Faithful observe Good Friday in DK and Udupi districts
Two crime accused from Udupi externed to Karwar, Koppa
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
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.
Udupi police announce reward of 50,000 for info about two KCOCA accused
Five arrested for betting in Udupi
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
Udupi SP orders externment of two accused
Rains lash several parts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi districts
Rains lash several parts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi districts
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
71 panchayats in Dakshina Kannada notified as free from Tuberculosis
64 panchayats in Udupi district too have been notified
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
Rain likely in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi for three days from March 25
Udupi teacher loses over 11 lakh to online trading fraud
Yakshagana Kalaranga of Udupi hands over its 91st free house
Dakshina Kannada, Udupi to receive thunderstorms; Rain alert across Karnataka - Daijiworld
Dakshina Kannada, Udupi to receive thunderstorms; Rain alert across Karnataka Daijiworld
Rains likely to continue in DK, Udupi districts till March 21
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
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.
Over 90,000 cases pending in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi districts after Lok Adalat
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
Over 30,000 cases pending in 22 courts in Udupi district
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
BJP to protest against CM for ignoring Udupi district in 2026-27 State Budget
Oil marketing companies shut auto LPG supply in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi
98.48 % of rural roads under PMGSY completed in Udupi district, says Union minister
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.
Udupi Police arrest two interstate thieves
Kota Srinivas Poojary and Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri, MPs for Udupi-Chikkamagaluru and Uttara Kannada respectively, had demanded the facility in Udupi
93 gram panchayats in Udupi district likely to face water shortage in summer
DC directs officials to take all possible steps to ensure people and livestock do not face water shortage
Lok Adalat aims to settle 4,400 cases in Udupi district
Udupi: Five Youths Attacked, Three Sustain Knife Injuries
The juvenile involved in the incident will be produced before the Juvenile Justice Board.
While the four accused would be produced before the jurisdictional magistrate, the minor boy would be produced before the juvenile justice board, police said
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
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
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
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
Special train to operate between TVM and Ajmer
It will halt at Mangaluru Junction, Surathkal, Udupi, Kundapur, Byndoor, Murdeshwar, Kumta, and Karwar.
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
Even after six stages of treatment, water let out from Nittur STP is black and stinks, B. Veerappa said
Broken seats, uncleared waste, stinking toilets haunt passengers visiting the temple town
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
Those screened were from Udupi and Chikkamagaluru districts, particularly from areas which were once hit by Maoist activities.
Broker, another held for cheating Udupi City Municipal Council
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
Within four hours of gold chain theft, Udupi police arrest three accused
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
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.
Communal unease hurting investments in Mangaluru & Udupi-Manipal region, says Priyank Kharge
Karnataka's IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge highlights that communal tensions are hindering investment in Mangaluru and Udupi-Manipal. These coastal cities possess significant economic potential, but investor confidence is shaken. The minister urges leaders to exercise restraint on communal issues. The government is working to boost job creation and economic growth in these regions.
Are Skillcations The Future Of Travel For Young Indians?
