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  • Hiriadka: Case Registered Against Bajrang Dal Leaders for Inviting Sharan Pumpwell Without Police Notification

    Hiriadka, August 22, 2025 – A case has been registered at Hiriadka Police Station under Crime No. 58/2025, Section 105 of the Karnataka Police Act, against Bajrang Dal leaders Dinesh Mendon and Subrahmanya Bhat for organizing an event on August 20, 2025, that violated police permit conditions. The event, held by the Hiriadka unit of Bajrang Dal, involved a torchlight procession from Kotnakatte to Devadiga Sabha Bhavan, followed by a public meeting from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

    Despite obtaining police permission, which explicitly prohibited provocative speeches that could disrupt communal harmony, the organizers invited Sharan Pumpwell from Mangaluru, an individual previously implicated in a case involving inflammatory remarks, and provided him a platform to speak. Additionally, the torchlight procession, scheduled to start at 6:00 PM, began late at 7:30 PM, breaching the permit’s terms. The organizers failed to inform the police about Pumpwell’s participation, which was seen as a deliberate attempt to undermine communal harmony.

    The complaint highlights that Dinesh Mendon, a known rowdy-sheeter, and his associates facilitated Pumpwell’s involvement, disregarding police instructions. The case, registered under Section 105 of the Karnataka Police Act, addresses violations of lawful police directions and actions likely to cause a breach of peace. The investigation is ongoing to ensure accountability and maintain public order.

  • BSF Invites Applications for 3,588 Constable (Tradesman) Vacancies

    Udupi, August 22, 2025 – The Border Security Force (BSF) has announced a recruitment drive for 3,588 Constable (Tradesman) positions, comprising 3,406 vacancies for male candidates and 182 for female candidates. Applications must be submitted online through the official BSF recruitment portal, rectt.bsf.gov.in, with the deadline set for August 23, 2025.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed 10th grade from a recognized institution and hold a minimum 2-year ITI certificate or equivalent in the relevant trade. Some trades may require experience certification.
    • Age Limit: 18 to 25 years as of August 23, 2025. Age relaxation is provided as per government norms: 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates.
    • Application Fee: ₹100 for General/OBC candidates; SC/ST and female candidates are exempt.
    • Selection Process: The recruitment involves a Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), written examination, document verification, trade test (if applicable), and medical examination.
    • Salary: Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Matrix Level-3 (₹21,700–₹69,100) as per the 7th CPC, along with allowances like House Rent Allowance and Dearness Allowance.

    Application Process:

    1. Visit rectt.bsf.gov.in and navigate to “Current Recruitment Openings.”
    2. Select the Constable (Tradesman) advertisement (Advt No. CT_trade_07/2025).
    3. Register and fill out the online application form with personal and educational details.
    4. Upload required documents, including 10th certificate, ITI certificate, photo, and signature.
    5. Pay the application fee (if applicable) via online modes like UPI, net banking, or debit/credit card.
    6. Submit and print the application for future reference.

    Important Dates:

    • Application Start: July 26, 2025
    • Application Deadline: August 23, 2025
    • Correction Window: August 24–26, 2025 (with a ₹100 correction fee)

    Candidates are advised to check the detailed notification on the BSF website for trade-specific vacancies, physical standards, and other requirements. The selection process prioritizes physical fitness and trade proficiency to ensure candidates meet the demands of serving in India’s premier border security force.

  • Udupi: High Court Upholds Goonda Act Against Two in NDPS Cases for First Time in District

    Udupi, August 22, 2025 – In a landmark move, the Karnataka High Court has confirmed preventive detention orders under the Karnataka Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act (Goonda Act) against two individuals, Kabir alias Kabir Hussain and Krishna Achari alias Krishna Jalagar, for their persistent involvement in drug trafficking and related crimes under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. This marks the first instance of the Goonda Act being invoked in Udupi district for NDPS-related offenses.

