Category: Udupi

Puttur, September 27, 2025 – A DNA test report has confirmed that Shri Krishna J. Rao, son of BJP leader P.G. Jagannivas Rao, is the father of the child in a case involving rape and deception of a woman. The report was submitted to the court on Friday and informed to the victim’s family, revealed K.P. Nanjundi, State President of Vishwakarma Mahamandal, during a press conference in Puttur on Saturday.

Nanjundi stated that injustice has been done to a poor woman from the community. “In ancient times, Sita underwent the Agni Pariksha; today, DNA testing is the ultimate truth. The report is clear and has already been filed in court.”

He added that the family insists on marriage between Shri Krishna and the victim, saying, “Marriage is best for both. We don’t want court proceedings, but the law will take its course.”

Leaders from RSS, Bajrang Dal, Sri Ram Sene, and Hindutva figures like Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat, Nalin Kumar Kateel, and BJP district president should ensure justice for the community’s victim, Nanjundi urged.

The press meet was attended by the victim, her mother Namita Acharya, and union leaders.

Udupi, September 27, 2025 – An accused individual, Rakshit Shetty (22), attempted suicide by consuming Harpic in the washroom of Udupi City Women’s Police Station, in an apparent bid to evade trial.

Rakshit, the second accused in a case, was taken into police custody from the Additional District and Sessions Court FTSC-1, Udupi. While in custody, he requested to use the washroom. Seizing the opportunity, he drank Harpic available there to avoid further investigation. Police immediately rushed him for medical treatment, and he is under care.

A case has been registered at Udupi City Women’s Police Station regarding the incident.

Udupi, September 24, 2025 – Karkala City Police Station has registered a case against Prakhyat B.J., a prominent BJP IT cell member from Idu village in Karkala taluk, for allegedly spreading defamatory messages about Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Kateelu Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple on social media.

In the complaint, Karkala Congress General Secretary Manjunath Jogi accused Prakhyat B.J. of using WhatsApp, Facebook, and other platforms to falsely claim that the government’s price hikes have affected temple services, employing derogatory language to disrupt social harmony. Jogi noted that Prakhyat has repeatedly targeted Congress leaders at national and state levels with insults, with previous complaints already filed against him.

Jogi urged immediate interrogation and legal action.

Udupi, September 24, 2025 – The Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS) has invited applications from eligible candidates for guest teacher positions at the newly established Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Residential School (English Medium) in Ajekar, Karkala taluk, for the current academic year.

Qualified applicants for Kannada, English, and Hindi subjects must hold a B.A. B.Ed. degree, while Mathematics teachers require a B.Sc. B.Ed. Applications must be submitted by October 1, 2025.

For more details, contact Morarji Desai Residential School, Miyyaru, at 7892963482, as per the announcement from the Social Welfare Department’s Deputy Director.

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.

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, 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.