This Karnataka women’s group keeps alive the art of making traditional ‘goodudeepas’
Bamboo straws, rope, glue, colour, crepe paper, and a little bit of patience — here’s what goes into making the traditional Deepavali lanterns.
Harsha Raj Gatty
Mangaluru activist stages silent protest over dilapitated national highway
When the activist was joined by more people, the NHAI filled the potholes on the highway.
With no bridge or road, these K’taka villagers travel in coracle to cross river each day
The alternative route by land from Holekudige village of Chikkamagaluru district, too, has been encroached by a sprawling estate.
Drowning was the cause of VG Siddhartha’s death: Forensic report concludes
VG Siddartha’s body was recovered about a month ago from the Netravati river near Mangaluru.
‘Most wanted’ conman with 14 duping cases in 8 states arrested in Mangaluru
For years, 53-year-old Sam Peter posed as a National Crime Investigation Bureau director and used conning, intimidation and arm-twisting tactics to fleece money from people.
Over 150 BJP members submit resignations angry over Sullia MLA not being made minister
A member of the RSS since 1992, S Angara has continuously won from the Sullia constituency for the Bharatiya Janatha Party since first contesting in 1994.
‘No one should go through this’: Karnataka man on being falsely labelled a terror suspect
Sections of the media had reported that satellite calls made from Belthangady town panchayat to Pakistan were intercepted after ‘a terrorist’ disclosed the details during an interrogation.
K’taka gang suspected of terror link turns out to be conmen posing as public servants
While five accused were acting suspiciously in a car with the label of ‘Director, National Crime Investigation Bureau’, three others were picked from a lodge by Mangaluru City police.
How a Chikkamagaluru group helped rescue efforts using WhatsApp voice messages
A local group, ‘NammHudugru’ (Our Boys), coordinated the rescue and relief efforts in Mudigere taluk using WhatsApp voice notes for quick communication.
This 94-year-old has been waiting for years to meet the President for tea
An annual high tea is organised by Rashtrapati Bhavan to commemorate the Quit India movement, but Shyama Rao did not receive a much-awaited invite this year.
Former Union Min Janardhan Poojary rescued from floods in Dakshina Kannada
Officials said that on receiving information about the octogenarian leader’s whereabouts, a team of was sent to lead Poojary and his family to safety.
Karnataka floods: Cops lathicharge flood-hit locals who stalled CM BSY’s convoy
Many have taken to social media to criticise the Chief Minister for continuing to sit inside his car while the police were taking action against protesters.
3 dead, including 18-month-old child, amidst severe flooding in coastal Karnataka
The two other victims include a woman who was milking a cow when the wall of the shed crashed down on her and a 23-year-old sand miner in Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts.
Nurse who rescued woman from Mangaluru stabber receives Florence Nightingale award
Nimmy Stephen Kulakkattu, a 22-year-old nurse, said that she was “just doing my duty.”
After sexual assault by students, K’taka college bars phones, male-female interaction
Confirming all the new regulations but the restriction on male-female interaction, college authorities told TNM that the rules were for students’ welfare.
Puttur: Students and management stalemate at Vivekananda College continues as classes remain on hold
All these measures are in the interest of keeping in mind the students’ welfare.
86 Indian seamen detained in Indonesia for five months seek help from govt
In February, the Indonesian Navy boarded several Indian ships after they strayed into territorial waters.
5-year-old son tells Udupi police that his mother, not a kidnapper killed sibling
Udupi police recovered the lifeless body of the infant wedged onto a low-lying tree branch over the Kubja river on Friday.
Mangaluru woman stabbed by stalker responding to treatment: Doctors
Her attacker has been admitted to psychiatry ward of KS Hegde hospital and has been diagnosed with depression, say doctors.
‘Was doing my duty’: Brave nurse who helped rescue woman from Mangaluru stabber
“Nothing came to my mind when I saw the guy with the knife,” she says. “I just stretched out my hand.”
Unable to handle rejection, 27-yr-old stabs woman in Mangaluru: Act caught on cam
The man then tried to attack himself with the same knife. Both are undergoing treatment at a local hospital and Shraddha’s condition is said to be serious.
10 dogs found dead in Manipal, activist files complaint over intentional ‘poisoning’
Police have begun the search for an unidentified person accused of luring stray dogs with food that was allegedly poisoned.
Acting on astrologer’s advice, father kills girl child in Chikkamagaluru village
According to a relative, the 24 year old acted on the behest of a astrologer who predicted the baby will bring him misfortune.
Two Mangaluru scrap dealers arrested for creating fake bills to avoid up to Rs 15 cr GST
Officials said the duo fraudulently generated Input Tax Credit from business firms and entities without obtaining any goods in reality, saving up to Rs 15 crore.
Male companion of 22-year-old woman found dead in Mangaluru arrested
According to the police, the victim, Anjana Vasista, refused to marry Sandeep Rathod, which led to an argument between the two.
