Padubidri, August 9, 2025: A tragic accident occurred near Hejamadi Mini Toll on National Highway 66 in Udupi district, resulting in the death of a local resident, Tushar, on August 8, 2025.
According to the complainant, Praveen Kumar (47), a resident of Hejamadi village, Kapu taluk, the incident took place at 1:05 PM. Tushar, also from Hejamadi, had stopped his two-wheeler (KA-20-HB-0421) near the toll while crossing the highway. At the same time, a bus named Reshma (KA-20-AA-8533), driven recklessly from Mulki towards Padubidri, veered to the left side of the road and collided with Tushar’s parked vehicle. The impact threw Tushar onto the road, causing severe injuries to the back of his head, bleeding from his mouth and nose, and abrasions on both legs.
Tushar was rushed to Srinivas Hospital in Mukka via the toll’s ambulance for treatment. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries at 5:50 PM. The Padubidri police have registered a case under sections 281 and 106(1) of the BNS (Crime No. 92/2025) and are investigating the incident.
Puttur, August 9, 2025: An interstate accused wanted in both Kerala and Karnataka, identified as Ilyas P A, was arrested and produced before the Puttur court by the police on Friday.
Ilyas, a resident of Viyyur in Thrissur district, Kerala, has several cases registered against him at Puttur town, Uppinangady, and Dharmasthala police stations. According to police, he is also wanted in over 20 cases in Kerala’s Thrissur and Malappuram districts.
A special team formed under the guidance of Puttur sub-division DySP, and led by Uppinangady PSI Kaushik, successfully arrested the accused, the police statement said.
Belthangady, August 7, 2025: A delegation from the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) visited Benaka Hospital in Ujire, where four YouTubers, assaulted by miscreants in Dharmasthala, are receiving treatment. The visit was in response to the violent attack on the YouTubers, which occurred on August 6 near Pangala Cross while they were interviewing a person in connection with the ongoing Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the alleged mass burial case.
The SDPI delegation was led by State Secretary Riyaz Kadambu and included Mangaluru Rural District President Anwar Sadath Bajattur, Mangaluru Urban District President Abdul Jaleel K, Mangaluru Rural District Vice-President and Bantwal Municipal Vice-President Moonish Ali, District Committee members Haneef Poonjal Katte and Aboobakkar Madd, Belthangady Constituency President Akbar Belthangady, and other party leaders.
The delegation expressed solidarity with the victims and condemned the attack, which has sparked widespread concern and protests in the region. The YouTubers, identified as Ajay Anchan of Kudla Rampage, Abhishek of United Media, Vijay of Sanchari Studio, and a cameraman, sustained injuries, with one reported to be in critical condition. The incident has led to heightened tensions, prompting police to deploy additional security in Dharmasthala.
Gangolli, July 30, 2025: Eight students from the MBA Department of Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management, Mangaluru, have achieved a remarkable feat by clearing the UGC-NET examination under the Ph.D.-Only category, marking a significant milestone for the institution and the Gangolli community. Leading the pack is Aysha Shaheeba, a Gangolli native and topper in college, bringing immense pride to the region.
Aysha Shaheeba, daughter of Mohammed Saleem and Noorunnisa, hails from Gangolli. She completed her schooling at Touheed English Medium School and earned her Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting and Finance from Bhandarkars’ Arts & Science College, Kundapur, between 2020 and 2023. Currently pursuing her Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance at Sahyadri College, Aysha has distinguished herself as a college topper. She has also published a research paper titled Integrating E-Learning to Enhance Holistic Education in the 21st Century in the Journal of IMIS, indexed in ProQuest, showcasing her academic excellence.
The UGC-NET Ph.D.-Only category qualification, as per the revised University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines, allows candidates to pursue doctoral research at premier universities and research institutions without eligibility for Assistant Professorship. This achievement opens significant opportunities for these students to advance their academic careers.
