Mangaluru: The block level and District Congress Committee presidents in the state will be changed in the next one month for better reach into society and bring in organisational fortification, said Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee working president G C Chandrasheker on Saturday.

Kasaragod (Kerala): Three women were killed after being hit by a train while crossing a railway track near Kanhangad railway station in this district on Saturday night, police said.

Mangaluru: State Congress spokesperson Pratibha Kulai said that ex-MUDA President Ravishankar Mijar falsely accused the district administration of disrespecting MLA Umanatha Kotian by not inviting him to a preliminary meeting on Pilikula Kambala. Mijar had also accused the administration of disrespecting the Billava Community, she said while questioning the purpose of engaging in caste politics in Kambala. She was addressing a press-meet at Mangaluru on Friday.

Ullal: A 25-year-old electrician, Shravan Alva, was found dead in what is suspected to be a suicide at his home in Taripadpu, Kotekar. The tragic incident occurred late Wednesday night.

Udupi (Karnataka): Udupi-Chikkamagalur MP Kota Srinivas Poojary has accused the Karnataka government of implementing an “invisible strategy” to curb Hindu festivals.

Ullal: In an incident reported on Thursday, a cow suspected of being infected with rabies went on a rampage in Someshwara, injuring several people and causing damage to property. The cow entered residential areas, charged at pedestrians, and damaged a scooter, injuring a woman riding it. The event unfolded in areas under the Someshwara Town Municipality, leaving locals alarmed.

Udupi: In a tragic incident, a woman allegedly committed suicide after being upset over her son’s arrest. The incident was reported in Nallur village on Wednesday night, September 11.

Mangaluru: Two individuals were reportedly buried alive while demolishing an old house on Jail road in the city on Wednesday.