    Kabir Hussain, a key member of the notorious Garuda Gang, has been linked to criminal activities across Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, and Chikkamagaluru districts. Since 2005, he has been implicated in 17 cases, including murder, attempted murder, robbery, extortion, theft, cattle theft, and assault on government officials. Of these, he was convicted in two cases, acquitted in eight due to hostile witnesses, settled three through compromise, with two under trial and two under investigation. Following a petition by Udupi police, the Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate issued a detention order, and Kabir is currently held at Mysuru Central Prison.

    Krishna Achari, from the Brahmavar police station limits, faces four cases, with convictions in two and the remaining two under trial. The High Court’s affirmation of the Goonda Act orders underscores Udupi’s crackdown on organized crime and drug-related offenses, aiming to curb the influence of groups like the Garuda Gang, known for drug peddling, extortion, and other illegal activities in the region.

  • Kundapur: Youth Dies by Suicide at Home

    Kundapur, August 22, 2025 – Nikhil Kumar, a 26-year-old resident of Moodlakatte Janata Colony, Kandavar village, Kundapur taluk, died by suicide on August 20, 2025. The son of complainant Venkatesh, aged 49, Nikhil worked as a fish truck driver. While his parents and sister were away in Ranebennur for personal work, Nikhil, reportedly battling personal issues and mental distress, took his life between 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM by hanging himself with a shawl tied to an iron ring on the RCC structure of his home near Ambedkar Bhavan.

    The incident was reported to the Kundapur Police Station, where a case has been registered under UDR No. 27/2025, Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, which mandates police inquiry into unnatural deaths, including suicides. The police are investigating the circumstances leading to Nikhil’s death, with a focus on ensuring a thorough probe as per legal protocols. No foul play is suspected at this stage, but the investigation continues to ascertain the reasons behind his distress.

    Suicide is not a solution to any problem. Kindly seek the help of mental health experts if you are under any kind of distress. Toll free helpline number 9152987821.

  • Karnataka govt announces 50% discount on pending traffic fines

    Bengaluru, August 22, 2025: The Karnataka government has launched a limited-period scheme offering a 50% discount on pending traffic violation fines to provide relief to vehicle owners. The initiative, detailed in an official order by Pushpa V S, Under-Secretary of the State Transport Department, is effective from August 23 to September 12, 2025, and applies to violations recorded under the police department’s e-challan system up to February 11, 2023.

    This marks the second time the state has introduced such a concession, following a successful earlier scheme that saw significant recovery of pending fines. The current offer targets motorists with long-pending dues, encouraging them to clear penalties by paying only half the amount. For violations recorded after February 12, 2023, the government has indicated that a similar discount may be considered in 2026.

    The Transport Department urges vehicle owners to take advantage of this window to settle their dues and avoid legal complications. Details on accessing the e-challan system and paying fines are available through official police and transport department portals.

  • Udupi: Three Arrested for Obstructing Police Duty and Colliding with Vehicle

    Udupi, August 21, 2025: The Karkala Rural Police arrested three individuals—Srujan L., Hitesh Shetty, and Sahan, all residents of Ujire—for allegedly obstructing police duty and colliding with a police vehicle during the escort of activist Mahesh Shetty Timarodi to Brahmavar Police Station. The incident occurred in connection with a case registered at Brahmavar (Crime No. 177/2025) involving hate speech allegations against Timarodi for derogatory remarks against BJP National General Secretary B.L. Santosh.

    While transporting Timarodi from Ujire to Brahmavar, his supporters followed the police convoy in their vehicles, ignoring repeated warnings not to interfere. Near Hosmar, within the Karkala Rural Police Station limits, the accused allegedly rammed their car (KA70 M3048) into the official vehicle of the Udupi District Additional Superintendent of Police (KA20 G0669), attempting to halt the convoy. A case was registered under Sections 132, 121(1), 281, and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, along with Section 3 of the Karnataka Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act.

    The arrested individuals were produced before the court, which remanded them to judicial custody. The police also seized the white Swift car used in the incident. The investigation is ongoing to ensure law and order, amid heightened tensions in the region due to Timarodi’s legal issues.

