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  • Gangolli: Canara Bank Hosts Loan Awareness and Disbursement Program for Fishermen

    Kundapur, August 22, 2025 – Canara Bank’s Gangolli branch conducted an awareness and loan disbursement program for fishermen on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the Gangolli Gram Panchayat hall. The initiative, aimed at supporting fishermen in purchasing motors, nets, and other equipment, highlighted loan facilities available through government schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMSY) and Kisan Credit Card (KCC), offering loans starting at ₹50,000 at zero interest. Additionally, financial assistance for self-employment through self-help groups under the Stree Shakti Yojana was emphasized.

    T.A.S. Poornananda, Assistant General Manager of Canara Bank’s Udupi Circle Office, addressed the gathering, detailing the bank’s commitment to supporting fishermen. “Through schemes like PMSY and KCC, we are providing accessible financial aid to help fishermen procure essential equipment,” he said. Pabitra Kumardas, Deputy General Manager of the Udupi Circle Office, disbursed loans to eligible beneficiaries and urged them to leverage these facilities to achieve progress in their livelihoods.

    The event was presided over by Gangolli Gram Panchayat President Jayanti Kharvi. Vice President Tabrez, PDO Shobha, Canara Bank Gangolli branch Senior Manager Vasu Devadiga, Gujjadi branch Manager Aarati Patil, and Maravanthe branch Manager Ambedkar Chaitanya were present. Fisheries Department Deputy Director Sanjeev Arakeri delivered introductory remarks, while Assistant Manager Manjunath R.R. welcomed attendees and anchored the program. Gram Panchayat staff member Narayana Shyanubhag concluded with a vote of thanks.

  • Udupi: Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar Urges Development Under ‘Brand Karavali’ for Coastal Districts

    Udupi, August 22, 2025 – Karnataka’s Minister for Women and Child Development and Udupi District In-Charge, Laxmi Hebbalkar, called for a concerted effort to develop the coastal districts of Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, and Uttara Kannada under the banner of ‘Brand Karavali.’ Speaking at a meeting in Udupi, she highlighted the favorable environment for progress in these regions, citing their cultural and tourism potential as key drivers for economic growth.

    Hebbalkar noted that the abundance of temples in Udupi and Dakshina Kannada makes them ideal for boosting tourism. She urged entrepreneurs from the coastal region, particularly those based in other states, to invest in their hometowns, stating, “If coastal-origin industrialists invest here, we can witness holistic development in the next two to three years.” The minister’s vision includes leveraging the region’s unique identity to attract investment and enhance infrastructure, positioning ‘Brand Karavali’ as a symbol of progress.

    The meeting was attended by Ministers H.K. Patil, Dinesh Gundu Rao, and Mankal Vaidya, along with MLAs, MLCs, and senior officials from the coastal districts. The discussions focused on strategies to harness the region’s potential for tourism, industry, and sustainable development.

  • Bengaluru: Formation of Namma Nada Okkoota Bengaluru Unit

    Bengaluru, August 22, 2025: Namma Nada Okkoota (NNO) held a pivotal meeting on August 20, 2025, at Darussalam Hall in Bengaluru to discuss current community issues and strengthen its organizational framework. Chaired by NNO Central Committee President Mohammed Saleem Moodubidire, the gathering saw participation from leaders of various community organizations, marking a significant step toward unified action.

    The session began with a Qur’an recitation by General Secretary Maulana Zameer Ahmed Rashadi, followed by a welcome address from NNO Bengaluru Convener Janab Aziz. Central Committee Organizing Secretary Hussein Haikadi delivered an introductory speech, setting the tone for the discussions. President Muhammad Saleem emphasized the need for unity, stating, “As khalifas endowed with capabilities by the Creator, our collective efforts can overcome challenges and uplift the community for a better future.” He urged social workers and leaders to join hands with NNO for impactful change.

