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From Udupi Flashpoint To Fresh Political Debate: Hijab Row Returns

While the Congress government maintains that the move is a fulfillment of its pre-election promise, critics see it as a politically timed decision aimed at consolidating support among minorities and other communities ahead of Assembly elections due in less than two years

Deccan Chronicle 16 May 2026 7:47 pm

Externment Order Issued Against Man Involved In Cricket Betting Cases

The externment order was issued on May 14 by the special executive magistrate and the Superintendent of Police, Udupi District Police, against Bharat Jayaram Dasa, a resident of Moodubirti in Waramballi village of Brahmavar taluk.

Deccan Chronicle 16 May 2026 12:26 am

MP Kota Srinivas Poojary pulls up Adani Total Gas for delay in commissioning PNG supply line to Udupi district, tells company to complete project by June

In addition to 11 functional CNG dispensing stations for vehicles, the Udupi-Chikkamagaluru MP has sought one station each at Muniyalu and Yermal

The Hindu 14 May 2026 1:47 pm

Withdrawal of ban on hijab in schools an attempt to Islamise education system, says MLA

The Udupi MLA then as the vice president of college development committee, had spearheaded anti-hijab campaign

The Hindu 14 May 2026 12:43 am

Udupi police launch Locked House Beat System

The Hindu 7 May 2026 8:08 pm

Matunga Ganpati temple to hold Kumbhabhishek ceremony on May 6

Matunga's Sri Prasanna Ganpati temple is set to witness a grand Sri Brahma Kumbhabhishek ceremony on May 6, officiated by twelve priests from Udupi. This significant event, featuring 108 pots of holy water, marks the idol's return after a three-year relocation due to building redevelopment. The consecration will officially reinstate the deity in its renovated shrine.

The Times of India 6 May 2026 10:33 am

H.K. Patil to visit Udupi on May 6

The Minister will leave for Bengaluru via Mangaluru International Airport at 8.10 p.m.

The Hindu 6 May 2026 8:56 am

Thundershowers Likely In Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada

Rain activity is expected to pick up slightly on May 7, with Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts likely to receive light to moderate rain or thundershowers at isolated places.

Deccan Chronicle 5 May 2026 7:10 pm

Rare deer hunting hero stone found near Kundapur

According to T. Murugeshi, an archaeologist and founder trustee of Adima Kala Trust, Udupi the hero stone could be of 9-10th century A.D.

The Hindu 3 May 2026 7:43 pm

Udupi road accident: Three dead, 35 injured as tourist bus with students rams stationary trucks off Trasi Beach

The students, 24 men and 23 women, studying B.Com at a university in , Shivamogga district, were on a two-day tour on the ill-fated bus along with a few lecturers.

The Hindu 29 Apr 2026 6:45 pm

Industry-led skilling programmes can transform lives and create opportunities, says Nirmala Sitharaman

The Union Finance Minister unveils Indian Institute of Gems and Jewellery-Udupi as a centre of excellence

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 8:18 pm

Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates Gems and Jewellery Institute campus in Udupi

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the Indian Institute of Gems and Jewellery in Udupi. The centre provides professional training and promotes entrepreneurship among youth. It has grown steadily since 2016, offering industry-relevant skills. The minister also witnessed an MoU signing for lab-grown diamond technologies.

The Economic Times 28 Apr 2026 3:43 pm

Over 6,000 manuscripts digitised in Udupi district under Gyan Bharatam Mission, says DC

Deputy Commissioner T.K. Swaroopa said the rich cultural heritage of the country will be made available to the public through the survey, digitisation, critical editing, translation and publication of manuscripts.

The Hindu 25 Apr 2026 4:59 pm

Udupi Student Secures 625/625, Credits Parents And Teachers

Preetham admitted to being nervous about the results, particularly over concerns about handwriting and minor spelling mistakes. I was worried about small errors.

Deccan Chronicle 24 Apr 2026 1:43 am

Karnataka SSLC exam-1: Focused preparatory strategy helps Dakshina Kannada and Udupi achieve record performance

98.4% pass percentage recorded this year is highest recorded by Dakshina Kannada during the last 12 years

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 5:41 pm

Karnataka SSLC exam-1 results: Teachers, parents encouraged me to achieve centum, says Udupi student

A student of Mother Theresa Memorial School in Shankaranarayana of Kundapura Taluk, Preetham is the eldest of the two children of Ganapathy Poojary, a private bus conductor, and Nagaratna, a home maker.

