Mangalore

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Karnataka’s Mangalore, conducted raids at 14 locations in connection to the Praveen Nettaru murder case. Several places in Puttur and Sullia are being raided following the alleged murder of 32-year-old BJP Yuva Morcha leader Praveen Nettaru. Reportedly in Mangalore, on July 26, three persons came in a vehicle and hacked Nettaru to death outside his chicken shop.

In Karnataka's Mangaluru, Section 144 has been extended till August 6. Other restrictions such as early closure of shops by 6 pm, and liquor ban have been extended for two more days. The restrictions were imposed due to the brutal murders that took place in the district in the past 10 days. Over 15 arrests have been made in view of… read-more

Heavy rains lashed through the coastal areas of Karnataka on June 29 and 30. The rainfalls resulted in inundated roads and water entering low-lying areas and buildings. Furthermore, roads were damaged and traffic was disrupted. IMD issued an 'orange alert' to Karnataka's coastal regions on June 30, and a 'yellow alert' for the rest of the week. Also, fishermen from Mangalore to Karwa have been warned of high waves.

Karnataka's union minister of state Shobha Karandlaje said that wearing of hijabs violating the order of High Court, should be dealt with strictly. She then stated that it could lead to "anti-national activities". The comment has come after 12 women from Mangalore University were denied entry citing the HC order. The High Court on March 15, held that hijab is not an essential religious practice.

Mangaluru police Commissioner N Shashi Kumar said that five workers from West Bengal have lost their lives at Sri Ulka LLP, a fish processing unit, on April 18. Reportedly, one of the workers slipped into the waste collection tank and fell unconscious. After which, seven other labourers who entered the tank to save him, fell unconscious, said Shashi Kumar. Five have reportedly died, and three others are out of danger.