    Janab Tauseef highlighted how strategic initiatives had saved crores of rupees for the community, proposing this model for adoption across Karnataka’s taluks. Janab Haris Saheb endorsed NNO’s plan to establish community centers in every taluk, pledging support, while Janab Fauzan called for collaborative efforts among organizations. Janab Tanveer committed to providing office space for NNO in Bengaluru, strengthening its operational base.

    Notable attendees included Treasurer Peeru Saheb from Udupi, Central Committee members Shabbir Karkala and Mustak Belve, Udupi District Committee Treasurer Yahya Nakhwa, and members Haroon Rasheed, Nazir Nejar, Abdul Khadar Moodugopadi, Nihar Kundapur, Rasheed Kapu, and Asif Belve, among others.

    The meeting culminated in the formation of an ad hoc committee for NNO Bengaluru, with consensus from all present. The committee comprises Abdul Aziz (Convener), Tanveer Ahmad, Haris Siddique, Muhammad Wasif, Tauseef, Bahawuddin, Fauzan, Farooq Azmi, Dada Peer, Dr. Naseem, Advocate Kaleemulla, Muzaffar, Abdul Rasheed (Kolar), Shafeevulla (Chitradurga), Abdul Majeed, and Inayat.

  • Gangtok: Chitradurga Congress MLA K.C. Veerendra Puppy Taken into ED Custody in Money Laundering Case

    Gangtok, August 22, 2025: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) took Chitradurga Congress MLA K.C. Veerendra Puppy into custody from a hotel in Gangtok, Sikkim, on Thursday night, August 21, 2025, in connection with an ongoing investigation into a money laundering racket linked to online gaming and betting operations. The action was carried out under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), with a special ED team tracking Puppy, who represents the Chitradurga Assembly constituency, according to official sources.

    On Friday morning, August 22, 2025, the ED conducted coordinated raids at 30 locations across six states, including six premises in Chitradurga, ten in Bengaluru, three in Jodhpur, one in Hubballi, two in Mumbai, and eight in Goa. The searches targeted properties linked to Puppy, his brothers K.C. Nagaraja and K.C. Tippeswamy, and associates such as Kusuma Hanumantharayappa, Anil Gowda, and a hawala operator from Hubballi. The raids, including at Puppy’s residence near Veerabhadraswamy Temple in Challakere and an upscale apartment in Bengaluru’s Vasanth Nagar, resulted in the seizure of digital devices, financial records, documents, and one kilogram of gold.

    Preliminary findings indicate that Puppy and his associates operated illegal betting websites, including King567, Raja567, Puppy’s003, and Rathna Gaming, and held stakes in five Goa casinos: Puppy’s Casino Gold, Ocean Rivers Casino, Puppy’s Casino Pride, Ocean 7 Casino, and Big Daddy Casino. These platforms are alleged to have facilitated suspicious money transfers and financial irregularities.

    Pappy, who switched from JD(S) to Congress before the 2023 Assembly elections, previously faced scrutiny in 2016 when the Income Tax Department seized Rs 5.7 crore in new currency, 32 kilograms of gold, and Rs 90 lakh in old notes from his bathroom in Challakere.

    Critical Note: The investigation is ongoing, with no official statement from Puppy, ED or the Congress party addressing the allegations.

  • Udupi: Dr. Shivarama Karanth Birth Anniversary Celebrations with Competitions

    Udupi, August 22, 2025: To commemorate the birth anniversary of renowned Kannada litterateur Dr. Shivarama Karanth, the Dr. Shivarama Karanth Trust, in collaboration with the Karnataka Department of Kannada and Culture, has announced a series of district-level competitions for students and the public. The events aim to celebrate Karanth’s contributions to literature, culture, and social reform.

    Competition Details:

    • Primary School Students: Drawing competition based on illustrations from Karanth’s Balaprapancha (Children’s World), to be drawn on-site.
    • High School Students: Rangoli competition using Balaprapancha illustrations, to be created on-site.
    • Pre-University Students: Speech competition on the topic “Karanth’s Life and Writings Through My Perspective.”
    • College Students, Postgraduate Students, and General Public: State-level essay competition on any one of Karanth’s works, with a word limit of 2,000 words on full-scape paper.

