Historic city Barkur getting set for Alupa Utsava
Governor's fort, Kalyani, Palace cleaned
Udupi, Jan 16: The historic city of Barkur, which was the capital of Alupa's during their rule in the Tulunadu, is getting set for the Alupa Utsava, which will be held from January 25 to 27. Hence, the cleaning process at the Barkur Fort has been initiated.
Alupas, who ruled in Tulunadu during the 11th century, had shifted their capital from Udyavara to Barkur.
The Alapa Utsava is being funded by the Kannada and Culture Department.
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Youth drowns in Durga falls in Karkala
Udupi (Karnataka), Nov 28: A 19-year-old boy drowned on Thursday while bathing in Durga falls near Karkala, police said.
According to police, a group of seven college students arrived at the falls and were taking bath.
In the afternoon, Joyal Dias slipped and fell into the deep gorge while trying to get into the water to take bath.
When Karkala rural police reached the location, they launched a search. After much effort, they were able to locate and retrieve the body.
Further investigation is on, police said.
