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  • 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.

  • PM Modi Launches GST 2.0 Reforms as ‘Bachat Utsav’ for Middle-Class and Poor, Effective September 22

    New Delhi, September 21, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a televised address on the eve of Navaratri, announced a major revamp of India’s indirect tax system with the introduction of GST 2.0, dubbing it a “Bachat Utsav” — a nationwide festival of savings — to alleviate household expenses and stimulate economic growth. The reforms, approved by the GST Council earlier this month, will take effect from September 22, aligning with the start of Navaratri.

    Modi emphasized that the changes will lower the cost of living for the poor and middle class while making India more attractive to investors and entrepreneurs by streamlining the tax framework. “From tomorrow, the nation will celebrate GST Bachat Utsav. Your savings will increase, and you will be able to buy your favourite things. This reform will benefit every section of society,” the Prime Minister stated.

    Key Features of GST 2.0
    The new two-tier GST rate system includes:

    • 99% of goods previously taxed at 12% now at 5%.
    • 90% of items in the 28% slab shifted to 18%.
    • A 40% compensation cess retained on luxury and sin goods like tobacco, high-end vehicles, and aerated drinks.

    Modi reflected on the pre-2014 tax regime as a “web of taxes and tolls” that burdened businesses and consumers, with cascading costs ultimately affecting the common people. “It was essential to free the nation from this maze,” he added. He described GST 2.0 as a “double bonanza” for households — reducing prices on essentials and boosting savings — while fostering state uniformity and collaborative development.

  • Beluru: Eight Investigation Teams Formed to Probe Woman in Ganesh Idol Desecration Case

    Beluru, September 20, 2025 – The incident of placing slippers on a Ganesh idol inside a temple in the Beluru Town Panchayat premises has sparked widespread outrage across Hassan district. A case has been registered at Beluru Police Station, and local police have launched an investigation.

    Hassan District SP Mohammed Sujitha addressed the media in a press conference, revealing that the act occurred at night and was captured on CCTV footage showing a woman entering and exiting the temple. Preliminary information indicates the slippers found on the idol belonged to her, and she may be mentally unstable. “We do not yet know her origin or motive,” SP Sujitha stated.

    To trace the woman, eight investigation teams have been formed. Locals report she frequently wanders in Beeluru and is known to remove and sell temple flowers. The inspection confirmed the slippers were directly placed on the idol, not tied with string.

    The SP assured a thorough probe, emphasizing community cooperation to resolve the matter swiftly and maintain harmony.

  • 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.

  • Karwar: Youth Honored for Rescuing Injured Naval Officer from Railway Tracks

    Karwar, September 20, 2025 – In a heartwarming gesture, naval officers from INS Tabar honored Nagaprasad Raikar, a young goldsmith from Karwar’s Nandan Gadde neighborhood, for saving the life of a naval officer who fell from a train and sustained serious injuries.

    On August 1, Saket Kashyap, an officer on INS Tabar, slipped and fell onto the tracks while boarding a train from Karwar to Mumbai. Unconscious and bleeding profusely, he went unnoticed until Raikar spotted him near Shirawad Maruti Temple. Without hesitation, Raikar lifted the officer onto his bike and rushed him to the district hospital, where emergency surgery was performed on his face. The naval base later transferred him to Patanjali Hospital for further treatment.

    As Kashyap recovered, naval officials contacted Raikar and invited him to the base. On Wednesday, when INS Tabar returned from Mumbai to Kadamba Naval Base, the ship’s commander welcomed Raikar aboard. In the presence of all crew members, they felicitated him with gifts, expressing gratitude for his life-saving act.

    Raikar, who acted selflessly without knowing the officer’s identity, said, “I just wanted to save a life, regardless of who it was. This honor is the greatest opportunity in my life.”

    The monthly “Gabbar Singh” award, given to exemplary crew members on INS Tabar, was bestowed upon Raikar this time, recognizing his heroic deed.

    Raikar’s quick thinking prevented a potential tragedy, as another train approached the tracks.

  • Manipal: Two Business Management Students Arrested for Ganja Sale in Apartment Flat

    Udupi, September 20, 2025 – Manipal police have arrested two individuals for allegedly selling ganja in a flat at Royal Embassy Apartment. The accused, Aryan C. Tadani and Aryan Chagappa, both Business Management students at a prestigious Manipal college, were taken into custody.

    Acting on information about ganja sales in Flat No. C-1702 on the 17th floor of Royal Embassy Apartment, police raided the location and apprehended Aryan C. Tadani. From him, they seized 2,105 grams of ganja valued at Rs 60,000, along with a hookah, digital scale, and a mobile phone. A case was registered at Manipal Police Station.

    In a related development, Aryan Chagappa was arrested in Mangalore. A search of his scooter revealed 627 grams of ganja worth Rs 20,000, which was seized.

    Investigations revealed that both accused are addicts and were supplying ganja to fellow students. They were produced before the court and remanded to judicial custody.

  • Karwar: Speech Competition Organized for International Democracy Day

    Karwar, September 20, 2025 – The Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS), under the Social Welfare Department, has announced a speech competition for students of residential schools and colleges in observance of International Democracy Day. The event aims to foster awareness of democratic values among young minds.

    The competition will focus on three themes:

    1. “My Vote, My Right”
    2. “The Importance of the Preamble to the Constitution”
    3. “Gandhi’s Vision of India”

    The contests will be held at taluk and district levels, concluding by October 31, 2025.