    Prizes: First, second, and third-place winners in each category will receive books and certificates of appreciation.

    Submission Details: Essays must be sent by September 15, 2025, to the Member Secretary, Dr. Shivarama Karanth Trust, Assistant Director’s Office Premises, Department of Kannada and Culture, Shivarama Karanth Kalagrama, Pragathinagar, Alevoor, Udupi – 576104.

    Contact Information: For more details, contact the Udupi Department of Kannada and Culture or call 9964583433, as stated in the Trust’s press release.

  • Bengaluru: Booker Prize Winner Banu Mushtaq to Inaugurate Mysuru Dasara 2025

    Bengaluru, August 22, 2025: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that renowned Kannada author and International Booker Prize 2025 winner Banu Mushtaq will inaugurate the prestigious Mysuru Dasara festival this year. Speaking to reporters at Vidhana Soudha, Siddaramaiah expressed pride in Mushtaq’s achievement, noting that her book Hridaya Deepa (Heart Lamp), translated by Deepa Bhasthi, earned her the coveted award, making her the first Kannada author to receive this honor.

    “Banu Mushtaq, a woman from Karnataka, winning the Booker Prize is a matter of great joy. She comes from a background of struggle, having worked with farmers’ movements, Kannada agitations, and progressive causes. Therefore, we have invited her to inaugurate the Dasara Mahotsav,” Siddaramaiah said. The 11-day festival, set to take place from September 22 to October 2, 2025, will celebrate Karnataka’s rich cultural heritage, with Mushtaq’s participation highlighting the state’s literary pride. The Mysuru district administration will extend a formal invitation to her with full honors.

    Banu Mushtaq, born in 1948 in Hassan, Karnataka, is a writer, activist, and lawyer whose short story collection Heart Lamp explores themes of women’s rights and social justice. Her historic win has been celebrated as a milestone for Kannada literature, with the Karnataka government lauding her contribution to global recognition of regional voices.

  • Sasthan: Fisherman Dies as Boat Capsizes in Rough Seas

    Udupi, August 22, 2025 – A tragic incident occurred off the coast of Sasthan Koditale, near the Sita River estuary in Udupi, when a fishing boat capsized due to strong waves on Friday morning, August 22, 2025. The accident claimed the life of Sharath Kharvi, a 27-year-old fisherman, while his companions, Akshay Kharvi and Manjunath Kharvi, narrowly escaped and swam to shore.

    The three fishermen had ventured into the sea for fishing when their boat overturned in the turbulent waters near the estuary. While Akshay and Manjunath managed to reach the shore, Sharath drowned in the mishap. The survivors are currently receiving medical treatment at Udupi District Hospital. The boat was lost to the sea, resulting in financial damages estimated to be in the lakhs of rupees.

    A case has been registered at Kota Police Station (UDR No. 45/2025, Section 194 BNSS) to investigate the circumstances of the incident.

  • Udupi: Vidushi Deeksha V Begins 216-Hour Bharatanatyam Marathon for Golden Book of World Records

    Udupi, August 22, 2025 – Vidushi Deeksha V, a young Bharatanatyam artist from Munkinjaddu, Brahmavar, has begun an ambitious 216-hour continuous dance marathon to etch her name in the Golden Book of World Records. The nine-day event, titled Navarasa Deeksha Vaibhavam, commenced on August 21, 2025, at 3:30 PM at the Postgraduate Auditorium of Dr. G. Shankar Women’s College, Ajjarkad, Udupi, and is set to conclude on August 30, 2025. The performance, supported by Ratna Sanjeeva Kalamandala, Manipal, follows the Marga Paddhati style, with Deeksha taking a 15-minute break every three hours as per the record attempt rules.

