The Mangalore Catholic Co-operative (MCC) Bank Ltd. marked another milestone in its growth journey with the inauguration of its 21st branch and 13th ATM at Kallianpura–Santhekatte, Udupi, on Sunday. The new branch is situated on the ground floor of J.S. Square, Kallianpura–Santhekatte.

In response to the recent surge in wild elephant movement in Dakshina Kannada district, Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre has approved the formation of a dedicated elephant task force consisting of 48 personnel to drive elephants back into forest areas.

Mulki Police have arrested Shrinivas Shetty also called as Sheenu, who is learned to be a close associate of underworld don Kali Yogish and had been absconding for several years.

 The Karnataka Police have invoked the Karnataka Control of Organised Crime Act (KCOCA), 2000, against the accused in the murder of Abdul Rahiman from Kolattamajalu, Bantwal. The case, which occurred in May this year, involved multiple individuals with alleged links to organised criminal activities and communal unrest, police officials confirmed.

Passengers arriving from Dubai on an Air India Express flight to Mangaluru on Saturday evening were left angry and helpless after learning that their luggage had not arrived with them and was left behind in Dubai.

The Udupi district administration has suspended three teachers who failed to report for duty as enumerators in the ongoing Social and Educational Survey being conducted by the Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission.

Malpe Police have arrested one more person in connection with the murder of rowdy-sheeter and AKMS bus owner Saifuddin, taking the total number of arrests in the case to four.

The ‘Shobhayatra’ procession of Goddess Sharada, organized by the Kudroli Shri Gokarnanatha Temple, brought the curtains down on the famous annual Mangaluru Dasara celebrations early Friday morning.