    Taluk-Level Competition
    Judges appointed by taluk administration will select winners, awarding cash prizes of Rs 15,000 (first), Rs 10,000 (second), and Rs 5,000 (third). These will be distributed by the District In-Charge Minister on Children’s Day, November 14, 2025.

    District-Level Competition
    The top three winners from each taluk will advance to the district level, where a jury will award Rs 25,000 (first), Rs 15,000 (second), and Rs 10,000 (third). Prizes will also be distributed on November 14, 2025, by the District In-Charge Minister.

    State-Level Competition
    District-level winners will compete at the state level, with the top three selected by a state jury receiving Rs 1,00,000 (first), Rs 50,000 (second), and Rs 25,000 (third). These awards will be presented on Constitution Day, November 26, 2025.

    District Collector K. Lakshmipriya announced the initiative, encouraging students to participate enthusiastically to deepen their understanding of democracy and constitutional values.

  • Mangaluru: 55-Year-Old Fugitive Arrested in Puttur Rural Fraud Case After Decades on the Run

    Mangaluru, September 20, 2025 – Puttur Rural Police Station has achieved a rare breakthrough by arresting a 78-year-old man who had evaded capture for 55 years in a 1970 fraud case, marking one of the oldest pending cases in Dakshina Kannada district.

    The accused, Chandran from Malappuram district, Kerala, was wanted under Crime No. 32/1970 for fraud, with an LPC warrant (No. 2/1972) issued against him for failing to appear in court. He had gone into hiding since then.

    Following persistent search operations, police traced Chandran to Pullikal in Calicut, Kerala, and took him into custody. He was produced before the Puttur court.

    Police hailed the arrest as an “uncommon feat,” crediting technical assistance and detailed case records for the success. Senior officials commended the team for cracking such an aged case.

  • Udupi: International Coastal Cleanup Day Celebrated at Malpe Beach and Across District

    Udupi, September 20, 2025 – The International Coastal Cleanup Day, observed globally on September 20, was celebrated with enthusiasm across various beaches in Udupi district, including Malpe Beach, Kapu Blue Flag Beach, Delta Beach, Kodi, Trasi-Maravanthe, and Someshwara Beach in Byndoor. The initiative was organized collaboratively by the Udupi District Administration, District Panchayat, Tourism Department, MAHE University, Canara Bank, Coast Guard, Pollution Control Board, and local organizations.

    At Malpe Beach, District Collector Swarup T.K. led the cleanup drive, joined by government officials, public representatives, local organization members, students, and volunteers. They actively participated in collecting litter to promote a cleaner coastline. During the event, Swarup released an environmental awareness poster and administered a pledge against plastic use.

    Speaking on the occasion, Swarup emphasized, “We must prioritize the cleanliness of our surroundings. A clean environment is essential for good health, and we need to give it utmost importance.” The drive saw participation from Udupi Municipal Council President Prabhakar Poojary, department officials, Canara Bank General Manager Gangadhar, MAHE students, municipal sanitation workers, and personnel from Canara Bank and the Coast Guard.

  • Udupi: Multi-Angle Probe into Dalit Youth Shootout; SP Hariram Shankar Vows Thorough Investigation

    Udupi, September 20, 2025 – Udupi District Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar has assured a comprehensive probe into the shootout case involving the murder of Dalit daily wage laborer Krishna in Balehitlu Moodutota, Hanehalli village under Brahmavar Police Station limits. Speaking at a district-level meeting on Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes issues at the District Police Office auditorium on Saturday, Shankar stated that while initial investigations have been conducted without leads, further inquiries from multiple angles, including land disputes, will be pursued to identify the culprits.

    The meeting was chaired by Shankar, who responded to concerns raised by Samatha Sainika Dal leader Vishwanath Petry. Petry questioned the police’s failure to crack the case and demanded a CID probe, noting multiple memorandums submitted. Shankar explained that the first-phase investigation involved questioning 700 individuals, technical analysis, and visits to Mumbai and Kerala. “Upon my arrival, I visited the Brahmavar station four times and the crime scene recently. We are now treating this seriously and expanding the probe across various dimensions,” he affirmed.

    Other Grievances Raised
    Dalit leader Ramesh Kotyan highlighted the lack of action on a fake certificate scam in Hiriyadka Police Station limits, where 6.5 acres of Dalit land was fraudulently registered. Shankar promised to review and act. Kotyan and Dasams Ambedkar Vada district convenor Manjunath Giliyuru also complained about Dalit quota jobs in temples not being allocated, urging enforcement.

    Shivanand Moodabettu raised concerns over finance fraudsters from Mangalore lending Rs 26,000 loans and recovering lakhs using forged Aadhaar and signatures, demanding legal action.

    Janapara activist Jayan Malpe urged handing over the dilapidated Gandhi Bhavan in Bannanje to Dalits for welfare, without alternative use. Shankar noted plans to vacate the police canteen there and hand it to the Social Welfare Department for new facilities.

    Dasams Mysuru Division organizer Shyam Raj Birti demanded police deployment near Brahmavar Mahesha Hospital on NH for student safety during mornings.

    Other leaders like Uday Kumar Tallur, Vijayalakshmi Vasudeva Mudur, Yuvaraj, and Ganesh Nergi shared grievances. Around 98 participants attended, with Additional SP Sudhakar S. Naik and Karkala Subdivision Assistant SP Harsh Priyavada present on the dais.