The successful candidates are:
Aysha Shaheeba
Monisha A R
Prathitha
Amritha Nair
Yashaswini Kulal
Renuka
Vignesh Shetty
Shreya U G
The success is credited to a focused UGC-NET training program organized by the MBA Department, led by Mr. Chethan Kumar, a Sahyadri alumnus and Research Fellow at TAPMI, Manipal. His structured guidance, conceptual clarity, and strategic preparation were pivotal in the students’ performance. Last year, only one student from the department cleared the exam, making this year’s tally of eight qualifiers, including Aysha’s College achievement, a testament to the training program’s effectiveness.
The Gangolli community celebrates Aysha Shaheeba and her peers for their outstanding accomplishments, which highlight the potential of local talent and bring pride to the region.
Mangaluru, July 28, 2025: In an extraordinary display of endurance, artistry, and devotion, Remona Evette Pereira, a student of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), has secured her place in the Golden Book of World Records by performing Bharatanatyam non-stop for 170 hours over seven consecutive days.
The historic achievement was formally recognized on July 28 during a felicitation ceremony at St Aloysius, where Dr. Manish Vishnoei, Asia Head of the Golden Book of World Records, presented Remona with the prestigious honor. “Bharatanatyam is not just movement but an expression of profound emotion through the body,” Dr. Vishnoei said. “When Remona proposed this, I suggested a five-day performance, but her resolve to dance for seven days—10,200 minutes with minimal rest—was unimaginable. Her perseverance and divine grace set a new benchmark, surpassing the previous record of 127 hours.”
Remona began her marathon at the Robert Sequeira Hall on July 21, continuing until the afternoon of July 28. She was allowed a 15-minute break every three hours, supported by a team of medical interns monitoring her vitals and a simple diet of fruits, dry fruits, and light meals. Despite minor headaches and fatigue, her determination never wavered. She broke the previous record, set by 16-year-old Sudhir Jagpat from Latur in 2023 for 127 hours, on the evening of July 26 and pressed on to complete her seven-day goal.
University and Community Celebrate a Historic Feat
Dr. Praveen Martis, Vice Chancellor of St Aloysius, hailed the achievement as a proud moment for the university. “Two years ago, Remona shared her vision with me. Last year, we consulted the Golden Book to assess its feasibility. This wasn’t just physical endurance—it was a spiritual tribute to Bharatanatyam’s depth,” he said. Recalling a key moment, he added, “When she crossed 127 hours, I asked if she wanted to stop. With quiet resolve, she said she’d finish what she started—and she did, with remarkable grace.”
Fr. Melwin Pinto, Rector of St Aloysius Institutions, described the performance as a meditative act. “This wasn’t just dance—it was a state of meditation. To perform for days with minimal sleep is beyond comprehension. ‘Congratulations’ feels inadequate for what she’s achieved.”
A Community Effort and a Mentor’s Pride
Remona’s journey was bolstered by unwavering support from her mentor, Dr. Vidya Muralidharan of Saurabha Natyalaya, who has trained her for 13 years. “Remona dances with her heart,” Dr. Vidya said. “This record is a revival of Bharatanatyam’s elegance for the younger generation.” To sustain the marathon, Dr. Vidya curated a three-hour audio set of Bharatanatyam compositions in various Dravidian languages, strategically repeated to match the performance’s duration.
Sujan, a member of the Horizon Dance Team, recounted the emotional experience of supporting Remona. “The first two days were quiet, but soon the hall was packed, even at midnight. Her parents, teachers, and friends gave her immense strength. We believed in her completely.”
A Cultural Triumph
The felicitation ceremony was attended by dignitaries, including MLC Ivan D’Souza, Remona’s mother Gladis Celine, and fellow artistes who witnessed the week-long performance. What Remona has accomplished transcends a personal milestone—it is a cultural beacon. In an era where traditional art forms compete with digital distractions, her seven-day dance marathon stands as a testament to discipline, resilience, and the timeless beauty of Indian classical dance. For those who watched, it was not just a record but a profound revelation.
