Mangaluru: 20-year-old Engineering Student from Udupi Commits Suicide in Hostel Room

Mangaluru: 20-year-old Engineering Student from Udupi Commits Suicide in Hostel Room Mangaluru:A 20-year-old engineering student from Udupi committed suicide by hanging in his Hostel room Near Bibi AlabiRoad,here on May 8. The deceased hasbeen identifiedas Nitesh Rao (20) from Udupi. According to the police, Nitesh from Udupi district was studying 2nd year engineering and residing [] The post Mangaluru: 20-year-old Engineering Student from Udupi Commits Suicide in Hostel Room appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Byndoor Assembly segment in Udupi district records 76.4% polling

The access path leading from the highway to the polling station at Government Lower Primary School, Maravanthe, was in poor condition and caused many accessibility issues for voters using wheelchairs

Udupi city to get drinking water once in three days from today

After Mangaluru, Udupi starts water rationing to regain reservoir levels

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Udupi second city in coastal Karnataka to announce water rationing

Udupi: Udupi became the second city on the Karnataka coast after Mangaluru to launch water rationing, a senior official said on Tuesday. Commissioner of the Udupi City Municipal Corporation Rayappa told PTI that the rationing system will come into force from Wednesday and will continue till the water in the reservoir reaches comfortable levels. The Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

In Karnataka's Udupi, 800-year-old Tree Uprooted

The Tulu people worshipped the fallen Takode tree as it witnessed the birth of the famous twin warriors Sri Kanthabare and Boodabaare.

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Latest main news of mangalore, udupi - Page Outstanding-Board-Results-of-St-Theresa-rsquo-s-ICSE-School-Bendur Mangalore Today

Udupi Nirmita Kendra agreesto provide protection at Parashurama statue construction site

Meanwhile, the Karnataka government has ordered a CID probe into alleged irregularities in the work on May 5.

Udupi facing dearth of CNG supply, says Yashpal Suvarna

The Udupi MLA appeals to Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri to look into the issue

Udupi facing dearth of CNG supply, says Yashpal Suvarna - The Hindu

Udupi facing dearth of CNG supply, says Yashpal Suvarna The Hindu

Much-awaited Tulu movie 'Gabbar Singh' releases in Mangaluru, Udupi - Daijiworld.com

Much-awaited Tulu movie 'Gabbar Singh' releases in Mangaluru, Udupi Daijiworld.com

Vastu Expert arrested on charges of Sexual Harassment of Youth in Brahmavar

Vastu Expert arrested on charges of Sexual Harassment of Youth in Brahmavar Udupi: The Brahmavar police arrested a Vastu expert for allegedly sexually harassing a youth on May 2. The arrested has been identified as Ananth Naika (51), a resident of Chantharu, Brahmavar. According to sources, Ananth was running a business in a lodge room [] The post Vastu Expert arrested on charges of Sexual Harassment of Youth in Brahmavar appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Delay in Gruha Lakshmi payment keeps Karnataka BJP leaders guessing

HUBBALLI: BJP leaders in parts of Karnataka where polling will be held on May 7 are apprehensive over delay in the release of the Gruha Lakshmi amount, believing that the government will deposit the money on the day of voting or a little earlier. Under the guarantee scheme, the Congress government provides Rs 2,000 per month to the woman heads of families. And BJP leaders claim that the government is deliberately delaying the release of the amount to influence voters. Though officials in the social welfare department denied the allegations, the BJP cadre is now planning to bring this to the notice of its state president B Y Vijayendra. BJP members alleged that during the phase 1 of elections in Karnataka, which was held on April 26, many beneficiaries in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts got the amount on the day of voting. This time too, the government is planning to clear the dues on the day of voting or a few days before it, they said. The voting day is nearing and we are planning to request our senior leaders to look into this. This will have an impact on the minds of voters and the state government is not allowed to do this, said a BJP worker. An official from the Ballari administration explained that the Gruha Lakshmi amount is released by the state government in installments. We start making payments to the beneficiaries by the end of the month. If we start paying from the 28th date, it will take about six days to cover the beneficiaries, said the official. Ballari district has 3.5 lakh beneficiary accounts. A total of Rs 556 crore is required per year. An official from the social welfare department said there is a technical issue this month so the payments are yet to be made in Ballari, Koppal and Vijayanagara district. Once the amount is released, we will make the payments, the official said.

Showers of relief over Bengaluru, similar weather this weekend

BENGALURU: Bengalureans experienced temporary relief from the excruciating heat after parts of the city witnessed light to moderate rainfalls on Thursday evening. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials, light rainfall was predicted due to extreme heat and cloud formation. Meanwhile, due to gusty winds and thinderstoms in some partd of the city, the BBMP received information of atleast 15 tree being uprooted and huge tree branches falling off across the city. The 10 to 20 minutes of rainfall coupled with wind resulted in trees being uprooted. However, no damages or injuries were reported. Some motorists complained about slow-moving traffic on BGS Flyover and Mysuru Road between 6:30 to 7:15 pm, said a BBMP Control room official. Four trees were uprooted in Girinagar, two each in Srinagar, Telecom Layout, Vijaynagar and Azad Nagar Maternity Hospital premises and one each near Hosahalli Metro Station, Koramangala, and Padmanabhanagar. IMD officials have predicted moderate rainfall for Coastal Karnataka districts like Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, Chamarajanagar, Ramanagara, Mysore, Kodagu, Mandya, Chikkaballapur, Bengaluru and Kolar on Thursday. The officials also said, thunderstorms coupled with rain are expected for next four days in Bengaluru.

'Go hang yourself' not necessarily abetment of suicide: Karnataka HC

BENGALURU: Karnataka High Court has declined to categorise the statement 'go hang yourself' as abetment of suicide. Justice M Nagaprasanna addressed the complexity of determining abetment of suicide in cases involving contentious statements. The recent ruling stemmed from a petition involving allegations of abetment of suicide against a man in connection with the death of a priest in a church in Udupi in coastal Karnataka. The petitioner was accused of triggering the priest's suicide by allegedly urging him to go hang himself during a conversation about the priest's alleged relationship with the petitioner's wife. The defence counsel argued that the statement was made out of anguish upon discovering the alleged affair, and the priest's decision to end his life was influenced by the affair becoming known to others, rather than solely by the accused's words. The opposing counsel contended that the priest took his own life due to the accused's threatening language about exposing the affair. However, the single judge bench, drawing on precedents set by the Supreme Court, emphasised that such statements alone might not constitute abetment to suicide. The court acknowledged the multifaceted reasons behind the priest's suicide, including the alleged illicit relationship he had despite his role as a father and priest. Recognising the complexities of human psychology, the court underscored the challenge of deciphering the human mind and declined to categorise the accused's statement as abetment to suicide. Consequently, the court quashed the case, emphasising the intricate nature of human behaviour and the inability to fully unravel the motivations behind such tragic incidents. (If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call Sneha Foundation - 04424640050, Tele Manas - 14416 (available 24x7) or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences' helpline - 02225521111, which is available Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm.)

37-year-old man Collapses and Dies in Udupi; Sunstroke Suspected

37-year-old man Collapses and Dies in Udupi; Sunstroke Suspected Udupi: A 37-year-old man suddenly collapsed at the City Bustand in Udupi and died as he was being taken to the hospital on May 1. The deceased has been identified as Badiyappa (37). He was a daily wage labourer. The temperature in Udupi has soared to [] The post 37-year-old man Collapses and Dies in Udupi; Sunstroke Suspected appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

MLA instructs officials to complete pipeline linking works to get Varahi water to Udupi

MLA instructs officials to complete pipeline linking works to get Varahi water to Udupi - The Hindu

MLA instructs officials to complete pipeline linking works to get Varahi water to Udupi The Hindu

'Why are BJP leaders mum,' asks DyCM DK Shivakumar on Karnataka sex scandal

BENGALURU: Hitting out at BJP leaders, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar wanted to know why they are keeping mum on NDA candidate Prajwal Revannas alleged sexual assault videos. BJP leaders have to make their stand clear, he said, seeking answers from Shobha Karandlaje, Dr CN Ashwath Narayan, CT Ravi, Basavaraj Bommai, Jagadish Shettar and others. Where are they now? asked Shivakumar. With BJP and JDS leaders making allegations against Shivakumar and the State government for not taking action against Prajwal Revanna, despite knowing about the scandal, Shivakumar said if they had known earlier, they would have acted. BJP, Congress, JD(S) trade barbs over obscene videos, sexual harassment charges against Prajwal Revanna He told reporters on Tuesday that the SIT is probing the case, and the government has given full powers to the investigating officers. Taking a swipe at the Gowda family, Shivakumar said, Kumaraswamy says he (Prajwal) is not his family member. HD Revanna is saying its an old video. Its not about old or new, he has admitted there was a video. Kumaraswamy also admitted he had information on it, and that he had told his father Deve Gowda not to give Prajwal the Hassan ticket. Even local BJP leader Devaraje Gowda had written to Deve Gowda and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and alerted them about these videos many months ago. Shivakumar said he is worried about the vulnerable women, who need protection. The identity of these women has to be kept confidential, and at the same time, truth has to come out. There are more than 3,000 videos and photos, and all the cases are related to Hassan, he said. The scandal will impact over 300 families and is a question of the womens dignity, and includes some family members of JDS workers too, he added. Asked about Devarajegowdas allegation that the pen drive details were available with Shivakumar and his brother DK Suresh, the DCM said, I dont indulge in cheap games, but believe in electoral politics. I dont keep CDs and indulge in blackmail. MP Prajwal Revannas alleged sex scandal: Congress trains guns on BJP, questions PMs silence Slamming Union Home Minister Amit Shah for alleging that women in Karnataka are not getting justice, Shivakumar said when a photograph was clicked in an Udupi college, the Centre had sent the National Womens Commission to conduct a probe. When a girl was murdered in Hubballi, we entrusted the case to the CID. We are waiting for PM Modi and BJP leaders to speak on this issue, he said.

