Udupi

Udupi: A large demonstration was staged by the Hindu Jagran Vedike Karnataka South Province in front of the Manipal District Commissioner’s office

Yakshagana, a traditional and spiritually rooted coastal performance art, is predominantly practiced by men and considered a form of devotion.

In welcome news for coconut cultivators, a new technique has been introduced to combat the black-headed caterpillar, a common pest that severely affects coconut trees.

A free sapling distribution event was recently held at Sri Umamaheshwara Sabha Bhavan, organized by the Marpalli Sri Mahalingeshwara Maha Ganapathi Temple.

The recent cow slaughter incident in Kunjalu, Brahmavar has stirred speculation that the act may have been planned in advance. The SDPI Udupi district unit.

A vibrant cultural event titled ‘Madarengida Rang’ was held at Jagannath Sabha Bhavan, jointly organised by Udupi Tulu Koota, the Kannada and Culture Department.

Growing awareness about cardiac health is driving a sharp rise in ECG (Electrocardiogram) screenings across Udupi district, particularly in rural regions.

In a disturbing case of betrayal and sexual assault, Udupi women’s police have arrested a 28-year-old man for allegedly raping a young woman from Kolalgiri after misleading her.

In a decisive step to maintain public order and avert potential unrest, Udupi district police have issued an externment order against Satish Poojary, a known rowdy-sheeter from Davanagere.

Udupi Town Police have registered a suo motu case against Riyaz Kadambu, the State Secretary of the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), for allegedly delivering inflammatory remarks.

Udupi district has officially recorded the highest rainfall in India for June, outpacing Cherrapunji in Meghalaya and Karnataka’s Agumbe, both famed for torrential rains.

13-year-old violinist Adithya Rahul wowed audiences with his soulful Carnatic recitals at Kollur and Udupi temples during Aashada Navarathri.

Udupi: In a heartening gesture of educational and environmental support, the Udupi Badagabettu Credit Co-operative Society held a special event at Udupi Town Hall on Saturday.

Artist and educator Girish Achar Vakvadi has been unanimously chosen as the president of the upcoming 32nd Vakvadi Public Ganeshotsava, while Krishna Shettigar, head of Vakvadi Friends.

Members of the Muslim community in Udupi held a peaceful human chain protest on Friday, voicing strong opposition to the Waqf Amendment Act 2025. The demonstration, organized by Udupi Jamia Masjid.

A remarkable metallic doorframe dating back to the Vijayanagara Empire, intricately carved with the Dasavatara—the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu—has been discovered at the Anantapadmanabha Temple.

Vidyun R Hebbar, originally from Udupi and now a 9th-grade student in Bengaluru, has already carved out a name for himself on the global stage through his remarkable macro wildlife photography.

Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar has announced a strict crackdown on drug use and trafficking in the Udupi district, calling it a priority mission for the department in 2024.

Jyothi Krishna Hebbar officially took over as the new president of the Udupi District Mahila Congress at an induction ceremony held on July 4 at the Sri Narayana Guru Auditorium, Bannanje.

case has been filed at the Udupi City Police Station against Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Sharan Pumpwell for allegedly making inflammatory comments.