Mulki: A public blood donation camp was successfully organised on Sunday in memory of Safwan Kolnad, a 25-year-old youth who tragically passed away on May 10, 2025, due to sudden cardiac arrest in Dubai. The camp was held at Mahila Samudaya Bhavan, located near the Kolnad Government School, and was jointly conducted by Kolnad Friends Kolnad (R) and Blood Helpline Karnataka (R), in collaboration with Wenlock District Hospital, Mangalore.

A 65-year-old man died after being struck by lightning while carrying out roof repairs at his home in Uluvare village, Ankola taluk.

Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds lashed various parts of Udupi district since early Tuesday morning, throwing normal life out of gear. The downpour disrupted vehicular movement and severely affected daily activities in Udupi and Manipal.

Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds since Monday evening has thrown normal life out of gear across Kasaragod district. Several roads have been washed away, and reports indicate significant damage to agriculture in various parts of the district.

In a case of fraud involving false promises of overseas employment, the Central Crime Branch (CCB) police have taken a prime accused into custody.

Suratkal: Hamd Foods — known for its exclusive food products crafted to reduce reliance on unhealthy instant meals — inaugurated its second store on Monday at the Welcome Complex in 7th Block, Krishnapura.

Mangaluru, May 17 – In a crackdown on illegal overseas recruitment activities, Avaneesh Shukla, the Protector of Emigrants (POE), Bengaluru, under the Ministry of External Affairs, visited Mangaluru on Thursday after receiving credible information regarding unauthorised interviews being conducted for overseas job placements.

Some daytime train services between Mangaluru and Bengaluru will be suspended for 154 days starting June 1, due to railway electrification work in the Sakleshpur–Subrahmanya Road section, the South Western Railway said on Saturday.