Karnataka govt. to hold State-level cashew fair in Mangaluru, says Forest Minister
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to visit Mangaluru on January 10
Eighth edition of Mangaluru Lit Fest begins on January 10
This years special annual award will be presented to Meenakshi Jain, historian, Rajya Sabha MP and Padma Shri awardee
Startup convention in Mangaluru on January 16
The convention to be held on the occasion of National Startup Day aims to showcase coastal Karnataka as an emerging destination for innovation and investment
TiECon Mangaluru to spotlight Coastal Karnatakas emergence as an investment destination
With more than 15 angel investors and three recent tech exits valued collectively $250 million, the region has demonstrated strong early traction and the potential to become Karnatakas next major start-up hub.
12th Karnataka Bird Festival in Mangaluru from January 9 to 11
Mela for Divyangs, their parents, teachers in Mangaluru on Jan. 11
More than 1,200 Divyangs participated in the 2025 edition of the mela
Bengaluru-Mangaluru Vande Bharat on track: SWR
In Mangaluru, increased awareness of cyber crimes among the public and banking personnel led to fewer victims in 2025, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) K. Ravi Shankar says
Animal activists in Mangaluru protest SC order to relocate street dogs to shelters
Flower and fruit show in Mangalurus Kadri Park from January 23 to January 26
Floral representations and arrangements created using over 15,000 flowers grown in the park will be on display
Hijab row to postgrad push: Mangaluru students trek back to classroom; 6 friends quit in 5th sem
A student who left her undergraduate studies due to the 2022 hijab row has successfully completed her postgraduate degree in medical physics with a CGPA over 8. Gousiya, who took a year-long break, is now interning at an oncology institute and aims to become a radiation safety officer, demonstrating resilience and academic achievement.
Hijab row to postgrad push: Mangaluru students trek back to classroom; 6 friends quit in 5th sem Times of India
Hijab row to PG push: Mangaluru student's trek back to classroom
A student who left her undergraduate studies due to the 2022 hijab row has successfully completed her postgraduate degree in medical physics with a CGPA over 8. Gousiya, who took a year-long break, is now interning at a cancer institute and aims to become a radiation safety officer, demonstrating resilience and academic achievement.
NOC not mandatory to open the Mahakalipadpu RuB as claimed by Mangaluru Smart City, says Railways
All works falling within the jurisdiction and scope of Southern Railway were completed by December 15, well in time, says Palakkad Division, in response to an article on The Hindu about the issue
CMFRI observes Swachhta Pakhwada in Mangaluru
Civic reception to be accorded to Shiroor seer in Mangaluru on January 8
Mangaluru Taluk Beary Sahitya Sammelana at Gurupura-Kaikamba on January 4
Bengaluru To Mangaluru In 5 Hours? Vande Bharat Set To Bring The Coast Closer
Improved connectivity between Bengaluru and Mangaluru is expected to provide a major boost to tourism, especially to coastal destinations that attract visitors throughout the year.
Mangaluru Dioceses annual Eucharistic procession on January 4
The procession will pass through the citys main thoroughfares, including Hampankatta and the Clock Tower area
N. Vinay Hegde, Chancellor of Nitte (Deemed-to-be-University), passes away in Mangaluru
Mr. Hegde was the son of former Supreme Court judge late K.S. Hegde, and brother of former Karnataka Lokayukta N. Santosh Hegde.
BJP MLA seeks SIT probe into allocation of houses to displaced persons in Kogilu
Mangaluru City North MLA Y. Bharath Shetty states that those displaced were illegal occupants of land earmarked for solid waste dumping
No power supply in Mangaluru on December 31
Mangaluru City Police issue strict New Year guidelines: 12.30 a.m. deadline, task forces deployed
The special task forces will be deployed to prevent violence and harassment against women and children during the New Year celebrations in the city
Asset maintenance is integral to project implementation, says Deputy Commissioner H. V. Darshan
Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner and Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) Administrator H.V. Darshan also slammed garbage dumping in Mangaluru during the public consultation meeting
Rehabilitate evictees before taking up projects: Samastha to Karnataka govt
KASARAGOD: Condemning the bulldozing of houses at Yelahanka near Bengaluru, Samastha Kerala Jem-Iyyathul Ulama president Syed Muhammad Jiffiri Muthukoya Thangal on Sunday urged the Karnataka government to implement development projects only after ensuring the rehabilitation of the evicted people. Samastha is not against development projects but it cannot condone the act of rendering the poor people homeless, Thangal told reporters in Kasaragod, adding that the destruction of around 200 houses would pain every human being. Evicting poor Muslims and Dalits before finding an alternative place cannot be justified. There should be urgent measures by the government towards this, he said. Addressing the concluding ceremony of the Sandesha Yathra at Mangaluru later, Thangal said the journey had convinced him that people are with Samastha and will crush any attempt to harm the organisation. Samastha represents true Islam and any attempt to smuggle in alien thoughts will be strongly opposed, he said. Karnataka Speaker U T Khader inaugurated the meeting. Kozhikode Qazi Syed Muhammad Koya Jamalullaili, Samastha secretaries M T Abdulla Musaliyar, Umar Faizi Mukkam, members of Samastha central mushawara and others attended the meeting. The Sandesha Yathra, aimed at spreading the message of the Samastha International Conference, kicked off from Nagercoil in Tamil Nadus Kanyakumari district. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan, Kerala ministers and senior leaders of various political parties had attended the reception accorded to the Yathra at various places. Is CPM training guns on Bengaluru razing to reclaim Muslim votes?
