Author: C J Pinto

Over 500 Umrah pilgrims from K’taka stranded in S. Arabia

  • By C J Pinto --
  • 2026-10-24 --

More than 500 Umrah pi lgrims from Karnataka remain stranded in Saudi Arabia following flight suspensions amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The Karnataka government has stepped in to coo Read more...

FIGHTING WATER CRISIS, THE WAY NITK DOES IT

  • By C J Pinto --
  • 2026-10-14 --

When the monsoon fails, the consequences are felt long after the clouds disappear. Reservoirs shrink, groundwater comes under pressure and institutions and cities that depend on regular water suppl Read more...

MCC nets it big with citywide inspection, bags ?6 lakh in fines

  • By C J Pinto --
  • 2026-10-08 --

The Mangaluru City Corporation has stepped up its civic enforcement mechanism with a major citywide inspection drive, deploying around 100 officers to check compliance with waste-management and tra Read more...

Learn CPR, Save a Life: New foundation takes life-saving skills to the community

  • By C J Pinto --
  • 2026-10-02 --

A few minutes can make the difference between life and death during a medical emergency. A person who knows how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can provide crucial assistance before Read more...

Kudmul Ranga Rao Memorial: Devp plans stir debate on tree felling

  • By C J Pinto --
  • 2026-09-23 --

Aproposal to develop the Kudmul Ranga Rao memorial at Attavar into a tourism and heritage destination has triggered a heated debate over the proposed felling of 89 trees, with the meeting called to Read more...

Bengre waste highlights growing threat to Mangaluru’s coast

  • By C J Pinto --
  • 2026-08-10 --

The growing accumulation of plastic, household waste and other floating debris along Bengre Beach has once again drawn attention to the increasing pressure on Mangaluru’s fragile coastal ecos Read more...

Mangaluru-Bengaluru emerges as a leading Airmail corridor in India

  • By C J Pinto --
  • 2026-10-20 --

The Mangaluru-Bengaluru air corridor has emerged as one of India’s leading routes for airmail transportation, highlighting the important role of Mangaluru International Airport in connecting Read more...

M'luru in the running for 50-acre cricket hub

  • By C J Pinto --
  • 2026-10-13 --

The Mangaluru Urban Development Authority is facilitating the Karnataka State Cricket Association in identifying suitable land for a proposed cricket stadium and Centre of Excellence in Mangaluru.< Read more...

RJ Nayana: Radio star turned social changemaker

  • By C J Pinto --
  • 2026-10-05 --

Mangaluru

For thousands of people in Mangaluru, the morning begins with a familiar voice. Warm, energetic and informative, RJ Nayana has spent more than a decade connecti Read more...

Laxmi Shenoy: Building her own room in a world of labels

  • By C J Pinto --
  • 2026-09-27 --

Mangaluru

Laxmi Shenoy has never been someone who waited for the perfect moment to begin. A digital entrepreneur, content creator, storyteller and hospitality market Read more...

Law to Limelight: Soujanya Hegde’s shades of excellence

  • By C J Pinto --
  • 2026-09-19 --

Mangaluru/Bengaluru

From the grace of Bharatanatyam to the energy of Yakshagana, from the courtroom of law to the corporate training room and from the television scr Read more...

Waste finds new value at state’s first fuel pellet plant

  • By C J Pinto --
  • 2026-07-19 --

Mangaluru

What was once considered a mounting burden for local bodies is now being transformed into a valuable resource. Dakshina Kannada has become home to Karnataka&rsq Read more...