BJP, Congress, JD(S) trade barbs over obscene videos, sexual harassment charges against Prajwal Revanna

A political slugfest erupted between the Congress and BJP on Tuesday over allegations of sexual harassment and 'obscene videos' scandal involving NDA Lok Sabha candidate and JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, the grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda. And following pressure mounting from opposition parties as well as within the party , the JD(S) suspended the incumbent Hassan MP on Tuesday. The BJP launched a fierce counter-attack against the Congress for delayed action in the case by the Karnataka government. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other top BJP leaders questioned the state government about why it did not take action against Prajwal despite being aware of the case for weeks and months. The attack by the BJP came a day after the Congress took on the saffron party over the allegations against the leader of its ally, the Janata Dal (Secular) in Karnataka. Police on Sunday booked Prajwal Revanna and his father, HD Revanna, on charges of sexual harassment and criminal intimidation based on a complaint from a woman who worked in their household. Faced with the unrelenting attack from the Congress and other political parties, the JD (S) suspended Prajwal, minutes after the party core committee that met in Hubballi recommended his suspension to its national president, Deve Gowda. Videos of Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna allegedly harassing women are widely in circulation on social media and media and this has caused huge embarrassment to the party and its leadership, the suspension order said. Noting that the Congress government in Karnataka has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the allegations, it said: In this backdrop, as per JD(S)' party constitution and rules regarding breach of discipline and punishment, Prajwal Revanna has been suspended with immediate effect. The suspension order, signed by party General Secretary K R Shivakumar, was released to the media following approval from the JD(S) national President. Prajwal Revanna is not in the country and is said to have flown abroad after the first phase of Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka on April 26. Prajwals alleged sex scandal: Let SIT investigate, we are ready to face it legally, says HD Revanna However, after his nephew's suspension, HD Kumaraswamy and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar engaged in a war of words over the allegations with the JD(S) chief accusing Shivakumar of hatching the conspiracy of circulating the videos in public and then setting up the SIT to probe into the matter. Bringing out the truth of the main accused is just one part of it. How was the pen drive circulated?... For what reason was it circulated and for how many months was the 'great leader' (Shivkumar) aware of it? These are the questions, Kumaraswamy told reporters in Hubballi. Reacting to Kumaraswamy's allegation, Shivakumar said the JD(S) first family has been remembering him for many years, without which they do not get proper sleep. Kumaraswamy had said in the television interview that the BJP high command had cautioned him that he (Prajwal) is not good and think before giving him a ticket. He also said giving the ticket to Prajwal was his father Deve Gowda's decision, claimed Shivakumar. Terming the charges against Prajwal 'serious', the Karnataka deputy chief minister said the matter here is of women's modesty. The information I got is that nearly 200 to 300 families, their honour, their relatives, their women and daughters, JD(S) party workers and those whom they gave jobs, contractors I have not seen them all (videos) but people are saying this, Shivakumar said. This morning, Union Home Minister Amit Shah gave a statement asking people what the DCM is doing. He said there is no justice for women in Karnataka. You (Centre) sent a team of the National Commission for Women to Udupi when someone took photos (in a girls' hostel), but why are BJP leaders not talking about it (Prajwal Revanna's case), he asked. According to a letter purportedly addressed to BJP's BY Vijayendra in December 2023, party leader G Devaraje Gowda had opposed the party's alliance with the JD(S), saying he was in possession of a pen drive consisting of over 2900 video clips and photos allegedly shot by Prajwal Revanna to blackmail many women. MP Prajwal Revannas alleged sex scandal: Congress trains guns on BJP, questions PMs silence Blame game between Gowda, Prajwal's former driver Meanwhile, Devaraje Gowda and Prajwal Revanna's former car driver, Karthik, accused each other of leaking the alleged sleaze videos of the JD(S) Hassan MP, which has caused a big embarrassment to the regional party. Gowda on Tuesday levlled serious accusations against Karthik, insinuating that he might leak 'obscene videos' allegedly portraying women being harassed by Prajwal. Gowda insinuated that a Congress leader might be behind the potential leak, citing the acquisition of a pen drive from Karthik. Gowda stated that Kartik disclosed the pen drive handover to a Congress leader when seeking aid in a land dispute with the HD Revanna family. The BJP leader revealed that during the legal battle over the alleged false affidavit submission by Prajwal Revanna in the 2019 parliamentary election, Kartik disclosed the matter while seeking assistance to address a land dispute with the HD Revanna family. Gowda also acknowledged collecting the pen drive from Kartik solely for legal purposes. He affirmed his readiness for any probe into the alleged pen drive scandal and denied involvement in its leakage. Demanding a CBI investigation into the alleged scandal, Gowda emphasised the importance of uncovering the truth and delivering justice to the victims. He urged for a swift completion of the probe and punishment for those found guilty. SIT gets info from 5 women, may summon Revanna soon 'Won't be tolerated', says Shah Meanwhile, addressing a press conference in Guwahati, Shah said the issue regarding Revanna reported in the media is very hurtful and cannot be tolerated in any way. The home minister said Congress has been alleging that an NDA partner's candidate is involved in the incident, ut I just want to ask a small question: whose government is there in that state (Karnataka)? The Congress is in power in Karnataka, and this matter must have come to their attention. Why has it not taken any action on it so far? We cannot take any action as law and order is a state issue, Shah said. In Delhi, Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar told reporters that the BJP has zero tolerance towards crimes against women and welcomed the decision of the JD(S) to suspend its MP Prajwal. He also accused the Congress of double standards and being selective on the issue. If the Congress government in Karnataka was aware of the case for weeks and months, then why did it not act so far against the accused, he asked. Also Tuesday, more political parties and leaders attacked the BJP-JD(S) alliance over the allegations. AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi also used a derogatory term to attack Prajwal. RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav attacked the ruling BJP at the Centre, accusing it of protecting rapists and helping them get away. Why are PM Narendra Modi and HM Amit Shah maintaining a stoic silence over the Karnataka sex scandal? The BJP government at the Centre helped the accused (Prajwal Revanna) escape to Germany. The accused is involved in the abuse of around 2,500 women in Karnataka. What happened to their (BJP leaders) 'Beti Padhao and Beto Bachao' slogan? They (BJP) are more into protecting rapists and helping them get away, he said in Patna. Earlier in the day, 11 Congress workers were taken into preventive custody following an altercation between them and JD(S) cadres over the allegations. The Congress workers protested in front of the Denissons Hotel in Hubballi, where the core-committee meeting of the JD(S) party was held. The JD(S) cadres, who were also present there, raised slogans against the Congress government for allegedly leaking the videos and degrading the dignity of women, police said. (With inputs from ENS, PTI and ANI)

Karnataka High Court clears man from charge of abetting suicide of parish priest near Udupi

Locals Protest against inconveniences caused by the half-complete grade separator work at Sathekatte

Locals Protest against inconveniences caused by the half-complete grade separator work at Sathekatte Udupi: The Locals of Santhekatte along with college students staged a protest against inconveniences caused by the half-complete grade separator work at the busy Kallianapura-Santhekatte Junction on National Highway 66 near Udupi on Monday, April 29. The National Highways Authority of India [] The post Locals Protest against inconveniences caused by the half-complete grade separator work at Sathekatte appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Conventional fuel vehicles opt to retrofit CNG kits

BENGALURU: With an increased number of people being fascinated with CNG-powered vehicles, that help reduce operational cost, many car owners, especially those in the travel industry, are opting to retrofit Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) kits. Users admitted that migrating from petrol and diesel to CNG has helped cut down operation costs by over 30 per cent, with CNG also providing good mileage at a low cost. Gnanendra Kumar, Additional Commissioner of Transport, Government of Karnataka, said, Registration of CNG-powered vehicles is increasing every year. However, we see a spike in the number of cars going to retrofit CNG kits. The CNG kits which come in new vehicles are costlier than the retrofitted ones. Thats one of the reason fuelling the spike in retrofitting CNG kits. The cost for retrofitting CNG kits in a BS6 vehicle is around Rs 55,000, and in other variants it is much lesser, Gnanendra Kumar said. While there is no exact data available on the number of petrol and diesel vehicles that has opted for retrofitment, Kumar said that he has received request from cab operators like MERU. We have got a request from MERU Taxi to retro fit all their cars that are providing airport services. Likewise, there are many who are into travel industry who have opted for retrofitment. The operators said that by migrating to CNG their operation costs gets reduced by more than 30 per cent. There are many private car owners too who are shifting towards CNG to save money and also for the reason that it is less polluting compared to petrol and diesel, he said. Vehicle owners have to apply for retrofit, get CNG kits fitted from government approved retrofitting centres and then bring the vehicles for certification at the Regional Transport Office. Post vehicle inspection by our transport officials, it will be approved and the data uploaded on the Vahaan database, Kumar explained. President of Karnataka State Travel Operators Association, Radha Krishna Holla said, The trend of shifting to CNG retrofitting is high in tier 2 and tier 3 cities like Udupi, Gadag and other areas. The cost of CNG, when compared to diesel and petrol is very less and provides better mileage, which is thus pushing many to opt for this service.

Post revaluation, Udupi girl tops Karnataka in PU commerce - The Times of India

Post revaluation, Udupi girl tops Karnataka in PU commerce The Times of India

Udupi Dengue Outbreak: Health Authorities Intensify Larva Survey to Control Surge

Udupi Dengue Outbreak: Health Authorities Intensify Larva Survey to Control Surge After the recent rains, Udupi district has witnessed a concerning increase in dengue fever cases, prompting swift action from health authorities. The district's health department has launched a comprehensive larvae survey aimed at combating the outbreak. With a focus on city areas where larvae infestation is suspected to be high, the department is spearheading an anti-larval and mosquito eradication programme across the district. Since January this year, Udupi has already reported 47 cases of dengue. Last year's total number of cases was 635. Dr Prashanth Bhat, Udupi's district vector-borne disease control officer, emphasised the importance of maintaining clean surroundings and preventing water from stagnating, especially as the rainy season approaches. ''Larvae are commonly found in unused freshwater, air coolers, and discarded tires. Early detection and elimination of these breeding grounds are crucial,'' Dr Bhat stated. Recalling last year's surge in dengue cases in Udupi city areas during October, efforts were mobilised to control the mosquito population. Medical students from Kasturba Medical College in Manipal, collaborated with the Department of Community Medicine, Udupi District Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (DVBDCP), and District Health and Family Welfare Department to conduct mosquito control initiatives. Similar concerted efforts are underway this year to curb the spread of dengue. Over the past few years, dengue cases in Udupi have fluctuated, with 513 cases reported in 2022, 380 cases in 2021, and 139 cases in 2020. Notably, the presence of migrant worker accommodation units in the district necessitates extra vigilance, as migrant labourers are considered a high-risk group for dengue fever, the official said.

Bengaluru records 38 degrees Celsius, highest this year

BENGALURU: Bengaluru recorded the highest temperature of 38 degrees Celsius, so far this year, on Saturday.The temperatures are on the rise not just in Bengaluru but also in other districts of the state. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Raichur recorded the highest temperature of 42 degrees Celsius on Saturday. Bagalkot recorded 41.7 degrees Celsius, Koppal 41.5 and Chikkanahalli 41.4. The highest temperature Bengaluru recorded was 39.2 degrees Celsius on April 25, 2016. The temperature recorded on Saturday is the second highest for April, so far. It is also the first time that the city recorded not even 1mm rain for April. These apart, the IMD has issued a heat wave alert till May 5 for most parts of the state. It has also issued an alert that the maximum temperatures will rise by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius across the state in the next five days. Hot and humid weather conditions will prevail over Bengaluru, Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts for the next three days. IMD forecasts light rain in parts of Ktaka from Apr 30 The IMD has forecast light rain in parts of Bidar, Kalaburagi, Yadgir, Vijayapura, Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu, Mysuru, Belagavi, Bagalkotand Raichur districts from April 30 to May 3, and light rain in parts of Bengaluru on May 2 and 3.The IMD has issued a heat wave warning and alert for Bidar, Gulbarga, Vijayapura, Yadgir, Raichur, Bagalkot, Belagavi, Gadag, Ballari, Vijayanagara, Davanagere, Chitradurga, Tumakuru, Kolar and Chikkaballapura districts from April 27 to May 1.

