2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (586+ words) Mangaluru: The Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has directed citizens, traders, idol makers and Ganeshotsava committees to celebrate the Gowri-Ganesha festival in an environmentally friendly manner, while strictly enforcing the ban on idols made from Plaster of Paris (PoP), heavy metals and…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (809+ words) Representatives of the Temple Protection Committee raised the allegations at a press conference and claimed to have documentary evidence pointing to several irregularities under the present management. They urged the authorities to initiate an independent investigation and take action if…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (304+ words) Bengaluru: Bengaluru Central City Corporation Commissioner Jagadish G has directed officials to make comprehensive arrangements at Halasuru Lake to ensure the safe and smooth immersion of Ganesh idols during the upcoming festival. The instructions focus on ensuring public safety, regulating…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (618+ words) Mangaluru: The traditional Mosaru Kudike Ustav was celebrated with enthusiasm at Kadri, Kottara and Attavar on Saturday as part of the Sri Krishna Janmastami celebrations. The festivities brought together devotees and residents for colourful processions, cultural performances, music and the…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (884+ words) Bengaluru: The Bengaluru Central City Corporation has stepped up preparations at Halasuru Lake ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, with officials directed to strengthen safety, crowd management and environmental protection measures for idol immersion. Bengaluru Central City Corporation Commissioner Jagadish G. inspected Halasuru…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago   (841+ words) Mysuru: Dasara elephant Srikanta has been selected as the Pattada Aane (royal elephant) for the 2026 Mysuru Dasara celebrations, while Ekalavya will serve as the Pattada Nishane Aane, the elephant that carries the royal insignia during the Palace rituals. The decision…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (541+ words) Mangaluru: The newly constructed Souharda Circle (Harmony Circle) at Kuthar Junction was inaugurated by Health Minister U T Khader on Tuesday night, bringing an end to the controversy that had earlier erupted over the naming of the circle. The controversy…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1185+ words) Mangaluru: Mangaluru is preparing to give its annual Dasara celebrations a bigger and more tourism-focused identity this year, with Health and Family Welfare Minister and Dakshina Kannada district in-charge minister U T Khader calling for coordinated efforts to showcase the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (1303+ words) Mysuru: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar inaugurated the 111th Jayanti celebrations of former Suttur Mutt pontiff Dr Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Swamiji at Suttur Mutt, located at the foothills of Chamundi Hill, on Saturday. The Jayanti programme brought together political leaders, religious heads,…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (224+ words) Mangaluru: The Yelupatna Mogaveera Samyuktha Sabha (Kadri) organised a traditional Samudra Pooja (sea worship) at Thanneerbavi beach in Mangaluru on August 23, bringing together community members in a ceremony rooted in faith, tradition and the fishing heritage of coastal Karnataka. The…...