Udupi

A retired 21st Para Special Forces soldier was allegedly denied toll exemption at Sasthan toll plaza on R-Day eve, sparking outrage after his video went viral.

Udupi City Police traced Bhavani, a woman missing for nearly 10 years, in Bengaluru after renewed efforts by the Women’s Missing Task Force.

A tourist boat carrying 10 to 15 passengers capsized near Kodibengre beach, leaving several injured. Police have registered a case.

Republic Day was celebrated in Udupi as the minister highlighted constitutional values, welfare initiatives and honoured achievers.

A civil engineer lost over Rs 6.35 lakh after fraudsters carried out unauthorised UPI transactions from his bank accounts, prompting a police probe.

Two separate disputes over bus timings led to a stabbing and a public scuffle involving bus staff, prompting police cases in Udupi.

A Brahmavar man lost Rs 18.59 lakh after being lured into an online trading scam operated through a Telegram group promising high returns.

Unknown persons posing as Lokayukta officers allegedly attempted to cheat a Udupi civic official by threatening legal and departmental action.

A 61-year-old fisherman who went missing after falling into the sea was found dead in the Papanashini stream at Padukere in Udyavara village.

Authorities took nearly a month to restore a dug-up stretch on Kalsanka–Ambagilu Road, leaving commuters to face hazardous conditions and raising questions over accountability.

The NGT has directed Udupi DC and KUWSDB to submit a detailed report on stopping sewage discharge into the Souparnika river, posting the matter for February 9.

The Udupi District Congress has sought action against the deputy commissioner for allegedly displaying an RSS flag during the Paryaya procession, triggering a BJP backlash.

Sri Krishna Mutt has enforced a strict dress code, making it mandatory for male devotees to remove shirts and barring entry in non-traditional attire.

Karkala Rural police arrested two accused in separate attempted theft and house break-in cases, including a habitual offender with multiple past cases.

Hoysala Shaurya Awardee Deepesh Shenoy has urged CM Siddaramaiah to ensure uninterrupted power supply for SSLC students ahead of exams.

Karkala Rural Police arrested a West Bengal native for breaking into vacant houses and committing theft; the accused has been remanded to judicial custody.

Udupi DC Swaroopa T K clarified that her participation in Paryaya Utsava events was purely official and administrative, following social media discussions.

Sri Vedavardhana Thirtha Swamiji of Shiroor Mutt became the youngest seer to ascend the Sarvajna Peetha during the Paryaya Mahotsava.

Police arrested two persons near Moodutheraru in connection with a cattle theft and killing case registered at Hebri police station.

A Kunjibettu resident was cheated of ₹1 lakh after an impostor posing as a friend sent fake credit messages and sought digital transfers.