
NIA court sentences main accused in Mangaluru cooker blast case to 10 years of RI
A court in Bengaluru sentenced Mohammed Shariq to 10 years for the 2022 Mangaluru cooker bomb blast, linking him to an Islamic State-inspired module.
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A court in Bengaluru sentenced Mohammed Shariq to 10 years for the 2022 Mangaluru cooker bomb blast, linking him to an Islamic State-inspired module.

A woman was seriously injured after a speeding Omni van lost control, overturned, and ran into pedestrians at Kolpada Bailu in Beltangady taluk of Karnataka's Mangaluru on Sunday afternoon.

Prices for commercial LPG have increased by Rs 195.50, premium petrol by Rs 11 per litre to Rs 160, and jet fuel has crossed Rs 2 lakh per kilolitre, with these surges attributed to escalating global oil prices linked to the West Asia conflict. The US-Israel war with Iran is directly hitting India's aviation and hospitality sectors, causing record-breaking aviation fuel prices and more expensive commercial LPG cylinders.
A Russian oil tanker chartered by MRPL has arrived off India's Mangaluru port amidst escalating West Asian tensions and volatile global energy markets, underscoring India's efforts to secure its energy supplies.


Capt. Chowta is advocating for a weekend special train service between Bengaluru and Mangaluru, with a passengers' forum also demanding the maintenance of existing berth sharing arrangements on an extended express route.

A police inspector in Mangaluru has been suspended following allegations of misconduct involving women.

LPG Tanker Shivalik that discharged 20,000 tonnes of LPG at Mundra likely to sail to Dahej Port to discharge balance 26,000 tonnes

The ship 'Shivalik' is transporting Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for unloading operations in Mangaluru.

Hotel Ayodhya also uses the residue of cashew nut shells as fuel to prepare sweets

Despite opposition from commuters, the Railway Ministry has extended the Bengaluru-Kannur Express service to Kozhikode, building on a previous extension of the Yeshwantpur-Mangaluru Central Express to Kannur in 2009.

The gas agency has assured of delivering commercial gas cylinders required for the prison, says Jail Superintendent

Two individuals in Mangaluru have been arrested for allegedly routing millions of dollars from global cyberfraud operations through 70 local 'mule' bank accounts.

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) seized 201 used mobile phone handsets valued at ₹10 lakh in Mangaluru. The seizure occurred ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Mangaluru Police arrested an absconding murder accused in Bengaluru, who had reportedly changed his name twice to evade capture.

It was the third cruise vessel of the current cruise season. The ship’s itinerary covered Colombo, Kochi, Mangaluru, Goa and Mumbai.

The second phase of construction for the new Mangaluru Central Prison is scheduled to commence this year.

The president of Pudu gram panchayat and other local people had gathered the cards on March 3
11th college under Mangalore University to get autonomous status from UGC and government of Karnataka

Six persons from Udupi are also stranded in the Gulf — two in Dubai, three in Bahrain in one in Iran

Israel and the United States struck Tehran and western Iran on Saturday, February 28, aiming to curb ballistic missile launches toward Israel as Iran began retaliatory fire.

Air India Express is set to resume direct flights between Mangaluru and Muscat, operating two flights a week according to the current schedule.

An association is urging Indian Railways to operate the coastal Vande Bharat Express train on its originally planned route, citing concerns that attempts to divert it through Mangaluru City would cause delays.

A father and son have been arrested in Mangaluru, India, in connection with a moral policing incident where they allegedly assaulted a minor boy and recorded the act on video.
Mangaluru International Airport has been honored with the ACI’s ASQ Award for the second consecutive time, recognizing its consistent excellence in customer satisfaction.
Organised by Mangaluru Diocese Charismatic Service Communion in association with the Commission for Bible of the Diocese of Mangaluru, it will be held from 4 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. till March 1.

Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the Vande Bharat train service connecting Mangaluru and Bengaluru will be launched in the near future.

A gangster in Mangaluru was killed in a 4 am highway ambush, with police revealing the incident occurred after he celebrated a rival's death.

A court in Bengaluru has accepted the guilty plea of the main accused in the Mangaluru cooker blast case, marking a significant development in the legal proceedings.

HYDGEN, with its facility in Mangaluru, has dispatched eight multi-skid green hydrogen generation systems to Surat for industrial applications.

A 26-year-old man in Mangaluru, Karnataka, allegedly attempted to kill a businessman over a land deal by ramming his car into the businessman's two-wheeler. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday morning, was captured on CCTV.
A family's unusual attempt to courier an elderly man in a gunny bag to Mangaluru at a Bengaluru courier office shocked staff. The group, later revealed to be relatives, confessed the stunt was a protest against high bus ticket prices during festive seasons. Police, after reviewing CCTV, found no charges filed but warned of action if the courier agency complained.

The Karnataka women's commission has requested a report regarding an allegation of sexual harassment against a police inspector in Mangaluru.
The collection boxes are placed at six places, including Mangaladevi and Kadri Temples, three malls, and Govindadasa College
A power shutdown has been announced in Mangaluru, though specific details regarding its cause or duration are not provided.
A new Digi-locker facility has been inaugurated at the Mangaluru Central Railway Station, providing passengers with a secure digital storage service for documents.