Life has come full circle: Rakshit moves back to Udupi - TOI Etimes

Life has come full circle: Rakshit moves back to Udupi TOI Etimes

EVMs shifted to strong rooms, guarded by a three-tier round-the-clock security in Udupi

EVMs shifted to strong rooms, guarded by a three-tier round-the-clock security in Udupi Udupi: The electronic voting machines and VVPATs used in Fridays elections held for the Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Loksabha constituency have been shifted to the strong rooms established at the St Cecilys College Ajjarkad, Udupi. The strong rooms will be guarded by a three-tier round-the-clock [] The post EVMs shifted to strong rooms, guarded by a three-tier round-the-clock security in Udupi appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Udupi-Chikkamagaluru constituency sees increase in voting compared to Dakshina Kannada

According to the final voting report released by the Election Commission officials, Udupi-Chikkamagaluru recorded 77.15% voting while Dakshina Kannada registered 77.56% voting

Events today - APRIL 27: Ranjani Memorial Trust, Udupi - Star of Mysore

Events today - APRIL 27: Ranjani Memorial Trust, Udupi Star of Mysore

One dead, 13 injured in tourist bus accident in Kerala

KOZHIKODE: One person was killed and 13 others injured when a tourist bus lost control and turned turtle in this district early on Saturday, police said. The incident occurred when the bus was proceeding to Udupi in neighbouring Karnataka from Thiruvananthapuram. The driver might have dozed off at the wheel. It was a slope and the bus went down after losing control, a police officer said. The deceased man got trapped beneath the vehicle and his life could not be saved though he was rushed to a nearby hospital, they added.

Karnataka High Court stays criminal proceedings against Kajal Hindustani, who was booked for speaking against love jihad in Udupi

An FIR was lodged against Kajal Hindustani in 2022 under Indian Penal Code (IPC) Sections 34 and 153A while a chargesheet was filed against her under IPC Section 505(2).

Voters flock to eateries in Bengaluru for free benne dosa, ghee laddu

BENGALURU: Immediately after voting, people flocked to hotels and restaurants providing complimentary meals to those who voted. From benne dosa and filter coffee, to mocktails, eateries baited voters with tempting offers, resulting in long queues of people waiting for free dosas and ghee laddus. Nisarga Grand on Nrupatanga Road served about 6,700 customers with benne dosa, watermelon juice and ghee laddu. SP Krishnaraj, owner of the hotel, told TNIE that the restaurant had to get over 800kg of watermelon to supply juice. Voters waited patiently for their delicious dosa and fresh juice since 7.30am. Malgudi Mylari Mane in Koramangala also promised Mylari dosa and filter coffee, and served about 1,200 dosas and cups of coffee. Customers began lining up at 8.30am, and the restaurant continued serving people until 5.30pm. Cafe Udupi Ruchi in Rajajinagar provided complimentary mocktails and served more than 4,000 voters with refreshing mint lime juice and watermelon juice. Pubs will be giving customers 20% discount on bills on Saturday, with special discounts for first-time voters, like Social, and a complimentary beer at Deck of Brews in Kadubeesanahalli.

Karnataka: High voter turnout will keep contest tight

MANGALURU: Dakshina Kannada and Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha constituencies have maintained high polling percentage in this election too. Dakshina Kannada, where newbies Capt. Brijesh Chowta (BJP) and R Padmaraj Poojary (Congress) are contesting, saw a voter turnout of 77.43 per cent (77.90 per cent in 2019). Udupi-Chikkamagaluru witnessed a clash between veterans Kota Srinivas Poojary (BJP) and Jayaprakash Hegde (Congress) and recorded a voter turnout of 76.06 per cent (75.74 in 2019) until 6pm. The marginal rise in voter turnout in these two segments is attributed to the stakes being very high this time for both the BJP and Congress, compared to the past elections. While BJP wants to keep its hold on this coastal-Malnad region, the grand old party had left no stone unturned to breach the saffron fortress. Calculations have already begun to understand which party will gain by the high voter turnout. According to political pundits, both these segments are likely to witness a touch-and-go contest, even as they give the benefit of doubt to the BJP. Last time, we won by 2.73 lakh votes in Dakshina Kannada and 3.49 lakh votes in Udupi-Chikkamagalur. This time, we cant expect such a huge margin. It will be around 50,000 in both seats, said a BJP leader and former MLA. Expressing a similar opinion, a Congress leader said the party has not counted both these seats among the 14 seats it is hoping to win in the state. However, he said it is difficult to predict the outcome at this stage, given the high voter turnout. People could have come out to vote in large numbers to support Prime Minister Modi, or because of the five guarantees of the Congress and the Billava factor. We have to wait for the results to know how it worked, he said. The thinking in the Congress is that even if they lose by over 50,000 votes, its a victory of sorts for them as it will be seen as a setback to the BJPs communal politics. The party hopes the Billava factor, NOTA campaign over Soujanya murder case, SDPI not being in the contest and a perceived discontent in local BJP units will significantly reduce the winning margin. Despite all these factors working in our favour, we see a deficit of around 60,000 votes. The gap can be covered only if Billavas and women back us in large numbers, said another Congress leader.

DK records 77% voting; Udupi-Cmaglur 76%

Festival of democracy ends in Udupi- Chikkamagaluru with 76.06 percent turnout

Festival of democracy ends in Udupi- Chikkamagaluru with 76.06 percent turnout Udupi: Voters in Udupi Chikkamagaluru braved the heat to head out to polling stations in the festival of democracy on Friday, with a 76.06 percent turnout recorded for the states 12 Lok Sabha seats till the closing of polls. According to tentative figures [] The post Festival of democracy ends in Udupi- Chikkamagaluru with 76.06 percent turnout appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Karnataka Poll: First Phase Witnesses Moderate Turnout of 69%

Karnataka Poll: First Phase Witnesses Moderate Turnout of 69% Voting was held on Friday for the first phase of Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka, in 14 constituencies, with an estimated over 69 per cent turnout, as the Congress and BJP locked horns again on the electoral battleground in less than a year. According to poll officials, an approximate 69.23 per cent of the voters cast their ballot. ''This is tentative. It will vary slightly based on the detailed reports of the PRO (Presiding Officer),'' an official said. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the same 14 segments in the first phase had recorded a turnout of 68.80 per cent. Out of 14 segments that went to polls on Friday, the highest turnout of 81.48 per cent was recorded in Mandya, followed by Kolar 78.07 per cent, and the least 52.81 per cent in Bangalore Central. The turnout was 54.42 per cent in Bangalore North, and 53.15 per cent in Bangalore South, amid indications of continued voter apathy in the city. Bangalore Rural that is witnessing a tough contest between Congress' D K Suresh, MP and brother of Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, and Dr C N Manjunath, a noted cardiologist and son-in-law of former PM H D Deve Gowda, on a BJP ticket, has recorded 67.29 per cent. Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Meena told PTI that barring an incident in Chamarajanagara district, the election process was peaceful in the state. The Electronic Voting Machines were destroyed at a polling station in Indiganatha village in Chamarajanagara district during a clash between two groups of people over whether to vote or not in the Lok Sabha elections, bringing the poll process to a halt. According to the district administration, the villagers had earlier in the day decided to boycott the polls citing lack of adequate infrastructure development. However, after assurances and efforts by the local officials, a section of them agreed to vote, while the other was keen to boycott leading to clashes between them during which they destroyed EVMs, and also indulged in stone-pelting. Reacting to the incident, Meena said, ''Tomorrow, the returning officer in the presence of the observer will do the scrutiny and then they will recommend (further course of action.)'' A total of 247 candidates -- 226 men and 21 women -- are in the fray for the first phase covering most of the southern and coastal districts, where more than 2.88 crore voters were eligible to exercise their franchise in 30,602 polling stations. Friday's elections witnessed a straight fight between the ruling Congress and the BJP-JD(S) combine unlike the Assembly elections in May last year which witnessed a triangular contest among the three parties. In the first phase, the Congress contested in all 14 seats, while BJP fielded nominees in 11 and its alliance partner JD(S), which joined the National Democratic Alliance in (NDA) in September last year, in three -- Hassan, Mandya and Kolar. Besides the three, the segments where elections were held on Friday are: Udupi-Chikmagalur, Dakshina Kannada, Chitradurga, Tumkur, Mysore, Chamarajanagar, Bangalore Rural, Bangalore North, Bangalore Central, Bangalore South and Chikkballapur. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, Congress and JD(S), which were in alliance and ruling the state back then, had secured just one seat each in these 14 segments. The BJP had won in 11 and ensured the victory of a party supported independent candidate in Mandya. Other than Suresh and Manjunath, the latter's brother-in-law and JD(S) state President H D Kumaraswamy from Mandya, erstwhile Mysuru royal family scion Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar from Mysore, from the BJP, are among the prominent candidates in the fray in the first phase. Also in the contest are BJP MP Tejasvi Surya from Bangalore South against Minister Ramalinga Reddy's daughter Sowmya Reddy of Congress, and Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje on BJP ticket from Bangalore North against former Indian Institute of Management Bangalore professor M V Rajeev Gowda of Congress. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said there is no ''Modi wave'' in Karnataka, but there is one in favour of Congress government's guarantee schemes, as he claimed his party will win about 20 out of total 28 Lok Sabha polls in the state. Asked as to how many seats the Congress will win out of 14 seats in the first phase, the chief minister said, ''it cannot be said correctly as of now, as it is a secret ballot, but we will win majority seats.'' Shivakumar, who is also the state Congress president, said he has got reports that the party will win more than 20 seats in Karnataka. ''In the first phase, Congress will win 10 of the 14 seats that went to polls today. This is not astrological predictions; this is based on political acumen and data,'' he said. Kumaraswamy said the outcome of the elections will be in favour of the NDA alliance, of which his party JD(S) is a part. Thanking voters, state BJP chief BJP Vijayendra said: ''It is our unwavering belief that your support for the security and development of India, will give strength for the Modi-led government to come to power once again in the country.'' Long queues were seen at polling booths since 7 am. Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar, Kumaraswamy and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also exercised their franchise.

Peaceful polling witnessed in Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha constituency with 76.06% voter turnout

With a good number of weddings slated for the day, many brides and grooms exercised their franchise before or after the ceremony

Lok Sabha elections: High voter turnout in Coastal Karnataka

Positive polling in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi-Chikmagaluru Lok Sabha areas of coastal Karnataka. Sullia with 16.46% highest turnout, Moodbidri at 12.2%. Udupi-Chikmagaluru had 12.82% turnout by 9 am.

