Udupi

More than 83 teams took part in a unique rod-and-line fishing competition on the Udupi coast, with prizes awarded for the biggest catches.

A car fell into a roadside drain near Kanyana in Hebri after the driver reportedly lost control, leaving him injured and the vehicle damaged.

Udupi Krishna Mutt will celebrate Janmashtami for three days from September 4, with special rituals, processions and traditional festivities.

A fishing worker was allegedly stabbed to death after a quarrel inside a boat at Malpe Harbour. Police arrested the accused after he tried to flee.

A 15-year-old student drowned in a temple pond in Udupi after entering the water during a bhajana programme. Police have begun an inquiry.

The Karnataka government has advanced the Eid Milad public holiday by a day in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi following local requests.

Police investigating David D’Souza’s murder suspect a multi-crore contract dispute was behind the killing, with several accused arrested.

Udupi district has identified 97,706 cases involving unlinked voter details and logical discrepancies during electoral roll verification.

A 24-year-old fisherman was allegedly murdered by a co-worker aboard a fishing boat at Malpe port, the second murder reported in Udupi in two days.

Udupi SP Hariram Shankar said Hemanth Poojary may have played a role in David D’Souza’s murder, but the mastermind is yet to be identified.

Young saxophone artist Namrutha Devadiga from Neelavara died while undergoing treatment after reportedly attempting suicide over a personal matter.

Udupi singer Sangeetha Balachandra has entered the Golden Book of World Records after completing a remarkable 25-hour Dasarapada singing marathon.

Two Udupi youths helped save a house and property after an electric rickshaw caught fire and flames spread to a car and scooter.

An eight-member Lokayukta team inspected Karkala TMC records, focusing on pending files, licences, khata services and birth and death certificates.

Badagabettu Credit Cooperative Society receives DKDCC Bank’s Sadhana Award for the 20th consecutive year for its performance in 2025-26.

Udupi singer Sangeetha Balachandra completed a 25-hour marathon of 250 Dasarapadas, earning recognition in the Golden Book of World Records.

Gangster Anuj Patil was shot in the leg by Police after allegedly assaulting personnel and attempting to escape from custody near Hebri.

A woman from Udupi allegedly lost Rs 27.06 lakh after fraudsters convinced her that she had won an online lottery advertised on Facebook.

Udupi journalists have sought legal and departmental action against a Kundapur hospital doctor over an alleged assault and threat against a reporter.

Veronica Cornelio has received the AICU Centenary Award 2026 for two decades of social service and community welfare initiatives.