Now, a frog wedding in Udupi to ‘appease rain god’, complete with mangalsutra and lunch
The two frogs were named Varun and Varsha and were taken in a procession before they were wed at a hotel.
22-year-old woman found murdered at rented house in Mangaluru
A male companion Sandeep, who lived-in with the 22-year-old woman, is now absconding and is the prime suspect in the case.
Upset at not having a boy, Mangaluru man allegedly kills his 8-month-old baby
Police arrested the man on Thursday, three days after he allegedly killed his daughter.
Dakshina Kannada goes online to rein in illegal sand mining and transportation
The app-based and online portal, SandBazaar, launched about a month ago and has listed over 100 licensed sand miners alongside the tariff chart and their modes of operation.
3 Bajrang Dal activists arrested for allegedly threatening K’taka Congress leader
The alleged threat was made after BJP candidate Nalin Kumar Kateel won from Dakshina Kannada constituency in the Lok Sabha Elections.
Mangaluru gripped by water scarcity, unprecedented situation sees residents struggle
Water is being rationed in Mangaluru – residents get continuous water supply 96 hours, followed by no water supply for 72 hours.
Five months after 7 Udupi fishermen went missing at sea, brother of one takes own life
Although the Indian Navy found the wreckage of Suvarna Tribhuja, the fishing boat that disappeared five months ago, the seven fishermen on board are still missing.
Kodagu shocker: Mother-daughter duo found brutally murdered in coffee estate
The police suspect that the motive could be a tussle over trespassing.
Shame on you for not voting: Tourists who skipped polls garlanded in Chikkamagaluru
As part of the ‘Vote Maadi, Pravasa Maadi’ drive, visitors who didn’t vote were greeted with shawls and garlands made of government documents.
Siddaramaiah’s former media advisor booked for controversial speech in Udupi
Dinesh Amin Mattu served as the media advisor to former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah until 2018.
Has your apartment got a ‘verification notice’ from Bengaluru City Police?
All eight police divisions of Bangalore have sent notices to landlords renting out property.
Rental bikes easing daily commute in Bengaluru
For over a year now, popular rent-a-bike services have been offering ‘rides’ to Bengalureans, catering to their local and hyperlocal commute.
Reviving a folk instrument: This Mangalurean is teaching youth to play the ghumat
Joel Pereira, one of the last known players of the instrument, is training students of a local college to play the Konkani folk instrument
Goons of ‘sand mining mafia’ vandalize the only bridge of Pavoor-Uliya residents
“Though there is a ban on sand mining in the region, at night we see several trucks and JCBs lined up on the other side of the river, lifting loads of sand.”
Mangaluru doctors are raising awareness on cancer through a ‘Yakshagana’ play
On February 3, the eve of World Cancer Day, these doctors will come together for ‘Arbudasura Garvabhanga’, or ‘taming the cancer demon’.
Why Mangalore citizens feel that the #10yearchallenge was made for them!
Last year some residents even held a mock ‘birthday party’ of the flyover, along with birthday pops, complete with songs, cakes and celebration just to draw the attention of the authorities.
Endless ordeal of Abdul Basheer | ‘No land’s man’ now languishes in Mangaluru rehab
While some suspect Abdul Basheer to be a Pakistani, others give him a benefit of doubt that he maybe a Saudi National.
Close To Month Since ‘Missing’, Families Of 7 Fishermen Pin Hope For Their Survival
Both fishermen associations and family members of crew of ‘Suvarna Tribhuja’ have been running from pillar to post to seek help to trace them but in vain.
Meet real-life Pakshirajan- Dr. Vishwanath Hegga
The 39-year-old veterinarian surgeon lives with his parents, wife, two children, seven dogs and a collection of 500 birds!
The story of Mangaluru’s iconic ‘Omelette Bhandary’, who will shut shop after 51 years
Bhandary, who has not shut his shop save one time when he went to Haridwar, now wants to call it quits after 51 years, and travel the country with his wife
Global market ‘all open’ for greeting cards from this differently-abled unit in Mangaluru
For over five-decades now, the differently-abled trainees at the rehabilitation unit of Fr. Muller Medical
A K’taka photographer was hired for a wedding. Little did he know it was Isha Ambani’s
In 15 days, Vivek and his team captured over 1.2 lakh photographs, ranging from housewarming, wedding ceremonies, to an array of entertainment.
Final chapter: Struggling 36-year-old private library in Mangaluru to close after Dec 31
The Standard Library, home to more than 17,000 books, is slated to close due to dwindling readership and soaring maintenance costs.
M’luru man booked for allegedly circulating audio threatening Cong’s Janardhan Poojary
The suspect allegedly sent the message after the Congress leader spoke in favour of the construction of the Ram Mandir at Ayodhya.
K’taka RTI activist sustains burns after Gram Panchayat member throws hot water on him
The activist Balasubrahmanya Bhat claimed that the Gram Panchayat Vice President attacked him for filing a complaint alleging housing irregularities by her family.