Coastal Districts

Udupi: A 39-year-old woman from Udupi has reportedly lost ₹4.20 lakh in an online investment fraud linked to an Instagram page named “Afreen Halaal Investment.”

Udupi: The suspicious death of a 22-year-old woman under Karkala Town Police Station limits in Udupi district has been confirmed as a murder, following a post-mortem report. Police have arrested the victim’s mother on charges of killing her daughter.

Mangaluru: The protracted wait for a consistent, direct air link between Coastal Karnataka and Kuwait has finally ended, bringing a wave of relief and joy to the vast expatriate community in the Gulf nation. As the new winter schedule takes effect in the last week of October, the Mangaluru-Kuwait sector will see its weekly direct flights jump from a solitary Sunday service to three, operating on Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Mangaluru, Oct 1: Two separate cases of online fraud have been reported in the city, with victims together losing more than ₹32 lakh to cybercriminals posing as investment advisers.

Mangaluru, Sept 27: In a significant development for the trade and industry community of Coastal Karnataka, the Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has elected prominent businessman P.B. Ahmed Mudassir as its new President.

Dubai/ Mangaluru, Sept 26: In an inspiring display of community solidarity, the body of the late Thilakananda Poojary, a familiar face originally from Neerakatte, Uppinnangady on the outskirts of Mangaluru, has been successfully and swiftly repatriated from Dubai to his homeland. This critical logistical and humanitarian mission was spearheaded by the Karnataka Cultural Foundation (KCF) UAE, bringing profound relief to his grieving family.

Mangaluru, Sept 25: Karnataka's push to diversify its digital economy is gaining serious traction, with a newly released report highlighting the "massive potential" for the Mangaluru-Udupi-Manipal coastal belt—dubbed 'Silicon Beach'—to emerge as the nation's next major IT and talent hub. Minister for Electronics, IT/BT, and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Priyank Kharge, firmly stated, "We can make Mangaluru the next Bengaluru."

Mangaluru, Sept 25: In news that will significantly energise the local economy, the proposal for the largest tech park in Mangaluru is poised to go before the State Cabinet as soon as tomorrow, or early next week, for final approval.

Mangaluru, Sept 25: The coastal city of Mangaluru has officially launched its ambitious drive to be branded the "Silicon Beach of India," unveiling a comprehensive strategic roadmap aimed at transforming the region into a globally competitive digital economy cluster. The Mangaluru Cluster Vision Document, released at the high-profile Mangaluru Technovanza by Minister for IT-BT Priyank Kharge and other key dignitaries, sets a monumental target of Rs 40,000 crore (approximately $4.8 billion) in tech exports by the year 2034.

Udupi, Sep 23: A 21-year-old youth lost his life in a gruesome hit-and-run accident at Kaup, Udupi district, on Monday, September 22, while returning home from Mangaluru.