‘News Trail’ (English daily)  sets sail on the Karnataka coast

MANGALURU, 14 February,2026: In an age when sensationalism frequently drowns out substance and public faith in the media continues to wane, the emergence of a credible, people-centric newspaper comes as both timely and heartening. News Trail, an English daily published from Bengaluru, Qatar, and Hubballi, launched its Mangaluru edition yesterday (Friday). The launch ceremony, held at The Ocean Pearl in the city, was attended by several eminent dignitaries, lending grandeur and importance to the occasion. The new edition is intended to cater to readers across Karnataka’s coastal and Malenadu regions, further strengthening News Trail’s resolve to deliver balanced, trustworthy, and people-centric journalism.

Among those present were Dr. U.T. Ifthikar Fareed, Chairman, Karnataka State Allied and Healthcare Council; Ivan D’Souza, MLC; Fr Sudeep Paul, Director, Sandesha Foundation; Sister Vishweshwari of Brahmakumari International Centre, Mangaluru; M.A. Gafoor, Chairman, Coastal Development Board; T.M. Shahid Thekkil, Chairman, Minimum Wage Advisory Board; Adoor Ibrahim, IAS, former Deputy Commissioner of Mangaluru; S.M. Arshad, Managing Director, Mohtisham Complexes Pvt. Ltd., Mangaluru; and S.M. Rasheed Haji, President, Bearys Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Also present were K.M. Siddique, Director, News Trail; Ashraf Ali Basheer Ahmed, Associate Director; M.A. Siraj, Associate Editor; and Aftab H. Kola, Regional Business Head (Mangaluru edition).