Uppinangady: A series of theft, with the thieves breaking into and stealing more than Rs 20,000 in cash and other valuables from a petrol bunk, shops and a hotel beside the National Highway at Nekkilady, came to light on Saturday morning.

The owner of a store at Chittari Chetukundu under the jurisdiction of the Bekal Police Station has complained to the police that a person, who visited the shop in the guise of a customer recently, stole the mobile phone that the owner had kept on the table in the shop.

The excise officers in the district have arrested two men for transport of narcotics in their car at Seethangoli and have seized the one-kg ganja in their possession.

The Mangaluru CEN Police officers have registered a case of duping, based on a complaint that a man was cheated of Rs 6.5 lakh with an offer on social media of a part-time job.

A 35-year-old biker was grievously injured in an accident on the National Highway 75 near Nelyadi on Wednesday night, when his motorbike collided head-on with a truck, and died on the way to hospital.

A viral message circulating on social media platforms in Kannada language praises Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his alleged move against 'Article 30A' in the Indian Constitution. The message claims Modi was ready to eliminate Article 30A from the Constitution.

In an announcement made on Tuesday evening, the prestigious DK District Rajyotsava Awards have been revealed, recognizing the outstanding contributions of 46 individuals and 17 organizations. Among the awardees are figures such as Prominent Non-Resident Indian (NRI) businessman Abdulla Madumule, journalist Ibrahim Adkasthala, and literary expert Dr. Prabhakar Neerumarga.

Charmadi Hasanabba, a selfless social worker known for his tireless efforts in saving lives, has been honored with the Kannada Rajyotsava award by the state government for his remarkable 38 years of service to the community.