Mumbai resident Anjali Pednekar (26) travelled somewhat differently for her first solo trip than her friends had imagined. She signed up for a surfing lesson on the western coasts of India for a 10 day course, for a vacation between two jobs, all alone. I was always afraid of the sea so I knew I had to do something that deals with my fear in a structured way. Surfing was the best thing I could have chosen and being alone helped me not be coddled but push on to actually learn the balance needed to surf the waves, she told FPJ. For Pednekar, scuba and underwater courses needed more money but surfing on the coast of Udupi was doable by staying in budget-friendly homestays. From surfing to seaweed farming, pottery to linguisticstravel is increasingly being propelled by the hunger to learn as young Indians open up to the concept of a skillcation. These are trips where travelers can seek immersion in new cultures through a craft, a tangible skill that adds value to your life rather than your resume. Whether it is the art of fabric dyeing or simply writing better by attending retreats led by literary guides, or understanding agricultural practices that have sustained communities for generations, skills have always quietly fueled our desire to explore. But 2026 marks the moment this style of travel becomes a defining wave, replacing passive with purpose. Paper Making at FS Chiang Mai Hilton's Travel Trends Report 2026 reveals a striking shift, where 70% of family travellers are now seeking experiences that connect them to local traditions. Notably, 66% of travelers are actively pursuing cuisine they've never tasted or cultural practices they've never encountered before, marking an end to the era of passive tourism and aimless sightseeing. Travellers like Pednekar are increasingly choosing journeys where discipline enhances relaxation, where learning becomes the luxury, and where travelers return home not just rejuvenated, but transformed. From Escape to Evolution People are travelling less frequently but far more intentionally, choosing experiences that offer value beyond sightseeing, observes Pranav Maheshwari, Co-Founder of StayVista. Post-pandemic behaviour has shifted strongly toward self-improvement and mindful living. Travellers want to return home refreshed and enriched, he says. Private villas and heritage properties naturally support this evolution, offering space, privacy, and flexibilityideal conditions for learning without the pressure of fixed schedules or crowded environments. At StayVista, guests gravitate toward balance by choosing a meaningful activity for a part of the day, followed by long stretches of unwinding, Maheshwari notes. It makes the break feel richer and more memorable, especially during extended stays. The sustainability of this trend is in its foundation. Skill-based travel isn't driven by novelty; it's rooted in personal growth, he explains. What will evolve is the format. Travellers increasingly prefer informal, flexible, and immersive experiences over rigid courses, allowing learning to blend seamlessly with leisure. Crafting Authenticity India's heritage properties are leading this transformation with particular sophistication. At House of Rohet, close to Jodhpur, skill-based experiences aren't packaged trends but align with deep engagements with the place and practice. We've observed a clear shift in how travellers define the value of a holiday, explains Avijit Singh, Managing Director of House of Rohet, which runs three properties in Jodhpur and its vicinity. Guests are seeking immersive, purposeful experiences that leave them with a tangible sense of growth. There's a growing appreciation for craftsmanshipfor skills that take time, patience, and lineage to master. Learning directly from practitioners, in their own environment, adds authenticity that no classroom or online tutorial can replicate, Singh highlights. Their equestrian programme exemplifies this philosophy. Designed not as casual riding fun but as serious engagement with the Marwari horse, it is suited only to experienced riders wishing to refine balance and horsemanship while understanding the breed's cultural significance. Grooming, tacking, and riding through rural landscapes become lessons in respect for both animals and tradition. This depth ensures that the experience remains purposeful rather than recreational, Singh notes. Culinary workshops go beyond demonstrations. Guests cook with chefs, learning about ingredients and techniques of regional cuisine, including family recipes from the erstwhile royal householdsand slow methods evolved over generations. The emphasis is on understanding ingredients, not rushing outcomesa skill increasingly lost in modern kitchens, Singh observes. Pottery sessions facilitated by luxury hotels inherently happen with local potters using traditional wheels and techniques, demanding patience and precision. Embroidery workshops with community weavers allow guests to engage with living craft tradition, appreciating the rhythm, symbolism, and discipline behind each stitch. This is becoming a cherished offering even beyond Rajasthan, slowly inviting guests to understand Indias deeply local heritage crafts in states like Odisha, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal and Tamilnadu. Avijit highlights that these crafts are not just souvenirs to be consumed, but skills to be respected. The sustainability of skillcations lies in intention. When experiences