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 1:49 pm

Upa Lokayukta directs registering 17 suo motu cases against officials in Udupi district

During his visit to the district on February 26 and 27, B. Veerappa found dereliction of duty by officials of almost every department he made surprise visits

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 7:01 pm

Consumer court tells insurer to pay claim of Udupi boat stricken by Cyclone Phyan in Karwar that drifted to Maharashtra

After a legal battle of more than 16 years,Karnataka State Consumer Disputed Redressal Commission directedthe insurance company to pay 75% of the claim, fine and litigation costs

The Hindu 8 Apr 2026 2:52 pm

BJP threatens stir if government fails to complete Udupi district government hospital building by April-end

The government is not responding to the woes of people, alleges BJP district unit president

The Hindu 7 Apr 2026 7:45 pm

Five Gram Panchayats of Udupi district chosen for national Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar-2025

Mudradi, Vandse, Madamakki, Sanoor, Hakladi panchayats are among six GPs chosen in Karnataka for the award

The Hindu 6 Apr 2026 7:30 pm

One carriageway of Katpady grade separator to open on April 10, Kota Srinivas Poojary

The 17 crore vehicular underpass project was sanctioned in June 2021, during the then MP of Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Shobha Karandlaje

The Hindu 6 Apr 2026 7:04 pm

Konkan Railway plans to upgrade Byndoor from halt to crossing station to enhance network capacity

The corporation also proposes to undertake complete track renewal of its 73.3 km network between Shiroor and Udupi

The Hindu 3 Apr 2026 12:54 pm

Externed Man Arrested In Udupi, Ganja Recovered From Car

The accused, identified as Mohammed Faizal, a resident of Banglagudde in Kasaba village of Karkala taluk, had been externed from the district under an order issued by the district authorities.

Deccan Chronicle 2 Apr 2026 11:12 pm

Five arrested for betting in Udupi

The Hindu 29 Mar 2026 9:51 pm

KCOCA Invoked In Cattle Theft Case, Three Arrested In Udupi

When the complainant confronted them, the accused allegedly threatened her with a machete, cut the ropes of three cattle and fled after loading the animals into a vehicle: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 29 Mar 2026 8:36 pm

Externment Orders Against Two In Udupi

The action has been taken against Mohammed Noufil from Shirva police limits and Suhan Poojari from Malpe police limits: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 27 Mar 2026 10:55 pm

71 panchayats in Dakshina Kannada notified as free from Tuberculosis

64 panchayats in Udupi district too have been notified

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 9:51 pm

Rooftop solar on three toll plazas on Talapady-Kundapura NH 66 stretch produce average 521 units power per day

Besides saving 1.87 lakh units of conventional power a year, the NHAI has also installed a 10 Kw wind mill plant at Hejmady Toll Plaza in Udupi district

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 3:54 pm

Former Udupi MLA begins indefinite dharna

The Hindu 23 Mar 2026 9:26 pm

Of 15,200 candidates from Dakshina Kannada trained under PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana, only 8.45% placed

Of 8,491 candidates trained under the scheme in Udupi district, 8.63% placed, according to Union Govt

The Hindu 16 Mar 2026 6:22 pm

LPG tanker overturns near Katapady, Mangaluru-Udupi traffic diverted amid gas leak

HPCL officials have been called to the spot to arrest the leakage and move aside the tanker. It is likely to take about four hours to complete the work.

The Hindu 16 Mar 2026 2:52 pm

LPG Tanker Overturns Near Udupi, Gas Leak Forces Traffic Diversion

The tanker, belonging to Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, lost control and overturned in the middle of the road on Monday morning

Deccan Chronicle 16 Mar 2026 1:35 pm

Udupi Excise Deputy Commissioner accused of possessing disproportionate assets

In a press note, the Lokayukta police said search was carried out at the officials house, office and a total of his 15 places on March 11

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 3:25 pm

Kadri Manjunatha temple in Mangaluru goes for firewood to cook meals for devotees

Udupi Krishna Mutt is not facing any issues in serving food to devotees, says Diwan of Shiroor Mutt managing the Krishna Mutt

The Hindu 12 Mar 2026 9:23 pm

SC Dismisses Plea Against Holding Of 'Kambala' Outside Of Karnataka

Supreme Court dismissed a plea against the holding of buffalo racing sport 'Kambala' in parts of Karnataka other than Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts.