Kasargod, Jul 26, 2025: In a shocking development, popular YouTuber Mohammad Sali, known as ‘Shalu King,’ was arrested by Koyilandy police at Mangaluru International Airport on Saturday morning. The 35-year-old from Cheppinadka, near Kodiyamma in Kasargod, faces charges of sexually assaulting a minor girl under the pretext of marriage.
Sali, who operates multiple social media channels, including Shalu King Media, Shalu King Vlogs, and Shalu King Family, has been active online for over seven years. Despite being married since 2016 and having three children, he allegedly lured a 15-year-old girl into a relationship via Instagram and Snapchat, promising marriage, before committing the assault.
Following a complaint, the Koyilandy police registered a case under the POCSO Act. Sali reportedly fled abroad to evade arrest, prompting authorities to issue a Look Out Circular (LOC). Immigration officials detained him upon his arrival at Mangaluru International Airport and handed him over to the Kerala police.
Sali is now in custody and is expected to be produced before a magistrate. Further investigations are ongoing to uncover additional details in the case.
Mangaluru, July 23, 2025 – The 15th edition of the Alva’s Pragati job fair, organized by the Alva’s Education Foundation, is scheduled to take place on August 1 and 2 at the Vidyagiri Campus in Moodubidire. The event aims to connect job seekers with top employers, with an expected participation of around 300 companies.
Accommodation: Arrangements for outstation candidates will be available from July 31.
Transport: Free bus services will be provided for ITI students from Dakshina Kannada district.
Contact Information: For inquiries, candidates can reach out at 9741440490, 9611750531, or 7975223865, while companies can contact 9731953123.
Candidate Requirements
Participants must arrive at the Vidyagiri Campus by 8:00 AM on the event days and bring:
5-10 passport-size photographs
8-10 copies of an updated resume with complete educational details
Photocopies of all mark sheets
Online registration number
Corporate Career Profiling (CCP)
The job fair employs a Corporate Career Profiling system, utilizing online registration data to match candidates with company requirements. On the event day, a color-coding system helps candidates identify and apply to suitable companies, streamlining the recruitment process.
Employment Enhancement Centre
An Employment Enhancement Centre will provide career counseling to guide candidates toward job roles best suited to their skills and qualifications, based on company requirements.
Color-Coding System
Each candidate and company will be assigned a color code representing specific sectors or job requirements. Candidates receive a color card as their identifier, helping them connect with the right employers efficiently.
No Registration Fees
Alva’s Pragati is a cause-driven initiative, with no registration fees charged to candidates or companies. The Alva’s Education Foundation fully sponsors the event.
The press conference was attended by Vivek Alva, Managing Trustee of Alva’s Education Foundation, Ranjitha, Head of the Training and Placement Department, and Prasad Shetty, Head of the Journalism Department.
