Violet Femina, Sub-Inspector at the Coastal Security Police Station, Malpe, has been selected for the President’s Distinguished Service Medal, which will be conferred on the occasion of Republic Day.

A 19-year-old scooter rider was killed on the spot after a container lorry hit his vehicle near the Kalsanka junction on National Highway, close to Pakashala restaurant, on Saturday.

 A 17-year-old boy died of a gunshot wound following a violent altercation with his father at Pade in Ramakunja village, under the limits of the Kadaba police station, on Saturday evening.

Three persons were detained by Udupi Town Police following two separate incidents of clashes between drivers and conductors of private bus transport companies in the town on Friday, allegedly triggered by disputes over bus timings.

Schools in Belthangady taluk have been ordered to implement tight safety precautions following reports of leopard movement in the area. Authorities have urged for heightened vigilance to ensure the safety of students and staff.

 Four people were killed following a head-on collision between a bus and a tourist vehicle in the district on Friday, police said.

A case has been registered at the Udupi City Police Station after an unknown person impersonating a Lokayukta official attempted to cheat a senior official of the Udupi City Municipal Council.

The Third edition of the ‘Den Den’ international sea swimming competition will be held at the blue-flag Tannirbhavi beach on January 26.