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Mangaluru, Oct 27. The School Education and Literacy Department in Dakshina Kannada is implementing a rigorous plan to recover approximately 20 lost working days this academic year. Following time lost due to heavy monsoons and the recent extension of Dasara holidays for the socio-economic census, schools will soon see mandatory extra classes and classes scheduled even on certain government

Bengaluru, Oct 25: In a decisive move to redefine the relationship between law enforcement and citizens, Karnataka’s Director General and Inspector General of Police (DG & IGP) M. A. Saleem has issued comprehensive, stringent guidelines to the state’s police personnel. The circular, released today, mandates a complete overhaul in public interaction, placing dignity, respect, and courtesy at the

Early voting for New York's next mayor begins Saturday with an outsider Democratic Party candidate the favorite to upend the city's politics and face down President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly attacked him. The twisting race has seen state lawmaker Zohran Mamdani, a self-described socialist, surge from the political wilderness to become the frontrunner in a campaign in which the current mayor

Dubai/Kerala: The body of 18-year-old Vaishnav Krishnakumar, who passed away suddenly during Diwali celebrations in Dubai, will be repatriated to Kerala on Friday night after the completion of formalities. Forensic reports have confirmed that the young student died due to cardiac arrest. His family members, including his uncle Nitish, were present at the mortuary to oversee the final arrangements

A report says that more than 125,000 Israeli settlers moved abroad between early 2022 and mid-2024, marking the largest-ever loss of human capital in such a short period. According to a report presented on Monday to the Immigration and Absorption Committee of the Israeli parliament (the Knesset), Israel’s net migration balance of settlers — the number of settlers leaving without intending to come

Mangaluru: In a tragic incident highlighting the dangers of leftover fireworks, two 11-year-old boys sustained burn injuries after firecrackers exploded at Malar House in Pavoor village on the outskirts of Mangaluru on Tuesday night. According to police, the boys had gathered the remnants of used firecrackers, wrapped them in paper, and set them on fire. The leftover explosives unexpectedly

Riyadh: Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan bin Abdullah Al-Fawzan has been appointed Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia and the Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars. The appointment was made by royal decree and based on a proposal by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. The 90-year-old religious scholar will also undertake the role of president of the General Presidency

Mangaluru, Oct 22: Police opened fire on a man allegedly involved in illegal cattle transportation after he tried to evade arrest, officials said on Wednesday. The incident took place on Tuesday evening in Puttur taluk of Dakshina Kannada district when the accused, identified as Abdullah (40), a native of Kasaragod in Kerala, was transporting ten cattle in a vehicle, they said. According to police

Chitradurga: A nine-year-old boy was brutally kicked and beaten up by a ‘guru’ (teacher) at the Sanskrit Vedadhyayan Residential School, run by the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Department, at Nayakanahatti of Chitradurga district. The only mistake of the homesick boy, Tarun, was to call his grandmother. The incident occurred in February this year, but came to light a

Puttur, Oct 22: The family of seven-year-old Jisha, who lost her life after a tragic honeybee attack near Sediyapu, will receive ₹5 lakh compensation from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the relief during the Ashoka Janamana programme on Monday, following an appeal by Minister Ashok Rai. He confirmed that orders have already been issued to release the amount