Private transporters in Bengaluru fleece those going home to vote

BENGALURU: It was a pricey affair for hundreds of people in the city, who were heading out to their native places to cast their votes on Thursday. They struggled to catch buses and those who managed to catch one, had to shell out extra money to reach their destinations. With the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) buses, devoted to election duty to carry polling staff to their allocated booths, the general public complained they had to wait for long. In the absence of enough KSRTC buses to destinations like Mandya, Mysuru, Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, Chikkamagaluru, Chitradurga, Tumakuru, Chikkaballapur, Hassan and Kolar, private travel operators exploited the sudden surge in demand and hiked rates, some even increasing the fares four-fold. People complained that along with deploying additional buses to cater to the sudden rise in demand, the state transport department should have regulated private players from overcharging. Kempegowda Bus Terminal, Kalasipalya bus stand, Kengeri bus stand and others were overcrowded with people waiting for buses. With large groups of people leaving the city, as many as 465 BMTC buses will operate on KSRTC routes on Friday and 40 buses on Saturday. Mohammad Aziz, a voter heading to Mangaluru complained that private travel operators exploiting passengers has become common during festivals and long weekends and blamed the lack of enforcement by the transport officials. Passengers travelling to Udupi, Mangaluru, Kundapura and other regions who used to pay around Rs 800 were asked to pay more than Rs 3,000. The fares for the return ticket on Sunday have skyrocketed too. KSRTC has deployed 2,780 buses for election duty across 14 Lok Sabha constituencies. KSRTC along with BMTC deployed around 1,500 additional buses to handle the crowd.

Benne dosa, filter coffee, chilled beer to boost voter turnout in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: From free Benne dosa, filter coffee, and ghee laddu to free beer for the first 50 customers, eateries in Bengaluru are all set to treat voters with tempting offers to increase voter turnout. Besides, cab aggregators also joined hands with Rapido, offering free rides to senior citizens and specially-abled voters across Bengaluru, Mangaluru, and Mysuru. PC Rao, president of Bruhat Bangalore Hotels Association (BBHA) told TNIE, The initiative seeks to boost voter turnout, particularly in Bengaluru, owing to a poor turnout of 54% previously. Moreover, multiple hotels under BBHA will offer complimentary beverages, sweets. Nisarga Grand Hotel on Nrupatunga Road will be serving benne dosa, ghee laddu, and juice to individuals who display their inked fingers as proof of voting. Speaking to TNIE, SP Krishnaraj, owner of the hotel said that they have been celebrating elections by offering complimentary food since 2018. Food outlets and bakeries like Kamat Hosaruchi and Iyengars Oven Fresh are offering a 10% discount at Lulu and Orion Malls to the voters on election day. Meanwhile, darshinis including Cafe Udupi Ruchi will provide complimentary mocktails, while Malgudi Mylari Mane is offering free Mylari dosa and filter coffee. Pubs and breweries are participating too, with Deck of Brews in Kadubeesanahalli offering complementary beer to the first 50 customers on April 27, whereas Social is providing a 20% discount on bills across their outlets. The offer remains valid for one week from the voting day. The transport aggregator apps have also joined in with BluSmart, an EV mobility app, under #SmartCitizen, which will also provide discounted rides to its customers. Passengers travelling within a 30-km radius of polling stations in Bengaluru will receive a one-time 50% discount on BluSmart rides to and from the polling station between 6am and 7pm. Additionally, Wonderla amusement park near Bidadi, will offer a 15% discount on park tickets for April 26, 27, and 28.

2.88cr voters to decide 247 candidates fate in Karnataka

BENGALURU: Polling in 14 constituencies of south and coastal Karnataka in Phase-2 Lok Sabha 2024 elections will begin at 7am and end at 6pm on Friday. However, given the weather conditions and heat wave alert issued by the India Meteorological Department, officials at the Chief Electoral Officers (CEO) office said all those who enter the polling booth premises till 6pm will be allowed to vote beyond that time. To ensure smooth polling this time, keeping in mind previous incidents, the CEOs office on Thursday announced that mobile phones will not be allowed inside the voting area. A tray will be kept on the table of the polling officer inside the booth, where voters will be asked to keep their phones before proceeding to the EVM. According to the CEOs office, 2,88,08,182 people are eligible to vote in Phase-2 elections in Karnataka. Of them, 1,44,17,530 are male, 1,43,87,585 female and 3,067 third gender voters. These voters will choose from 247 candidates (226 men and 21 women) in the 14 constituencies. Chikkaballapura has the highest number of 29 candidates, followed by Bangalore Central (24) and Bangalore South (22). Dakshina Kannada constituency has the least number of 9 candidates. Congress is contesting in 14 constituencies, BJP 11 and JDS three after its alliance with the saffron party. 30,602 booths in 14 constituencies... The 14 constituencies are: Hassan, Mandya, Kolar, Udupi-Chikkamagaluru, Dakshina Kannada, Chitradurga, Tumakuru, Mysore-Kodagu, Chamarajanagar, Bangalore Rural, Bangalore North, Bangalore Central, Bangalore South and Chikkaballapura. The largest & the smallest Bangalore North is the largest constituency in Karnataka. It is also among the five largest in the country with 32,14,496 voters, followed by Bangalore Rural (28,02,580). Udupi-Chikkamagaluru has the lowest number of 15,85,162 voters. To ensure smooth polling in 30,602 booths in 14 constituencies, 1,39,495 election officials and 5,000 micro observers have been deployed. In all, 65 companies along with 50,000 police personnel have also been deployed. Web casting will be done in 9,701 booths. Web casting will be done in all booths in Bangalore Rural and Mysore-Kodagu constituencies. CCTvs have been installed in 1,370 booths, said CEO Manoj Kumar Meena. To help people find their booths, for the first time in the Lok Sabha elections, we have printed the QR code on voters slips. This, when scanned, will help the voter navigate his way to the booth through GPS technology. We have launched the Chunavane App, which can be downloaded from the playstore, for people to find the status of polling booths number of people waiting in queues, parking and other facilities. Facilities such as shelter, drinking water, washrooms, emergency medicines and ambulances have been arranged, he said. In each constituency, five booths will be managed by women, one by people with disabilities and one by the youth. Around 40 tribal booths have been set up in four districts and some booths have been created with special themes. For specially-challenged voters, adequate arrangements, including ramps, wheelchairs, sign language experts, facility for attendants, braille, sufficient lighting and hearing aids, have been made. Through the Saksham App, 756 people have asked for wheelchairs, 489 have sought transport and 31 some special assistance.

Polls underway in 14 Karnataka constituencies for Lok Sabha by-elections

Polls underway in 14 Karnataka constituencies for Lok Sabha by-elections Voting was underway on Friday in the first phase of Lok Sabha polls in 14 constituencies in Karnataka. Polling began at 7 am and will end at 6 pm. A total of 247 candidates -- 226 men and 21 women -- are in the fray for the first phase covering most of the southern and coastal districts, where more than 2.88 crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in 30,602 polling stations. The Congress and BJP are locking horns on the electoral battleground again in less than a year. This election is witnessing a straight fight between the ruling Congress and the BJP-JD(S) combine unlike the Assembly elections in May last year which witnessed a triangular contest among the three parties. The state has a total of 28 Lok Sabha constituencies. The second phase of polling in the remaining 14 seats is on May seven. In the first phase, while the Congress is contesting in all 14 seats, BJP has fielded nominees in 11 and its alliance partner JD(S), which joined the National Democratic Alliance in (NDA) in September last year, in three -- Hassan, Mandya and Kolar. Besides the three, the segments where elections are being held on Friday are: Udupi-Chikmagalur, Dakshina Kannada, Chitradurga, Tumkur, Mysore, Chamarajanagar, Bangalore Rural, Bangalore North, Bangalore Central, Bangalore South and Chikkballapur. According to Election Commission, 1.4 lakh polling officials are on duty for the first phase. Besides them, 5,000 micro-observers, 50,000 civil police personnel, and 65 companies of Central Paramilitary Force and State Armed Police force of other States have been deployed for security. All the 2,829 polling stations of Bangalore Rural parliamentary constituency are being webcast. ''This is as per the request of our returning officers and observers; so we have given more than double the Central paramilitary force for Bangalore Rural constituency. Seven companies of Central paramilitary forces have been inducted at the constituency since April 22,'' Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Meena has said. In fact, out of the total 30,602 polling stations in the first phase, 19,701 are webcast, and 1,370 covered via CCTVs, he had added. Chikkaballapur has a maximum number of 29 candidates, followed by 24 in Bangalore Central, and Dakshina Kannada has the least number at nine. JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy from Mandya, his brother-in-law and noted cardiologist C N Manjunath from Bangalore Rural on a BJP ticket against Deputy CM D K Shivakumar's brother and MP D K Suresh of Congress, and erstwhile Mysuru royal family scion Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar from Mysore, from the BJP, are among the prominent candidates in the fray in the first phase. Also in the contest are BJP MP Tejasvi Surya from Bangalore South pitted against Minister Ramalinga Reddy's daughter Sowmya Reddy of Congress, and Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje on BJP ticket from Bangalore North against former Indian Institute of Management Bangalore professor M V Rajeev Gowda of Congress.

Lok Sabha Elections Phase 2: Voting begins smoothly across Udupi District

Lok Sabha Elections Phase 2: Voting begins smoothly across Udupi District Udupi: The Lok Sabha elections for Udupi-Chikkamgaluru began on Friday, April 26 morning smoothly at Udupi District. Udupi-Chikkamagaluru has a total of 15,85,162 registered voters, comprising 7,68,215 males, 8,16,910 females, and 37 transgender individuals, with the highest concentration observed in Chikkamagaluru, amounting to 2,32,210 [] The post Lok Sabha Elections Phase 2: Voting begins smoothly across Udupi District appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

BJP and Congress Vie for Dominance in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi Districts

Elections to the two-member constituency of Vijayapur and Bagalkot to the legislative council from local bodies is expected to see an interesting clash between Congress and BJP Elections to the two-member constituency of Vijayapur and Bagalkot to the legislative council from local bodies is expected to see an interesting clash between Congress and BJP MANGALURU: As 14 constituencies in Karnataka prepare for elections on Friday, all eyes are on the political landscape in the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi, traditionally regarded as strongholds of saffron outfits. Formerly bastions of the Congress, the political dynamics shifted after 1990 when the BJP began recording victories in the assembly as well as parliamentary elections. Since the 1991 elections, the BJP has consistently secured victory in the Mangalore constituency, which later evolved into Dakshina Kannada after the 2008 delimitation. While the constituency lost Kodagu, it now comprises all eight assembly segments of Dakshina Kannada district post-delimitation. Over the years, leaders like Dhananjay Kumar and DV Sadananda Gowda represented Mangalore for the BJP, with Nalin Kumar Kateel continuing the streak in Dakshina Kannada from 2009 onwards. In the current election, both Congress and BJP have introduced new contenders. BJP's Capt Brijesh Chowta faces off against Congress' Padmaraj R Poojary. While the BJP exudes confidence in maintaining its electoral dominance, Congress anticipates a resurgence, citing shifting political tides. In a similar vein, Udupi also witnessed a saffron surge in the 1990s, with IM Jayaram Shetty clinching victory for the BJP in 1998. However, Congress made inroads in the subsequent year's election in 1999 through Vinay Kumar Sorake. Manorama Madhwaraj won Udupi for BJP in 2004. Post-delimitation, Udupi merged with parts of Chikkamagaluru to form the Udupi-Chikkamagaluru constituency. While DV Sadananda Gowda won it for the BJP in 2008, Congress candidate K Jayaprakash Hegde won the seat for a short term of two years in 2012 when the constituency faced a by-election after Gowda resigned from the MP post to become the Chief Minister of Karnataka. Shobha Karandlaje grabbed the constituency back to BJP and won the 2014 and 2019 elections. In the current electoral battle, BJP has named MLC and former Minister Kota Srinivas Poojary to challenge Congress' former MP K Jayaprakash Hegde. We are confident of another victory this time. The region has always supported us, appreciating our work and the leadership of Modi, asserted Uday Kumar Shetty, BJP's Mangaluru Division in-charge. However, Congress remains undeterred, banking on its welfare schemes and developmental initiatives, while also counting on anti-incumbency sentiments to sway voters in their favor.

