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.

 In an accident that occurred on the overpass at Thokkottu on Thursday, a car crashed into a scooter being ridden by a woman, who was riding with her mother. As a result, the mother sustained grievous injuries and died on the spot, it is learned.

Udupi: KMC Hospital in Manipal of Udupi District has recorded seven cases of ‘black fungus’ also known as mucormycosis. District Health Officer Dr. Sudheer Chandra informed about the cases of ‘black fungus’ cases in the district.

Mangaluru: The three stranded fishermen from Kerala, who were rescued by Indian Coast Guard vessel Vikram off Kannur coast on May 14, were handed over to Kerala government authorities at the New Mangalore port here on Wednesday.

Mangaluru: A doctor has been booked under the Epidemic Act based on a complaint that he refused to wear a mask at a supermarket here, police said on Wednesday.

Mangaluru: The operation to lift the tug vessel 'Alliance' that sank off the coast here on Saturday and ran aground near Padubidri beach in Udupi district, began on Tuesday.