Karnataka Governor Tavar Chand Gehlot is set to embark on a visit to the Dakshina Kannada district on September 8 (Friday), as announced by his office in a press release.

 The Karkala rural Police on Wednesday has filed a case against the Principal of Gurukul Central School, Ballyottu for allegedly beating a class 7 student. 

Pace Wisdom Solutions, a prominent IT company headquartered in Bangalore, continues to expand its presence in the tech industry. In March 2023, the company inaugurated a new branch office in Mangalore, aligning with its mission to provide employment opportunities to the local talent pool in the Dakshina Kannada region. In a recent move, Pace Wisdom has onboarded over 40 fresh graduates, further contributing to the 'Beyond Bengaluru' vision promoted by the Government of Karnataka.

Mangaluru witnessed the inauguration of a new service center for ARM Motors, the official dealer of the renowned automobile company Kia Motors, here in Kannur on Wednesday. The ceremony was graced by the presence of Sam Lee, the head of the Dealer Development section, and Jongo Riu, the Regional Manager of Kia Motors.

During an impromptu visit to a boys' hostel in the city, which accommodates students from minority communities pursuing post-matriculation studies, Karnataka Minister for Housing, Minority Welfare, and Wakf, Zameer Ahmed Khan, was dismayed by its poor maintenance. In response, he ordered the suspension of the Taluk Extension Officer.

Renowned researcher, author, and former Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Delhi, Dr. Shamsul Islam, is scheduled to deliver the BV Kakkilaya Inspired Oration for 2023. The oration, titled "Joint Martyrdoms, Joint Heritage of 1857 War of Independence," will take place on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 10 a.m. at Ravindra Kalabhavana, University College, Mangaluru.

Government officials and politicians, including State Housing, Minority Welfare, and Waqf Minister B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan, State Municipal Administration, Hajj Minister Rahim Khan, and Chief Minister's Political Secretary Naseer Ahmed, have pledged their commitment to addressing the challenges faced by the Muslim community and fulfilling their various demands. This assurance was made during an honorific event organized by the D.K. District Honouring Committee and D.K. District Waqf Advisory Committee at Town Hall.

National-level boxing champion Viraj Mendon (29), a resident of Shantinagar in Malpe, Udupi district, allegedly hanged himself to death at home on Tuesday out of depression over personal problems.