The Karnataka High Court has granted interim relief to BJP MLA Harish Poonja in connection with a communal hate speech case registered at Uppinangady Police Station.

A patient who was being taken to hospital in an ambulance sustained serious injuries following a collision between a car and the ambulance near Uppala Gate on Tuesday evening and died in hospital.

Mulki: A public blood donation camp was successfully organised on Sunday in memory of Safwan Kolnad, a 25-year-old youth who tragically passed away on May 10, 2025, due to sudden cardiac arrest in Dubai. The camp was held at Mahila Samudaya Bhavan, located near the Kolnad Government School, and was jointly conducted by Kolnad Friends Kolnad (R) and Blood Helpline Karnataka (R), in collaboration with Wenlock District Hospital, Mangalore.

A 65-year-old man died after being struck by lightning while carrying out roof repairs at his home in Uluvare village, Ankola taluk.

Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds lashed various parts of Udupi district since early Tuesday morning, throwing normal life out of gear. The downpour disrupted vehicular movement and severely affected daily activities in Udupi and Manipal.

Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds since Monday evening has thrown normal life out of gear across Kasaragod district. Several roads have been washed away, and reports indicate significant damage to agriculture in various parts of the district.

In a case of fraud involving false promises of overseas employment, the Central Crime Branch (CCB) police have taken a prime accused into custody.

Suratkal: Hamd Foods — known for its exclusive food products crafted to reduce reliance on unhealthy instant meals — inaugurated its second store on Monday at the Welcome Complex in 7th Block, Krishnapura.