Udupi

Deputy Commissioner Vidya Kumari K has instructed officials to prioritize scientific safety improvements at identified accident-prone areas in the district.

In a recent twist in the murder investigation of Balakrishna Poojary from Depputte, Ajekar, authorities have uncovered that the suspect, Dilip Hegde, acquired poison as early as June from a private laboratory in rural Udupi.

In a fortunate escape, a man riding his two-wheeler fell into a ditch at the Santhekatte overpass construction site near Ashirvad Theatre in Udupi.

Police have arrested a man for drug trafficking after intercepting his two-wheeler. The accused, Abdul Jabbar (27), a resident of Kelarkalabettu, was found in possession of 344 grams of ganja, valued at approximately Rs 3.04 lakhs.

A pedestrian was seriously injured and subsequently died en route to the hospital after being struck by a car on NH 66 near Navunda on Sunday night.

In a tragic accident, a cement-laden lorry overturned in Byndoor, Udupi district, resulting in the death of the driver, identified as Damodar Yadav (55), a resident of Jharkhand.

In a tragic incident at Adamaru Poornaprajna English Medium School in Udupi, a young student was seriously injured after being struck by an auto-rickshaw within the school premises.

The victims, identified as Ajay from Hasanalli, Bengaluru, and Santosh from Angalli, Kundapur taluk, were swept away by strong currents while playing in the waves.

Kaup MLA Gurme Suresh Shetty has announced a Rs 13 crore proposal for reconstructing the heavily damaged Katapadi-Shirva state highway, which has suffered severe wear from heavy rains and natural disasters.

The Udupi district administration has proposed constructing a glass bridge at Kaup Beach, spanning two rocks to provide panoramic views of the Arabian Sea.

Security concerns raised by the Manipal Police included inadequate measures during late-night hours, contributing to recurring criminal incidents.

Prathima initially claimed that her husband had died unexpectedly. However, her elder brother, Sandeep, grew suspicious and confronted her, leading to her confession.

The rider, identified as Usman (24), son of K P Ismail from Kirimanjeshwara, managed to escape the incident despite the harrowing circumstances.

A brazen daylight burglary has left the residents of Brahmagudi Road near Hanglur in shock after thieves broke into a house between 2 pm and 4 pm on Thursday, October 24.

Kaup police successfully apprehended Ashmath Ali (35) at Kannur International Airport in Kerala after he had been evading authorities overseas following his release on bail

MCC Bank is excited to announce a Deepavali Group Photo Contest, a vibrant celebration of the Deepavali festival

Thirteen of twenty men accused of threatening to kill Shrikantha Poojary, 28, were arrested by Udupi police following a violent confrontation in Hadavu village on October 18.

A minor has been detained in Udupi in connection with a recent house break-in and theft in Amparu, under Shankaranarayana police station limits.

Varsha, a second-year BCA student of St Philomena College, Puttur, secured bronze medal in the hammer throw event at the 35th South Zone Athletic Championship recently.

In a symbolic protest, frustrated residents have planted banana saplings in the potholes of the dilapidated Katapady–Shirva state highway.