Udupi

Udupi district has fully implemented EPF and ESI benefits for gram panchayat staff, benefiting over 800 employees and setting a state-level benchmark in social security.

Udupi court has sentenced ten Bangladeshi nationals to two years’ imprisonment and a ₹10,000 fine each for illegal entry into India and using forged Aadhaar cards.

A Udyavara woman lost over ₹31 lakh after falling for an online work-from-home scam that began on Facebook, prompting a CEN police investigation.

A gas tanker driven without headlights on NH-66 near Ambalapady was stopped by locals, who found the driver intoxicated, averting a major accident.

A critically ill Udupi patient was rushed to hospital in a goods tempo after no 108 or private ambulance was available for over two hours, raising major concerns about emergency medical services.

Pawan Kalyan visited Udupi Sri Krishna Matha, offered prayers, joined the Bruhat Geetotsava, and praised major spiritual initiatives led by Puthige Matha.

RPF personnel at Udupi Railway Station rescued a 16-year-old girl from Madhya Pradesh under Operation Nanhe Farishte and handed her over safely to the Child Help Desk.

A short circuit caused a fire at Bhageerathi Oil Mill in Brahmavar, gutting major sections of the unit. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, and no casualties were reported.

Udupi officials are intensifying action against illegal waste dumping, issuing fines and tracing offenders across multiple recent incidents along highways.

A 13-year-old Udupi schoolboy who fled his hostel was traced in Karwar by an alert Konkan Railway TTE and safely reunited with his family.

Udupi CMC has directed institutions to inspect and report stray dogs on their premises, appoint nodal officers and follow SC guidelines to prevent re-entry.

Udupi pontiffs have submitted a proposal to PM Modi seeking an international airport, metro link, port upgrades and top-tier institutions for the district.

A 22-year-old Padubidri student died after being hit by a tempo while crossing a service road near Udupi. Police have registered a case and begun probing the accident.

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.