Category: Byndoor

Byndoor, September 24, 2025 – An unidentified vehicle struck and fled after hitting an unknown man on National Highway 66 near Bharat Petrol Pump in Yadtare village on the night of September 23, leading to the victim’s death the following morning despite medical efforts.

The vehicle, traveling from Uppunda towards Byndoor, rammed into the 30-35-year-old pedestrian who was walking on the road. The victim sustained severe injuries and was rushed to the hospital, where he succumbed on September 24 morning.

A case has been registered at Byndoor Police Station.

Byndoor, September 22, 2025 – The Dar ul Arqam Educational and Charitable Trust (R) organized its public event, Jalsa-e-Aam, at Ar-Ridwan Indian School of Excellence in Kirimanjeshwar, Byndoor, with enthusiastic participation from parents, teachers, and students.

The event commenced with recitations of the Holy Qur’an. Abdul Ahad (LKG) delivered the first Tilawat, earning warm applause for his confidence, followed by Taha bin Tausif Ahmed from the Hifz Department. Mohammed Tajammul Hussain Manna served as the Master of Ceremonies, welcoming distinguished guests to the dais.

Maulana Abdus Subhan Nadvi, Head of the Tafseer Department at the Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi Centre, delivered the keynote address on “Higher Education and an Islamic Society.” He urged parents to balance academic excellence with moral and religious upbringing, emphasizing community support in nurturing principled, knowledgeable youth.

School representatives presented multilingual overviews: Asmiya Maulana in English, Ustadha Iffath Tahseen in Urdu, and Headmistress Al Farzana in Kannada, highlighting the institution’s mission and achievements.

Student Performances
The children’s segment captivated the audience with:

• Nasheed: “Alif for Allah” by LKG students.
• Nasheed: “Months of Islam” by LKG and UKG students.
• Group Performance: “Alifun Ba, Baun Ta” by primary-level students.
• Du‘a Exercise: Presented by Aina (Nursery), a touching finale.

Maulana Nadvi later addressed parents, stressing active involvement, moral education, and the integration of Islamic values with higher education.

The event concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Saadiya Azimuddin and formal closing remarks. Attendees praised the students’ performances and the organizers for blending religious, cultural, and educational elements seamlessly.

Jalsa-e-Aam Celebrated | Photo: Waqqas Kazi

Byndoor, September 18, 2025: The Byndoor Taluk Farmers’ Union, along with local residents, will stage a protest in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Manipal on Friday, September 19, opposing the unscientific inclusion of rural areas into the Byndoor Town Panchayat limits and demanding their immediate exclusion. Farmers’ Union President Deepak Kumar Shetty announced this during a press meet in Udupi today.

Shetty criticized the authorities for forming the Town Panchayat five years ago without consulting locals or political parties, noting that elections have not yet been held despite the announcement of reservations for its 20 wards. The Town Panchayat spans 54 sq km, with 47% classified as dense forest and rural land. This merger has deprived residents of various government schemes meant for rural areas.

“We have already submitted a memorandum to the Deputy Commissioner requesting the exclusion of rural segments. The DC has proposed a new 11-ward Byndoor Town Panchayat to the government. We demand its implementation and the declaration of the remaining rural areas as Gram Panchayats,” Shetty said. He recalled a major protest last Friday in front of the taluk office and affirmed that tomorrow’s demonstration will continue the demand.

Byndoor and surrounding areas include 23 sq km of 14 hamlets where agriculture is the primary livelihood. However, the merger under the guise of development has denied farmers basic facilities, Akrama Sakrama benefits, and agricultural amenities, forcing them to travel to Udupi even for minor tasks. “The district administration has yet to respond to this issue,” Shetty added.

Byndoor, September 14, 2025: A fatal altercation between two alcohol-addicted friends turned deadly on Saturday night, September 13, 2025, near Kosalli in Yadthare village, Byndoor taluk, Udupi district. The victim, Bino Philip (45), a native of Kerala, was stabbed to death by his associate, Uday, during a drunken brawl at Devaragadde, close to Toodalli Devaragadde orchard.

Bino Philip and Uday, both working as rubber tappers in the orchard owned by Thomas from Toodalli Devaragadde, had been employed there for the past two years. Reports indicate they frequently quarreled under the influence of alcohol. On Saturday night, their argument escalated, leading Uday to stab Bino with a rubber tapping knife. Bino succumbed to his injuries at the scene due to severe bleeding.

