The body of Rajesh P (30), a resident of Belalu Purusharabettu, who had gone missing recently, was found in the waters of River Nethravathi in Balipe of Belalu village on Tuesday.

BJP District President Satish Kumpala has stated that Puttur leader PG Jagannivas Rao is being expelled from the party for failing to ensure his son, Shrikrishna J Rao, who is charged with impregnating a girl, marries the victim.

In an operation held late Monday night, the jail warden and staff led by the Jail Superintendent are said to have conducted a sudden inspection of the cells and confiscated mobile phones, SIM cards and also chargers.

In a second incident of a stampede during a programme in the district in recent times, a 19-year-old youngster died and more than 15 people were injured in a stampede that occurred during the ‘Bekal Beach Festival’ near Bekal Park on Monday night.

Two youngsters in a truck, the driver Bharat (23) and the cleaner Tejas (26), were arrested by Bantwal Town Police for assaulting the staff members of the Brahmarakootlu Toll Gate and damaging the toll gate.

 Karnataka Police have invoked provisions of the stringent KCOCA against two people in connection with a series of violent crimes, including murder, arising out of a prolonged land dispute in this district, officials said on Monday.

 A career guidance and awareness program on opportunities in the defence sector was conducted at Bearys Knowledge Campus here on 29th December 2025.

Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly R. Ashoka on Sunday said the alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Janata Dal (Secular) remains strong and intact, and that no one should attempt to create differences between the two parties.