An analytics firm, AIM, has pegged Mangaluru as one of the eight rising GCC spots in emerging cities in India, states Mangaluru Data Centre Feasibility Study-2025
Mangaluru city police arrested 25 drug peddlers in a week, says Police Commissioner
CIIs MSME conclave in Mangaluru on December 27
Mangaluru offers strong foundation for cost-efficient data centre operations, says study
Systemic failures, crime, controversy rock Home Dept
BENGALURU: 2025 proved deeply turbulent for Karnatakas Home Department, which came under sustained scrutiny as cases involving police and prison officials, ranging from corruption and criminality to systemic lapses, dominated public discourse. One of the most shocking episodes was the stampede at M Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengalurus victory celebrations, which claimed 11 lives and left several injured. The tragedy drew nationwide attention to glaring failures in crowd management during large public events. The state government suspended five police personnel, including the then Bengaluru City Police Commissioner B Dayananda. This was the first time in the states history that a commissioner was suspended. Another case that shook the state was the alleged mass burial in Dharmasthala mid-year. A former sanitation worker claimed that he was forced to bury hundreds of bodies mostly of women and minors, who were allegedly raped and murdered. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed to probe this case. Partial human skeletal remains were found in two of the 17 sites excavated in Dharmasthala. However, the complainant was later arrested on charges of perjury. In January, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah declared Karnataka a Naxal-free state following the surrender of six Naxalites. With this, the Anti-Naxal Force was dismantled. The year also saw politically sensitive cases. Former Hassan Lok Sabha MP Prajwal Revanna, grandson of former prime minister HD Deve Gowda, was sentenced to imprisonment for the remainder of his natural life for raping a domestic worker. BJP MLA and former minister Byrathi Basavaraj was named accused No 5 in the rowdy-sheeter Biklu Shiva murder case in Bengaluru. Home Minister G Parameshwara drew criticism for his remarks over a molestation incident in Bengaluru. He, however, issued an apology, stating that his statements had been misunderstood. Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Shivamogga districts reported many communal incidents. A mob lynched ragpicker Ashraf in Mangaluru in April. Bajrang Dal activist Suhas Shetty was murdered on May 1. Sand transporter Abdul Rahiman was killed on May 27. All this prompted the government to set up a Special Action Force (SAF). The state witnessed several brutal murder cases during the year. In one chilling case, a man allegedly beheaded his 26-year-old wife in Bengaluru Rural district and took her severed head on a scooter to a police station. In another case, a youth from Hassan murdered his friend and uploaded a video of the crime on social media. Mysuru saw a daylight murder near the Dasara Exhibition Grounds, while Mumbai Police busted an illegal drug manufacturing unit operating without the knowledge of Mysuru police. Sensational and filmy-style robberies made headlines. Three masked men armed with country-made pistols robbed over Rs 1 crore in cash and 20 kg gold ornaments worth around Rs 20 crore from an SBI branch in Vijayapura. A bank manager and his two accomplices were arrested in connection with the theft of gold and cash worth Rs 53.3 crore from Canara Banks Managuli branch. In another case, a Rs 7.11-crore daylight heist from a CMS cash van stunned the state, especially after a police constable from Govindapura police station in Bengaluru was arrested for allegedly masterminding the crime. Police misconduct remained a recurring theme. A constable from Kolar and seven others were arrested for kidnapping and extorting Rs 8.80 lakh from a BPO employee in Bengaluru. Eleven police personnel, including an inspector, were suspended for allegedly shielding drug peddlers. A constable attached to the Bengaluru City Police Commissioners office was also suspended for allegedly stealing Rs 11 lakh from a seized vehicle linked to a cybercrime case. The Prison Department drew sharp criticism after videos of inmates, including a serial rapist and a suspected ISIS operative, using mobile phones surfaced in Bengaluru Central Prison. Similar incidents were reported from other prisons in the state. Several warders were arrested for allegedly supplying drugs and mobile phones, prompting the home minister to appoint an IPS officer as chief prison officer. On the reforms front, the state introduced navy-blue peaked caps for constabulary personnel, replacing traditional slouch hats after decades. To strengthen justice delivery, 33 Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement (DCRE) police stations were set up, while a dedicated Cyber Command Centre was established to tackle the surge in cybercrime.