are thoughtfully designed, culturally respectful, and led by practitioners rather than performers, they create value for both the guest and host, he explains. The Artist's Pilgrimage Tattooing was perhaps not the cup of tea for Boomers and even millennials, but that is changing now, as observes Sunny Bhanushali, founder of Aliens Tattoo Studio & School. Tattooing has always involved travel, he observes. Long before 'skillcation' entered common usage, tattoo artists were moving across cities and countries to learn directly from master artists and the cultures that shaped specific styles. These journeys were never about leisure or comfort. They were about proximity to the source of the art. Many tattoo forms are inseparable from their place of origin. The relationship between tattooing and travel exists because tattooing is shaped by more than technique alone, Bhanushali explains. It is influenced by skin type, cultural symbolism, local rituals, and the psychology of the people receiving the tattoo. These nuances cannot be fully understood through screens. Over the last two decades, Bhanushali has seen hundreds of artists undertake these pilgrimagesto Japan for traditional Irezumi's discipline and deep respect for heritage, Bali for spirituality and sacred geometry's meditative practice, Germany for hygiene systems and procedural precision, Miami for colour realism and high-performance professional tattooing. Many worked without pay, observed quietly, cleaned studios, and earned trust before ever touching skin. For serious tattoo artists, at least one such journey is almost a rite of passage, he notes. Artists don't just return with improved technical skills, Bhanushali reflects. They return with broader perspectives on responsibility, storytelling, and cultural sensitivity. India, particularly Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Goa, are now emerging as a learning destination offering exposure to diverse skin tones, symbolic storytelling, and fusion of traditional and contemporary influences. At our school, we have always encouraged artists to travel, learn globally through tattoo conventions, and return with knowledge that can be interpreted rather than copied, says Bhanushali. This exchange of cultures and techniques allows an art to evolve while staying rooted in authenticity. The Global Wave Skillcations are flourishing globally. At Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai's Chaan Baan cultural hub, guests master Saa paper making from local mulberry barka centuries-old technique found only in Northern Thailandshape clay using ancestral Lanna pottery methods, or craft traditional Thai candles following Princess Dara Rasamee's historic recipes. At Four Seasons Koh Samui, the White Lotus-famed sanctuary, travelers learn Muay Thai in oceanfront rings, unlock Thai massage techniques, or explore rum and tequila tastings that reveal island terroir. National Tourism Day 2026: Why 'Noctourism' Could Be Indias Next Big Travel Trend Maheshwaris advice for aspiring skillcationers is simple: Keep the learning light and flexible, leaving room for rest and spontaneity. Choose a stay with enough space and privacy so the experience feels natural rather than forced. Travel with people who share the intention of a slower, more mindful holiday. And treat the skill as an experience rather than an outcomebecause enjoyment matters far more than mastery. In transforming vacations from passive escapes into active investments in personal evolution, skillcations represent travel's most meaningful renaissance yetone where the journey home carries not just memories, but mastery and a reason to feel confident to dive back into the humdrum of life.
Two minor boys rescued at Udupi Railway station
Trade Unions organise general strike against Labour Codes in Mangaluru, Udupi
Workers and employees from diverse sectors across the country rallied together for a nationwide general strike
Applicants need to be present compulsorily at the meeting failing which a decision will be taken in their absence
Airport for Udupi district may be considered if the State govt. proposes it: Civil Aviation Ministry
The Ministry has said it will consider a new airport in Udupi if the State government submits a proposal under the existing policy
Tourism Ministry identifies 4 destinations in Udupi district to be developed to global standards
MP Kota Srinivas Poojary says the chosen one will use renewable energy, witness infrastructure and other tourist facilities development
Udupi police destroy 120 defective silencers
One of the five model villages installing highest capacity solar energy by December 31 will get 1 crore award, says the MP
Blueprint ready for comprehensive development of Malpe Beach, says Udupi DC
T. K. Swaroopa directs officials to invite tenders for development, management of and organising adventure sports at Kadike beach in Udupi taluk
Udupi Resident Wins Rs 49 Crore International Lottery Jackpot
Shanthanu, who has been working in the retail sales sector in Oman for the past seven years, emerged as the winner in the Abu Dhabi Big Ticket lucky draw, the result of which was announced during a live telecast
Udupi police moving towards contactless monitoring of traffic violations
No Rain Forecast For Bengaluru, Minimum Temperatures To Stay Low
According to the IMD, dry conditions are set to continue across coastal and northern interior districts, including Udupi, Dakshina Kannada and Uttara Kannada.