  • District Police Complaints Authority Member Post: Applications invited

    Udupi, August 21, 2025 – The Udupi District Administration has announced an invitation for applications from interested candidates in civil society to serve as a member of the District Police Complaints Authority. The role involves addressing grievances related to police services, and candidates are required to submit their bio-data along with a consent letter.

    The deadline for submitting applications is September 4, 2025. Application forms and further details can be obtained from the Administrative Section of the District Collector’s Office, Rajatadri, Manipal, Udupi. For inquiries, candidates can contact 0820-2574925, as stated in a press release from the District Collector’s office.

  • Udupi: National Tuberculosis Elimination Program Intensifies Efforts

    Udupi, August 21, 2025: The National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP), implemented under the National Health Mission (NHM), is intensifying efforts in Udupi to combat tuberculosis (TB) through early diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. The program targets undiagnosed cases, reduces TB-related deaths, and prevents new infections by mapping vulnerable populations, conducting chest X-rays, and using Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing (NAAT) for suspected cases. Treatment is initiated promptly, with specialized care for high-risk cases and preventive therapy for household contacts and eligible groups.

    Free diagnostic and treatment services are available at public health facilities and designated private centers, with TB services decentralized to Ayushman Arogya Mandir (AAM) for comprehensive primary care. Community engagement is prioritized through awareness campaigns, involving schools, Panchayat Raj institutions, self-help groups, anganwadis, NGOs, and civil society organizations. Under the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, 176 Nikshay Mitras in Udupi have supported 956 TB patients with nutritional kits in 2024-25. Additionally, patients receive ₹6,000 via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) until treatment completion, as per a release from the District TB Elimination Officer’s office.

  • New Delhi: No Toll Charges for Two-Wheelers on National Highways, Confirms Ministry

    New Delhi, August 21, 2025: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has reaffirmed that two-wheelers, including motorcycles and scooters, are exempt from toll charges on all national highways and expressways across India. The clarification, issued on Thursday, addresses false social media claims suggesting that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) planned to impose tolls on two-wheelers. According to the National Highway Fee Rules, 2008, toll fees are applicable only to four-wheeled and larger vehicles, and officials confirmed there is no proposal to extend charges to two-wheelers.

    The ministry’s statement comes amid heightened public interest in toll policies, with NHAI reporting robust sales of FASTag-based annual toll permits. Over five lakh permits were sold within four days, generating ₹150 crore in revenue. Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Haryana led in the purchase of these annual passes, reflecting strong adoption of digital toll payment systems in these states.

    This clarification is expected to ease concerns among two-wheeler users, who constitute a significant portion of India’s road traffic, while the NHAI continues to streamline toll collection for larger vehicles through initiatives like FASTag.

  • Sirsi: Power Outage Scheduled on Friday, August 22 for Maintenance Work

    Sirsi, August 21, 2025 – The Hubli Electricity Supply Company (HESCOM) has scheduled a power outage across the Sirsi sub-division on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM to undertake maintenance work in preparation for the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. The outage will affect both urban and rural areas under the sub-division’s jurisdiction.

    Affected Areas:

    • Sirsi City: The entire city, excluding K.H.B. Colony, Kasturbanagar, and Vivekanandanagar, will experience a power cut.
    • Rural Feeders: Areas served by the 110/11 kV substation, including Banavasi, Sugavi, Devanahalli, Chipagi, Marigadde, Kengre, Vanalli, Hulekal, Salkani, Sampakhand, and Taragod, will have no electricity.
    • Isloor and Banavasi Feeders: Rural-1 feeder areas such as Isloor, Dasanakoppa, and Bankanala, as well as Banavasi feeder areas including Tigani, Andagi, Bhashi, and Bachagaon, will also face power disruptions.

    HESCOM has stated that if maintenance work is completed earlier than anticipated, power supply may be restored before the scheduled 6:00 PM cutoff. The company has requested public cooperation during this period to ensure smooth execution of the maintenance activities.