Deccan Chronicle 10 Mar 2026 2:56 pm

Udupi Police arrest two interstate thieves

The Hindu 8 Mar 2026 8:11 pm

Konkan Railway to arrange coach watering at Udupi within six to seven months of government arranging water source

Kota Srinivas Poojary and Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri, MPs for Udupi-Chikkamagaluru and Uttara Kannada respectively, had demanded the facility in Udupi

The Hindu 7 Mar 2026 7:26 pm

Udupi: Five Youths Attacked, Three Sustain Knife Injuries

The juvenile involved in the incident will be produced before the Juvenile Justice Board.

Deccan Chronicle 4 Mar 2026 3:32 pm

Four persons arrested on charge of attempt to murder at Malpe in Udupi district of Karnataka, minor boy detained

While the four accused would be produced before the jurisdictional magistrate, the minor boy would be produced before the juvenile justice board, police said

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 3:05 pm

Eight persons from Mangaluru seek help to return from Dubai

Six persons from Udupi are also stranded in the Gulf two in Dubai, three in Bahrain in one in Iran

The Hindu 2 Mar 2026 2:13 pm

Udupi: Kundapur Rural SI Collapses, Dies During Marathon

Naseer Hussain, Sub-Inspector of Kundapur Rural Police Station, was an ex-serviceman. He had covered almost 4 km in the run and reportedly collapsed on the road in front of Dr TMA Pai Hospital, barely a kilometre before the finish line at the Ajjarkad Ground

Deccan Chronicle 1 Mar 2026 5:58 pm

Police Sub Inspector dies during run in Udupi

Nassir Hussain was due to retire from service in 2027

The Hindu 1 Mar 2026 3:05 pm

Rioting case booked against MLAs, MP for holding Kambala Kare foundation programme

Udupi Deputy Commissioner T.K. Swaroopa had issued prohibitory orders around the land proposed for the kambala event in 80-Badagabettu village, late on February 27 under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 8:57 pm

CongressBJP Tussle Over Udupi Kambala Guddali Pooje

Udupi Kambala is being organised for the first time at 80 Badagubettu village, about 5 km from Manipal and under the Kaup Assembly constituency. However, the guddali pooje, programme planned by BJP MLA of Kaup constituency Gurme Suresh Shetty became a point of contention: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 28 Feb 2026 8:56 pm

Kapu MLA lays foundation stone for Kambala Kare of Udupi Kambala amid prohibitory orders

Gurme Suresh Shetty, also the president of the local Kambala Samithi, alleges political interference in organising the foundation stone ceremony

The Hindu 28 Feb 2026 6:45 pm

Appalled over pathetic condition of Udupi STP, Upa Lokayukta directs booking officials of CMC and KSPCB

Even after six stages of treatment, water let out from Nittur STP is black and stinks, B. Veerappa said

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 2:14 pm

Passengers and social organisations vent anger over poor maintenance of service bus stand in temple town of Udupi

Broken seats, uncleared waste, stinking toilets haunt passengers visiting the temple town

The Hindu 26 Feb 2026 1:22 pm

Absconding Accused Arrested After 12 Years in Foreigners Act Case

The accused, Taj Mohammed Yusuf, a resident of Udupi, was wanted in a case registered at the Bantwal Rural Police Station

Deccan Chronicle 25 Feb 2026 12:33 pm

136 tribal persons screened at free health checkup, treatment camp organised by Anti-Naxal Force at Kukkundur

Those screened were from Udupi and Chikkamagaluru districts, particularly from areas which were once hit by Maoist activities.

The Hindu 23 Feb 2026 9:01 pm

MP tells Konkan Railway to immediately provide temporary coach watering facility in Udupi district

The Railway Ministry had proposed a coastal Vande Bharat Express to Goa for want of coach watering facilities at en-route coastal Karnataka stations

The Hindu 23 Feb 2026 7:53 pm

Leopardess trapped in Udupi

The Hindu 22 Feb 2026 7:14 pm

Over 840 job openings in coastal Karnataka are on offer under HomeComing platform, says Silicon Beach Programme

Experienced-level IT roles are on offer from 100 + companies across Udupi-Mangaluru region and the SBP has already facilitated 16 successful senior hires, says Rohith Bhat, convener, SBP

The Hindu 22 Feb 2026 1:26 pm

KRCL donates multi-utility vehicle to Udupi district police

KRCL responded to the request by the MP to provide a MUV to the district police

The Hindu 20 Feb 2026 4:27 pm

On Cam: Pedestrian Suffers Serious Injuries After Crane Runs Over Him In Karnatakas Udupi

A crane ran over a man in Perampalli, Udupi, near Herga Cooperative Society. Fortunately, the man survived.

News18 18 Feb 2026 12:42 pm