Regular weekly services for the Mangaluru-Rameswaram Express will commence on March 14, and the Mangaluru-Tirunelveli Express on March 19, following their inaugural special services flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.



Mangaluru City South MLA D. Vedavyasa Kamath expressed disappointment that despite meetings, no specific grants were allocated for coastal Karnataka in the budget, deeming the exercise futile.

Mangaluru Fisheries College is set to receive a Centre of Excellence, with a new Offshore Resources Development and Utilisation Policy being formulated to optimize cage culture fishing and renewable energy generation opportunities.
Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) marked the 55th National Safety Month by organizing a multi-stakeholder safety awareness program.

Mangaluru City North MLA Y. Bharath Shetty said he has spoken to members of one of the families

The 'Clean Mangaluru Campaign' in March focused on cleaning the surroundings of the Kadri Temple, ensuring the area is tidy.

The MLC says he recently met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and sought funds to repair the damaged portion of the drainage network in Mangaluru.

Mangaluru city is set to introduce its first electric bus service on a city route shortly, marking a new development in public transportation for the area.

Applause broke out and phone cameras pointed to the sky as flower petals fell from a chopper flying over a baby shower ceremony in Karnataka's Mangaluru, surprising the mother-to-be.

LIC Mutual Fund has announced the relocation of its operations to new premises in Mangaluru.

Abhinav Bansal has taken on the role of chairman for the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Mangaluru chapter, with Ananthesh V. Prabhu appointed as vice-chairman.

The Silicon Beach Programme (SBP) announced over 840 experienced-level IT job openings from more than 100 companies across the Udupi-Mangaluru region, having already facilitated 16 senior hires.

A 57-year-old man from Mangaluru, India, successfully cleared his PUC exams with his son, returning to studies after a 40-year hiatus.

Police in Mangaluru have identified the assailants involved in the murder of a former gangster on a city flyover, though no arrests have been made yet.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has taken over the investigation into multiple sexual assault complaints filed against suspended Mangaluru inspector Sandesh.

A conference on forensic science in Mangaluru facilitated the exchange of advanced techniques among participants.

The National Highways Authority of India has completed construction of one of the two-carriageways of Yedapadavu bypass facilitating traffic movement

The BJP has announced plans to stage a protest on March 18 against the alleged administrative failures of the Mangaluru corporation.
The Superintendent and several staff members of Mangaluru Prison were reportedly attacked, though further details about the incident are not provided.

An LPG tanker overturned near Katapady, leading to a gas leak and the diversion of traffic on the Mangaluru-Udupi route as officials work to contain the situation.

Air cargo prices are skyrocketing due to disruptions in key shipping lanes caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. This has forced many carriers to reroute their vessels, leading to longer transit times and increased operational costs, which are then passed on to consumers.

Udupi Krishna Mutt is not facing any issues in serving food to devotees, says Diwan of Shiroor Mutt managing the Krishna Mutt

Police in Mangaluru, India, arrested two individuals for allegedly acquiring mule accounts used by cybercriminals in China, seizing multiple phones, debit cards, bank passbooks, and cryptocurrency.
The Prime Minister is scheduled to flag off new train services connecting Rameswaram and Tirunelveli to Mangaluru on Wednesday.
International flights from Mangaluru to four West Asian cities have been cancelled for the day, indicating disruptions in air travel.

The train will depart from Tirunelveli on Wednesday to reach Mangaluru Junction on Thursday
The mainline electrical multiple unit (MEMU) train from Palakkad to Pollachi, Mayiladuthurai-Karaikudi passenger, Amrit Bharat Express from Podanur to Dhanbad and the Mangaluru-Tirunelveli Express will be introduced

A court in Mangaluru, India, sentenced a man to life imprisonment and fined him ₹10,000 for the murder of a 47-year-old individual in 2022.
The project now costing ₹ 821.97 crore was launched on December 24, 2019. KUIDFC is implementing the project for MCC to provide drinking water round the clock in the city


The Police Commissioner of Mangaluru reported that the city has lost over ₹100 crore to cyber fraud, coinciding with a run focused on drug awareness and cyber security.
A new special train will operate between Thiruvananthapuram (TVM) and Ajmer, making stops at various stations including Mangaluru Junction, Surathkal, and Karwar.
Indian Railways will operate a special train service, Train No. 09424 Ahmedabad-Mangaluru Jn Express Special, to manage the extra rush of passengers during the Holi festival.
Police rushed to the school with a Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad. The search was called off after the police concluded that the threat was a hoax
Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to flag off several new express trains on March 1, including the weekly Mangaluru-Rameswaram Express and Tambaram-Mangaluru Amrit Bharat Express from Madurai.

Dilraj Alva, proprietor of Ganesh Prasad Travels, who is known for novel initiatives, will deploy the EV bus on City Route No. 27