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Mangaluru, Sept 17: The coastal city of Mangaluru is currently at the heart of a political and civic storm, with key issues like road development, infrastructure shortages, and local legal disputes dominating the daily discourse. The city is witnessing a push-and-pull between government promises and public frustration, particularly concerning the state of its roads and the crisis in the

Three masked men armed with country-made pistols and knives allegedly robbed a State Bank of India (SBI) branch in Chadchan town of Karnataka's Vijayapura district on Tuesday. According to the police, the robbers looted cash and gold ornaments worth over Rs 21 crore after tying up the staff, PTI reports. Three masked men dressed in military uniforms came to the bank around 6.30 pm on Tuesday

Udupi: The coastal district is set to make history as Padur in Udupi will soon house India’s first private strategic petroleum reserve (SPR). Hyderabad-based Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL) has won the government bid to design, build, and operate the massive underground oil storage facility with a capacity of 2.5 million metric tonnes (MMT). The project, estimated at ₹5,700 crore

It was dusk on September 16, 1982. In the narrow alleys of Beirut’s Sabra and Shatila refugee camps, the bodies of men, women, and children lay scattered. For 43 relentless hours, the Phalange militia—backed by Israeli occupying forces—turned the camps into a slaughterhouse. Israeli troops lit the night sky with flares, guiding the militias as they hunted down civilians. From September 16 to 18

Kasargod, Sep 16: Bandadka was shaken by grief on Tuesday as a young life came to a heartbreaking end. Devika (15), a bright Class 10 student and beloved daughter of Satish and Savitha from Unnatadka, Bandadka, was found hanging in her home. The day bore a cruel coincidence—it was the death anniversary of her father, Satish. While her mother Savitha was at work, managing a small hotel near

Mangaluru: A trial run of traffic signal lights at three major junctions in the city turned into chaos on Monday, drawing criticism from commuters and transport stakeholders. The Mangaluru City Police, which recently launched an intelligent traffic management system using smart cameras, extended signalized traffic control to Balmatta, Ambedkar Circle, and Bunts Hostel from Sunday. But by Monday

Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) commander Masood Ilyas Kashmiri has revealed that top commander Masood Azhar's family was "torn into pieces" during an attack by the Indian forces in Bahawalpur, Pakistan. In a viral video, Kashmiri, who is seen accompanied by gun-wielding personnel, describes how the forces attacked them after identifying their hideout. In the video, he can be heard saying, "Embracing

Mangaluru, Sept 15: A youth from Dakshina Kannada district, lost his life in a tragic road accident in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, September 14, evening when two buses collided. The deceased has been identified as Abdul Razik (27), son of Mohammad from Millath Nagar in Ullal near Mangaluru. Razik, who was working in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, was on his way to his night shift duty when the bus he was

Bengaluru, Sept 15: The Karnataka High Court has dismissed petitions challenging the state government’s decision to invite Booker Prize-winning Kannada writer Banu Mushtaq as the chief guest for the Dasara festival inauguration. A division bench of Chief Justice Vibhu Bhakru and Justice CM Joshi refused to entertain four public interest litigations (PILs), including one filed by former MP Pratap

Mangaluru: In a heartwarming gesture of unity, people from all walks of life and faiths flocked to the historic Kudroli Jamia Masjid on Sunday for a special programme — Sarvajanika Masidi Darshana (Public Visit to the Mosque). The century-old mosque, beautifully renovated in 2013, welcomed visitors with open arms, warm smiles, and the fragrance of love. Organised by the mosque management committee