The Kasarkod Tonka beach in Uttara Kannada district witnessed the discovery of highly decomposed carcasses of two whales on Saturday, marking the third such incident in the Honnavar region within a week. 

Amidst the recent controversy surrounding the arrest of Hindutva activist Chaithra Kundapura for allegedly defrauding an Udupi businessman of Rs 5 crore by promising him a BJP ticket for the last Assembly election, senior BJP leader CT Ravi clarified in a press conference that the party does not engage in the practice of selling tickets for monetary gain.

A case involving illegal sand collection has been registered by Dharmasthala Police, following an investigation prompted by complaints from Bandaru Gram Panchayat members and officials from the Department of Mines and Geology in Mangaluru.

Bhima Jewellers marked the auspicious occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami by unveiling its exclusive 'Raas Leela' limited jewelry collection at their Udupi branch on September 8th. The inauguration ceremony was graced by the presence of the senior pontiff of Adamar Mutt, Vishwapriya Theertha Swami, who lit the ceremonial lamp to commence the event.

Giants International, Udupi unit, is set to start a week-long charity and noble activities campaign from September 17th to September 23rd. The initiative aims to make a positive impact on the community through various endeavors.

Dakshina Kannada (DK) district Deputy Commissioner Mullai Muhilan on Friday reassured the public that there is no cause for concern regarding infectious diseases such as dengue and Nipah virus in the region. In an effort to educate the public about these diseases, their symptoms, transmission, prevention, and treatment, he has directed health officials and local organizations to take proactive measures.

Mangaluru: On the occasion of what would have been G Rajashekhar's birthday, the first G Rajashekhar Memorial Fellowship has been announced, honoring the memory of the late public intellectual and activist who passed away a year ago. While Rajashekhar was known to downplay the significance of birthdays, this day serves as an opportunity to commemorate his enduring legacy.

A youth lost his life, while two others sustained serious injuries in a road accident that occurred on Thursday at the Padil underpass in the city, as reported by the Traffic Police Station.