Maharashtra home dept informs HC of reducing prison vacancies from 29% to 25.75%. 726 more posts to be filled by March 2026, with all 1,820 vacancies targeted by Dec 2027. Details inside.
A Karnataka prison warder was caught red-handed trying to smuggle prohibited items hidden in his underwear. Read the full details of the security breach and the arrest.
A warder at Bengaluru Central Prison was arrested for attempting to smuggle cigarettes and drug-suspect paper. This is the second such incident in three months, raising security concerns.
Two notorious inmates from Mangaluru brutally attacked Jailer Kallappa Gasti and three staff at Karwar District Jail. The assault was retaliation for a strict anti-drug crackdown. Read the full details.
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.
A routine security check at Mangaluru District Prison exposed an attempt to smuggle suspected MDMA hidden inside a toothpaste tube. Read the full details of the interception.
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.
Tragic accident on NH-66 claims 5 lives as tempo carrying workers overturns. MLA visits site, minister expresses grief. Details on victims and ongoing investigation.
Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta emphasizes fitness as foundation for developed India. Namo sports tournaments inspire youth in Mangaluru. Read more about this initiative.
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!
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.
Urwa police nabbed an inter-state fraudster who cheated a jeweller of 24 gold biscuits worth Rs 31 lakh. The accused used fake identities across multiple states. Read the full investigation details.
Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao urges universities to effectively implement Nasha Mukt Bharat and organ donation campaigns through a walkathon in Mangaluru. Join the movement for a drug-free India.
Explore the historic 1946 Jail Committee Probe investigation into prison conditions and its lasting impact on India's justice system reforms. Discover the findings now!
District Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao orders sewage plant modernization and river dredging to address pollution. Rs 160 crore road repairs planned. Karavali Utsav from Dec 20-Jan 4.
NIA investigates convict Jayesh Pujari's terror links from Hindalga prison. Details on mobile phone misuse, Gadkari threats & Pakistan Zindabad slogans revealed. Read full investigation.
Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao orders MCC to prepare an estimate for upgrading the old Munchoor STP to prevent pollution in the Nandini river. Action plan initiated on 28 November 2025.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands at Mangaluru International Airport, en route to Udupi for significant public address. Security heightened across coastal Karnataka.
Fraudsters swap ATM card in Mangaluru, withdraw Rs 1.19 lakh from Bantwal resident's account. Learn how to protect yourself from such scams.
Karnataka High Court dismisses Alphonse Saldanha's insanity defence in 2020 Mangaluru couple murder case. Court rules mental illness doesn't prove unsoundness of mind. Read the full judgment details.
Bengaluru Central Prison authorities confiscated 16 smartphones during overnight inspections. Superintendent Paramesh H A led the operation to curb illegal activities. Read the full investigation details.