New Mangalore Port Authority has launched an air quality monitoring station. The station is at Seamens Memorial Garden. It will record real-time air quality data. The station measures pollutants like PM10, SO, and NO. Data transmits to pollution control boards. The project cost Rupees 2.76 crore. It aims to improve air quality and public health.

Veena, who runs a cashew oil unit in Kundapur, faced a fraud. A man posing as a BSF purchasing officer from Yelahanka ordered 30 tonnes of oil. He then collected over Rs 2.45 lakh online. He claimed the money was for a gate pass and security deposit. Kota Police Station registered a case under the IT Act.

Jayanti, a 64-year-old woman from Mudradi village, lost her five-sovereign gold chain amidst a crowd rush at Sri Mookambika Temple in Kollur. The incident occurred near the Sri Veerabhadra gudi when a sudden downpour caused chaos and people fell on her. Kollur Police have registered a case under Section 303(2) of the BNS following the theft.

Mohammed Sabir from Bantwal taluk fell victim to an investment scam, losing approximately Rs 7.09 lakh. He received a Telegram link on July 31, leading to fraudulent investment opportunities. Following instructions, Sabir transferred money in installments to specified bank accounts. Unable to withdraw his invested amount, he filed a complaint.