MCC Bank Ltd marked its 113th Founder's Day with a vibrant celebration at its Administrative Office Campus on Saturday, honoring the enduring legacy of its founder, P.F.X. Saldanha, and reaffirming the Bank’s steadfast commitment and resilience in the cooperative sector.

Karkala: The new building complex of KMES Educational Institutions in Kukkundoor, Karkala, was inaugurated on Sunday. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Shri Shri Esha Vittaladasa Swamiji of Sandipani Sadhana Ashram, Shree Kshetra, Kemaru, emphasized that education is not just about obtaining degrees but must instill human values in children. True education, he said, should unite people beyond caste and religion. He appreciated the work being done by KMES Educational Institutions in this regard.

Kundapur: District In-charge Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar stressed on the need for modernization in agriculture for increased revenue and urged the farmers in Udupi district to opt for updated technology and modern facilities.

Puttur: A tragic accident occurred on Sunday near Kuvettila in Kabaka, along the Mani-Mysuru National Highway, where a KSRTC bus collided head-on with a motorcycle, resulting in the death of a father and critical injuries to his son.

Udupi: As directed by the Indian Catholic Bishops’ Council, special prayers, inclusive of special offerings, were held for the safety of the Indian Armed Forces and soldiers during the Sunday Mass at the churches under the Udupi diocese.

Belthangady: The administrative board of Sri Gopalakrishna Temple in Tekkaru has issued a letter of regret to local Muslim leaders following widespread outrage over a hate speech delivered by Belthangady MLA Harish Poonja during the temple’s Brahmakalashotsava ceremony.

Udupi (Karnataka), May 10 (PTI): Inflammatory and obscene graffiti, targeting religious communities, was found in the bathroom wall of the women's hostel of a reputed engineering college in this district, police said on Saturday.

Kumta: In the Annual General Body Meeting of Jamaatul Muslimeen held on Thursday night at Jumma Masjid Kumta, new office bearers were elected to lead the organisation. The meeting was held after Isha prayers and saw participation from members of the community.