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Members of MGM College Arts Club enact street play to create voter awareness in Udupi

Members of MGM College Arts Club enact street play to create voter awareness in Udupi - The Hindu

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EC registers 189 cases of major election violations

The Election Commission reported 189 cases against political parties for MCC violations, including hate speech and voter inducement. Special observers and flying squads were deployed to ensure compliance. The first phase includes Udupi-Chikmagalur, Chikkballapur, and Kolar among others.

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Cong, BJP lock horns again within a year as stage set for voting in Karnataka

Bengaluru: The Congress and BJP will lock horns on the electoral battleground again, in less than a year, in Karnataka as the stage is set for voting in the first phase in 14 Lok Sabha seats on Friday. It's going to be a straight fight between the ruling Congress and the BJP-JD(S) combine unlike the Assembly elections in May last year which witnessed a triangular contest among the three parties. The state has a total of 28 Lok Sabha constituencies. The second phase of polling in the remaining 14 seats is on May seven. A total of 247 candidates -- 226 men and 21 women -- are in the fray for the first phase in most of the southern and coastal districts. More than 2.88 crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in 30,602 polling stations where polling will take place between 7 am to 6 pm. While the Congress is contesting in all 14 seats, BJP has fielded nominees in 11 and its alliance partner JD(S), which joined the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in three -- Hassan, Mandya and Kolar. Besides the three, the segments where elections will be held on Friday are: Udupi-Chikmagalur, Dakshina Kannada, Chitradurga, Tumkur, Mysore, Chamarajanagar, Bangalore Rural, Bangalore North, Bangalore Central, Bangalore South and Chikkballapur. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, Congress and JD(S), which were in alliance and ruling the state then, had secured just one seat each in these 14 segments. The BJP had won in 11 and ensured the victory of a party supported independent candidate in Mandya. Having scored a thumping victory in the Assembly elections, the Congress now appears determined to put up a strong show. Karnataka is the most important state for the BJP in south India as it's only here that it had held power in the past. Its alliance partner JD(S) is fighting to remain politically relevant, after the Assembly poll drubbing, a political analyst said. According to Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Meena, 1.4 lakh polling officials will be on duty for the first phase. Besides them, 5,000 micro-observers, 50,000 civil police personnel, 65 companies of Central Parliamentary Force and State Armed Police force of other States will also be deployed for security. All the 2,829 polling stations of Bangalore Rural parliamentary constituency will be webcast, Meena said. This is as per the request of our returning officers and observers; so we have given more than double the Central parliamentary force for Bangalore Rural constituency. Seven companies of Central paramilitary forces have been inducted at the constituency since April 22, he told reporters on Wednesday. In fact, out of the total 30,602 polling stations in the first phase, 19,701 will be webcast, and 1,370 covered via CCTVs, he said. Chikkaballapur has a maximum number of 29 candidates, followed by 24 in Bangalore Central, and Dakshina Kannada has the least number - nine. JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy from Mandya, his brother-in-law and noted cardiologist C N Manjunath from Bangalore Rural on a BJP ticket, erstwhile Mysuru royal family scion Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar from Mysore, also from the BJP, and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's brother and MP D K Suresh of Congress from Bangalore Rural, are among the prominent candidates in the fray in the first phase. Also in the fray are BJP MP Tejasvi Surya from Bangalore South against Minister Ramalinga Reddy's daughter Sowmya Reddy of Congress, Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje on BJP ticket from Bangalore North against former IIM Bangalore professor M V Rajeev Gowda of Congress. The Congress' performance in the elections, especially in the first phase which covers almost all Vokkaliga-dominated districts, is being seen as a big test of sorts for its state unit chief Shivakumar, who has made no secret of his ambition to become chief minister, amid speculations of change in guard mid-way of the Assembly term. Stakes are also high for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, as victory in particular in his home turf '?Mysore and Chamarajanagar '? is seen as key for strengthening hands, analysts say. For the JD(S) and its state chief Kumaraswamy, the task is cut out -- to prove that the regional party is still a force to reckon with, particularly in the Vokkaliga dominated Old Mysuru or South Karnataka region. Both Shivakumar and Kumaraswamy are Vokkaligas, and are engaged in a fierce turf war to consolidate their clout over the dominant community. It is also seen as a kind of a litmus test for state BJP president B Y Vijayendra, who has the onerous task of helping the party retain its supremacy in the Lok Sabha elections. Ensuring a BJP sweep is paramount for the son of veteran leader B S Yediyurappa, to consolidate his position and silence critics who have questioned his selection for the post, overlooking seniors and seasoned hands. The ruling Congress is mostly banking on the implementation of its populist five guarantee schemes. The BJP and JD(S) seem to be leveraging the Modi factor to the hilt.

Karnataka Elections: Cong, BJP in Fierce Battle as State Prepares to Vote

Karnataka Elections: Cong, BJP in Fierce Battle as State Prepares to Vote The Congress and BJP will lock horns on the electoral battleground again, in less than a year, in Karnataka as the stage is set for voting in the first phase in 14 Lok Sabha seats on Friday. It's going to be a straight fight between the ruling Congress and the BJP-JD(S) combine unlike the Assembly elections in May last year which witnessed a triangular contest among the three parties. The state has a total of 28 Lok Sabha constituencies. The second phase of polling in the remaining 14 seats is on May seven. A total of 247 candidates -- 226 men and 21 women -- are in the fray for the first phase in most of the southern and coastal districts. More than 2.88 crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in 30,602 polling stations where polling will take place between 7 am to 6 pm. While the Congress is contesting in all 14 seats, BJP has fielded nominees in 11 and its alliance partner JD(S), which joined the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in three -- Hassan, Mandya and Kolar. Besides the three, the segments where elections will be held on Friday are: Udupi-Chikmagalur, Dakshina Kannada, Chitradurga, Tumkur, Mysore, Chamarajanagar, Bangalore Rural, Bangalore North, Bangalore Central, Bangalore South and Chikkballapur. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, Congress and JD(S), which were in alliance and ruling the state then, had secured just one seat each in these 14 segments. The BJP had won in 11 and ensured the victory of a party supported independent candidate in Mandya. Having scored a thumping victory in the Assembly elections, the Congress now appears determined to put up a strong show. Karnataka is the most important state for the BJP in south India as it's only here that it had held power in the past. ''Its alliance partner JD(S) is fighting to remain politically relevant, after the Assembly poll drubbing,'' a political analyst said. According to Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Meena, 1.4 lakh polling officials will be on duty for the first phase. Besides them, 5,000 micro-observers, 50,000 civil police personnel, 65 companies of Central Parliamentary Force and State Armed Police force of other States will also be deployed for security. All the 2,829 polling stations of Bangalore Rural parliamentary constituency will be webcast, Meena said. ''This is as per the request of our returning officers and observers; so we have given more than double the Central parliamentary force for Bangalore Rural constituency. Seven companies of Central paramilitary forces have been inducted at the constituency since April 22,'' he told reporters on Wednesday. In fact, out of the total 30,602 polling stations in the first phase, 19,701 will be webcast, and 1,370 covered via CCTVs, he said. Chikkaballapur has a maximum number of 29 candidates, followed by 24 in Bangalore Central, and Dakshina Kannada has the least number - nine. JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy from Mandya, his brother-in-law and noted cardiologist C N Manjunath from Bangalore Rural on a BJP ticket, erstwhile Mysuru royal family scion Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar from Mysore, also from the BJP, and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's brother and MP D K Suresh of Congress from Bangalore Rural, are among the prominent candidates in the fray in the first phase. Also in the fray are BJP MP Tejasvi Surya from Bangalore South against Minister Ramalinga Reddy's daughter Sowmya Reddy of Congress, Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje on BJP ticket from Bangalore North against former IIM Bangalore professor M V Rajeev Gowda of Congress. The Congress' performance in the elections, especially in the first phase which covers almost all Vokkaliga-dominated districts, is being seen as a big test of sorts for its state unit chief Shivakumar, who has made no secret of his ambition to become chief minister, amid speculations of change in guard mid-way of the Assembly term. Stakes are also high for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, as victory in particular in his home turf 'Mysore and Chamarajanagar ' is seen as key for strengthening hands, analysts say. For the JD(S) and its state chief Kumaraswamy, the task is cut out -- to prove that the regional party is still a force to reckon with, particularly in the Vokkaliga dominated Old Mysuru or South Karnataka region. Both Shivakumar and Kumaraswamy are Vokkaligas, and are engaged in a fierce turf war to consolidate their clout over the dominant community. It is also seen as a kind of a ''litmus test'' for state BJP president B Y Vijayendra, who has the onerous task of helping the party retain its supremacy in the Lok Sabha elections. Ensuring a BJP sweep is paramount for the son of veteran leader B S Yediyurappa, to consolidate his position and silence critics who have questioned his selection for the post, overlooking seniors and seasoned hands. The ruling Congress is mostly banking on the implementation of its populist five guarantee schemes. The BJP and JD(S) seem to be leveraging the ''Modi factor'' to the hilt.

