K V Prabhakar commended Kuthloor School for integrating life education with academics, emphasizing environmental living. Speaking at an event, he highlighted the rise in student enrollment and praised the school's experiential garden. Prabhakar, pledging support, was presented with vegetables from the school's garden, which students also plan to gift to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Anirvedha Foundation has introduced 'Support Saturday,' a free program for children with special needs in Mangaluru. Beginning March 29, 2025, sessions will run every Saturday from 3pm to 4:30pm, focusing on social skills, communication, and essential life skills. Activities will include play, art, music therapy, physical exercises, and emotional regulation techniques.

Starting March 30, Mangaluru International Airport will increase the number of daily flights to Bengaluru to nine by May 23. IndiGo and Air India Express will be operating these flights. Additionally, Air India Express will boost its international services, including more direct flights to Bahrain and enhanced capacity to Abu Dhabi.

Udupi-Chikmagaluru MP Kota Shrinivas Poojary has urged the Union Railway Minister to introduce a Vande Bharat Sleeper Express between Mangaluru and Mumbai, citing year-round high passenger demand. Emphasizing strategic and economic importance, he advocated extending the existing Mangaluru-Madgaon route instead of discontinuing it.

Residents and office-goers near Mangaluru district jail are experiencing network disruption due to the upgrade of signal jammers in the prison. This interference is affecting communication within a one-kilometre radius, raising concerns over public safety and emergency response, particularly for medical professionals.