IndiGo commences daily direct flight between Mangaluru and Navi Mumbai
Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya urges Railway Minister to extend Madgaon-Mangaluru VB Express to Bengaluru
Memory of brothers lynching inspired man to aid Kerala victims family
Ram Narayans lynching in Keralas Walayar left many unsettled, but for Abdul Jabbar, it brought back memories of his brother, Ashraf, who faced a similar Hindutva mob attack in Mangaluru in Karnataka. Haunted by his brothers death, Jabbar vowed to bring justice to the victims family, ensuring that no other lynching like this happens again. 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 .
HDK urges Vaishnaw to sanction Vande Bharat between Bengaluru and Madgaon via Mangaluru
The semi high-speed trains service between the state capital and the coast will significantly enhance trade and commerce in the coast, the Union Minister said
SWM in Mangaluru has gone for a toss under Congress administration, alleges MLA for City South
Mangaluru doctor loses 22 lakh to online fraud
Special trains between Mangaluru and Chennai to clear festive rush
Mangaluru city police take bonds from 850 persons ensuring good conduct
Mangaluru Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy said bonds were taken based on facts and not communities
Urban forest and replica of Niagara Falls attract visitors as Karavali Utsava begins in Mangaluru
Out on bail, Dharmasthala whistleblower cites life threats, seeks police protection
Mangaluru: C N Chinnaiah, who was recently released on bail from prison after being arrested on charges of perjury in the Dharmasthala case, has filed a police complaint against five people claiming threats to his life and that of his family, police said on Saturday. Chinnaiah has named activists Mahesh Shetty Thimarody, Girish Mattennavar, T 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 .
Tour of Mangaluru via helicopter to be part of Karavali Utsav that starts on December 20
Adani to Invest Rs 1 Lakh Cr in Airports; Eyes Aggressive Bids in Next Privatisation Round
In the previous round of privatisation in 2019, Adani Group won six airports - Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram, Jaipur and Mangaluru - and acquired Mumbai Airport from the GVK Group in 2021
Deputy Commissioner H.V. Darshan was responding to complaints about untreated sewage being let into drains by some households in Mangaluru
Case booked against five Mangaluru prison inmates for obstructing search
Special train from Coimbatore to Haridwar via Mangaluru
The train will cater to the extra rush of passengers during the Christmas and New Year holidays
Missed The Vistadome? The Scenic BengaluruMangaluru Train Is Running Again
Though the fare is slightly higher than standard seating, passengers often say the experience justifies the cost. For many, it feels like a short scenic holiday inside the train.