Over 2.88 crore voters in Karnataka to cast their franchise on April 26

BENGALURU: Over 2.88 crore eligible voters will cast their franchise on April 26 in the Phase-2 of polling in south and coastal Karnatakas 14 parliamentary constituencies, including those in the state capital. Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka, Manoj Kumar Meena, said there are 2,88,19,342 voters in Phase-2, of which 1,44,28,099 voters are male, 1,43,88,176 female and 3,067 third gender. Meena also launched the Chunavane app on Wednesday. It is available on Playstore and citizens can download it to find their polling booths. It tells voters the live status of the queue at their booth and show them parking spaces, Meena said. A total of 1,39,495 poll officials and 5,000 micro-observers will be on duty. In all, 65 companies of paramilitary forces and 50,000 police officials have been deployed on election duty at 30,602 polling booths. Webcasting will be done from 19,701 booths, while 1,370 booths will have CCTV cameras. The 14 parliamentary constituencies going to the polls on Friday are Udupi-Chikkamagalur, Hassan, Dakshina Kannada, Chitradurga, Tumakuru, Mandya, Mysore-Kodagu, Chamarajanagar, Bangalore Rural, Bangalore Central, Bangalore North, Bangalore South, Chikkaballapur and Kolar. Meena said people will be inked on the left hand forefinger and booths will be open from 7 am to 6 pm. Because of high temperature in most parts of the state, people will be allowed to vote till 6 pm, and the booths will remain open till the last person votes. Business enterprises, industries and other institutions, where voters are working on permanent basis or on daily wages have been directed to sanction a paid holiday on April 26. Over 90% voter slips with QR codes have been distributed to voters. Once the voter scans the QR code, it will help the voter navigate to his booth. A trial was done in the teachers constituency election and was found successful. Ramps, first-aid kits, ambulance facility, water, seating arrangement and other facilities have been arranged for voters. We also had the Saksham app, where people can apply seeking for assistance like pick and drop from the booth, wheelchair and other needs. The App is now closed for inputs, Meena said.

Five-day heat alert in parts of Karnataka from April 25

BENGALURU: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heat wave alert for most parts of Karnataka for five days from Thursday and has advised people to avoid venturing out between 11am and 4pm. It has issued hot and humid weather along with heat wave conditions during the period for most parts of India, including Konkan and Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The department has also issued an orange alert for Karnataka -- high mercury levels and increased likelihood of heat-related illness among those who get exposed to the scorching sun for long. Health concern alerts for vulnerable people have also been issued. Director-in-charge of IMD Bengaluru N Puviarasan said the heat wave alert will be issued when the maximum temperature crosses 40 degrees Celsius or when the temperature of a particular district is 4.5 degrees Celsius above normal. The heat wave alert and warning have been issued for Vijayapura, Yadgir, Koppal, Raichur, Bagalkot, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Chitradurga, Kolar, Mysuru, Mandya, Tumakuru, Belagavi, Gadag and Davanagere districts, he said. Karnataka to be hot, humid till April 28 Puviarasan said hot and humid conditions will prevail over Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts from April 24 to 28. Overall, there will be a rise in maximum temperature by 2-3 degrees Celsius across the state in the next five days. Another official from IMD said though the department has not issued the heat wave alert for Bengaluru urban and rural districts, it has forecast an increase in maximum temperatures. Hot and humid conditions will also prevail over the state capital. Puviarasan said regular weather updates are provided to election officials to ensure proper preparations for polling. Chief electoral officer (CEO) of Karnataka Manoj Kumar Meena said special arrangements have been made in places where temperature is rising. Special medical kits have been sent to all polling booths for staffers and voters. Arrangements have been made to help those affected by sunstroke and dehydration. All booths will have health officers and ambulances, he added.

Stage set for contest between two heavyweights in Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha constituency

The Congress makes every effort to wrest the seat from the BJP that has won the elections in the three general elections post delimitation

Karnataka Election Commission Files 189 Major Election Violation Cases

Karnataka Election Commission Files 189 Major Election Violation Cases As Karnataka gears up for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections on April 26, the Election Commission on Wednesday said all the polling stations in the Bangalore Rural and Mysore constituencies will be webcast. As of now, a total of 189 cases have been booked against political parties or candidates for major violations under the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), they said. Addressing a press conference here, Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Meena said 1.4 lakh polling officials will be on duty at the 30,602 polling stations across the 14 constituencies which are going for polls in the first phase on Friday. Besides them, 5,000 micro observers, 50,000 civil police personnel, 65 companies of Central Parliamentary Force and State Armed Police force of other States will also be deployed for security at these polling stations, he said. ''All the 2,829 polling stations of Bangalore Rural parliamentary constituency will be 100 per cent webcast. This is as per the request of our returning officers and observers; so we have given more than double central parliamentary force for the Bangalore Rural Constituency. Seven companies of central paramilitary forces have been inducted at the constituency since April 22,'' Meena said. Out of the 30,602 polling stations --- 19,701 polling stations will be webcast while 1,370 will be covered via CCTVs, he said. Out of the total 189 cases booked against political parties or candidates 23 are related to hate speeches, 28 related to inducement, and 15 related to misuse of religious places among other MCC violations, the official said. Listing out the alleged MCC violations by political parties, he said for hate speech, 12 cases have been booked against BJP or its candidates, nine cases against Congress and two cases against JD(S). In connection with inducement, eight cases have been filed against BJP, nine against Congress, three against JD(S) and eight against independent candidates or unrecognised political parties. For misuse of religious places, eight cases have been booked against BJP, six against Congress and one against an independent candidate. For using children for canvassing, seven cases each have been booked against BJP and Congress and one against an independent candidate, he added. The 14 segments facing polls in the first phase are: Udupi-Chikmagalur, Hassan, Dakshina Kannada, Chitradurga, Tumkur, Mandya, Mysore, Chamarajanagar, Bangalore Rural, Bangalore North, Bangalore Central, Bangalore South, Chikkballapur and Kolar. There are a total of 2,88,19,342 electors in these constituencies -- 1,44,28,099 male, 1,43,88,176 female and 3,067 third gender, according to the poll body. Chikkodi, Belgaum, Bagalkot, Bijapur, Gulbarga, Raichur, Bidar, Koppal, Bellary, Haveri, Dharwad, Uttara Kannada, Davanagere and Shimoga will go to polls in the second phase on May 7. In these constituencies, there are a total of 2,59,52,958 electors 1,29,83,406 are male, 1,29,67,607 are female and 1,945 are third gender -- and 28,269 polling stations.

Udupi Chikmagalur Constituency of Karnataka Lok Sabha Election 2024: Date of voting, result, candidates list, main parties, schedule

Udupi Chikmagalur Constituency of Karnataka Lok Sabha Election 2024: Date of voting, result, candidates l - The Times of India

Udupi Chikmagalur Constituency of Karnataka Lok Sabha Election 2024: Date of voting, result, candidates l The Times of India

Research and training needed to sustain and increase quality of Yakshagana performance

The Infosys Foundation Yakshagana Development, Training and Research Centre building built at a cost of 15.8 crore inaugurated in Udupi

Combing operations launched amid suspected naxal sightings around Karnataka border

Combing operations launched amid suspected naxal sightings around Karnataka border Amid suspected naxal sightings in and around the areas of Karnataka bordering Kerala, the police have launched combing operations in the neighbouring areas and made adequate arrangements for upcoming Lok Sabha elections, officials said on Sunday. The general elections in Karnataka will be held in two phases on April 26 and May 7 for its 28 constituencies. Speaking to PTI videos, Arun K, Superintendent of Police Udupi said that some days ago, there were suspected naxal sightings in and around the Karnataka-Kerala border. However, around five-six years ago, there were no naxal sightings on this side of Karnataka. ''We have coordinated with anti-naxal force and have started combing operations in the neighbouring areas. We have started the anti-naxal squads in the concerned district and are also trying to collect information from the local public regarding any naxal activities,'' he said. The officer further said it has been ensured that all the naxal-affected polling booths will be given central paramilitary force protection on the day of polling. ''As of now, we don't expect any issues but we have made adequate arrangements to ensure peaceful elections,'' he said.

Shobha Karandlaje under pressure to win in her party stronghold

Shobha Karandlaje under pressure to win in her party stronghold After she was shifted to Bangalore North segment for the coming Lok Sabha elections, Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje is determined to prove a point or two and wants to ensure that BJP continues its winning streak here. Bangalore North has remained a BJP stronghold since 2004 and the 57-year-old is banking on the ''Modi factor''. She is facing Congress candidate and former Rajya Sabha member M V Rajeev Gowda, who is putting up a spirited fight. Both belong to the Vokkaliga community. Karandlaje is a two-time MP from Udupi-Chikmagalur but was moved out after she faced a ''Go back Shobha'' campaign there from a section of her party. Karandlaje has been telling people how India is on the development path in the past 10 years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. ''This is an election to save India's culture and 'Sanatana' traditions,'' the Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, who hails from coastal Karnataka, said. According to BJP sources, she has a strong backing of former Chief Minister and BJP stalwart B S Yediyurappa. Since 2004, BJP is holding this seat, which was a Congress fortress from 1952 to 2004 barring the 1996-1998 period when the then Janata Dal's C Narayanaswamy was the MP. Former Railway Minister late C K Jaffer Sharief was the longest serving MP of this constituency who represented it seven times, including for five terms uninterruptedly from 1977 to 1996. Since 2004, BJP had three MPs from here-- former Karnataka Director General of Police H T Sangliana, late D B Chandre Gowda and former Union Minister D V Sadananda Gowda, who were all considered ''outsiders''. Of the eight Assembly segments under Bangalore North, five are represented by the BJP and the rest by the Congress. Karandlaje is known for indulging in ''communally divisive'' speech and polarisation which people don't want here, alleges Rajeev Gowda, who is making his debut in the Lok Sabha elections. People want to enjoy a good quality of life and grow and prosper, and don't want this area to become communally charged and divided, says the former Professor of Indian Institute of Management Bangalore where he taught economics and policy. The Chairman of the AICC Research Department appeared upbeat about his electoral prospects. There is no Modi wave in Karnataka in this Lok Sabha election, the 60-year-old claimed. It's the five guarantee schemes of the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government delivered within 10 months of coming to power that are helping people who are in trouble, he said. Also, the ''sense of injustice'' to Karnataka (in terms of devolution of funds by Centre) and the (dismal) record of the previous BJP government here are what will work in favour of the Congress, he added. ''We did not get proper candidates'', a voter said referring to BJP fielding ''outsiders'' here in the last few elections. ''People who were rejected elsewhere have been dumped here on us. We are not happy,'' the voter added. Nearly 12,000 voters opted for 'None Of The Above' in the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha polls here.

Man killed as lightning strikes Kanthavara, 12 houses partially damaged in Udupi district

The first summer showers bring down the soaring temperature across Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts

Kamalamma and the waters of Bengaluru

Myself Kamalamma from Kunjibettu, Udupi. What to tell you! We people are playing around with nature so much that even our Lord Indra is full confused. He is sending too much rain in desert cities...

