Mangaluru: Aiming to contribute a breakthrough in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) treatment, Mangaluru girl Salwa has successfully completed her Ph.D. in a unique area of pharmaceutical research focused on developing lipid nano-carriers for oral delivery of an anti-Alzheimer’s drug. Her research offers promising advancements in the treatment of AD, a condition affecting millions globally and growing in prevalence.

Harmony in society can only be nurtured through genuine connections of the heart, not mere words, emphasized Sri Panditaradhya Shivacharya Swamiji, the seer of Sri Math Sanehalli Hosadurga Chitradurga. Accepting the Dr. Ronald Colaco Harmony Award at the ‘Pepere Pepe Dum’ festival — the largest brass band event on Karnataka’s coast — organized by the ‘Ami Ani Amchim’ organization at Kelarai Church on Sunday, Swamiji stressed that true harmony blossoms from sincere relationships between people.

Thiruvallur MP and former IAS officer Sasikant Senthil has voiced concerns that Hindus and women are among the most affected by the rise of right-wing politics in India. He made these remarks while receiving the 'Manava Ratna' award at a ceremony organized by the Udupi District Muslim Okkuta on Sunday, held at the Basel Mission Memorial Auditorium.

Bhatkal: In a anti-drug operation led by Bhatkal Town Police Inspector Gopi Krishna, local police seized 9.17 kilograms of ganja valued at over Rs 4.5 lakh. Acting on a tip-off, the police tracked and intercepted the accused on Sunday as they attempted to enter Bhatkal.

Mangaluru (Karnataka): Dakshina Kannada MP Capt. Brijesh Chowta on Saturday said the Charmadi Ghat section of National Highway-73, a vital passage through Karnataka’s Western Ghats, is set to undergo a major expansion, widening the route to two lanes with a central allocation of Rs 343.74 crore.

The Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT) and Bearys Enviro-Architecture Design School (BEADS) held their graduation ceremonies for the 12th and 5th batches, respectively, at the Bearys Knowledge Campus in Mangaluru. The event was presided over by Syed Mohamed Beary, with L.K. Atheeq,IAS, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister of Karnataka and ACS in the Finance Department, as the Chief Guest.

One more person died on Saturday from the burns suffered in the recent fireworks accident at a temple near Neeleswaram in this district, raising the death toll to five, officials said.

Udupi: Udupi District Congress Minority Division President Sharfuddeen Sheikh Majoor has accused MLA Yashpal Suvarna of attempting to deflect attention from alleged financial irregularities at Mahalakshmi Co-operative Bank by shifting the focus to the waqf land issue. In a statement issued on Friday, Sheikh Majoor criticized Suvarna’s recent public protests, asserting they were a means to avoid scrutiny over the alleged mismanagement at the bank.