Udupi

In a proud moment for Udupi and a milestone for women empowerment, Amulya and Nikita, students of the Government Pre-University College, Kukkuje, have been selected to represent India.

In a heartening display of compassion, an auto-rickshaw driver, Mohammed Shameer, became a lifesaver for an elderly man who suffered a severe heart-related episode.

The Udyavara Gram Panchayat Stadium was left littered with liquor bottles and plastic waste, following a recent event, sparking outrage among locals.

Udupi – The Panambur Venkatraya Aital Cultural Foundation will celebrate its 8th annual anniversary with a grand Yakshagana Saptaha and Ashtavadhana series, honouring the rich coastal heritage.

A tragic road accident on Thursday morning at Adve Kanajar Katte, along the Padubidri-Karkala State Highway, claimed the life of a passenger and left two others.

The BJP has finalized the appointment of district presidents for the remaining 10 organizational units as part of the party’s second phase of leadership restructuring across the state.

With heavy rains lashing the district and a red alert issued by the IMD, Deputy Commissioner Vidya Kumari K has declared a holiday for anganwadis, primary, and high schools.

A minor altercation over extra servings of panipuri at Malpe Beach escalated into a physical clash between tourists and a local vendor, resulting in both parties filing complaints with the police.

City police have apprehended an individual for illegally selling liquor in a public space. The arrested person has been identified as Shambhulinga Madiwala, 37, a resident of Ranebennur.

A 65-year-old resident of Hebri has filed a police complaint, alleging he was cheated out of ₹31.58 lakh by individuals linked to a Bengaluru-based agro firm.

An unidentified young man in critical condition was found on the pedestrian pathway outside Indrali Railway Station and was promptly rescued by social worker Nityananda Olkadu.

In a coordinated raid, the Food and Civil Supplies Department, along with Hiriyadka police, uncovered a major case of misappropriation of government rice.

A violent street clash between two groups of youths near Malpe on Tuesday night around 9:15 PM created panic among locals and disturbed the peace in the area.

Udupi: Two tragic road accidents claimed the lives of pedestrians in separate incidents reported in the district. The first accident occurred under the Padubidri police station limits on Sunday.

A Dalit woman in Kundapur was allegedly assaulted and caste-abused by a customer over a change issue. The incident was caught on CCTV and is under probe.

In a heartfelt gesture, the Udupi district administration handed over a compensation cheque of ₹25 lakh to the grieving family of Chinmayi Shetty — a 19-year-old engineering student from Hebri.

A unified front of Hindu organizations from Udupi district submitted a formal memorandum to the District Collector, voicing strong opposition to what they describe as anti-Hindu actions.

A 33-year-old married woman, Heena Kaushar, has gone missing under mysterious circumstances after her scooter and slippers were discovered near Kodi bridge.

Rolan Gomes from Shirva, Udupi district, expressed surprise after discovering that his name had been used as the complainant in the FIR concerning the stampede during RCB’s victory celebration.

Former Lokayukta Justice N. Santosh Hegde stressed that compassion and humanity are the only true paths to social peace and unity.