Udupi

Mangaluru native Naveen was brutally murdered in Karkala late Monday night; police have launched an intensive investigation to trace the culprits.

Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence to be inaugurated in Manipal on August 26, aiming to boost AI research, education, and rural outreach.

Kannarpady Public Shri Ganeshotsava Committee to celebrate its 20th year with 14 days of religious rituals, cultural events, and a grand Visarjan procession.

Police raided Summer Park Hotel in Udupi, arresting a suspect and rescuing a woman from a prostitution racket. Investigation is ongoing.

Scholar Gunapala Kadamba hailed Kambala as a tradition of unity at a Udupi felicitation where Kal Panar received the Chavadi Thamma award.

Dalit leader Umanath died on August 23 after battling injuries from a scooter accident caused by a stray dog in Hejamadi. Police are investigating the incident.

A 70-year-old man, Peeru Saheb, died after being hit by a speeding car near Kapu on NH-66. Police have registered a case and begun investigation.

A KSRTC bus crashed into a toll gate pole near Kota, Udupi, injuring 12 passengers. One woman is critically injured; investigation is ongoing.

A 19-year-old from Rajasthan was arrested for extorting ₹4.44 lakh using a morphed obscene video; police continue to hunt remaining suspects.

Police in Udupi have arrested two accused, including a minor, for their alleged involvement in an online extortion racket that used manipulated videos.

The Karnataka high court has upheld the Goonda Act order against Kabir Hussain, confirming his one-year detention in Central Prison, Mysuru, for criminal activities across three districts.

Udupi court grants conditional bail to activist Mahesh Shetty Timarodi after hearing defence arguments questioning arrest procedure and detention.

Udupi court grants only two-hour police custody for Mahesh Shetty Timarodi, criticises delay in filing custody request by investigating officers.

Home Minister confirms arrest of anonymous complainant in Dharmasthala case; SIT to decide further action as probe continues.

Udupi court adjourns bail plea hearing of activist Mahesh Shetty Timarodi, arrested over remarks against BJP leader B.L. Santosh.

A fisherman, Sharath, drowned near Sasthana Koditale, Udupi, after a fishing boat capsized in rough seas. Two others managed to swim ashore safely.

Renowned cinematographer D.J. Mervin, 35, died in a road accident near Mooluru, Udupi, while three others sustained minor injuries.

Udupi police booked two men under the Goonda Act for narcotics offences, with the Karnataka High Court upholding their detention orders.

Three Ujire residents arrested for obstructing police and damaging a vehicle during activist Mahesh Shetty Timarodi’s custody transfer to Brahmavar.

A state-level training in Udupi urged cooperative leaders to study amendments to cooperative acts and adopt updated governance practices.