Karnataka Minister promises a lasting solution to Mangalurus waste management woes
Kishor Kumar Puttu, MLC, has sought a comprehensive report and concrete action from the government on several issues linked to waste management, and the citys poor performance in the Swachh Survekshan rankings
Two absconding accused arrested in Mangaluru
Bomb Threat Mails To Mangaluru RTO, Gadag District Administration Office Turns Out Hoaxes
A case has been registered at the South Police Station and an investigation has been launched to trace the source of the email
Railways to run special trains between Hyderabad and Mangaluru
DGCA made contract staff scapegoats by blaming them for IndiGo fiasco, alleges aviation expert
NEW DELHI: The removal of four Flight Operations Inspectors (FOIs) in the aftermath of the Indigo fiasco by the aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, (DGCA) has run into controversy. An expert with 40 years of experience in the aviation industry, Sanjay Lazar, stirred a hornets nest on Sunday by charging the regulator of making scapegoats of the lower rung staff and demanded a probe by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) to identify those responsible for the turmoil caused by the airline. Meanwhile, the DGCA countered the charges by stating the officials removed were directly responsible for keeping a watch on the functioning of Indigo for quite some time and had failed to do so. An order issued on December 11 by Sunil Singh Rawat, Deputy Director of Administration, DGCA, stated, The following FOIs under various categories, on contract basis, in DGCA are hereby relieved from DGCA with immediate effect to join their respective parent organisations. They are pilots drawn from different airlines who were temporarily posted at the DGCA. The names specified were Rish Raj Chatterjee (Consultant working as Deputy Chief Operations Inspector), Seema Jhamnani (Senior FOI) as well as Anil Kumar Pokahriyal and Priyam Kaushik (both Consultant FOIs) . It was an important development as they were the first heads to roll following the anguish experienced by lakhs of Indigo flyers from December 1 to 9. Lazar, an advocate and the CEO of Avialaz Consultants, said he was initially happy to learn that action had been initiated against these officials. Later, he realised that they were actuallylow hanging fruit and billed them 'Bali ka Bakra. I got to know only this morning that one of them, Pokhariyal, had resigned a couple of months ago, he claimed. He has been diagnosed with cancer during and was hospitalised. Calling Captain Kaushik a hero, Lazar recalled a 2016 incident when a Jet Airways flight from Bengaluru to Mangaluru caught fire mid-air. With one engine on fire, he landed the aircraft safely and saved 65 lives. He also led the first Kaveri operations from Sudan to Chennai during the 2023 repatriation mission, he said. Lazar added that the Captain, who is the son of a Defence Officer, told him during his interaction that he was not even involved in this as he was an 'Alternate Inspector (deployed when regular inspector is not available). I have been here only 6 or 8 months. I have neither been assigned any work in Indigo nor have I been called up, Captain Kaushik told him, Lazar added. The expert also added that the Captains wife expressed her anguish over the fact that ever since his name was made public, her kids found it difficult to even step out. Regarding Captain Chatterjee, Lazar said that he served as the Deputy Chief Pilot of Vistara He has a spotless, blameless record and he flew the 787s. The Captain had actually flagged the lapses at IndiGo to the regulator in a mail and was the first to alert them that 1,200 flights had not operated in November, the expert said. Victimisation without any inquiry All these pilots were removed without any letter officially, any inquiry, any show cause notice, no investigation, just ex parte and arbitrary. That also smacks of victimisation without any proof, he charged. He alleged that two or three top people were responsible for the fiasco. They are Joint Director Generals and one is an AD (Assistant Director). We know everybodys names. He billed the investigations by DGCA as a big cover-up game. The same officials who are responsible for giving favours to IndiGo are on the panel to probe the airline. A senior DGCA official told this reporter, The four were indeed assigned by the DGCA to monitor the airline and ensure they complied with all regulations Elaborating on each of those suspended, the official said that Pokahriyal went on medical leave for his cancer treatment only by late November this year. He is an Alliance Air pilot and has not resigned from there. Kaushik, was an Air India Express pilot, who was monitor the DGCA since Feb 2025, well before the first phase of FDTL would come into effect. Chatterjee was with the DGCA since May 2024. He may have been a celebrity pilot but that does not absolve him of his duties, the official stressed. Jamnani was told to keep a tab on Indigo for over a year. When asked about the controversy, a senior official in the Ministry of Civil Aviation said he would look into it.
City police arrest 3 persons accused of supplying drugs to peddlers in Mangaluru
Trains on Bengaluru-Mangaluru sector to run on electric traction end-to-end soon
This follows near completion of Railway Electrification work on Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat section and its expected commissioning
Sarod recital by Pt. Sarothy mesmerises Mangaluru audience
Pt. Sarothys performance was part of Swaraanand Pratishthans Baithak music programme held at the Universitys Colleges Ravindra Kalabhavan.
Air India Express to restore Mangaluru-Muscat direct flights from March 2026
Tannirbavi beach will be closer to Mangaluru city next year
Mangaluru Smart City Ltd is hopeful of getting the bridge across the Phalguni between Sulthan Bathery and Tannirbavi ready by May 2026
Special train between Indore and Mangaluru to clear festive rush
Day train services on Bengaluru-Mangaluru/Karwar sector to resume on December 16
Services were cancelled from May 31 to facilitate railway Electrification on the 55 km Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat section
Jammers in Mangaluru prison tweaked to stop interfering with signals outside, says TCIL
TCIL Manager (ICT) Gautam said that a technical team of the company carried out a detailed inspection on December 3, and implemented necessary optimisation steps.
