Mangaluru City Police has issued comprehensive guidelines for upcoming festivals and public events, including Moharram, Krishna Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Deepavali. Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy CH emphasized the need for prior written permission for all events. The guidelines address security, noise levels, crowd management, and prohibited items.

In Uppunda village, three individuals were caught on CCTV abducting a cow from a garage near Shri Durga Parameshwari Temple in the early hours of Wednesday. Maniraj reported the theft, alleging the perpetrators intended to slaughter the animal for meat. A case has been registered at the Byndoor Police Station under multiple sections of the law.

Authorities in Udupi seized over 58 quintals of rice intended for the Anna Bhagya scheme from a godown in Ajekar. Food Inspector Sumathi filed a complaint alleging Manjunath illegally procured and stored the subsidized rice. During the raid, police discovered the rice, valued at Rs 1.

In Udupi, Ramesh from Hebri was duped of Rs 2.02 lakh in a work-from-home scam via Local Job app. He made 98 transactions to Sun Shine HR Solutions between December and June. Separately, Lokesh lost Rs 40,000 attempting to buy a car on OLX. He paid Dr Ravi, the seller, via Google Pay but never received the vehicle.

Vinoda, a 66-year-old woman, tragically died in an accident near the Eshwar Nagar rickshaw stand in Herga village. A speeding rickshaw, driven by Prakash, struck Vinoda, who was standing by the roadside. The impact threw her into the path of a bus traveling in the same direction, resulting in her immediate death.

Following Bengaluru Rural's renaming, Dakshina Kannada district's nomenclature is under debate, with widespread support for 'Mangaluru'. Representatives, leaders, and organizations advocate the change, citing the city's historical significance rooted in Goddess Mangalambike. The proposal aims to align the district's name with its global identity as 'Mangalureans' and reflect its unique cultural heritage.

A woman in Udupi, battling cancer and seeking financial aid through social media, fell victim to an online fraud. A scammer, impersonating a representative from a religious mutt, promised her financial assistance but tricked her into paying Rs 30,000 in alleged taxes. Malpe Police have registered a case under the BNS 2023 and IT Act following her complaint.

Karnataka's government schools are facing a severe shortage of physical education (PE) teachers, impacting students' access to crucial physical activities. Dakshina Kannada district alone has a significant vacancy, with only 160 PE teachers working out of 287 sanctioned posts.

Academic institutions along Karnataka's coast are increasingly embracing LGBTQ+ inclusion through dedicated associations, awareness programs, and supportive policies. Campuses foster open expression while promoting sensitivity among students. Research projects are underway to address healthcare needs and improve medical professionals' approach to the LGBTQ+ community, marking a progressive shift in academia.

Police in Dharmastala and Venoor have registered three cases. These cases relate to offensive content shared on social media. One case involves an objectionable image posted on WhatsApp. It allegedly insulted religious sentiments. The other two cases concern obscene language used in Facebook posts. Police are investigating these matters. The accused individuals are under scrutiny for their online activities.

Premalata from Udupi fell victim to a KYC fraud. She received a call from someone posing as a bank official. The caller asked for her debit card details to update her KYC. Believing it to be genuine, she shared the information. Subsequently, Rs 5.19 lakh was debited from her account in three transactions.

In Puttur, a motorcycle collided with an autorickshaw, injuring six, including a child. Shivashankar, the motorcyclist, allegedly overtook a car negligently. The autorickshaw, driven by Mohammad Suhail, carried four passengers. In Beltangady, an SUV collided with a KSRTC bus near Abhaya Hospital. Abdul Hameed and his family sustained injuries. The bus driver allegedly overtook another vehicle recklessly.

Samarth J Rao, a postal assistant from Honnavar, secured second place at the 5th National Chess Championship for Specially-Abled Players in Vizianagaram. Despite remaining unbeaten, he narrowly missed a hat-trick of titles. His performance earned him a spot on the Indian team for the upcoming IPCA World Chess Championship in Goa.

