Timeline India

Category: Udupi District

  • Udupi: Hit-and-Run on Kapu NH, Youth’s Body Crushed; Anush Bhandari (21) Killed

    Udupi, September 23, 2025 – In a horrific hit-and-run incident on the Kapu National Highway late Monday night, a 21-year-old youth was struck by an unidentified vehicle and left to die, with his body subsequently mangled by passing traffic. The victim, Anush Bhandari, succumbed at the scene.

    Anush, a resident of Santekatte in Udupi and employed in Bengaluru, had returned to Udupi six months ago. He was riding his scooter when the accident occurred. After being hit and thrown onto the road, multiple vehicles ran over his body, reducing it to a gruesome state by the time it was discovered.

    The mutilated remains were sent for post-mortem at Ajjarkad Hospital. A case has been registered at Kapu Police Station, with investigations underway to identify the fleeing vehicle and driver.

  • Kundapura: BJP Celebrates Historic GST Tax Cut with Festivities

    Kundapura, September 23, 2025 – Udupi-Chikkamagaluru MP Kota Srinivas Poojary hailed the recent GST Council meeting in Delhi, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a historic tax reduction, stating it will significantly benefit the poor and middle class.

    The celebration, held at Shastri Circle, saw BJP workers bursting crackers and distributing snacks purchased from the Nandini KMF outlet to the public. Kundapura MLA A. Kiran Kumar Kodgi expressed joy, noting the tax cut as a “wonderful gift” to the nation on the auspicious Navratri day, particularly for the poor and middle class.

    The event was led by Kundapura Mandal BJP President Suresh Shetty Gopadi. Participants included General Secretary Satish Poojary Vakwadi, Sudhir K.S., Municipal Council President Mohan Das Shenoy, Vice-President Vanitha Billava, Standing Committee Chairman Prabhakar V., mandal office bearers, various morcha leaders, municipal and constituency representatives, and Modi supporters, all joining in the joyous celebration.

  • Brahmavara: Two Unknown Bikers Snatch Gold Chain from Woman’s Neck; Case Registered

    Brahmavara, September 22, 2025 – In a brazen daylight robbery, two unidentified individuals on a bike snatched a gold chain from a 57-year-old woman’s neck while she was walking on Uppoor Kudrubettu Road on September 21 morning. The incident occurred near Uppoor Bus Stand.

    The victim, Ramabai (57) from Kudrubettu, was returning home after purchasing fish when the accused approached her on a bike and yanked off her approximately 4.5 pavan gold karimani chain before fleeing towards Uppoor.

    A case has been registered at Brahmavar Police Station based on the complaint.

  • Kundapur Taluk Guarantee Implementation Committee Meeting: Officials Accused of Neglect in Govt Bus Routes

    Kundapur, September 22, 2025 – Officials are neglecting government bus services to various rural areas in the taluk, with the Transport Department and Authority delaying permissions despite KSRTC requests, allegedly due to a powerful lobby favoring private operators, accused Ganesh Kumbashi at the Taluk Guarantee Implementation Committee meeting on Monday.

    Presided over by Hariprasad Shetty Kalmakki at the Taluk Panchayat auditorium, the meeting saw Ganesh Kumbashi state, “KSRTC wrote for permission to start buses to Angalli via Sangam, serving 3,500 residents, but the department and authority withhold approval. There’s a big lobby and private influence behind this.” Abhijit Poojari highlighted the lack of public transport in Angalli, while Narayan Acharya Koni noted the complete absence of services.

    Kumbashi lamented the Badakere route being stalled by court order despite temporary approvals, and Arun mentioned the Halkadi bus halting despite permits. Zaheer Ahmed echoed the unfulfilled Gangolli-Byndoor demand.

    On BPL card cancellations, Hariprasad Shetty Chandrakant and Asha Carvalho raised public doubts. The Food Department Deputy Tahsildar clarified that of 7,000 reviewed cards, 618 were processed: 570 shifted to APL for tax payers, retaining 48 BPL for non-payers. Cards exceeding Rs 1.2 lakh income convert to APL.

    New Gruhajyothi applications are approved, but rejections due to prior limits don’t reflect new meter readings (using 2022-23 calculations), causing issues, explained Mescom AE Guruprasad Shankar Narayan. Zaheer demanded a new TC for Gujjadi. Panchayat members complained about streetlights burning during the day; EE Vijay Kumar Shetty assured action on unnecessary poles. CDPO Umesh Kotyan detailed Gruhalakshmi, with Ganesh Kumbashi urging measures to prevent funds going to deceased accounts.

    Gruhalakshmi and Yuvanidhi funds not released in August. Total disbursals: Gruhajyothi Rs 4.33 crore, Anna Bhagy Rs 3.21 crore, Shakti Rs 2.68 crore—totaling Rs 10.22 crore. Rs 409 crore released so far, said President Hariprasad Shetty Kalmakki.

    Taluk Panchayat Manager Ramachandra Mayya welcomed guests.

  • Byndoor: Jalsa-e-Aam Celebrated at Ar-Ridwan Indian School of Excellence

    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.

    Jalsa-e-Aam Celebrated | Photo: Waqqas Kazi

    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

  • Udupi: Lokayukta Officials Raid Urban and Rural Planning Office in Manipal Over Pending Files

    Udupi, September 22, 2025 – In response to numerous public complaints, a team from the Udupi Lokayukta office conducted a surprise raid on the Urban and Rural Planning Department at Rajathadri office in Manipal on Monday afternoon, inspecting records for delays in processing applications.