Heavy rain accompanied by loud thunder and lightning in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts of Karnataka

The rain was accompanied by loud thunder and lightning. While the night witnessed a downpour, the intensity of rain had reduced in the morning

Karnataka government focusing on harnessing more solar power, says Energy Minister

K.J. George says that the government is ready to extend its support if the existing private thermal power plants like Adani Power Ltd. in Udupi decides to expand their power generation capacity

From hills to sea, this LS electorate grapples with unique issues

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Over 97% of home voting recorded in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha constituencies

Home voting in Dakshina Kannada went on for three days from April 15 and Udupi-Chikkamagaluru constituency for five days from April 13

Infosys Foundation Yakshagana Development, Training and Research Centre to be inaugruated in Udupi on April 21

The building has been built for Yakshagana Kalaranga of Udupi at a cost of 15.8 crore

Bangalore North: BJP leader Karandlaje being 'controversial' is plus for me: Cong's Rajeev Gowda

Bangalore North: BJP leader Karandlaje being 'controversial' is plus for me: Cong's Rajeev Gowda BJP leader Shobha Karandlaje is known for indulging in communal division and polarisation which people don't want here, alleges Congress leader M V Rajeev Gowda as he takes on her in Bangalore North constituency in the coming Lok Sabha polls. People want to enjoy a good quality of life, grow and prosper, and don't want this area to become communally charged and divided, says the former Professor of Indian Institute of Management Bangalore where he taught economics and policy. Bangalore North has been a BJP stronghold for a long time, but the chairman of the AICC Research Department appeared upbeat about his electoral prospects. There is no Modi wave in Karnataka this Lok Sabha elections, the 60-year-old claimed. It's the five guarantee schemes of the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government delivered within 10 months of coming to power are what is helping people who are in trouble, he said. Also, the ''sense of injustice to Karnataka (in terms devolution of funds by Centre) and the (dismal) record of the previous BJP government here are what will work in favour of the Congress.'' A national spokesperson of the Congress and a former Rajya Sabha member, this is the first time that Gowda is contesting for Lok Sabha elections. Gowda said he is ''very very'' confident of winning as people of his constituency are happy to have an educated and qualified candidate who has already done ''good work'' for Bengaluru and Karnataka. ''We are getting very good response from people. Our party is united, our cadre is working unitedly,'' claimed Gowda, who had earlier served as Vice-Chairman of Karnataka Policy and Planning Commission. He said a plus for him in the polls is that Karandlaje -- the Udupi-Chikmagalur MP who was shifted to Bangalore North by BJP -- is a ''very controversial candidate.'' ''She faced 'go back' slogans in Udupi-Chikmagalur from her own people.here (Bangalore North) also enough people are not cooperating with her... So basically, people feel like this is not a candidate they want to support,'' he claimed. ''They want to switch towards my side. Then there's another side of people who say look, this lady only causes communal confusion, division and polarisation and are not happy with that. Bengaluru people want to enjoy a good quality of life and grow and prosper. They don't want this area to become communally charged and divided,'' he told PTI in an interview. Gowda said his chances of winning are very good, noting that out of eight Assembly segments coming under the Lok Sabha constituency, three are with the Congress, one BJP MLA (S T Somashekar representing Yeshwanthpur) is not cooperating with her (Karandlaje) and he is campaigning for him. ''So it's now four Assembly segments that are in our favour.'' ''In Dasarahalli, the previous JD(S) MLA has come and joined the Congress. It has given us a lot of strength. In KR Puram again, a whole bunch of corporators from the BJP have joined us and that also gives us strength. So, overall, we have tremendous momentum in three-fourths of the constituency. We have to figure out how to create similar momentum in the other two smaller seats and we are working on that.. So overall, the campaign is positive and favourable,'' he explained. ''Last time, there was a Modi wave but this time there is no such major crisis that causes people to go back to BJPPeople are favouring us because we have already delivered. Everyone knows Prime Minister Modi just keeps making announcements and you know, we're not sure what we'll actually get from him later on kind of a thing,'' he added. On the BJP-JD(S) electoral alliance, Gowda claimed that the regional party is in its ''last days''. ''Unfortunately for them, they're going to be swallowed up by the BJP. They've made too many compromises along the way and a lot of secular supporters of the JD(S) outreach to the Congress this time so it's not going to help them at all,'' he said.

Udupi district residents can now make reels on voter awareness and win prizes

How two Karnataka cities are raring to scale IT growth

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PM Modi's Mangaluru Roadshow Draws Enthusiastic Crowd

MANGALURU: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a 2 km long roadshow on Sunday evening. The hour-long roadshow started from Brahmashree Narayana Guru Circle and culminated at Govinda Pai Circle. Upon his arrival at Mangaluru International Airport, Prime Minister Modi was welcomed by BJP leaders before heading straight to lead the roadshow. As he traversed the route from the Airport to Narayana Guru Circle, Modi waved at the people standing along the road. At around 7.40 pm, Modi reached Brahmashree Narayana Guru Circle, where he offered floral tribute to the statue of social reformer Narayana Guru, before proceeding to board the specially decorated open vehicle for the roadshow. Modi was felicitated with a garland, shawl, peta, and 'Atte Prabhavali,' with the Udupi Sri Krishna idol. Modi was dressed in a saffron BJP cap and wore a saffron and green shawl. Standing to Modis right was Udupi-Chikkamagaluru candidate Kota Srinivas Poojary, while Dakshina Kannada candidate Capt Brijesh Chowta stood to his left. The trio brandished illuminated Lotus emblems, extending warm waves of greeting to the enthusiastic crowds lining the streets. On both sides of the road, spectators showered flowers towards Modi's vehicle as it passed by. People had gathered not only from Mangaluru but also from various places of Dakshina Kannada district, as well as Udupi and nearby districts. Many had arrived as early as 4 pm, for a close-up view of Modi. They were heard shouting Modi Modi, Jai Sri Ram, Abh Ki baar 400 paar, and the local Tulu exclamation, Batteru Batteru Modi ji Batteru, (Modi has come). Honnappa and Vinaychandra Senerebettu, who had come from Belthangady, expressed their joy at witnessing Modi's presence near Ladyhill. Cultural programs adorned the roadside, featuring artists showcasing a variety of performances including the Huli Vesha (Tiger Dance), 'Chande' performance, and Yakshagana. As flowers were tossed towards Modi, SPG commandos maintained a vigilant watch, ensuring that no object, including flowers, touched him. Notably, Capt Brijesh Chowta was seen displaying alertness, intercepting any object including flowers from reaching Modi. He halted flowers, preventing them from falling upon the Prime Minister. Capt Brijesh Chowta had served in the Indian army. The fauji within him comes out and he stops flowers from reaching Modi, a Modi supporter who had attended the roadshow was heard saying. Modi graciously took the flowers gathered on his vehicle and tossed them back to the crowd. He engaged with the crowd by waving, displaying illuminated emblems, and occasionally folding his hands in greeting. Among the spectators, many held up photos of Modi, wore masks bearing his likeness, carried his cutouts, and waved BJP flags. As the excitement soared, attendees snapped photos and recorded videos, while others eagerly attempted to capture a selfie or video with Modi in the background. This is the first such roadshow being held in Mangaluru by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In the earlier elections, he had participated in rallies. However, this time instead of a rally, the party held a roadshow. In the previous Lok Sabha election, the BJP secured victories in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi-Chikkamagaluru. BJP has held power in the Dakshina Kannada for three and a half decades. With hopes of replicating this success, party leaders believe that the roadshow will not only energize party workers but also generate momentum in favor of the BJP. The response to the roadshow has been remarkable. A large number of people gathered, indicating its success, and we are confident of the BJP's victory in this election, Mangaluru Viabhag Prabhari Uday Kumar Shetty told Deccan Chronicle. The one-hour-long roadshow concluded at Govind Pai Circle around 8.45 pm.

Home voting for voters above 85, persons with disabilities begins in Udupi-Chikkamagaluru

Hundreds greet Prime Minister at his first Mangaluru roadshow

BJP candidate for DK constituency Capt. Brijesh Chowta and candidate for Udupi-Chikkamagaluru constituency Kota Srinivas Poojary accompanied the PM

PM Modi holds mega roadshow in Karnataka's Mangaluru

PM Modi holds mega roadshow in Karnataka's Mangaluru Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a mega roadshow in Karnataka's Mangaluru on Sunday in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections. The roadshow was organised on a 2-kilometre stretch from Brahmasri Narayan Guru Circle (Lady Hill Circle) to Navabharat Circle in Mangaluru. PM Modi was pictured waving and greeting the enthusiastic crowd gathered on the sides of the road. Visuals showed people in huge numbers cheering the Prime Minister's convoy from behind the police barricades. Many people also showered flower petals as PM Modi's convoy passed through the two kilometre stretch. The Prime Minister was accompanied by the BJP's Dakshina Kannada candidate Captain Brijesh Chowta and Udupi-Chikmagaluru candidate Kota Srinivas Poojary. Earlier in the day, PM Modi addressed a public rally in Mysuru, which was attended by party leaders BS Yediyurappa, BY Vijayendra, MP Sumalatha Ambareesh, LoP R Ashoka, the leaders of the BJP's ally partner Janata Dal (Secular), HD Deve Gowda and HD Kumaraswamy, among others. Karnataka is going to the polls in two phases. The southern segments of the state will vote on April 26 in the second phase, and those in the northern parts will vote in the second phase on May 7 in the third phase. (ANI)

This part-coastal, part-hilly constituency faces a diverse range of issues

Two seasoned politicians from the BJP and Congress face off in Udupi-Chikkamagaluru constituency which comprises of four Assembly constituencies each from the two districts

PM Modi's Massive Roadshow In Mangalore Ahead Of Lok Sabha Polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a massive roadshow in Mangalore today, waving at the sea of supporters along the route. He greeted everyone who had gathered amid loud cheers and sounds of drum beat. People showered flower petals as his cavalcade passed through the Dakshina Kannada district - a BJP stronghold. The PM, wearing a saffron cap and holding a lotus symbol, was accompanied by Dakshina Kannada BJP Lok Sabha candidate Captain Brijesh Chowta and party nominee for Udupi-Chikmagalur seat Kota Srinivas Poojary.

EC seizes over 87 kg gold in Karnataka in 24 hrs

BENGALURU: Elections officials on Saturday announced that they had seized 87.78 kgs gold in 24 hours. This, according to the office of Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka (CEO), is the highest quantity gold seized in the state so far, worth Rs 32,58,68,623. On April 4, the largest seizure was in Nanjangud, where 23,160 litres of liquor, worth Rs 98.52 crore, from 6.03 lakh boxes, was seized. The official pointed that the seizures reported are recorded from 9am of April 12 to 9am of April 13. Along with the gold, the CEO office also reported a seizure of 35.59kg silver, worth Rs 27,82,000, seized in the same time frame. Total gold and silver seized till April 13 is worth Rs 101.65 crore. The FST team had seized 22.96 kg of silver bars worth Rs 10,06,985 in Bangalore Central constituency. The team also seized 28.5 kg gold worth Rs 19,02,61,638 and 28 kg silver worth Rs 21,84,000 in Hejjala check-post in Ramanagara district under Bangalore Rural constituency. The commercial taxes department seized 30 kg gold worth Rs 9,35,00,000 and 7.59 kg silver worth Rs 5,98,000 in Ajjampura, Birur Road in Chikkamagaluru district under Udupi-Chikkamagaluru constituency. They also seized 6.23 kg gold worth Rs 4,11,00,000 in Hejjala checkpost in Ramanagara district under Bengaluru Rural constituency.