Kundapur DYSP H.D. Kulkarni and Byndoor Police visited the crime scene for inspection. A case has been registered at Byndoor Police Station.

Byndoor, September 12, 2025: On Friday, September 12, 2025, thousands of farmers, led by the Byndoor Farmers’ Association, staged a massive protest outside the Byndoor Town Panchayat office, demanding the exclusion of rural areas from the panchayat’s jurisdiction. The protesters marched from the town panchayat to the Taluk Administration Office, voicing their grievances against the “unscientific” inclusion of rural villages, which they claim has caused severe hardships for agricultural communities.

Deepak Kumar Shetty, President of the Byndoor Farmers’ Association, led the protest, highlighting the plight of farmers in the surrounding villages. He stated that agriculture is the lifeline of these rural areas, spanning 23 km of the panchayat’s jurisdiction, much of which includes forest land. The inclusion has led to a lack of basic amenities like Akrama-Sakrama regularization and crop-related facilities, forcing farmers to travel to Udupi for minor administrative tasks. Despite multiple appeals to the district administration, no action has been taken, and the recent announcement of election reservations has further aggravated the issue. Shetty emphasized that the protest was a symbolic call for justice for rural communities.

The farmers issued an ultimatum, demanding a clear response from the district administration by Thursday, September 18, 2025. They warned that failure to address their concerns would lead to an intensified protest on Friday, September 19, 2025, outside the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, with farmers holding poison bottles and staging an indefinite sit-in at the Byndoor Taluk Office.

The protesters also demanded the Deputy Commissioner’s presence at the site, but as the official was attending a program with the Chief Minister and the Assistant Commissioner was in Bengaluru, tensions escalated. When some protesters attempted to enter the Taluk Administration Office, police intervened to maintain order.

Kundapur Tahsildar Pradeep Kurdekar, representing the district administration, accepted the farmers’ memorandum and assured that a report would be submitted to the government. The protest saw participation from leaders across political affiliations, with Ganesh Poojary, former Yadthare Gram Panchayat member, anchoring the event, and Veerabhadra Ganiga delivering the vote of thanks.

Byndoor, September 12, 2025

The Byndoor Town Panchayat has released the final ward-wise reservation list for its elections, as mandated under Section 11 of the Karnataka Municipalities Act, 1964, based on the 2011 Census. The notification was published in the Karnataka Special Gazette, detailing the reservation categories for each ward, as announced by the District Election Officer and Deputy Commissioner’s Office.

Ward-Wise Reservation Details:

• Tarapati: Backward Class-A (Women)
• Virupakshi: General
• Someshwara: Backward Class-B (Women)
• Dombe: General
• Panchalingeshwari: Backward Class-A
• Alandooru-Toothalli: General (Women)
• Kadke-Maddodi: Backward Class-B
• Yojana Nagar: Scheduled Caste
• Bankeshwara: Backward Class-A (Women)
• Byndoor Pete: General
• Venkatrama: General
• Panthigaradi: Backward Class-A
• Yadthare: General (Women)
• Mayyadi Kalavadi: Backward Class-A (Women)
• Bada: General
• Biyar: General
• Surkunda: Backward Class-A
• Ganganaadu: Scheduled Tribe
• Chandana-Vasre: General (Women)
• Taggarse Pete & Nelyadi Kadodi: General (Women)

The public has been invited to submit suggestions or objections regarding the reservation list in writing within seven days from the date of the notification. Submissions can be made to the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, which also serves as the District Election Office, as per the official release.

Byndoor, September 7, 2025: Harish Tolar Kollur, a prominent youth leader in Byndoor Assembly Constituency, has been appointed as the General Secretary of the Udupi District Congress Backward Classes Committee. The appointment was formalized through an order issued by Timma Pujari Manoor, President of the District Committee.

Harish Tolar, a dynamic leader from Mogaveera community, was recommended for the role by K. Gopal Poojary, former Byndoor MLA, Pradeep Kumar Shetty Gudi Bettu, President of the Block Congress Committee, and Aravind Poojary Padukone. Their endorsement highlights Tolar’s growing influence and commitment to the party’s objectives.

With this appointment, Harish Tolar is expected to strengthen the Backward Classes Committee’s efforts, taking on increased responsibilities to advance the Congress party’s initiatives for marginalized communities in Udupi district. His leadership is anticipated to bolster the party’s outreach and organizational activities in the region.