Udupi : Priyanka Mary Francis, Deputy Commissioner, on Monday directed officers to take all precautionary measures with regard to Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) in Udupi district. She was chairing a meeting of District Watchdog Committee on Health Issues at the District Offices Complex here. Ms. Francis said that no cases of KFD had been reported […]

Udupi : The government to release ₹70 crore to ₹100 crore more for reconstruction of roads, school buildings and properties damaged in the recent rains in Udupi district, said  Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy  on Friday. Addressing reporters after chairing a review meeting, Mr. Kumaraswamy said the State government had already released ₹14 crore. But the […]

Udupi: Around 130 buildings, mostly houses, were partially or fully damaged in rain accompanied by gusty winds and lightning in Udupi district since May 27, Sunday night. The total loss owing to damages to these buildings is estimated at Rs. 51.73 lakh. According to sources in the district administration, the number of buildings partially damaged […]

Udupi : Congress candidate Vinay Kumar Sorake along with his wife Daksha Sorake, daughter Dvithi Sorake and Son Dvishan Sorake caste thier vote at the Girls PU College in Udupi. Udupi district total turnout of 30 percent at 11 am with byndoor 29.26 kunda 32.39 udupi 31.91 kaapu 33.99 karkala 32.43. Madhwaraj came along with […]

Udupi:  Two dead bodies of missing  father and his eight year old daughter found dead in a well on Thursday morning. The deceased Sharath (38) and his daughter Kannika (8) were found missing since Tuesday late night from their home located at Kodavoor in Malpe of Udupi district. Sharath was reportedly suffering from depression and […]

Mangaluru : C. Srinivasan, Project Director, India Green Services, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, unveiled a plan for making Udupi a garbage-free district by October 2, 2018, here on Wednesday. Speaking at the launch of Swachh Udupi Mission–Countdown Begins programme organised by the district administration and the zilla panchayat here, Mr. Srinivasan said that the segregation of […]

Udupi : Priyanka Mary Francis, Deputy Commissioner, said on Friday that the use of carry bags and other materials made of plastic has been banned in the Udupi City Municipal Council (CMC) limits. She was chairing a meeting on the issue of banning plastic use at the District Offices Complex, here. Ms. Francis said that […]

Mangaluru: With Christmas fast approaching, there is a joyous and celebratory mood in Udupi district. Shops are displaying sky-lanterns of star shape, while the construction of big cribs is going on at churches. Many bakeries are also displaying big cakes. Preparation of “kuswar” or special delicacies prepared for Christmas in homes is yet another highlight […]

Udupi: Kapu Yogesh V Shetty has been chosen as the new chief of district JD(S). In a state level meeting held at Bengaluru Palace Ground JD(S) state President H D Kumara Swamy announced Yogesh Shetty’s name as the new president of Udupi district JD(S). Kapu Yogesh Shetty has been serving in JD(S) since past 22 […]

Udupi: Udupi district and sessions court magistrate has remanded the Agrigold scam accused to judicial custody till October 18, on Wednesday. Agrigold Company’s chairman Avva Venkata Rama Rao, MD Avva benkata Seshu Narayana Rao, director Immadi Sadashiva Rao and Ramachandra Rao were produced before the court by the CID police, on Wednesday. On behalf of […]