Udupi

Udupi firefighters rescued a peacock that fell into a well at Katapadi Kote after a timely operation on Monday evening.

An alleged timber theft attempt in Karkala was foiled after residents objected, with over nine trees worth more than ₹10 lakh reportedly felled.

MDS Charities has sanctioned ₹1.65 crore in educational support for 172 students in Udupi diocese under its Educare 2026 initiative.

More than nine valuable trees worth over Rs 10 lakh were allegedly felled inside Kudremukh National Park limits near Mutlupadi.

Udupi city police arrested a 65-year-old man for allegedly using a fake Aadhaar card to stand as surety for an accused in court.

Udupi officials inspected the helipad and meeting venue at Hebri ahead of Chief Minister D K Shivakumar’s proposed visit.

A 42-year-old fisherman from Koppal died after slipping into the sea while hauling a fishing net from a boat off Malpe.

An electric scooter suddenly caught fire while moving in Udupi, but the rider escaped safely as residents rushed to douse the flames.

Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar will hold meetings in Udupi, Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru to hear concerns over the Kasturirangan report.

Udupi district has imposed a three-day liquor ban on September 14, 16 and 18 during Ganeshotsava celebrations and idol immersions.

Kadiyali’s 60th Sri Ganeshotsava will be celebrated from September 14 to 20 with a grand Raja Darbar stage, cultural events and social initiatives.

Udupi MLA Yashpal Suvarna urged officials to hear public grievances directly and resolve issues related to government schemes without delay.

Karkala Rural Police arrest Congress worker Prasad Shetty over an alleged provocative social media post targeting BJP MLA V Sunil Kumar.

Vinay Kumar Sorake accused the BJP of using Dalits to insult the Constitution and criticised the alleged purification of a venue after Kharge’s speech.

An electric scooter caught fire while being ridden in Udupi, but the rider escaped safely. The exact cause of the fire remains unclear.

Karkala and Padubidri police register three cases over alleged illegal stone mining and seize heavy machinery, vehicles and stone materials.

Kaup police seized a goods vehicle after 8 to 10 children were allegedly found travelling dangerously in its rear cargo section near Katapady.

Two minor children who had stopped attending school and were reportedly confined at home were rescued in Udyavara and placed in temporary rehabilitation.

Udupi has served 86.12% of 97,673 SIR notices, with inquiries due by October 12 and the final electoral roll scheduled for October 27.

Udupi bank employees staged a protest demanding a five-day banking week, fair incentives and fulfilment of pending assurances.