The Latest Breaking News from Uttara Kannada

Rains in coastal belt of Karnataka on January 4

Karnataka Rains: According to the rainfall alert of KSNDMC, a low pressure area lies over southeast Arabian Sea, and a trough runs from the cyclonic circulation associated with this low pressure area to off north Kerala coast in lower levels

The Hindu · Jan 4, 2024

Bodies of one of the famiy members being rescued from Shalmala river

Five members of a family drowned in the Shalmala river near Sirsi in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 18, 2023

Five of family on picnic feared dead in Shalmala river near Sirsi

Five members of a family drown in Shalmala river near Sirsi, Uttara Kannada while on picnic. Search for bodies under way.

The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023

Mysuru gets a botanical garden

Mysuru's Lingambudhi Botanical Garden, spread over 15 acres and harbouring 290 plant species, was inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Developed by the Horticulture Dept. at a cost of ₹5.6 crore, it's the first botanical garden in Mysuru and fourth in the State. It aims to create a scientific platform for…

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

Baby girl electrocuted in Karwar taluk

In a tragic incident, an eight months old baby girl was electrocuted after she bit on a live mobile charger wire in Uttara Kannada on Wednesday.

The Hindu · Aug 2, 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

Mega convention of farmers in November at Ulavi

Farmers' orgs to hold mega convention in Uttara Kannada on Nov 21 to discuss farm issues. Govt urged to declare North Karnataka drought-hit, waive crop loans, draw water from Kali river. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi urged to intervene to resolve legal hurdles of Mahadayi, Kalasa-Bandori Nala Project. Demand for pension…

The Hindu · Jul 19, 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

Leaf-spot disease: Areca growers worry ahead of monsoon

Hundreds of arecanut growers in the Malnad region, badly hit by the leaf-spot disease, are worried that their problem might intensify with the onset of the monsoon, expected in a few days. As scientists have not come up with a medicine to stop the spread of the disease, the growers…

The Hindu · Jun 10, 2023