Mangaluru, July 1 (IANS) At least three people — a woman and two girls — were killed after a compound wall collapsed onto a residential building in a landslide triggered by heavy rain at Kankanady in the coastal city of Karnataka’s Mangaluru on Wednesday.Three people — a man and two girls — miraculously escaped unhurt in the incident. Several other injured persons were rushed to the hospital, and the condition of some of them is said to be critical.The identities of the deceased are yet to b…
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Mangaluru, June 30 (IANS) In a swift maritime search and rescue operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship Sachet saved six lives after a fishing boat flooded in rough seas off Mangaluru, officials said on Tuesday.The ICG mentioned that the incident occurred on Monday, when the fishing boat IFB Manju Matha sustained hull damage and began to flood in rough seas. “Responding without delay, ICG immediately diverted a ship to render assistance, effecting a rendezvous with the distressed vessel wit…
Bengaluru, June 29 (IANS) The Centre plans to develop quadruple railway lines connecting Bengaluru with cities within a 100-km radius, Union Minister of State for Railways V. Somanna announced on Monday, adding that a similar four-track rail corridor between Bengaluru and the coastal city of Mangaluru is also being considered to enhance connectivity and facilitate faster train movement. Speaking after inaugurating a newly constructed Road Over Bridge (ROB) near Elekere in Channapatna taluk, Soma…
Mangaluru, June 14 (IANS) Coastal Kings Mangaluru announced Karun Nair as captain ahead of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Season 5 during a press conference held in Mangaluru on Sunday.The franchise also unveiled its inaugural squad, announced its leadership group, launched the Coastal Kings Mangaluru anthem and unveiled the team’s official jersey as it gears up for its maiden campaign in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20.The event was attended by Dr. Srikanth Rai, Chairman, KSCA Mangalore Zone, B.N. M…
Mangaluru, June 13 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary and Karnataka BJP in‑charge Radha Mohan Das Agrawal on Saturday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, stating that India has achieved remarkable progress and development under his stewardship. Speaking at the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Convention organised by the BJP’s Dakshina Kannada district unit at Palemar Garden in Mangaluru, Agrawal said PM Modi’s leadership and contributions towards nation‑b…
Bengaluru, June 12 (IANS) Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unit State General Secretary and senior MLA V. Sunil Kumar has demanded that the Karnataka government immediately make public the report of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to probe the Dharmasthala case. Speaking to the media at the BJP state office on Friday, he said several months had passed since the SIT was formed, yet its report had not been disclosed. He urged the government to reveal who was behind the case….
Bengaluru, June 12 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay arrived in Mangaluru on Friday to visit the famous Hindu pilgrimage centre, Kollur Mookambika Temple, in Karnataka’s Udupi district. Security has been tightened ahead of his visit to the famous temple.CM Vijay is scheduled to offer special prayers at the temple. In view of his visit, Karnataka Police have enhanced security arrangements in and around the temple premises. The entry of devotees has been temporarily restricted until Vi…
Chennai, June 10 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday on a three-day visit to participate in the Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog, scheduled to be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The visit, his second to the national capital since assuming office last month, is being closely watched amid expectations of key political and administrative engagements.Among those who accompanied him were personal aide Jegadheesh, Vishnu Reddy, Rajkumar, Je…
Mangaluru, June 9 (IANS) The Mangaluru District Youth Congress Committee on Tuesday expelled accused Nizam from the post of District General Secretary and from the primary membership of the party, with immediate effect, citing allegations of involvement in anti-social activities. It can be recalled that in a sensational extortion case, Mangaluru police on Tuesday arrested Youth Congress office-bearer Nizam and his associate Jitesh for allegedly blackmailing a businessman and extorting Rs 2.77 cr…
Mangaluru (Karnataka), June 9 (IANS) In a sensational extortion case, Mangaluru police on Tuesday arrested a Youth Congress office-bearer and his associate for allegedly blackmailing a businessman and extorting Rs 2.77 crore over a period of nearly two years.The accused have been identified as Nizam, who is said to be the General Secretary of the Mangaluru Youth Congress, and his associate Jitesh. According to police, the duo allegedly targeted a prominent businessman and used private obscene ph…