Udupi: A tragic road accident occurred early this morning on National Highway 66 near Guddeangadi, Udyavara, resulting in the death of a young motorbike rider and a fire that destroyed both the lorry and the bike involved.

A 17-year-old girl, Deekshitha, who was studying at the St Philomena College in Puttur town, allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself at home on Thursday evening, although the reason for her death is yet to be confirmed.

Veteran Yakshagana percussion artiste and teacher Mambadi Subrahmanya Bhat of Bantwal has been selected for the ‘Parthisubba Award’ for 2024 by the Karnataka Yakshagana Academy, President of the Academy Tallur Shivaram Shetty has said.

Barakah International School and College is organising a unique free workshop for parents, aimed at providing guidance on various aspects of parenting. The session, titled ‘Parenting Pathways’, will be held at the Barakah Auditorium, Ayar, on Thursday, 16th January 2025, at 6:30 pm.

In an effort to make Mangaluru ‘drug-free,’ the CCB Police arrested a man, Shameer PK, near Mulki and seized 738 grams of hydro ganja worth ₹73 lakh, which he was transporting in his car.

Mangaluru: Mohammed Zubair, the prominent fact-checker and co-founder of Alt News, highlighted the changing dynamics of media and social media narratives during a special event held at the Bishop Jathanna Auditorium here on Thursday. Zubair was the chief guest at the release of the special edition magazine of Eedina.com, where he shared his insights into the evolving political landscape and media discourse in India.

A 29-year-old debt-ridden youngster, Nasrullah, allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself at home in Padubidri on Wednesday evening, as he was unable to repay the borrowed funds.

Mangaluru: The Highland Islamic Forum (HIF) organised an event titled "Aspire to Inspire for Better Life" at the Town Hall here on Wednesday. The programme aimed to motivate and guide individuals towards leading a meaningful and improved life.