In a remarkable achievement, 13-year-old Hadrian Vegas from Mangaluru set a new world record by performing 26 underwater somersaults in just 37 seconds at the Emmekere International Swimming Pool. The record was officially recorded by Dr. Krishnamurti, State Director of Nobel World Records.

Well known tiger researcher and conservationist Dr Ullas Karanth on Thursday said that India, having such vast land resources, must ideally move towards enlarging the tiger ecosystem to reach a population of 15,000 of the big cats as against 3,000 presently.

Mangaluru (Karnataka): Additional Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada D Santhosh Kumar on Thursday ordered the authorities to take stern action against shopkeepers selling cigarettes and tobacco products within a 100-metre radius of schools and colleges.

Mangaluru: The South Western Railway (SWR) resumed passenger train services on the Bengaluru-Mangaluru sector on Thursday.

A tragic incident occurred on Wednesday night when a 15-year-old SSLC student committed suicide by hanging himself in the toilet of his home in Benjanapadavu.

Bantwal: Police have arrested three individuals in connection with a stabbing incident that took place at Bantwal Bypass on Wednesday. The altercation began as a verbal argument over a minor issue and escalated into violence.

Mangaluru: DC Mullai Muhilan issued orders permitting electric auto rickshaws and autos running on ethanol and methanol to ply across the district freely. Despite being issued on July 26, the orders were released to the public on Tuesday.

The Pandeshwar police have arrested four individuals for allegedly harassing and abusing a woman at a pub in the Pandeshwar area of Mangaluru. The accused, identified as Mahesh (28), Vinay (30), Nitesh (32), and Pritesh (33), are residents of Puttur.