Udupi

Udupi police have exposed a large fake insurance racket involving school and college buses across the coastal region, arresting two accused linked to Reliance General Insurance.

Material Recovery Facility (MRF) of the Udupi City Municipal Council (CMC) located at Alevoor in the early hours of Saturday, causing extensive damage to the property and stored materials.

Ridha Shabana, wife of the primary accused, has been arrested for allegedly planning the murder of bus operator Saifuddin in Udupi, bringing the total arrests in the case to four.

Udupi district has made stand permits mandatory for autorickshaws following repeated driver clashes. Only designated stands will be authorised for operation.

A 39-year-old Udupi woman was cheated of ₹4.2 lakh in a fake ‘Halaal investment’ scam run via Instagram. Police have registered a cybercrime case and begun an investigation.

Two Bengaluru students rescued from drowning at Maravanthe Beach by coastal security police; authorities stress adherence to beach safety warnings.

In Karkala, a mother allegedly strangled her daughter over a relationship dispute; police have arrested her and investigation continues.

A major fire broke out at Udupi’s Alevoor dumping yard, causing significant damage; authorities managed to control the blaze with local assistance.

At Malpe Beach, strong sea currents swept two youths from Hassan; one rescued in critical condition, the other remains missing amid safety concerns.

Udupi alumnus and BJP OBC leader Sushanth Brahmavar has been selected for FKCCI membership and honoured at Kunjargiri Temple.

Seventy-two Naval NCC cadets from Karnataka and Goa will embark on a 15-day sailing expedition in Udupi, vying for the All-India MENU Trophy.

Udupi bans random stray dog feeding, sets up designated feeding spots and plans ABC programme with NGOs to balance safety and animal welfare.

A gold chain theft attempt during the Navaratri celebrations at the Ambalpady temple was thwarted on Wednesday evening after an elderly devotee raised an alarm

Udupi bus operator Saifuddin was murdered in a premeditated attack linked to old rivalries. Three suspects have been arrested as police probe personal enmity angles.

Malpe Police arrest three men in connection with Saifuddin’s daylight murder near Malpe-Kodavoor; suspects produced in Udupi court.

Udupi cyclist Dinesh Bovi completes 3,300 km Ladakh journey over 11 months, raising environmental awareness and inspiring communities.

Udupi bus owner Saifuddin alias Saipu Aatradi was brutally murdered at his Kodavoor residence on Saturday morning by unidentified assailants.

A woman in Udupi alleged that her in-laws harassed her for dowry and issued death threats. Police registered a case under relevant IPC provisions and launched an inquiry.

Udupi police’s QR code to report drug cases has received 50 inputs since June, leading to 15 actionable cases; visibility to be expanded in town.

The Indrali railway bridge in Udupi was inaugurated by MoS Railways V Somanna, promising eased traffic, improved safety, and better connectivity.