Grojet Invites Udupi and Manipal Merchants to Go Digital with Grojet Express
Fr. Leslie DSouza appointed new Bishop of Udupi Diocese
The appointment follows the retirement of Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo from Saturday
MP directs Adani Total Gas to immediately set up mother CNG station in Udupi
Awareness workshop for Brahmins at Udupi
40 lakh released for 20 Kambalas in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi districts by government of Karnataka
16 Kambalas in Dakshina Kannada will get 32 lakh, and four Kamablas in Udupi district will get 8 lakh
Udupi police begin booking cases against buses not having doors, trucks lacking speed governor
Udupi Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar said the Regional Transport Authority is working on enforcement of rules pertaining to fixing doors in buses and speed governors in trucks
Udupi Police Step Up Checks On Buses And Trucks
A drive was also conducted on vehicles transporting mines and minerals. As many as 1,352 such vehicles were checked during the day and 56 challans were issued for violations such as overloading and non-installation of speed governors
Watch: Leopard sighting in Karnatakas Udupi triggers panic among residents
Udupi Administration To Make Life Jackets Mandatory On All Boat Rides
Registration of water sports boats and tourist boats with the Tourism Department is mandatory. A period of 45 days has been given for operators who have not yet completed the registration process to comply with the requirement.
20 lifeguards to be recruited for Udupi beaches
Fraudsters pose as police, loot Udupi resident of 40 lakh
Udupi boat tragedy death toll rises to three
Udupi: Tourist Boat Mishap Leaves Two Dead, Two Critical
Police said that the boat, operated by the Waveriders company, had departed from Malpe Delta Beach Point and capsized around noon at the spot where the river meets the sea
Udupi: BusToofan Crash on NH Near Karkala Claims Three Lives
The accident occurred at about 2.50 pm involving a private bus travelling from Dharmasthala to Karkala, and a Toofan vehicle heading towards Dharmasthala after arriving from Kalaburagi via Udupi.
Do not use religion to malign Udupi district official for performing her duty during Paryaya
As per the prevailing custom, Deputy Commissioner T.K. Swaroopa held a saffron flag to flag off the Paryaya procession of Vedavardhana Tirtha Swamiji of Shiroor Mutt on January 18, he stated
Republic Day fruit and flower show at Udupi from January 26
About 7,000 plants of 26 species of flowers, including petunia, celosia, salvia, chrysanthemum, marigold, zinnia, China aster, balsam, torenia, rose, tecoma, hibiscus, pansy, and impatiens, will be displayed
Gold jewellery, cash worth 5.15 lakh stolen from house in Udupi
Engineer from Udupi loses over 6 lakh in online fraud
Dont Politicise: Udupi Official Clarifies Saffron Flag Display After Congress Seeks Action
The clarification came after the Udupi District Congress Committee sought disciplinary action against the district commissioner.
Udupi: Congress Writes to CM Seeking Action Against DC
Deputy Commissioner Swaroopa issued a clarification stating that she had participated in the Paryaya-related programmes strictly in her official capacity.
Dress code made compulsory throughout the day for entry into Udupi Krishna Mutt
Festive fervour grips Udupi for Paryaya
Sri Vedavardhana Tirtha Swamiji Ascends Paryaya Peetha of Udupi Sri Krishna Math
The Paryaya celebration signifies the transfer of responsibility for the daily worship of Lord Krishna and the administration of the historic Udupi Sri Krishna Math among the eight traditional Ashta Mathas of Udupi
Sri Vedavardhana Tirtha, seer of Shiroor Mutt, asks people to come to Sri Krishna Mutt during holidays and work as volunteers
