MLA Yashpal Suvarna urges Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to approve a flyover at NH 169(A) to mitigate Udupi's heavy traffic congestion, particularly at crucial junctions affecting commuters, tourists, and pilgrims. He highlights the need for immediate action to ease traffic flow and enhance the transport infrastructure, benefiting local residents and visitors.

In Sullia's Nellur Kemraje village, Ramachandra Gowda, after heavy drinking, fatally shot his wife, Vinodha Kumari, during an argument and subsequently consumed acid to end his life. The tragic incident occurred around 11:30 pm on Friday and was followed by a police investigation. Police registered a case and senior officials visited the scene.

Karnataka witnessed its second bank robbery in 24 hours when four armed robbers, carrying machetes and a pistol, stormed into an agricultural co-operative bank in Mangaluru. They threatened staff, looted cash and jewellery worth Rs 4 crore, and fled in a black car. CM Siddaramaiah, visiting the city at the time, demanded tightened security measures.

Abdul Saleem, 35, was arrested by Uppinangady Police for transporting 1.5 kg of ganja in an auto rickshaw near Puttur Taluk. He admitted to using and selling the substance, which he received from a person named Naushad. A case under various NDPS sections has been registered, and the seized ganja is valued at Rs 15,000.