Udupi

A rare 14th-century Siditale hero stone discovered at Barkur’s Panchalingeshwara Temple is the first of its kind found in Tulunadu.

Udupi’s new Civic app lets residents report roadside garbage with photos and locations, helping officials track and clear waste complaints.

Rare 14th-century Siditale hero stone depicting self-sacrifice discovered during an epigraphical survey at Barakuru’s historic Panchalingeshwara Temple.

An accused who had been absconding for six years was arrested at Haldipur in Honnavar in connection with a 2021 life threat case.

A newborn baby boy was found abandoned on a footpath in Hoode, with police checking CCTV footage to trace those responsible.

Two separate accidents in Kundapur left a 49-year-old man dead and his son injured, while migrant workers narrowly escaped a lorry crash.

Thousands of devotees gathered in Udupi for Vitla Pindi celebrations featuring Krishna processions, Hulivesha, folk performances and mass feeding.

Udupi witnessed cloudy and sunny spells with morning dew and intense afternoon heat, while moderate rain is forecast in some areas.

A Vijay look-alike attracted attention during Udupi’s Krishna Janmashtami celebrations, with a video of his appearance gaining traction online.

Retired armed forces officer Shashi Shekhar Thakur was rescued near Kaup railway tracks and admitted to Udupi district hospital.

Udupi is ready for grand Janmashtami celebrations with midnight Mahapuja, Vittal Pindi, Huli Vesha, tableaux and elaborate security arrangements.

Damaged safety barriers at Udupi’s Trasi-Maravanthe beach have raised concerns as tourists reportedly enter restricted areas for selfies despite warnings.

Udupi marked Sri Krishna Janmashtami with Krishna Arghya Pradhana, devotional rituals and vibrant Huli Vesha celebrations across the temple town.

Three-month-old Harshiv became a festive highlight in Udupi after his parents dressed him in Huli Vesha during Krishna Janmashtami celebrations.

Kota police arrested three persons over alleged threats and intimidation linked to the storage of government-supplied rice bags.

Udupi ZP CEO Prateek Bayal urged banks to improve credit access for farmers and strengthen customer awareness on cyber fraud and education loans.

A 21-year-old youth died after his scooter hit a parked lorry near Nandikoor on the Karkala–Padubidri highway at night.

Krishna Janmashtami celebrations begin on September 4 across Udupi and Dakshina Kannada, with Vitlapindi and cultural events planned in Udupi.

Udupi is celebrating Sri Krishna Janmashtami on September 4, with the traditional Vitlapindi festival scheduled for September 5.

Udupi’s Sri Krishna Math and Car Street are decked up for two days of Janmashtami festivities, cultural programmes and the grand Vittal Pindi procession.