A disturbing incident of suspected cattle trafficking has emerged in Aarooru village, near Kunjal Junction, Brahmavar. Pradeep, a local resident, discovered the severed head and skin of a cow discarded on the roadside late Saturday night. Police have registered a case under the Karnataka Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, initiating investigations into the cruel act.

Udupi residents are increasingly becoming victims of cybercrime. An ice cream outlet owner lost Rs 10,000 to a fraudster posing as a customer, while another individual lost Rs 30,000 attempting to purchase books online through a Telegram scam. Additionally, a woman was defrauded of Rs 26,000 in a hotel booking scam after trusting a fake QR code payment request.

Mohan Kotian from Kaup Padu village has been cheated. He lost Rs 7.26 lakh in an online investment fraud. He received a Telegram link promising high returns. Initially, he saw small profits. Lured by this, he invested more. He was then asked for additional tax. Suspecting fraud, Kotian reported the incident. Kaup Police have registered a case against two individuals.

T. K. Ramachandran inaugurated a new security tower at Mangaluru port, enhancing surveillance and emergency response. He also laid the foundation for a truck parking terminal extension to improve logistics. Ramachandran reviewed infrastructure projects, green initiatives, and cruise tourism facilities, emphasizing the port's role in India's Maritime Amritkaal Vision and visited Chowgule Shipyard.

Dakshina Kannada's construction industry faces a standstill due to a severe shortage of sand and laterite stones. The sand scarcity stems from a rainy season extraction ban and strict enforcement against illegal trade. Simultaneously, laterite stone contractors protest against a steep quarrying fee hike, leading to industry-wide disruptions and prompting calls for government intervention to resolve the material shortage.

Jnanapith Awardee Damodar Mauzo highlighted literature's role in guiding individuals through life's complexities at the release of H.M. Pernal's poetry collection, Zanel. He emphasized writers' responsibility to voice readers' experiences, noting Pernal's poems' resonance with truth amidst darkness. Michael DSouza praised Pernal's dedication to Konkani literature and its preservation.

The Udupi Diocese celebrated Shreyans Gomes' success in the UPSC exam. Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo praised Gomes for his achievement. He highlighted the importance of community members in government service. Rev. Denis DSa acknowledged the difficulty of the UPSC exam. Shreyans' father is a Station Master, and his mother is a homemaker. He graduated from RV College of Engineering.

Mangaluru residents have fallen victim to online scams, with one woman losing over Rs 27 lakh in a work-from-home scheme involving liking content and transferring funds. Another individual was defrauded of Rs 9.88 lakh through a fake investment opportunity in foreign shares, prompted by messages on WhatsApp and Telegram.

Mangaluru police raided a beauty salon under Urwa station limits, owned by Sudarshan, due to suspected illegal activities. A case was registered under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, leading to a report recommending the cancellation of the salon's business license. Consequently, the Mangaluru City Corporation Commissioner revoked the trade license, and police affirmed continued strict action against unlawful establishments.

Narayana, a Belapu villager, fell victim to an online scam while attempting to purchase household ingredients through IndiaMART. After finding a contact, he ordered jeera, Bengal gram, and urad dal worth Rs 24,000 from a person claiming to be Shivam Sengar of Sojitra Enterprises. Narayana paid Rs 11,000 as advance, followed by two more payments.

A Mangaluru resident fell victim to an online investment fraud. He lost Rs 46.5 lakh after joining a WhatsApp group. The group promised high returns on stock trading. He invested through RTGS and IMPS. He transferred funds to accounts provided by the scammers. The victim realised the scam when withdrawal was denied.

Manipal police have arrested Esha Naik for allegedly murdering his mother, Padmabai, due to financial issues and family disputes. Suspicion arose when Padmabai was found dead with marks around her neck. A forensic report confirmed she was murdered, leading to Esha's arrest after further investigation revealed his involvement.

Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar rebuked MLA Sunil Kumar's criticism regarding her moral authority and knowledge of Anganwadi centers. She defended the government's actions, asserting that protests are a constitutional right and the BJP is using them to distract from internal issues. Hebbalkar also denied targeting Hindu leaders, emphasizing the importance of communal harmony.