Udupi

Udupi police booked 1,199 traffic violation cases and imposed over Rs 9.4 lakh in fines during a special road safety drive held from December 24 to 31.

A child was killed and several passengers were injured after a private bus crashed into a hillside at Hulikal Ghat while travelling to Mangaluru.

Over 16,000 COTPA cases were booked in a month across Karnataka, showing that tobacco use in public places continues despite strict laws.

Karkala police have registered a case against three private hospital doctors after an inquiry found prima facie medical negligence in a patient’s death.

Fraudsters hacked Udupi MLA Yashpal Anand Suvarna’s WhatsApp account and sent money requests to contacts, prompting a public warning against the scam.

Shirva police arrested a scooter theft accused and recovered five stolen two-wheelers linked to cases in Udupi, Kapu and Bengaluru police limits.

A second-year PU student from Hirebettu village in Udupi district died by suicide, prompting concern over student stress and mental health.

Udupi police have invoked KCOCA against two accused, including absconding criminal Kali Yogesh, in the 2023 murder of Pangala resident Sharath Shetty.

Villagers in Brahmavar taluk have urged the government to immediately desilt a natural stream, warning of flooding during the next monsoon if action is delayed.

Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy said KSRTC will procure 900 new buses, giving priority to Mangaluru and Udupi districts, with 100 electric buses for Mangaluru city.

Sea fish prices have surged across Karnataka’s coast due to low catch and festive demand, though Boothayi remains affordable amid rising rates.

Padubidre police arrested three women from Tamil Nadu for stealing a gold necklace from an elderly devotee during the Hejamadi temple festival.

Shankaranarayana police arrested a man for allegedly cheating a victim of Rs 5 lakh by promising cheap gold and handing over fake ornaments.

A Railway Protection Force personnel rescued a passenger who slipped while trying to get down from a moving train at Udupi station, averting tragedy.

Ahead of New Year 2026, police have directed hotels, homestays and resorts to stop loudspeakers by 10 pm and follow strict safety norms.

Both the complaint by student Akshata Poojary against Brahmavar police and the counter-case have been transferred to the CID for investigation.

A 30-year-old man from Brahmavar was cheated of Rs 15.95 lakh after investing in a fake e-commerce and digital marketing scheme advertised on Instagram.

A 23-year-old man was allegedly cheated of Rs 55,000 after transferring money via UPI for a graphics card advertised on Facebook, police said.

Udupi SP Hariram Shankar said 39 of the 68 Naxal-related cases registered since 2003 are under trial, while 28 cases have already been disposed of.

KSCA Mangalore Zone will hold U-14 boys’ selection trials for the 2025–26 season on December 26 in Manipal and December 27 in Nanthoor.