The Latest Breaking News from Dakshina Kannada

Karnataka bandh | Dakshina Kannada, Udupi remain unaffected

Karnataka bandh call had no effect on Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, as buses operated normally, educational institutions, shops and business establishments remained open. Private city buses in Mangaluru and Udupi operated without disruption.

The Hindu · Sep 29, 2023

Karnataka: Paracetamol tablets from PHC recalled after noticing colour change in Dakshina Kannada district

MANGALURU: Paracetamol tablets supplied to the public health centre (PHC) in Kotekar, in Dakshina Kannada district, have been recalled, after the health department received complaints from a person, who noticed a change in colour, on Friday.

The Times of India · Sep 22, 2023

Nipah virus | Dakshina Kannada, other districts in Karnataka bordering Kerala directed to strengthen fever surveillance

Only those with fever, who have travel history to Kozhikode, and have come in direct contact with a person who tested positive for Nipah, should be considered as potentially vulnerable to the infection, the government stated.

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Yet another moral policing incident in Dakshina Kannada, and more

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

Mangaluru Smart City projects are lagging, says Dinesh Gundu Rao

Minister in-charge of Dakshina Kannada Dinesh Gundu Rao said here on Tuesday that Mangaluru Smart City Limited (MSCL) is lagging in implementing the projects taken up under the Smart City Mission, especially pertaining to waterfront development

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023

Congress to launch protests in Dakshina Kannada seeking end of violence in Manipur

Congress to launch protests in Dakshina Kannada from July 24 to demand end of violence in Manipur. Protest to be held in taluk HQs for 3 days, followed by mammoth protest in Mangaluru on July 29.

The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023

Wind storm damages hoardings, electric poles in Mangaluru

Wind storm in Mangaluru caused damage to electric poles, trees, hoarding, transformer & roofs of houses. Fire & Emergency services, MESCOM staff worked to restore power supply. Widespread rains in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi & Uttara Kannada districts, highest of 170.5 mm in Kodikani.

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

Heavy rain results in increase in inflow in dams

Heavy rain in Belagavi and surrounding areas led to increased inflow into reservoirs on the Krishna and its tributaries. Inflow into the Lal Bahadur Shastri Reservoir on the Krishna at Almatti increased to 13,000 cusecs, with 25.4 tmcft of water and a live storage of 7.7 tmcft. Inflow into the…

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023

Karnataka Rains: Yellow alert issued for three districts of coastal area

MANGALURU: A yellow alert has been issued for the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada in Karnataka for five days from Sunday in anticipation of heavy rains, officials said.

The Times of India · Jul 16, 2023

Rain wreaks havoc across coastal belt

The twin districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi has witnessed 10 rain-related deaths so far this season despite rainfall deficiency being about 24% in the coastal belt.

The Hindu · Jul 9, 2023