Udupi's Sanjeevini scheme is empowering women. It supports women entrepreneurs through Sanjeevini sales outlets. These outlets are managed by the women themselves. 'Akka Sanjeevini Angadi' shops were inaugurated in Shirva and Katapadi. Kaup MLA Gurme Suresh Shetty said women are excelling in all fields. He hopes more such outlets will open. The district is now a model for the state.

Mangaluru police raided an illegal hookah bar operating in Kankanady. The bar, Black Moon Resto Cafe, was functioning under the guise of a cafeteria. Authorities arrested Siddiq alias MFC Siddiq, Abdul Nasir, and Safwan. The accused violated regulations and lured youth into intoxication. Police seized hookah equipment and tobacco products. The raid involved CCB and Mangaluru East Police Station personnel.

Deputy Commissioner Vidya Kumari emphasized the mandatory registration of births, deaths, and stillbirths within 21 days across Udupi district, highlighting the availability of 326 registration units. Last year, the district recorded 11,161 births, 12,269 deaths, and 61 stillbirths.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai honored Constable Solanki Mehul Bhai, who died in an anti-Maoist operation. The Chief Minister laid a wreath and offered condolences to the family. He promised to eradicate Naxalism by March 2026. Sai emphasized the government's support for the families of martyred soldiers. Home Minister Vijay Sharma also paid his respects during the ceremony.

The Indian Open of Surfing will be held at Sasihithlu Beach, Mangaluru. The event will start on May 30 and end on June 1. Surfing Federation of India announced the sixth edition of IOS. Top Indian surfers will participate in Mens Open, Womens Open, Groms Boys, and Groms Girls categories.

In Valachil, a 50-year-old man named Suleman was fatally stabbed, and his two sons were injured following a dispute over a failed marriage arrangement he facilitated. The accused, Mustafa, a relative of Suleman, attacked Suleman and his sons after an argument escalated due to marital issues between Mustafa and his wife. Police have arrested Mustafa, and an investigation is underway.

The Karnataka government has enforced a 61-day ban on mechanised fishing along the state's coast, effective from June 1 to July 31, to safeguard marine life during the monsoon and aid fish reproduction. This prohibition applies to mechanised boats and traditional vessels with engines exceeding 10 HP, while smaller boats are exempt. Violators face penalties, including diesel subsidy disqualification.

MLA Ashok Rai has pressed Karnataka's finance department to accelerate the tender process for the proposed Government Medical College in Puttur, aiming for completion within 45 days to prevent project delays. He also requested 2.5 crore for retaining walls in his constituency, including funds for Nellettimaru and near Kumbra Markazul Huda Womens College.

MLC Kishore Kumar Puttur has strongly condemned the Karnataka government's decision to close Janaushadhi centres in state-run hospitals, arguing that it harms the common person. He emphasized the scheme's crucial role in providing affordable medicines to economically disadvantaged patients, questioning the availability of essential drugs in government hospitals and demanding immediate restoration of the centres.

CPI(M) leaders and the Justice for Ashraf Action Committee appealed to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan for intervention in the lynching of Ashraf in Mangaluru. They submitted a memorandum, urging pressure on Karnataka for swift action, alleging a religiously motivated assault.

Govinda, a fisherman working on the Chamundeshwari boat, tragically died at the Hangarakatte jetty in Airody village. He collapsed while adjusting fishing nets inside the docked boat in preparation for a fishing trip. Despite being rushed to Udupi District Hospital, doctors declared him dead. Kota Police have registered an Unnatural Death Report and are investigating the incident.

On National Highway 66 near Udupi, a reckless tempo traveller carrying 16 people, including four children, collided with a container lorry. All passengers sustained injuries and were promptly transported to a private hospital. The front of the tempo traveller was severely damaged, and authorities have registered a case against the driver, Jithin K.P., at Padubidri Police Station.

A scuffle erupted at Mangaluru district prison on Monday evening, resulting in an undertrial prisoner sustaining a leg injury. The incident began when inmates in the quarantine cell reportedly stared at those in the 'B' barrack, leading to verbal abuse and escalating commotion.

A resident of Japthi village in Kundapur filed a complaint after discovering plastic banners of the Pakistan national flag spread across the KalavaraJapthi road. The banners, affixed with nails, obstructed traffic and posed a potential accident risk. Police have registered a case under Sections 285 and 292 of BNS, initiating an investigation into the deliberate act.

In Belapu village, Udupi, a shocking incident occurred where two individuals dressed in burqas allegedly attempted to kidnap an infant from a residence. Tafeema, who was at home with the child, reported that the intruders fled after she screamed and tried to intervene, managing to injure her in the process. Police have registered a case and are investigating the matter.