    The event was inaugurated by former MLA K. Raghupathi Bhat and dignitaries through a ceremonial lamp-lighting. Deeksha’s guru, Vidwan Sridhar Rao Bannaje, praised her dedication, stating, “My student Deeksha is striving to create a Golden Book of World Records, and she deserves everyone’s blessings. When she approached me, I advised her to complete her Vidwath exam and prepare thoroughly. Having such a dedicated student validates our teaching efforts.” Yashwanth M.G., who previously set a record by singing for 24 hours, inspired Deeksha and was present at the event, noting the challenges and the importance of audience encouragement in alleviating mental stress during the marathon.

    Deeksha, a B.Ed. student at Dr. TMA Pai College of Education, began learning Bharatanatyam at age two and has trained rigorously since age four. She is also skilled in Yakshagana, Veena, Chende, Maddale, and painting. Her attempt follows a recent record by Remona Evette Pereira, who performed Bharatanatyam for 170 hours in Mangaluru. The Asian Head of the Golden Book of World Records will oversee the event to ensure compliance with guidelines, with video documentation capturing every moment of the performance.

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  • Belthangady: Case Filed Against Girish Mattannanavar for Obstructing Police Duty and Threatening Defamation

    Mangaluru, August 22, 2025 – Dakshina Kannada Superintendent of Police Arun K. has confirmed that a case has been filed against Girish Mattannanavar at Belthangady Police Station for obstructing police duties and issuing threats during an attempted arrest of Mahesh Shetty Timarodi. The action stems from a complaint related to derogatory remarks allegedly made by Timarodi against BJP National General Secretary B.L. Santosh.

    On August 21, 2025, officers from Brahmavar Police Station, including a Sub-Inspector and senior officials, visited Timarodi House in Ujire, Belthangady Taluk, to arrest Mahesh Shetty Timarodi in connection with a case registered at their station. During the operation, Girish Mattannanavar, Jayanth, and approximately 10 others formed an unlawful assembly, physically resisted the arrest, and threatened to spread defamatory content on social media against the officers, according to SP Arun.

    After Timarodi’s arrest, he refused to travel in the police vehicle, opting for his own car. During the transit, 10 to 15 vehicles followed the police convoy, causing further disruption. The case has been registered under Sections 132 (obstructing public servant), 189(2) (unlawful assembly), 351(2) (criminal intimidation), 263(a) (causing danger or obstruction), 190 (common intention), and 262 (resistance to lawful apprehension) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023. The investigation is ongoing to address the violations and ensure accountability.

  • Udupi: KPCC Minority Cell President K. Abdul Jabbar to Visit on August 23

    Udupi, August 22, 2025 – K. Abdul Jabbar, President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) Minority Cell and Member of the Legislative Council, will visit Udupi on Saturday, August 23, 2025. He is scheduled to attend a meeting of Congress party workers and minority community leaders at 11:00 AM at the Basel Missionaries Memorial Auditorium (Mini Hall), Mission Compound, Udupi.

    Accompanying Jabbar will be KPCC spokesperson Abdul Muneer Jalsale and leader Siraj Ahammad. The event will also feature prominent figures such as former minister and KPCC Campaign Committee President Vinay Kumar Sorake, former MP K. Jayaprakash Hegde, former MLA Gopal Poojary, Udupi District Congress President Ashok Kumar Kodavoor, M.A. Gafur, Kishan Hegde, Muniyalu Uday Kumar Shetty, Prasad Kanchan, and Dinesh Hegde Molahalli, along with minority cell block presidents, district office-bearers, and senior Congress leaders. Sharfuddin Sheikh, President of the Udupi District Congress Minority Cell, has urged party workers and supporters to attend in large numbers to strengthen the organization’s outreach.

    Additionally, Jabbar will participate as the chief guest in the Marhaba Ya Shahr Rabi and Swalath program organized by the Mallaru-Majooru Badriya Juma Masjid, reinforcing his engagement with the local community.