Udupi: Mahesh Shetty Timarodi, founder president of the Rashtriya Hindu Jagaran Vedike, has been placed under judicial custody in connection with allegations of making offensive remarks against BJP National Organising Secretary B.L. Santosh. Officials said his bail hearing is scheduled for August 23.

Mangaluru, Aug 21: Advocate Manoraj Rajiv has called for a Kerala-style law to regulate unisex beauty parlours, Ayurvedic centres, and similar establishments operating massage services under the pretext of providing beauty treatments. He made the remarks at a press conference held at the city’s Press Club on Thursday.

Mangaluru: The Mangaluru court has granted anticipatory bail to YouTuber Sameer M.D. in connection with the Dharmasthala case.

Mangaluru: City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy has clarified that, in accordance with the law, performances by disc jockeys (DJs) will not be permitted during public events including festivities.

The Brahmavar police on Thursday arrested Mahesh Shetty Timarodi, founder of the Rashtriya Hindu Jagarana Vedike and a known supporter of Soujanya’s cause, for allegedly making derogatory remarks against BJP National General Secretary (Organisation) B.L. Santhosh.

Hearing a plea filed in relation to the Parashurama theme park in Karkala taluk of Udupi district, the Karnataka High Court on Wednesday directed the petitioner seeking the reconstruction of the statue of Parashurama to deposit Rs 5 lakh with the HC registry within two weeks.

Prohibitory orders have been imposed around Brahmavar Police Station in Udupi, where Mahesh Shetty Timarodi was summoned for questioning on Thursday. Police said the measure was taken to ensure law and order during the inquiry.

In connection with a hate speech case, Udupi’s Brahmavar police on Thursday morning summoned Soujanya campaign activist Mahesh Shetty Timarodi for questioning.