Manjeshwar: Torrential rain accompanied by lightning and thunderstorm in Coastal Karnataka and parts of Kerala has affected daily life in the region since Thursday morning.

Mangaluru: As forecasted by the Metereological Department heavy rain lashed Coastal Karnataka and parts of Kerala on Thursday with continuous heavy showers since morning affecting daily life on the southern coast.

Mangaluru: Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday added that the State has sought assistance from Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra Police in investigating the Huballi explosion at railway station.

Kasargod: United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate M C Kamaruddin, registered comfortable victory in the Majeshwar Assembly Constituency’s by-poll elections on Thursday here.

Vittla: Local police on Thursday arrested one person for allegedly smuggling cattle illegally and seized his van near Barebettu in Kollandu village here.

Mangaluru: A private bus on Thursday morning fell into a sewage beside the road after the driver of the bus lost control over the wheels here at Ikala near Murukaveri.

Bhatkal: In line with the demands of the family of Affan Jabali, who was brutally murdered in a private lodge in Bhatkal on Saturday, for strictest punishment for the culprits, local socio-political organization Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem has demanded a high-level investigation in the case.

Mangaluru: Indian Coast Guard on Wednesday evening rescued a fisherman from the sea after over 12 hours after he went missing in the sea amidst tidal waves of the turbulent Arabian Sea.