Udupi

Five fishermen escaped with their lives after their fishing boat capsized in rough seas off Shirur near Byndoor, suffering losses exceeding ₹7 lakh.

A 66-year-old woman from Udupi was duped of ₹65 lakh after cyber fraudsters posing as Mumbai Police officers threatened her with arrest.

Nine gram panchayats in Udupi district will get BPCL fuel stations, EV charging centres and Bharat Cafés, boosting rural infrastructure and local revenue.

A collision involving two cars and an autorickshaw on the Ambagilu–Kalsanka road in Udupi left several occupants with minor injuries.

Four persons, including the driver, were injured after a Mahindra Thar SUV plunged into a roadside drain near Bantakal on the Shirva–Katapady highway.

Udupi Police arrested three persons and seized MDMA, hydro ganja, ganja, a car and other property worth ₹3.31 lakh during a raid in Shivalli.

A 76-year-old man from Udupi lost ₹9.29 lakh after fraudsters posing as law enforcement officials trapped him in a ‘digital arrest’ cyber scam.

Karkala Police arrested a former temple data entry operator for allegedly forging signatures on temple cheques to fraudulently withdraw money.

A 66-year-old woman from Udupi allegedly lost ₹65 lakh after cyber fraudsters posing as Mumbai Police threatened her in a fake money laundering case.

The rollout of E20 petrol has drawn mixed reactions in Udupi, with motorists and mechanics expressing concerns over its impact on older vehicles.

Five goats, including two kids, were allegedly killed after stray dogs entered a goat shed at Katapady, prompting residents to seek urgent action.

Udupi Police have externed a habitual matka gambling accused to Chikkamagaluru after reviewing his repeated involvement in illegal gambling cases.

A retired bank employee from Udupi lost Rs 22 lakh after cyber fraudsters posing as CBI, ED and cyber crime officials convinced him to transfer money.

Coastal Security Police have directed all water sports and boating operators to obtain or renew licences, warning of strict legal action against violators.

Karkala Town Police raided an alleged cockfighting gambling event in Sanur village, seizing five roosters, cash and other materials.

A new lift at Udupi’s Indrali railway station has been inaugurated, while MP Kota Srinivas Poojary renewed his demand to merge Konkan Railway with Indian Railways.

Kundapur Rural Police arrested two persons for allegedly abusing a Village Administrative Officer with casteist remarks and obstructing official duties.

The Forest Department has temporarily closed Kudlu Falls in Udupi district during the monsoon due to slippery terrain and rising water levels.

Udupi’s Spoorthi Shetty has secured a wildcard entry into Miss Universe India 2026 and will compete for the national title beginning July 19.

Udupi Sri Krishna Mutt expressed deep regret over alleged remarks on Adi Shankaracharya during a Harikatha programme and directed the organisers to issue a public apology.