Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada district on Tuesday extended its COVID vaccination drive for the people aged between 18-44. In the initial phase, the drive is being carried only at District Wenlock Hospital and four Taluk hospitals across the district.

Mangaluru: In support of the fight against Covid-19 and as part of the Indian Navy's ongoing operation 'Samudra Setu II', INS Kolkata arrived at New Mangalore Port on Monday carrying critical medical supplies including liquid medical oxygen from Qatar and Kuwait, a defence official said.

Mangaluru: A WhatsApp message with communally sensitive content was being circulated on social media by miscreants using the name of Vartha Bharati and the mobile number of VB’s in charge. Reacting to the development, a complaint to Mangaluru Police Commissioner was filed by VB citing miscreants were using the name of the organization to spread hatred and communal tension.

Mangaluru: Managaluru city police commissioner N Shashi Kumar on Sunday urged the people to strictly adhere to the Covid-19 guidelines issued by the government to contain the spread of infection in the state.

Senior Advocate and social activist, Ilyas Ahmad Bawa passed away in Mangaluru on Friday morning after prolonged illness here. He was 80.

Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada district will go under strict completely lockdown for the weekend. The lockdown will start on Friday 9:00 pm and will be in place till Monday at 6:00 am.

Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner Dr. KV Rajendra on Thursday chopped down business hours for essential shops amidst the COVID-19 curfew in the district.

Udupi: Udupi-Chikkamagaluru MP and senior BJP leader Shobha Karandlaje on Thursday called for a complete lockdown like last year to control the steep rise in COVID-19 cases.