Udupi: 10-yr-old boy drowns in resorts swimming pool while enjoying Eid holiday with family

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If Im lying, my statement that Gopal Poojary is a politician with virtues too should be a lie: Kota Srinivas Poojary

The BJP candidate for Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha constituency castigates the former Byndoor MLA for making baseless allegations

8,037 students to appear for CET in Udupi district

The test would be conducted in 17 centres. Of them, six will be in Udupi, four each in Karkala and Kundapura and three centres will be in Brahmavara

Modis Mangaluru Rally Canceled, Roadshow Scheduled Instead

Mangaluru : Prime Minister Narendra Modis public rally scheduled on April 14 in Mangaluru has been canceled. Instead, he will now participate in the 3 km long roadshow in the City. Party leaders had made preparations for Modis rally at the Goldfinch City grounds on Sunday. He was scheduled to fly from Bengaluru and then address the rally in Mangaluru. However, there has been a change in the schedule on Wednesday. According to the latest itinerary, Modi will address the rally in Mysuru at 4 pm and then fly down to Mangaluru and participate in the roadshow at 6 pm. The party leaders are making preparations to make this event a success. The roadshow route spans from Brahmashree Narayana Guru Circle to Hampankatta, Uday Kumar Shetty, BJP's Mangaluru Vibhag Prabhari told Deccan Chronicle . Shetty expressed confidence in the overwhelming public support for Modi's presence in the roadshow, citing its potential to invigorate the party's standing in the Coastal belt. People are eager to catch a glimpse of Modi and engage in the roadshow. This event is expected to garner significant momentum, bolstering the party's influence in the region, he affirmed. Modi has long been the cornerstone campaigner for the BJP, holding rallies during both parliamentary and assembly elections in coastal districts. Even during his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat during the 2014 general elections, Modi addressed rallies here. However, this marks the first time a mega roadshow is hosted in Mangaluru city instead of a rally. Dakshina Kannada, formerly known as the Mangaluru constituency (before the delimitation when it had included parts of Udupi and Kodagu districts), has witnessed a notable political shift over the past three and a half decades, transitioning from a Congress stronghold to a BJP bastion since 1991. Dhananjay Kumar secured victory in the Mangaluru constituency four times, followed by Sadananda Gowda's triumph. Nalin Kumar Kateel won Dakshina Kannada three consecutive times.

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Happily quitting electoral politics, no regrets, says senior Congress leader & ex-CM Veerappa Moily

BENGALURU: Senior Congress leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister M Veerappa Moily said on Wednesday the party has given him everything and he has no regrets over quitting electoral politics. The former union minister was keen to contest from Chikballapur -- from where he had won in 2009 and 2014 Parliamentary polls but lost in 2019 -- in the coming Lok Sabha elections but was denied the ticket. It was a good pretext for me to retire (from electoral politics). The 84-year-old said he readily agreed when the Central leadership of the Congress -- pointing out that party leaders of similar age like M Mallikarjun Kharge and Sonia Gandhi are also not contesting this time -- told him to give up his claim. I would have won in Chikballapur again this time, Moily told PTI here a day after he announced retirement from electoral politics, noting that he had continued to nurture the constituency and it was difficult to cut off his relationships with the people of the segment. He underlined that he was not disillusioned by the party's move to not field him, saying he always abided by the high-command's decisions. I do not want to show to the people that I am greedy about power or greedy about positions. I will continue to work for the party. I will not contest elections. I will continue to work for and serve the party, Moily said. He recalled that he had won the Assembly elections for six terms consecutively and even though he belonged to a very microscopic community he was made minister and given key portfolios and went on to become chief minister. Moily noted that under UPA II headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, he was made minister and got the opportunity to hold six portfolios. He had earlier also served as AICC in-charge of states like Assam, the then undivided Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala, among others. I enjoyed all the positions. The party has given me everything. I am happily quitting (electoral politics). I have no regrets at all, he said, adding, he is always grateful to Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh, late Rajiv Gandhi and late Indira Gandhi for giving him hese positions and for taking him into confidence in party affairs. Moily said he would canvas for the party candidates in Chikballapur, Udupi-Chikmagalur and Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha segments and wherever the party wants him to.

This House Well In Udupi Is Overflowing Amid Karnataka Water Crisis

Due to the overflow in this well, the water level of around 3 to 4 wells went up in the neighbourhood.

Stage set for battle between two heavyweights in Udupi-Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha constituency

In all, 10 candidates are in the fray in the constituency which has 15,72,958 electors

Karnataka: Kalaburagi bakes at 42.7 degree Celsius

Bengaluru: Several parts of Karnataka have been experiencing extremely hot weather, of which Kalaburagi district recorded the highest temperature in the state at 42.7 degree Celsius on Sunday. Kalaburagi had recorded 43.1 degree Celsius on Saturday and 43.3 on Friday. Bengaluru on Sunday recorded 37.2 degree Celsius. The capital city, which is known for its salubrious weather had registered 37.6 on Saturday, which was the highest in the past eight years. Districts that are facing severe hot weather are Bagalkote, Koppal, Chamarajanagar, Chikkamagaluru, Davangere, Hassan, Mandya and Vijayapura district. The Meteorology Department has also forecast dry weather for the state. However, light rainfall is likely to occur in isolated places over Chamrajanagar, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Kodagu and Shivamogga district in the next 24 hours. It also predicted light rainfall on Tuesday at isolated places over Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Bidar, Kalaburgi, Raichur, Yadgir, Chamrajanagar, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Kodagu and Shivamogga districts. The Met department said that the hot and humid conditions are likely to prevail over Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Kodagu and Western parts of Chikkamagalur districts for the next two days. Maximum Temperature is very likely to gradually rise by 2 degree C to 4 degree C over all the districts of North Interior Karnataka and over Bengaluru Rural and Urban districts, Ramanagara, Shivamogga, Davanagere, Mysuru, Mandya, Hassan and Tumakuru districts of South Interior Karnataka during next two days, the department said. It also said that nights would be warm in Uttara Kannada, Belagavi, Bagalkote, Dharwad, Raichur and Kalburgi districts during the next two days. A heat wave is also predicted in Belagavi, Bidar,Vijayapura, Bagalkote, Gadag, Kalaburagi, Haveri, Dharwad, Koppal, Raichur, Yadagiri, Ballari, Chitradurga, Davangere and Vijayanagara districts in the next 24 hours. In view of the hot weather in Bengaluru, sunstroke wards have been opened in most hospitals, including the KC General Ward. Doctors have advised people not to venture out without covering their heads and to hydrate themselves properly to avoid heatstrokes.

Nominations of 10 candidates each in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi-Chikkamagaluru LS constituencies found to be in order

Estranged BJP MLA Somashekar holds meeting with Congress

Estranged BJP MLA Somashekar holds meeting with Congress Estranged BJP MLA S T Somashekar on Friday allegedly held a meeting of his supporters to back the Congress candidate for the 2024 polls from Bangalore North Lok Sabha segment M V Rajeev Gowda, eliciting sharp reactions from the saffron party. Rajeev Gowda, Minister Krishna Byre Gowda and other Congress leaders are seen in the pictures of the purported meeting held by the MLA in the city, which was telecast by some news channels. The MLA from Yeshwanthpur in the city had voted in favour of Congress citing ''conscience'', during the polls to four seats of Rajya Sabha from Karnataka on February 27, which had caused embarrassment to the BJP. Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje is the BJP candidate from Bangalore North and Somashekar had recently expressed his displeasure about the choice. Claiming that he has been insulted by the BJP and its candidate, as ''they don't want him'', Somashekar said his supporters and people have asked him to cooperate with those who help for the development of the constituency. BJP reacted strongly to Somashekar's move to hold the meeting. ''S T Somashekar has kept his foot outside the BJP. He has also voted against the party in the Rajya Sabha polls. So this question does not arise at all. He cannot be called our party legislator now,'' senior BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka told reporters, when asked about the meeting with Congress leaders. When asked why the party is not expelling him, he said, ''the state (unit) has no powers to expel an MLA, only central leaders have the powers. Let the election be over, the central leaders will decide what they have to do.'' State BJP President B Y Vijayendra said, '''Vinash Kale Viprit Buddhi'...We (party) will see about it in the days to come. He has committed the biggest mistake in his political life and he will pay for it.'' Somashekar has already been issued a notice by the party for violating the whip in the recent Rajya Sabha polls, to which he has given a 170-page reply. Speaking to reporters about the meeting, Somashekar said, ''I had called a meeting of all those who are close to me in the constituency and have given them the information regarding the developments so far...The Lok Sabha candidate has been announced, the candidate has come to my constituency seven to eight times, till now she has neither approached me nor sought my support. When not asked, what should I do?'' Stating that he has spoken to all concerned in the constituency and none have opposed him, he said, ''My self esteem has been hurt....They have asked me to cooperate with those who help the constituency.'' Asked about the possibility of BJP serving him another notice, Somashekar said, ''Let them give whatever they want, let them do whatever they want.'' On whether he will officially join the Congress, he said, ''Why should I join? There is no necessity for me to join.'' ''The BJP doesn't want me. The BJP candidate didn't approach me, what should I do? I have been insulted. Should we welcome someone, who was told -- go back, go back -- in Udupi-Chikmagalur,'' he added. Karandlaje currently represents Udupi-Chikmagalur candidate, and there was a 'Shobha go back' campaign against her in the segment, which is said to be one among the primary reasons for her being shifted to Bangalore North. Somashekhar was earlier in the Congress. He was among 17 Congress-JD(S) legislators, who had quit from their parties, which ultimately led to the collapse of the then H D Kumaraswamy-led coalition government in July, 2019. He had subsequently won the bypoll on BJP ticket and served as Minister in the previous government headed by the party.

Liquor worth Rs 98.52 crore seized in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar LS constituency

Liquor worth Rs 98.52 crore seized in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar LS constituency Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, the Karnataka Excise department has seized liquor worth Rs 98.52 crore from Chamarajanagar constituency in Mysuru Rural district, the Election Commission (EC) said. The Income Tax (I-T) department and the Static Surveillance Team (SST) have also seized cash worth Rs 3.53 crore. According to the EC, 1.22 crore litres of beer worth Rs 98.52 crore was seized from Chamarajanagar on Thursday. The I-T department seized Rs 2.20 crore from Bengaluru North parliamentary constituency, the EC said. The SST seized Rs 35 lakh cash during checking in Gulbarga constituency in Kalaburagi district and Rs 45 lakh in Udupi-Chikkamagaluru constituency. The Lok Sabha elections will be held in two phases in Karnataka on April 26 and May 7.