Bajpe police have registered a suo motu case against those involved in posting provocative content and a death threat comment on social media in connection with a recent assault on an alleged illegal beef transporter at Narlapadavu, which falls under the limits of Bajpe Police Station.

Kaup police on Thursday arrested an inter-state burglary accused in connection with a house theft case reported from Mallaru village in Kaup taluk.

The Highland Islamic Forum (HIF) has organised a blood donation camp in the city on Sunday, January 4, 2026, as part of its community health initiative.

The Uppinangady police have registered a case against an assistant manager of a Bank of Baroda branch in Perne village of Bantwal taluk for allegedly misappropriating ₹71.41 lakh by manipulating ATM cash deposits.

As part of a special enforcement drive undertaken in view of New Year celebrations, Christmas and other festivities, the Udupi district police registered 1,199 cases of traffic rule violations and collected fines amounting to ₹9,62,400.

Renowned educationist of Dakshina Kannada and founder of the Nitte Education Trust, Dr. N Vinay Hegde, died on Thursday morning. He was 86.

As part of an institutional development initiative, a dedicated session for non-teaching staff was held at Bearys Institute of Technology, Bearys Knowledge Campus, on December 30, 2025, at the International Seminar Hall, led by renowned educator and international career mentor Anees Kutty.