ಮಂಗಳೂರು, ಜುಲೈ 21, 2025: ಧರ್ಮಸ್ಥಳದ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಠಾಣಾ ವ್ಯಾಪ್ತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆದಿದೆ ಎನ್ನಲಾದ ಸರಣಿ ಹತ್ಯೆ ಮತ್ತು ಅಸಹಜ ಸಾವುಗಳ ಪ್ರಕರಣದ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ದೂರುಗಳು ಬಂದ ಹಿನ್ನೆಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ತನಿಖೆಗೆ ಸರಕಾರ ಎಸ್ ಐಟಿಯನ್ನು ರಚಿಸಿದೆ. ತನಿಖೆಯ ಬಳಿಕ ಸತ್ಯಾಸತ್ಯತೆ ಬಹಿರಂಗಗೊಳ್ಳಬಹುದು. ಕಾನೂನು ಪ್ರಕಾರ ಮುಂದಿನ ಕ್ರಮ ನಡೆಯುತ್ತದೆ. ಅದಕ್ಕಿಂತ ಮೊದಲೇ ಪೂರ್ವಗ್ರಹ ಪೀಡಿತರಾಗಿ ಹೇಳಿಕೆ ನೀಡುವುದರ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ನಾವು ಆತ್ಮಾವಲೋಕನ ಮಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳಬೇಕು. ತನಿಖೆ ನಡೆಯುವವರೆಗೆ ಜನತೆ ತಾಳ್ಮೆ ಕಳೆದುಕೊಳ್ಳಬಾರದು ಎಂದು ವಿಧಾನ ಸಭಾಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಯು.ಟಿ.ಖಾದರ್ ತಿಳಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
ಸುದ್ದಿಗೋಷ್ಠಿ ಯಲ್ಲಿಂದು ಮಾತನಾಡಿದ ಅವರು, ಸರಕಾರ ಪ್ರಕರಣವನ್ನು ಎಸ್ ಐಟಿಗೆ ವಹಿಸಿರುವ ಕಾರಣ ಧಾರ್ಮಿಕ ಪಾವಿತ್ರ್ಯತೆ ಯನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿರುವ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದ ಪಾವಿತ್ರ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ಧಕ್ಕೆಯಾಗುವ ಹೇಳಿಕೆ ನೀಡುವುದರ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಯೂ ಆತ್ಮಾವಲೋಕನ ಮಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳಬೇಕು.
ತನಿಖೆ ಸಮರ್ಪಕವಾಗಿ ನಡೆಯಲು ಎಸ್ಐಟಿ ಗೆ ಎಲ್ಲರ ಸಹಕಾರ ಅಗತ್ಯ ಎನ್ನುವುದು ನನ್ನ ಅಭಿಪ್ರಾಯ ಎಂದರು.
ಮಂಗಳೂರು, ಜುಲೈ 21, 2025: ಇನ್ಸ್ಟಾಗ್ರಾಮ್ ಮೂಲಕ ಸ್ನೇಹ ಬೆಳೆಸಿಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದ ಅಪ್ರಾಪ್ತ ಬಾಲಕಿಯನ್ನು ಆಮಿಷವೊಡ್ಡಿ, ಅಪಹರಿಸಿ, ಲೈಂಗಿಕ ಕಿರುಕುಳ ನೀಡಿದ ಆರೋಪದ ಮೇಲೆ ಮುಲ್ಕಿ ಪೊಲೀಸರು ಇಬ್ಬರು ಯುವಕರನ್ನು ಬಂಧಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
ಆರೋಪಿಗಳನ್ನು ಉಡುಪಿಯ ಬಡಗುಬೆಟ್ಟುವಿನ ಬಸ್ ಕಂಡಕ್ಟರ್ ದೀಪಕ್ (19) ಮತ್ತು ಆತನ ಸ್ನೇಹಿತ ಅತ್ರಾಡಿಯ ಪರ್ಕಳದ ಭಟ್ರಿಪಾಲ್ಕೆ ನಿವಾಸಿ ನವೀನ್ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ (21) ಎಂದು ಗುರುತಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ.
ಪೊಲೀಸರ ಪ್ರಕಾರ, ಆರೋಪಿಗಳು ಜುಲೈ 19 ರಂದು ಬಪ್ಪನಾಡು ಬಳಿಯಿಂದ ಬಾಲಕಿಯನ್ನು ಸ್ಕೂಟರ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಅಪಹರಿಸಿ ಉಡುಪಿಗೆ ಕರೆದೊಯ್ದು, ಅಲ್ಲಿ ಲೈಂಗಿಕ ಕಿರುಕುಳ ನೀಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
ಮುಲ್ಕಿ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಠಾಣೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಅವರ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಪ್ರಕರಣ ದಾಖಲಾಗಿದೆ.
