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  • Mangaluru: Six Arrested for Moral Policing Incident Involving College Student

    Mangaluru, August 14, 2025 – In a moral policing incident that took place on August 11, 2025, near the State Bank service bus stand in Mangaluru, Pandeshwar police arrested six individuals identified as Ganesh, Shreyas, Chintu, Chandan, Nagaraj, and Ramachandra. The accused allegedly harassed a pre-university college student and her male acquaintance, who is related to her friend, by blocking their path, questioning their relationship, verbally abusing them, and issuing life threats.

    The incident occurred as the student was returning from college and conversing with the male acquaintance after her friend had left by bus. A group of seven to eight men confronted the pair, targeting them due to the male acquaintance being from a different community. A police patrol vehicle arrived promptly, and the student reported the incident to the officers. With her family’s support, she filed a complaint, leading to the arrest of six suspects. Efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining individuals involved.

    The case has been registered at Pandeshwar Police Station, and investigations are ongoing to ensure all perpetrators are brought to justice. This incident adds to concerns about recurring moral policing in the region, prompting calls for stricter measures to curb such acts.

  • Hassan: District Administration Bans VHP and Bajrang Dal Leaders from Entering Sakleshpur for Rally

    Hassan, August 14, 2025 – The Hassan district administration has prohibited Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal leaders Sharan Pumpwell and Puneeth Kerehalli from entering the district for a Panjina procession organized by the two organizations in Sakleshpur town on the evening of August 14, 2025. The order, issued by District Commissioner K.S. Lathakumari, will remain in effect until 8:00 AM on August 15, 2025.

    The ban was imposed to maintain law and order, following concerns that the leaders could deliver provocative speeches during the event. The decision was based on a recommendation by Hassan District Superintendent of Police Muhammad Sujeetha, who advised restricting their entry to prevent potential disturbances. Police are ensuring compliance with the order, and further details regarding the rally are under monitoring.

  • Renukaswamy Murder Case: Actor Darshan, Pavithra Gowda Arrested After Supreme Court Cancels Bail

    Bengaluru, August 14, 2025 – Following the Supreme Court’s decision to cancel the bail granted to Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, Pavithra Gowda, and other accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, Bengaluru police took both Darshan and Pavithra into custody on August 14, 2025. Pavithra Gowda was arrested by Annapoorneshwari Nagar police in the afternoon, while Darshan was apprehended near an apartment in Hosakerehalli, Bengaluru. Arrangements are being made to bring Darshan to the Annapoorneshwari Nagar Police Station.

    The Supreme Court bench, comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan, overturned the Karnataka High Court’s bail order of December 13, 2024, criticizing it as riddled with “serious infirmities” and resembling a pre-trial acquittal. The court emphasized that “all are equal before the law” and cancelled the bail due to the potential risk of the accused influencing witnesses and derailing justice. The bench ordered immediate arrests and directed the trial to proceed expeditiously.

    The Renukaswamy murder case came to light on June 9, 2024, when the body of 33-year-old Renukaswamy from Chitradurga was found near a stormwater drain in Sumanahalli, Bengaluru. Police allege that Renukaswamy was abducted, tortured, and killed for sending obscene messages to Pavithra Gowda, a close associate of Darshan. In September 2024, Bengaluru police filed a 3,991-page chargesheet, naming Pavithra Gowda as accused number one and Darshan as accused number two, along with 15 others. The investigation revealed that the victim was held in a shed for three days before his death.

  • Kadur: Police Arrest Thief, Recover ₹17.50 Lakh Worth of Stolen Gold Ornaments

    Kadur, August 14, 2025 – In a significant breakthrough, the Kadur police, under the leadership of Circle Police Inspector (CPI) Rafiq M., arrested one individual involved in a jewelry theft that occurred on July 25, 2025, at a residence in Lakshmeesh Nagar, Kadur town, Chikkamagaluru district. The police team successfully recovered stolen gold ornaments valued at ₹17.50 lakh.

    The operation was conducted by a team comprising PSI Sajith Kumar, PSI Dhananjay, PSI Leelavathi, and police personnel Madhukumar, Harish, Swami, Mohammad Riyaz, Dhanapala Naik, and Parameshwar Naik. The recovered ornaments have been subjected to legal procedures, and investigations are ongoing at Kadur Police Station to uncover further details related to the case.

  • Udupi: Yuvanidhi Scheme 2025-26 Registration for Unemployed Graduates and Diploma Holders

    Udupi, August 14, 2025 – The Karnataka government has launched the registration process for the Yuvanidhi Scheme 2025-26, targeting unemployed youth who completed their degree, diploma, or postgraduate programs (including professional courses) in 2025. Eligible candidates in Udupi can apply online through Karnataka One, Grama One, or the Seva Sindhu portal, or directly at the District Employment Exchange Office, Rajatadri, Manipal.

    Under the scheme, unemployed graduates will receive a monthly allowance of ₹3,000, while diploma holders will get ₹1,500, directly credited to their bank accounts. Beneficiaries must submit a self-declaration online via the Seva Sindhu portal quarterly (by the 25th of May, August, November, and February) to continue receiving the allowance. Failure to submit the declaration will result in the suspension of the monthly payment.