    The raid was prompted by grievances regarding pending 9/11 (layout approvals) and Ekvinyasa (development plans) files, which have reportedly been delayed without justification. Lokayukta officials are examining the office to address these issues and ensure accountability.

    Officials advised the public that anyone with complaints or needing information can visit the Urban and Rural Planning Department near the District Collector’s office for assistance.

  • Kundapura: Construction Workers Protest for Pension Approval Amid Age Discrepancies

    Kundapura, September 20, 2025 – Hundreds of elderly construction workers took to the streets in a statewide protest demanding approval for their pension applications rejected due to age mismatches between Aadhaar records and registration certificates. The demonstration, led by the Taluk Building and Other Construction Workers Union (CITU), highlighted the plight of marginalized laborers who have been denied benefits for 3-4 years.

    The workers, many visually impaired, hearing-impaired, or mobility-challenged, marched to draw attention to their grievances. Union President Suresh Kallagar criticized the Labor Welfare Board for ignoring repeated memorandums and appeals to departments. “Despite submitting applications with doctor-estimated ages and consent forms before Aadhaar’s advent, the board’s software flags discrepancies, leading to rejections. This forces vulnerable seniors to protest, which is inhumane,” Kallagar said.

    He noted that despite appeals to District In-Charge Minister Rohini Sindhuri, the District Collector, and elected representatives, no resolution has been achieved. “The board promises meetings but shows no progress, pushing the elderly to the brink.”

    The protest was led by Pensioners’ Union President Chikka Mogaveer Gangolli, Secretary Krishna Poojari Hangaluru, Taluk General Secretary Santosh Hemmadi, and district CITU leader Balkees, among others.

  • India-Pak Match: Youth Display ‘Save Sharavathi’ Poster in Dubai Stadium, Boosting Anti-Pumped Storage Campaign

    Karwar, September 22, 2025 – During the Asia Cup Super 4 match between India and Pakistan, three young men in the spectator gallery at Dubai International Cricket Stadium held up a poster reading “Save Sharavathi, No to Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project,” drawing global attention to the opposition against the proposed project. The moment, captured on live broadcast, has gone viral on social media, infusing new energy into the campaign.

    The protesters’ identities remain unknown, but their bold act has inspired activists. The ‘Save Sharavathi Struggle Committee’ leaders welcomed it, stating, “Youth are awakening, and raising voices at the international level strengthens our fight.”

    Upcoming ‘X’ Campaign
    To garner national focus, youth from Uttara Kannada and Shivamogga are preparing a Twitter (now X) campaign. Using the hashtag #StopSharavathiPumpedStorage, they are calling for widespread participation on social media, with significant support already building.

  • Udupi: DC Swaroopa T.K. Directs Officials to Implement Measures for Street Dog Population Control

    Udupi, September 20, 2025 – The number of street dogs in the district is rising, causing public inconvenience, and all necessary steps must be taken to control them, directed District Collector Swaroopa T.K. during a meeting of the District Animal Welfare Committee at the Rajatadri Deputy Commissioner’s Office auditorium in Manipal on Thursday.

    Presiding over the meeting, Swaroopa stressed that sterilization surgery is the key method for managing street dog populations. Local bodies must allocate funds annually for this purpose at urban and rural levels. She instructed implementing the ABC (Animal Birth Control) program with clean surgical facilities, adequate kennels for scientific capture, four-day post-surgery care, trained surgeons and staff, or through contracts with registered animal welfare organizations under the Animal Welfare Board of India.

    The district receives daily complaints about street dogs attacking passengers arriving by train or bus at night. Swaroopa urged immediate action to address these issues.

    Attendees included Member Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority Manu Patel, Deputy Director of Animal Husbandry Dr. M.C. Reddappa, Municipal Council President Mahantesh Hangaragi, and various district-level officials and implementing authorities.

  • Byndoor: Kapu Police Arrest Garuda Gang Key Accused Absconder After Evading Court for Years

    Byndoor, September 20, 2025 – Kapu police have arrested Mohammed Aasif (35), a key accused in the notorious Garuda gang cases that terrorized Karnataka in 2019-20, who had been absconding and mocking the law by evading court appearances. The arrest took place on Friday in Gauri Kaluve, Chikkamagaluru city, where Aasif, a resident of Muslimkeri, Badakere, Navunda village in Byndoor taluk, Udupi district, was hiding.

    Aasif, son of M. Mohammed Haneef, faces multiple cases across Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. In Kapu Police Station Crime No. 107/2020 under IPC Sections 143, 148, 448, 323, 324, 354, 506, 424, 307, and 149, the case (SC No. 18/2020) is pending in the Second Additional District and Sessions Court, Udupi. He has been avoiding court hearings since February 2025.

    Cases are also registered at Gangolli PS (4 cases), Byndoor PS (2 cases), Kankanady PS, Mangalore (2 cases), and Uppinangadi PS (2 cases), all pending trial. An LPC warrant (No. 2/1972) was issued for non-appearance.

    Based on intelligence, Kapu police team—HC 137 Mohammed Rafiq, CPC 1222 Mohan Chandra, and CPC 113 Ganesh Shetty—traveled to Chikkamagaluru on September 18, 2025, and apprehended Aasif. Under the guidance of Assistant SP Dr. Harsha Priyamvada (IPS, Karkala Subdivision), CPI Jayashree S. Mane (Kapu Circle), and PSI Tejaswi T.I. (Kapu PS), he was produced before the Second Additional District and Sessions Judge, Udupi, who remanded him to judicial custody until October 16, 2025. He has been lodged in Hiriyadka Sub-Jail.

    Senior police officials praised the Kapu team’s dedication and selfless service in cracking this long-pending case.