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BENGALURU The Peenya Flyover, a key traffic corridor connecting nearly 22 districts, has been closed for three days starting Tuesday, causing major inconvenience to commuters. According to traffic police, the closure is due to repair works, including cable installation and loa
MANGALURU The streets near the district BJP office turned into a scene of joy today as party workers celebrated a strong performance in three state assembly elections, including West Bengal. With early results showing the party moving toward a majority, hundreds of supporters
Bantwal Vittal police have arrested a 26-year-old youth, Mohammed Asbeer from Kolnadu in Bantwal, for riding a scooter under drug influence and misbehaving with police during a checking drive. The incident took place at the Vittal four-way junction when sub-inspector B.S. Naya
MANGALURU A severe cooking gas shortage is pushing the hotel industry in Mangaluru toward a major crisis. Restaurant owners are currently struggling not only with the skyrocketing prices of commercial LPG but also with a supply chain that simply cannot meet their daily needs.
MANGALURU Passengers in Palakkad division should check train timings carefully as maintenance work will affect services in May and June 2026. Several trains will be cancelled or delayed due to track repairs. The Shoranur–Nilambur MEMU service will not run on Sundays in May. Th
MANGALURU To help manage the massive summer rush, the Railways has announced that more coaches will be added to the popular Rameswaram Express. Starting this weekend, the weekly train connecting Mangaluru Central and Rameswaram will get two extra 3-tier AC coaches to ensure mo
Mangaluru Surathkal police have arrested Bahadur Singh, also known as Bahadur and Buyya, who was absconding in a 2014 murder case. He is accused of killing Sumathi Prabhu from Kulai Hosabettu on February 8, 2014, and stealing 192 grams of gold jewellery. Police say he and two
BANTWAL The vibrant Karavali Kalotsava-2026 multicultural festival kicked off with great energy at B.C. Road. Organized by the Chinnaraloka Seva Trust in partnership with the state government, the six-day event aims to bring together different cultures through art, language, a
KONAJE Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader highlighted the rich heritage of the Beary people, describing them as a hardworking community that lives with immense self-respect. Speaking at the inauguration of the 3rd Ullal Taluk Beary Sahitya Sammelana in Mudipu, Khader emphasized the
BELTHANGADY A tragic road accident claimed the life of a 49-year-old man in Belalu Peth. The victim, identified as Jaya Mestri, died on the spot after a heavy crane vehicle crashed into the back of his scooter. Mestri was a resident of Balanja village but had been living in
Pipes, Progress, and Parched MANGALORE Construction on the national highway near Gurupur has triggered a major water crisis, leaving several villages struggling for a steady supply. During a high-level meeting, MLA Bharat Shetty directed officials to hold an urgent session
An FIR has been filed against MLA DN Jeevaraj following allegations of illegal tampering and fraud involving postal votes CHIKKAMAGALURU A serious legal battle has begun in the Sringeri constituency as an FIR was filed against local MLA DN Jeevaraj and two former high-ranki
KPCC State Secretary K. Devendrappa led a delegation demanding the closure of illegal Shivamogga massage parlors, alleging they exploit women and promote illicit activities SHIVAMOGGA A strong appeal has been made to local authorities to shut down illegal massage parlors an
Shimoga activists are protesting a proposed nuclear plant in Besur, citing environmental risks to the sensitive Western Ghats region. SHIMOGA Environmental activists and local groups have launched a fierce protest against a proposed nuclear power plant in Besur village, loc
Mangaluru As heat rises across Karnataka, animals at Pilikula Biological Park in Mangaluru are getting special care to stay cool. The zoo houses more than 900 birds and animals, and officials noticed signs of heat stress during the summer. To help them, staff installed sprinkl
HAVERI Seventeen passengers had a narrow escape when a KSRTC Pallakki bus caught fire near Devarudda village in Ranebennur taluk. Driver Pakkirappa acted quickly and stopped the bus after seeing flames and ensured all passengers got down safely. The bus was travelling from Ben
Kasargod A rat snake was rescued from a house in Adoor after it was found with a gold ring tightly stuck around its body inside a table drawer. Children noticed the snake while opening the drawer at Ravi’s home and alerted adults. The forest department team arrived quickly and
LONDON England’s tall fast bowler, Ollie Robinson, is feeling more ready than ever to reclaim his place in the national Test squad. After some time away from the team, the 32-year-old says positive feedback from head coach Brendon McCullum and selector James Taylor has reignit