Karnataka: Police take action against inciteful social media posts
Mangaluru: Police have registered a case on their own after discovering a series of alarming and provocative posts on Instagram, allegedly aimed at inciting communal hatred, glorifying violence and threatening revenge attacks in the city. According to the FIR, filed by Police Sub-inspector Anita Nikkam of the Kankanady Town Police Station, the officer who was 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 .
MP presses again for PoC status to Mangaluru airport
Power shutdown in Mangaluru on Thursday
Advocate Petitions Siddaramaiah Against IPL Matches In Chinnaswamy Stadium
He wanted the Chief Minister to consider relocating all commercial cricket matches including IPL-2026 home matches of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to alternate venues like Mysuru, Dharwad, Belagavi, Mangaluru among others
IndiGo cancels eight daily flights in Mangaluru International Airport from December 8 to 11
Premises of mini-Vidhana Soudha in Mangaluru cleaned
Waterfront development project in Mangaluru partially complete
Facilities created on the 450-m stretch on the bank of the Netravathi are ready for commissioning
Mangaluru police arrest four, seize half a kg of MDMA worth 50 lakh
Samiti urges Karnataka Chief Justice to sanction HC Bench in Mangaluru
Special trains to operate from Mumbai to Mangaluru and Thiruvananthapuram
Bank manager, Mangaluru police thwart digital arrest fraud
A bank manager and police personnel thwarted an attempt to defraud 84 lakh from an elderly couple by digitally arresting them in Mulki police limits
No Political Talks: Siddaramaiah Clarifies After Interaction With Venugopal
Both leaders were in Mangaluru for the centenary celebration of the historic Mahatma GandhiNarayana Guru dialogue
Congress workers raise pro DKS, Siddaramiah slogans at Mangaluru International Airport
Two Held for Selling MDMA in Mangaluru
A case has been registered at Kavoor Police Station under the NDPS Act Sections 8(C), 21(C), and 20(B)
RiyadhKerala Flight Diverted to Mangaluru After Medical Emergency
The Airport authorities activated the emergency response protocol, mobilising the medical team and coordinating with CISF, immigration and customs officials
Compositions set to Raag Shivaranjini captivates audience in Mangaluru
Putthige Mutt seer seeks metro rail between Udupi and Mangaluru, national recognition for Kambala
Udupi Paryaya Putthige Mutt submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Udupi on November 28 placing eight demands for comprehensive development of Udupi district
CM seeks PMs intervention to avert widespread farmer distress in Karnataka
Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao hands over CMs letter to PM at Mangaluru International Airport on Friday
PM Modi holds road show in Karnataka's Udupi
UDUPI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a road show in the temple town of Udupi. Modi landed at the Mangaluru Airport and proceeded to Udupi by a special helicopter. The Prime Minister arrived here to take part in the Laksha Geeta Pathana, a mass recitation in which more than one lakh devotees will chant verses from the Bhagavad Gita in unison. Standing on the running board of his vehicle, the Prime Minister waved at the enthusiastic gathering, which showered his convoy with flower petals. Modi reciprocated by throwing flowers back at the people waiting on either side of the road. Saffron festoons and BJP flags dotted the route. The celebratory atmosphere was further elevated by performances from various cultural troupes that showcased the vibrant traditions of coastal Karnataka. He is also scheduled to offer prayers at the Sri Krishna temple and receive blessings from the presiding Paryaya Swamiji.
PM Modi holds road show in Karnatakas Udupi
UDUPI (KARNATAKA), Nov 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a road show in the temple town of Udupi. Modi landed at the Mangaluru Airport and proceeded to Udupi by a special helicopter. The Prime Minister arrived here to take part in the Laksha Geeta Pathana, a mass recitation in which more than one lakh devotees will chant verses from the Bhagavad Gita in unison. Standing on the running board of his vehicle, the Prime Minister waved at the [] The post PM Modi holds road show in Karnatakas Udupi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CREDAI Mangaluru to hold BuildSmart Innovation Challenge
IndiGo to operate Navi Mumbai - Mangaluru flights from December 25
Mangaluru Deputy Commissioner inspects broken footbridge near Ullal Hoige
Mangaluru: Power shutdown on November 27
Whistleblower-Turned-Accused Masked Man In Dharmasthala Case Gets Bail
The masked man, who had alleged that he assisted in illegal mass burials in Dharmasthala and was later arrested on charges of perjury for lying about certain facts in the case, was granted bail by the Mangaluru District Court today.
