Udupi

A retaining wall at Ambagilu lake in Udupi collapsed before project completion, prompting an investigation into the work and structural failure.

A dispute has emerged in Udupi after CPI(M) alleged a Muslim woman was denied lodge accommodation, while Shiroor Mutt disputed responsibility.

Manipal and Karkala police arrested three warrant accused who had allegedly remained absconding for 18 and nine years.

Karkala BJP leaders and workers stage a protest against the Congress government, raising concerns over ration cards, pensions and roads.

Shankerpura jasmine prices have plunged from a peak of Rs 3,000 per atte to around Rs 250 amid weak demand and increased supply.

A 25-year-old youth from Sanoor died on the spot after his bike collided with a lorry near the Karkala bypass on Sunday evening.

Raj Fishmeal and Oil Co donates a vehicle to Udupi district police to support official duties, field operations and public safety efforts.

Udupi court sentences Safwan Hussain to five years’ rigorous imprisonment and fines him Rs 40,000 for assaulting a jail warden.

A Belthangady man identified as Dinesh died after reportedly falling from a moving Nizamuddin Express at Indrali in Udupi.

Udupi’s Malpe police arrested a 55-year-old Hubballi man in the murder case of a scrap collector found dead near Babuthota harbour.

Manipal Police arrested six employees over an alleged Rs 12 lakh fraud involving passenger fares collected through a fake QR code.

Udupi’s Coastal Star Music Club hosted ‘Janaki Namana’, featuring evergreen S Janaki songs in a nostalgic evening of music.

Malpe Beach is witnessing a major tourist rush ahead of Dasara, with traffic congestion, parking shortages and cleanliness concerns reported.

Uchila Dasara will feature a wrestling competition on October 13, with separate men’s and women’s categories for coastal Karnataka wrestlers.

Udupi police organised a cycle rally from Manipal to Udupi to spread awareness about cybercrime prevention and safe digital transactions.

Karnataka Yakshagana Academy has urged CM D K Shivakumar to declare Yakshagana the official State Art of Karnataka.

Dasara holidays have brought a tourist surge to Udupi and Mangaluru beaches as water sports and coastal activities resume after the monsoon.

Dense fog covered Udupi and Manipal early on October 3, surprising residents and raising concerns amid reduced rainfall in recent days.

KSRTC will operate two special Dasara package tours from Udupi between October 11 and 20, covering major temples at Rs 500 per adult.

Karnataka’s severe drought and falling water levels are pushing farmers towards night-time and drip irrigation to conserve water.