Udupi

PM Modi visited Udupi’s Kanaka Mantap, paid tribute to Kanakadasa, and joined over one lakh devotees in the mass Bhagavad Gita recitation.

PM Modi received a grand welcome in Udupi as thousands lined the Bannanje–Kalsanka route during his roadshow ahead of his Sri Krishna Mutt visit.

PM Modi’s Udupi visit has been rescheduled with an earlier arrival, prompting tightened security, a major rehearsal, and preparations for his road show and mutt visit.

VHP Mangaluru urged the MCC not to reopen the Kudroli slaughterhouse, alleging past illegal cattle transport and citing religious and legal concerns.

Udupi declared a school holiday in select areas ahead of PM Modi’s visit, while Sri Krishna Mutt restricted entry from 8 am to 3 pm due to security measures.

A short circuit triggered a fire and cylinder blasts at a Manipal restaurant, damaging nearby shops and a car. Firefighters contained the blaze; no injuries reported.

The temple town of Udupi is buzzing with preparations for the historic Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana — a mass recitation of the Bhagavad Gita by one lakh devotees — scheduled for 28 November at Sri Krishna Math. The event gains added significance with Narendra Modi confirming his participation.

PM Modi will hold a road show in Udupi on November 28 before visiting Sri Krishna Mutt, joining the Laksha Geeta Parayana and addressing the public.

Police in Manipal arrested two students after seizing 727 g of ganja during hostel raids. A case has been registered and an investigation is underway.

Two Megalithic menhirs discovered at Hilkod and Mavinakere shed new light on the final phase of Kundapura’s ancient Megalithic burial traditions.

The Udupi district police have arrested two men from Uttar Pradesh for allegedly sharing sensitive information related to Indian naval shipbuilding activities with individuals based in Pakistan.

Hiriyadka police arrested two men for attempting to murder a father and son over a compound wall dispute in Udupi, while a pedestrian died in a separate accident.

Udupi police arrested Ratnakar Ameen for allegedly delivering a hate speech during a protest against the New Delhi blast, fostering communal tension.

The Swarna Harusha Children’s Drawing Competition in Parkala drew 350 young participants, celebrating creativity while experts highlighted art’s power to guide children toward positive growth.

Residents and travellers along the Byndoor–Shirur NH-66 have reported illegal dumping of fish waste near Ottinenne, urging authorities to act immediately against severe odour and environmental pollution.

A man collapsed near Parkala, Udupi, and was declared dead at Ajjarakadu District Hospital. Police seek information from the public.

Udupi DC T.K. Swaroopa instructed private bus operators to fit doors and keep them closed while plying, stressing commuter safety.

Udupi police arrested five people in an inter-state racket that pledged fake gold for bank loans; Rs 4.3 lakh and equipment seized.

A 49-year-old Karkala resident lost ₹1.74 lakh after downloading a fake PM Kisan app, with police warning against clicking unknown links or installing unverified APK files.

Udupi Police have registered a case against a fake website that deceived devotees by offering bogus accommodation bookings at the Kollur Mookambika Temple.