the roadside, Suleman went to speak to Mustafa. A short while later, Suleman returned and reveleaed to her sons that the discussion was unfruitful and they should leave. At that moment, Mustafa reportedly came running from his house, shouting threats in the Byari language, and suddenly attacked Suleman with a knife, stabbing him in the right side of the neck. Suleman sustained injury and collapsed on the spot. Mustafa then assaulted both sons, stabbing Siyab in the left side of the chest and Riyab on the right forearm. With the help of locals, the injured were taken to Janapriya Hospital around 11 PM. Suleman was declared brought dead, and both Riyab and Siyab were admitted for treatment. Based on the complaint, case has been registered at Mangaluru Rural Police Station under Sections 103(1), 109(1), 118(1), 351(2), 351(3), and 352 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. Further investigation is on.
Karnataka: Marriage broker stabbed to death over family dispute in Mangaluru; Accused arrested
In Valachil, Mangaluru, a marriage broker named Suleman was fatally stabbed by Mustafa, a relative whose marriage he had arranged. The dispute arose after Mustafa's wife returned to her parents' home, leading to escalating tensions.
NHRC initiates suo motu case against Kerala prisoners education struggles
KOCHI: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has initiated suo motu proceedings based on a TNIE report highlighting the lack of infrastructure and manpower for prisoners to pursue education in prisons in Kerala. The report Short-staffed Kerala jails struggle to support inmates education dreams published on April 25, based on proceedings in the Kerala High Court, highlighted that a growing number of inmates, including those convicted of grave crimes, are choosing to turn their lives around by enrolling for regular or online educational courses, but authorities are struggling to support their efforts. The commission observed that the contents of the news report, if true, raise issues of violation of human rights of the prisoners who intend to pursue educational programmes/ courses. It issued a notice to the Kerala director general of prisons calling for a detailed report on the matter within four weeks. Opposing the petition filed by Balamurali N, of Kasaragod, who sought one months interim bail to enable him to seek admission in a law college in Mangaluru, the superintendent of Kannur central prison and correctional home had informed the HC that there is no monitoring system in place to ensure that the internet is used solely for educational purposes, raising concerns about potential misuse, which could even affect the security of the prison. Granting access to online educational facilities could lead to unauthorised access of the internet for illegal communications or other illicit activities. It is difficult to effectively supervise online learning, which inmates may exploit for unauthorised purposes, thereby compromising security. There is a need for additional staff and resources, which are currently unavailable at the prison, to ensure proper monitoring and security of online courses, the officer had stated. The superintendent also said that many inmates, including dangerous criminals, are now trying to apply for regular courses as a devious tactic to get interim release and to facilitate their travel outside the prison.
MAHE convocation in Mangaluru on May 24
MysuruKushalnagar highway project finally on track after long delays
The new highway is anticipated to substantially reduce travel time between Bengaluru and Kushalnagar, which in turn will benefit travellers heading further west to Madikeri and Mangaluru.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan meets delegation seeking justice for Wayanad man lynched in Mangaluru
CPI(M) leaders and the Justice for Ashraf Action Committee appealed to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan for intervention in the lynching of Ashraf in Mangaluru. They submitted a memorandum, urging pressure on Karnataka for swift action, alleging a religiously motivated assault.
Two-day jackfruit festival in Mangaluru from May 24
It will be eighth edition of the festival organised by Savayava Krushika Grahaka Balaga, venue is Balam Bhat Hall near Sharavu Mahaganapathi temple
Mangaluru City Corporation gears up for heavy rain
Control Room can be reached by dialling 0824-2220306/ 2220319 or on WhatsApp number 9449007722
Modepu, a chronicle of States visual art movement, bags Karnataka Lalithakala Academy award
It is the culmination of a major curatorial initiative launched by Art Kanara Trust and Intach, Mangaluru Chapter, in collaboration with the N.G. Pavanje Chair for Visual Arts of Mangalore University, in November 2022
Yenepoya Announces Master of Library and Information Science Program to Empower Future Professionals
Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) Announces Master of Library and Information Science Program to Empower Future Professionals Mangaluru: The Department of Library and Information Science offers a Masters program in Library and Information Science (M.Lib.I.Sc) with an aim to equip students with professional competencies required to work in a wide range of libraries at educational [] The post Yenepoya Announces Master of Library and Information Science Program to Empower Future Professionals appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Troublesome inmates in Mangaluru prison to be shifted to other facilities: Prison Department
A senior prison official said a list of troublesome inmates is being prepared, and that decision on shifting them to other prisons will be taken shortly.
Fresh Clash Erupts in Mangaluru Prison; Property Damaged, Inmates Injured
Inmates from rival barracks vandalise CCTV, mobile jammer in second violent incident within two days
A Beacon of Hope: Bondel Parish Extends a Cordial Welcome to Rev. Fr. Lawrence Cutinha
A Beacon of Hope: Bondel Parish Extends a Cordial Welcome to Rev. Fr. Lawrence Cutinha Mangaluru: On the auspicious occasion of Tuesday, May 20, 2025, Bondel Parish embraced a new chapter in its spiritual journey with the warm and enthusiastic reception of Rev. Fr. Lawrence Cutinha as their new Assistant Parish Priest. The event, a [] The post A Beacon of Hope: Bondel Parish Extends a Cordial Welcome to Rev. Fr. Lawrence Cutinha appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
