Udupi: The district on Saturday reported its first death due to the ‘black fungus’ also known as mucormycosis. The number of infection in COVID patients has significantly increased over the past few weeks and Udupi reported first death due to the infection in the district on Saturday.

Mangaluru: City’s noted physician Dr. Srinivas Kakkilalya who hit the headlines earlier this week after a CCTV video from local supermarket went viral in which he was seen arguing with Supermarket owner who objected the doctor for not wearing mask.

Udupi: Amid the nationwide surge in a number of cases of black fungus in COVID-19 patients, the Udupi district has reported two cases of black fungus in COVID patients. The information was shared by the Udupi District Health Department.

Mangaluru: In a tragic road accident reported from Baikampady in the city, a cycle rider died on the spot after being mowed down by an overspeeding truck on Friday here.

Mangaluru: Dharmasthala dharmadhikari D Veerendra Heggade has provided 100 oxygen concentrators to needy Covid care centres in hospitals through Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project (SKDRDP).

Mangaluru: Journalist Vicky Nanjappa on Friday denied his links to the viral audio clip on social media platforms against Dr. Srinivas Kakkilaya in the wake of a recent mask incident in a supermarket in the city.

Mangaluru: Three people in Dakshina Kannada district have reportedly been infected with the ‘black fungus’ also known as mucormycosis and are receiving treatment while one patient has died after infecting the fungus, sources have revealed.

Mangaluru, May 20: Congress leader and former MLC Ivan D'Souza on Thursday filed a complaint against Udupi- Chikkamagalur MP Shobha Karandlaje for making a false statement that leaders of the Christian community are advising believers not to take the vaccine against Covid-19.