Mangaluru–Udupi

Direct Mangaluru–Muscat Flights Back from March, Relief for Coastal NRIs

In welcome news for the coastal diaspora, Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu has announced that direct flight services between Mangaluru and Muscat will restart in March. The…

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Mangaluru Narcotics Network Resurfaces as Nigerian Accused Linked to ₹4 Crore MDMA Bust

Mangaluru, Feb 14: A Nigerian national previously arrested in a major narcotics case has once again surfaced in a high-profile drug investigation, prompting fresh action by law enforcement agencies. Peter…

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Blue Revolution: Mangaluru’s ₹270-Crore Water Metro Set to Redefine Coastal Commute

The dream of a “Kochi-style” commute in Karnataka is rapidly nearing reality as the Mangaluru Water Metro Project (MWMP) has moved from a conceptual stage to an active budget priority,…

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₹1,162 Crore Dues in Dakshina Kannada: Contractors Warn of Statewide Protest on March 5

Mangaluru: Contractors in Dakshina Kannada have alleged that the Karnataka government has failed to clear pending bills amounting to ₹1,162.3 crore in the district alone, triggering sharp criticism and a…

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Roshan Francis Martis: A Life Tuned to Riyaz, Reverence and the Guru–Shishya Parampara

Mangaluru: In an age driven by instant fame and digital applause, Roshan Francis Martis represents a rarer tradition — that of quiet mastery, lifelong riyaz, and selfless transmission of knowledge.…

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Dead Fish, Foul Stench in Phalguni River Spark Alarm Near Kuloor

Mangaluru: The sight of dead fish surfacing in a stream flowing into the Phalguni (Gurupura) River near Rayikatte in Kuloor has triggered serious concern among residents, as the water has…

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Nature’s Spiral: Mini-Whirlwind Sparks Panic and Curiosity in Kundapur

Udupi: Residents of Nada village in Kundapur experienced a moment of high drama on Wednesday afternoon as a sudden, powerful whirlwind swept through the grounds adjacent to the Primary Health…

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Cough, Fever on the Rise in Dakshina Kannada; Officials Rule Out Major Health Threat

Mangaluru: With hospitals and clinics across Dakshina Kannada reporting a rise in cases of fever and cough, the district health department has intensified disease surveillance and monitoring. While most cases…

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Submit Comprehensive Proposal: Centre’s Response to Airport Plan at Udupi’s Yermal

Udupi, Feb 10: The proposal to establish an airport near Yermal in Padubidri has received a cautious but positive response from the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation, with the Centre…

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