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Special Cabinet Meeting to Be Held in Mangaluru on September 18

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3 weeks ago

September 17, 2026

Mangaluru: The Karnataka government will hold a special Cabinet meeting in Mangaluru on September 18. The meeting is aimed at focusing on the development needs of the coastal districts, especially the Tulu Nadu region.

The meeting will be held at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, known as Praja Soudha, at Padil. District authorities have made extensive preparations for the visit of Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Deputy Chief Minister and other ministers.

Security arrangements have been strengthened along important roads in the city. Mangaluru City Police have also issued traffic instructions in view of the movement of ministers.

Traffic diversions are expected in parts of Mangaluru from September 17 to 19. Roads that are likely to be used by the dignitaries are being prepared ahead of the meeting.

Several potholes on important roads have already been repaired. Cleaning work is also being carried out along major roads. Grass, bushes and overgrown plants on the roadside are being cleared.

Painting work is underway on road dividers and along footpath areas. A large pandal has also been set up near the beach area as part of the arrangements.

The important routes expected to be used by dignitaries on the evening of September 17 and the morning of September 19 include:

Bajpe International Airport – Kavoor – Bondel – Maryhill – KPT – Kadri Kambla – Bunts Hostel – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Junction – Hampankatta – Clock Tower – Hamilton Junction.

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has shared a video message on X about the special Cabinet meeting.

He said the meeting has been organised to understand the long-standing issues and requirements of people in the coastal region. The government intends to take decisions based on local needs, he said.

The Chief Minister said the government wants to give fresh impetus to key sectors such as ports, infrastructure, fisheries and industries. He added that the meeting is intended to mark a new step towards the overall development of the coastal region.

At the end of his video message, Shivakumar addressed the people of the coast in Tulu by saying, “Materegla Solmelu,” meaning “Greetings to everyone.”

The special Cabinet meeting in Mangaluru is the first of its kind to be held in the district and is expected to focus on several development-related issues concerning the coastal region.

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Three FIRs Filed Over Alleged Voter List Irregularities in Dakshina Kannada

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8 minutes ago

October 7, 2026

Namma Kudla

Mangaluru: Three separate FIRs have been registered in Dakshina Kannada district over allegations of misuse of Form 7 during the voter list revision process.

Two cases were registered at Kavoor Police Station and one at Belthangady Police Station following court directions. Dakshina Kannada District Congress President Padmaraj R. Poojary and KPCC General Secretary Mithun Rai shared the information at a press conference held at the District Congress office in Mangaluru on Wednesday.

Mithun Rai alleged that Form 7 was misused in an attempt to remove the names of genuine voters from the electoral rolls.

He said that in the Mudushedde Gram Panchayat limits of the Mulki-Moodbidri Assembly constituency, 68 names were allegedly targeted for deletion through Form 7 applications.

According to Rai, 45 applications were submitted in the name of a person identified as Kishan, nine in the name of Rithesh, 10 in the name of Yuvaraj and four in the name of Shashikala. He alleged that the applications were written in the same handwriting.

An FIR has been registered at Kavoor Police Station against four persons, including Kishan, in connection with the alleged irregularities.

Rai further stated that 129 applications were received from the Moodbidri area, of which 64 were related to Mudushedde village alone. He also claimed that hundreds of similar applications were received in the Belthangady area.

The Congress leaders alleged that there was an attempt to deprive genuine voters, particularly people from vulnerable sections, of their voting rights.

They urged the police and the district administration to conduct a detailed investigation and take appropriate legal action against those responsible.

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Tulu Play ‘Gutthonji Kateyaand’ Released in Mangaluru

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1 hour ago

October 7, 2026

Namma Kudla

Mangaluru: The Tulu drama book Gutthonji Kateyaand, written by journalist Rajesh Shetty Dota, was released at the Mangaluru Press Club on Wednesday.

Senior folk scholar Dr. Chinnappa Gowda released the book and said the play highlights the importance of preserving the traditions and cultural heritage of Tulunadu.

He said the play explores the traditional Guttu system of Tulunadu and examines how the younger generation is moving away from these traditions in the modern era.

According to Dr. Gowda, several plays have previously dealt with different aspects of the Guttu tradition. However, Gutthonji Kateyaand attempts to present the conflict between two completely opposite viewpoints in an effective manner.

He noted that the play conveys a strong message that Tulu traditions may continue to survive in different forms even while facing the threat of being forgotten. He expressed confidence that the play would receive a positive response when staged.

Introducing the book, advocate and theatre personality Shashiraj Kavoor said the play has a strong structure and carries the unique flavour of the region. He added that the storytelling style is well suited for a stage production.

Dakshina Kannada District Working Journalists’ Association president Pushparaj B.N. and author Rajesh Shetty Dota were present at the event.

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St Aloysius University to Host International Conference on Data Science

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2 hours ago

October 7, 2026

Namma Kudla

Mangaluru: The School of Engineering at St Aloysius Deemed to Be University will organise the 7th International Conference on Data Science, Computation and Security on October 9 in Mangaluru.

The conference will bring together experts from India and Japan, making their participation one of the major highlights of the event, said Rev. Fr. Melwyn D’Cunha, Pro-Chancellor of St Aloysius Deemed to Be University, at a press conference.

The conference aims to provide a platform for knowledge sharing and discussions in the rapidly developing fields of data science, computation and security. It will bring academicians, researchers, industry professionals and experts together to exchange ideas and explore developments in these fields.

The inaugural session will begin at 9:30 a.m., said Dr. Geetha Pinto, Associate Dean of the School of Engineering.

Dean of the School of Engineering Dr. S. Ruben, Assistant Dean Dr. Glenson Tony and the university’s Public Relations Officer Chandra Kala were present at the press conference.

The organisers said the conference will provide an opportunity for participants to discuss emerging technologies, share research findings and strengthen academic and industry collaboration.