Udupi

A tragic hit-and-run incident in Kapu, Udupi district, claimed the life of a 21-year-old youth when an unidentified vehicle struck his scooter on Monday night.

Udupi DC Swaroopa TK directed officials to intensify dog sterilisation under the ABC programme, citing rising complaints of stray dog attacks.

A 38-year-old man in Udupi died by suicide after recording a video accusing three individuals of making false allegations that pushed him to take the extreme step.

Udupi police, with Maharashtra police support, arrested five accused in a ₹95 lakh jewellery theft case, recovering assets worth ₹87.4 lakh.

Udupi DC Swaroopa TK urged officials to expand tobacco-free villages, intensify COTPA raids, and tighten narcotics vigilance across the district.

An 18-year-old Manipal student drowned at Mattu Beach near Katpadi despite rescue efforts, after ignoring local warnings about strong sea currents.

Manipal police have arrested three students of Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA) for allegedly attempting to grievously assault a fellow college mate on September 18

Udupi police seized 274 kg of Anna Bhagya rice being transported illegally in an autorickshaw at Padukere; a case has been registered.

Amasebail police arrested two people, including a minor, for illegally transporting three calves in a car. The rescued animals and seized vehicles are valued at ₹6.3 lakh.

 A Chandigarh-based firm has been accused of duping 22 Udupi residents of ₹63.91 lakh by promising overseas jobs in Azerbaijan, police said.

Udupi District Cooperative Union’s AGM focused on legal measures, reservation discussions, and cooperative development, with Rs. 2.60 lakh given as an education fund.

Over 50 tiger dance groups, including women performers, add colour and energy to Udupi’s Ashtami celebrations, delighting residents and tourists.

Udupi tiger dancer Akshay Shet rescued a huge python during Ashtami celebrations, earning praise for balancing folk art and wildlife conservation.

A Karkala man has filed a case alleging his in-laws hid his late wife’s illness before marriage and withheld ornaments given at the wedding.

A temple visit turned fatal near Shankaranarayana after a sambar deer leapt onto a bike, killing 22-year-old Shreyas and injuring his friend Vignesh.

Paryaya Puttige Swamiji offered midnight Arghya to Lord Krishna at Sri Krishna Math in Udupi, marking Janmashtami and preceding the Vitlapindi festivities.

Mumbai’s Alare Govinda troupe performed Dahi Handi at 10 locations across Udupi on Vitlapindi, drawing crowds and applause from residents.

Road repair work at Kela Parkala begins on Sep 15; one-way traffic will be in effect until Sep 22 with vehicles rerouted via Eshwarnagara and Saralebettu.

Thousands gathered in Udupi for the grand Vittal Pindi Mahotsava, featuring golden chariot processions, folk performances, tiger dances, and mass feeding, marking the finale.

A 29-year-old man posing as a supervisor was arrested in Karkala for snatching a woman’s 25-gram gold chain. Police recovered the jewellery.