The arrival of the monsoon season brings with it a mixed bag of emotions. While the refreshing rains provide relief from the scorching heat, they also usher in a host of health challenges. The increased humidity and waterlogged surroundings create ideal breeding grounds for disease-causing pathogens, leading to a spike in illnesses. In coastal regions like Mangaluru, these challenges are particularly pronounced due to the geographical location and proximity to water bodies.

In a distressing incident, a young man was found dead at his home on Sunday night in an apparent case of suicide by hanging.

Bengaluru: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for coastal and south interior Karnataka, as heavy rainfall is predicted in the state during the upcoming week.

Mangaluru: BJP MLA from Mangaluru North Y Bharath Shetty on Sunday urged the city police commissioner to take strict action against inflammatory social media posts that target the religious sentiments of Hindus.

A 26-year-old orthopedist of the KMC Hospital, Manipal, was killed on the spot and two others were injured in a car accident on the Rajathadri Road in Manipal late Friday night.

Heads of various mutts in Dakshina Kannada district have strongly opposed the decision of the Karnataka government to repeal anti-conversion law and the cow slaughter prevention Act.

Mangaluru city police have arrested a married man in Dakshina Kannada district on the charges of cheating a young woman after having physical relationship with her by promising to marry her.

Two persons who were attempting to sell narcotic drugs at a public place near Chaturmukha Basadi in Karkala taluk in Udupi district were arrested, police said.