Overcoming financial hardship, Sandhya from Maninalkur in Bantwal has secured first rank in MA Kannada at Mangalore University and won a gold medal along with seven cash awards at the university’s 44th convocation held on Saturday.

 Kundapur police have arrested a scooter rider for performing dangerous wheeling and violating traffic rules on National Highway-66 between Hemmadi and Kundapur.

The 44th annual convocation of Mangalore University was held at the Mangala Auditorium on the university campus on Friday.

Sub-Inspector Naveen S. Naik, currently serving at Bhatkal Town Police Station, has been selected for the prestigious Chief Minister’s Gold Medal for the year 2025.

Dakshina Kannada Superintendent of Police Dr Arun K has directed officials to initiate cancellation of licences of shops and commercial establishments found selling cigarettes, tobacco or narcotic substances near schools and colleges in the district.

A case was registered after a website impersonating the city police was used to cheat people through online gambling, officials said on Friday.

The Karnataka government has approved financial assistance for infrastructure development in connection with the upcoming Mahamastakabhisheka in Karkala.

Mangalore University will award honorary doctorates to Akshara Santa Padma Shri awardee Harekala Hajabba, Yakshagana artist late Soorikumeru Govinda Bhat, and dancer Ravish Padumale at its 44th annual convocation, University Vice Chancellor Prof. P.L. Dharma announced at a press conference.