ಅಂಕೋಲ, ಜುಲೈ 21, 2025: ಇಂದು ಬೆಳಗಿನ ಜಾವ ಸುಮಾರು 3 ಗಂಟೆಗೆ ಅಂಕೋಲಾ ತಾಲೂಕಿನ ಅಗಸೂರು ಬಳಿ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಹೆದ್ದಾರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಭೀಕರ ಅಪಘಾತ ಸಂಭವಿಸಿದೆ.
ಬೆಳಗಾವಿಯಿಂದ ಯಲ್ಲಾಪುರ-ಅಂಕೋಲಾ ಮಾರ್ಗವಾಗಿ ಮಂಗಳೂರು ಕಡೆಗೆ ಸಾಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದ ಖಾಸಗಿ ಬಸ್, ಚಾಲಕನ ನಿಯಂತ್ರಣ ತಪ್ಪಿ, ಕಿರು ಸೇತುವೆಗೆ ಡಿಕ್ಕಿ ಹೊಡೆದು ಪಕ್ಕದಲ್ಲೇ ಇದ್ದ ಹಳ್ಳಕ್ಕೆ ಬಿದ್ದಿದೆ.
ಈ ದುರ್ಘಟನೆಯಲ್ಲಿ 18 ಪ್ರಯಾಣಿಕರು ಗಾಯಗೊಂಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ ಎನ್ನಲಾಗಿದೆ ಕೂಡಲೇ ಅವರನ್ನು ಸ್ಥಳೀಯ ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆಗೆ ದಾಖಲಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಗಾಯಾಳುಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಐವರು ಗಂಭೀರವಾಗಿದ್ದು, ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನ ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆಗಾಗಿ ಕಾರವಾರ ಮತ್ತು ಮಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆಗಳಿಗೆ ರವಾನಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ.
ಈ ಅಪಘಾತದಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಯಾಣಿಕರೊಬ್ಬರು ಮೃತಪಟ್ಟಿದ್ದಾರೆ ಎಂದು ತಿಳಿದು ಬಂದಿದೆ.
ಅಪಘಾತ ಸಂಭವಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದಂತೆ, ದಿನಪತ್ರಿಕೆ ಸಾಗಾಟ ಮಾಡುವ ಚಾಲಕ ಸೈಯದ್ ಜಾಕಿರ್ ಇನಾಮ್ದಾರ, ಆಂಬ್ಯುಲೆನ್ಸ್ ವಾಹನಗಳು ಹಾಗೂ ಸ್ಥಳೀಯರು ಮತ್ತು ದಾರಿಹೋಕರು ತಕ್ಷಣವೇ ನೆರವಿಗೆ ಧಾವಿಸಿ ಗಾಯಾಳುಗಳನ್ನು ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆಗೆ ಸಾಗಿಸಲು ಸಹಕರಿಸಿದರು.
ಚಾಲಕನ ನಿರ್ಲಕ್ಷ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಅತಿ ವೇಗವೇ ಅಪಘಾತಕ್ಕೆ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಕಾರಣ ಎಂದು ಪ್ರಾಥಮಿಕವಾಗಿ ತಿಳಿದುಬಂದಿದೆ. ಅನೇಕ ಪ್ರಯಾಣಿಕರು ಸಣ್ಣಪುಟ್ಟ ಗಾಯಗಳೊಂದಿಗೆ ಪ್ರಾಣಾಪಾಯದಿಂದ ಪಾರಾಗಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಬಸ್ ಹಳ್ಳಕ್ಕೆ ಬಿದ್ದರೂ ಬಹುತೇಕ ಪ್ರಯಾಣಿಕರು ಅಪಾಯದಿಂದ ಪಾರಾಗಿರುವುದು ನೆಮ್ಮದಿಯ ಸಂಗತಿಯಾಗಿದೆ. ಘಟನೆ ಕುರಿತು ಮತ್ತಷ್ಟು ಮಾಹಿತಿ ಲಭ್ಯವಾಗಬೇಕಿದೆ.
