A growing trend sees Konkani Catholic men from Mangaluru finding brides from inland districts due to local educational & job disparities. Over 50 such marriages occur annually, say church officials.
Mangaluru City Police to deploy AI-based ANPR cameras at three national highway junctions. The Rs 1 crore project includes body-worn cameras and new signboards. Read more about the enhanced traffic monitoring system.
Mangaluru City Police enforces strict New Year guidelines. Events require prior permission by Dec 23, must end by 12:30 AM. DJs, drugs, obscenity banned. Read full rules.
Bengaluru police arrest a man for extorting two local businessmen. Multiple BNS sections, including extortion and criminal intimidation, invoked. Details on the case and charges.
A major disturbance erupted at Mangaluru District Prison, leading to a police case against 15 inmates. Authorities are investigating the protest over alleged food quality issues.
An undertrial prisoner was assaulted inside Mangaluru District Jail. Six inmates have been named. Read the full details of the incident and police action.
Mangaluru event venue owners must now obtain a sound NOC for every open-air event, causing operational delays. Police stress rule adherence on decibel limits and timing. Read more.
Mangaluru's Karavali Utsav 2024 starts December 20, featuring cultural programs, adventure sports, and food festivals across six beaches. Discover the full schedule here.
Mangaluru RTO office was targeted by a hoax bomb threat email claiming ISI-LTTE involvement. Police found nothing after a thorough search. Read the full details of the incident and investigation.
Security forces in Manipur arrest 10 militants from banned outfits involved in extortion. Details on the operations across Thoubal, Kakching, and Imphal West districts.
MLC Ivan D'Souza vows to take Mangaluru's Rs 1,250 crore sewer crisis, road, and water issues to CM Siddaramaiah. Read about the public grievances meeting.
Karnataka's Fisheries Minister Mankal S Vaidya announces a new sea ambulance for fishermen's safety, part of a Rs 37.5 crore harbour modernisation. Read the full story.
In a major crackdown, Mangaluru CCB seized MDMA drugs valued at Rs 50 lakh and arrested four individuals near the Sundaram Shetty Convention Hall. Read the full details of the operation.
A Canara Bank manager in Mangaluru files a police complaint, alleging a Rs 104.7 crore loss due to fraudulent loan sanctions by 15 individuals. Read the full investigation details.
A major theft in Mangaluru sees 80 bags of premium coffee beans, valued at Rs 21 lakh, stolen from a private warehouse. Police are investigating the audacious overnight heist.
Mangaluru police constable Raju Naik suspended after trespassing into a house and assaulting a family member. He is in custody, with further investigation ongoing. Read the latest updates.
Mangaluru prison authorities file cases against undertrials for assaulting inmates & instigating unrest. One inmate allegedly challenged the Superintendent. Details inside.
Gujarat High Court grants conditional bail to nine police constables convicted in the 2018 kidnapping and Bitcoin extortion case of Surat businessman Shailesh Bhatt. Details inside.
Mangaluru Deputy Commissioner announces laterite stone price drop from Rs 65 to Rs 45, with further reduction expected. 59 extraction permits issued to boost supply. Read for details on sand mining and road repairs.
Kavoor police arrested two men from Tumakuru, seizing MDMA and ganja worth ₹80,000 near Phalguni River. One accused had nine prior criminal cases. Read the full details of the raid and investigation.
Mangaluru police arrested two individuals, Shoaib and Mohammed, for possessing and attempting to sell MDMA and ganja. The operation was based on a specific tip-off. Read the full details of the drug bust here.
Mangaluru Smart City Ltd completes the first 450m phase of the Nethravati riverfront promenade. Inauguration set for December with new tourist amenities. Read more.
Rotary Club Mangaluru Central hosts 25th Annual Children's Care Centers Meet. 430 kids from 10 centers enjoyed sports, cultural events & celebrity performances. Read more about this heartwarming initiative!
Canada launches a multi-million dollar offensive against extortion rings targeting the Indian community. New funding for police, victim support, and youth programs announced.
Hackerspace Mangaluru's HMNOV25 event has been officially accredited as a pre-summit event for India's flagship AI Impact Summit 2026, bringing national recognition to coastal tech innovation.
Ambad police register extortion case against four individuals, including main accused Santosh Sharma, for threatening industrialist over illegal construction. Read the full details.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands at Mangaluru International Airport, en route to Udupi for significant public address. Security heightened across coastal Karnataka.
Two men attempted to sell lab-grown diamonds as natural stones worth lakhs in Mangaluru. Police investigation reveals shocking price difference. Read full details.
Mangaluru MP urges immediate central approval for Karnataka ESI Society, paving way for ESIC to upgrade and manage the city's ESI hospital, promising enhanced healthcare for insured workers.
In a dramatic late-night rescue, Mangaluru police prevented a potential tragedy by talking down a distressed man attempting to end his life from a city bridge.