Udupi

Four students were injured in an explosion at a school in Kukkuje, Udupi, prompting the suspension of the headmaster for alleged negligence.

On World Environment Day, growing littering across beaches, roads and public spaces continues to challenge Udupi’s reputation as a clean coastal district.

Konkan Railway has intensified monsoon safety measures with night patrolling, watchmen deployment and specialised training programmes for railway staff.

An elderly couple from Kemmannu was rescued after falling into a well, with fire personnel and local volunteers carrying out a successful operation.

Malpe police arrested a 43-year-old man after 21 commercial LPG cylinders were allegedly found stored and sold without a valid licence in Udupi.

Five gram panchayats from Udupi district have won Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Sustainable Development Awards and cash prizes from the Centre.

Patients and visitors have raised concerns over waterlogging, damaged ceilings, mosquitoes and poor maintenance at Udupi’s Mother & Child Hospital.

A rowdy-sheeter from Udupi was detained under the Goonda Act and lodged in Kalaburagi Central Prison following a district administration order.

A 31-year-old Bengaluru tourist died after being swept away by a strong wave at Kodi Bengre Delta Beach near Malpe in Udupi district.

Weak export demand due to tensions in West Asia has led to a sharp fall in coconut prices, causing concern among coastal Karnataka growers.

A speeding Swift car overturned near Udyavar after hitting a roadside stone and a parked scooter. The driver suffered minor injuries.

MCC Bank organised “Imprints and Impressions” at Yermal, honouring bishops and highlighting the bank’s growth and community service initiatives.

The Udupi District Congress Committee staged a protest against the Centre’s policies, raising concerns over the SIR process and alleged NEET irregularities.

Veteran KSRTC driver Joseph Machado retired after 34 years of service, including 22 years driving Volvo buses, with a flawless record.

Lokayukta officials raided the UUDA office in Udupi after complaints of prolonged delays, reportedly finding over 200 files pending without justification.

The Udupi District Congress Committee staged a major protest against the Centre, raising concerns over the SIR process and alleged NEET irregularities.

Udupi Women’s Police arrested two persons under the POCSO Act in connection with an alleged offence involving a minor girl.

Udupi police recovered seven suspected stolen mobile phones after alert shop owners identified the devices through the Sanchar Saathi app.

MCC Bank Santhekatte Branch celebrated achieving ₹10 crore business turnover within seven months and distributed books to schools.

Advanced radar cameras detected 47,709 traffic violations in Udupi within a week, with challans already issued in 243 cases.