    For more details, candidates can contact the District Employment Exchange Office, Rajatadri, Manipal, at 0820-2574869, as per the official release.

  • Kundapur: Body of Man Found in Sannakere Near Kotilingeshwara Temple

    Kundapur, August 14, 2025 : On August 13, 2025, at around 4:00 PM, Lokesh (38), a gram panchayat member from Koteshwara village, Kundapur, received information about a body in Sannakere near Kotilingeshwara Temple. Upon inspection, he found a man’s body floating in the water, wearing a red shirt, slippers on both feet, and carrying a mobile phone and purse in his pant pocket. The mobile phone revealed the deceased’s identity as Ganesh from Hombadi, aged approximately 40-45, with a wheatish complexion and average build.

    Police suspect that between August 12 and August 13, 2025, Ganesh may have accidentally slipped and fallen into the lake near the temple, leading to his death. A case has been registered at Kundapura Police Station under UDR No. 45/2025, Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). Investigations are ongoing to confirm the cause of death and other details.

  • Maravanthe: Bus Collision on NH-66 Injures Several Students

    Maravanthe, August 14, 2025: A collision between a private bus and a government bus occurred this morning on National Highway-66 in Maravanthe, Udupi district, resulting in injuries to several students. The injured students were immediately taken to Maravanthe Government Hospital for treatment.

    The cause of the accident and the exact number of injured students remain under investigation by the police, with further details yet to be released.

  • Udupi: Applications Invited for Part-Time Math and Science Tutors at Government Children’s Homes

    Udupi, August 14, 2025: The District Child Protection Unit, Udupi, has announced a recruitment drive for part-time Math and Science tutors to teach students in grades 8, 9, and 10 at the Government Girls’ Children’s Home in Nittur and the Government Boys’ Children’s Home in Kunjibettu. The positions are on an honorarium basis, and preference will be given to local candidates.

    Interested applicants must submit their applications by August 22, 2025. Application forms and further details can be obtained from the District Child Protection Officer’s office at B Block, First Floor, Deputy Commissioner’s Office Complex, Rajatadri, Manipal, Udupi, or by contacting 0820-2574964 during office hours.

  • Renukaswamy Murder Case: Supreme Court Cancels Bail of Actor Darshan, Pavithra Gowda, and Other Accused

    New Delhi, August 14, 2025: The Supreme Court, in a significant ruling, set aside the Karnataka High Court’s order granting bail to Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, actress Pavithra Gowda, and five other accused in the Renukaswamy murder case. The bench, comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan, delivered the verdict on an appeal filed by the Karnataka government challenging the High Court’s December 13, 2024, bail order. The court cited the risk of witness tampering and the seriousness of the crime as key reasons for the cancellation.

    The case pertains to the brutal murder of 33-year-old Renukaswamy from Chitradurga, who was allegedly abducted, tortured, and killed in Bengaluru on June 8, 2024, after sending inappropriate messages to Pavithra Gowda. His body was found near a stormwater drain on June 9, 2024. Darshan was arrested on June 11, 2024, along with Pavithra Gowda and others. The Bengaluru police filed a 3,991-page charge sheet in September 2024, naming Pavithra as accused number one and Darshan as accused number two.

    During hearings, the Supreme Court criticized the Karnataka High Court’s bail order as a “perverse exercise of discretionary power,” noting that it appeared akin to a pre-trial acquittal without due consideration of the case’s gravity, forensic evidence, and witness statements. The bench emphasized that the High Court failed to apply judicial discretion appropriately, especially given the serious allegations and potential for evidence tampering.

    On July 24, 2025, the court directed both sides to submit written arguments within a week, which were reviewed before the verdict was reserved. The Supreme Court’s ruling on August 14, 2025, also included a stern warning against providing special treatment to the accused in custody, stating that any “five-star treatment” would lead to the suspension of jail officials.

    The verdict reinforces the principle that no one is above the law, with the court underscoring the need to maintain the rule of law in such grave cases. The accused have been ordered to be taken into custody immediately, and the trial court is deemed the appropriate forum for further proceedings.

    Supreme Court Cancels Bail of Actor Darshan, Pavithra Gowda, and Other Accused | File Photo

  • Bhatkal: Police Seize ₹50,000 Worth of Ganja, Two Accused fled

    Bhatkal, August 13, 2025 – Bhatkal City Police, led by PSI Naveen Naik, conducted a raid on August 12, 2025, at around 6:00 PM near Tenginagundi Cross on National Highway-66, seizing approximately 1.75 kg of ganja valued at ₹50,000. The police also confiscated a white Renault Kwid car, estimated to be worth ₹5 lakh, a digital weighing machine, and other items used in the illegal transport of the narcotic.

    The accused, identified as Sayyad Gulzar (22) and Sayyad Muktiyar, both from Kasarakod, Tonka, in Honnavar taluk, fled during the operation. A manhunt has been launched to apprehend the absconding suspects. A case has been registered at Bhatkal City Police Station, and further investigations are underway to trace the source and network behind the ganja trafficking.