Udupi

Udupi: Shiroor Mutt Chief Lakshmivara Tirtha Swami dies at 55, foul play suspected

The chief of Shiroor Mutt, Lakshmivara Tirtha Swami, died on Thursday following severe health complications likely caused due to food poisoning. 

Jul 19, 2018, 13:55 PM IST

Pre-monsoon rains lash coastal Karnataka, schools and colleges remain shut

The situation has been severe and authorities have ordered closure of schools and colleges in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi.

May 30, 2018, 08:52 AM IST

PM Modi asks officials to ensure assistance to rain-affected areas in Karnataka

Heavy downpour lashed the twin coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi for the third day on Tuesday, inundating low-lying areas and flooding roads, disrupting traffic and throwing life out of gear.

May 29, 2018, 23:50 PM IST

Heavy rains lash Mangalore, Udupi; schools to remain closed on Wednesday

The IMD on Tuesday announced that the south-west monsoon had hit Kerala, three days before its scheduled arrival.

May 29, 2018, 20:14 PM IST

#ModiIsComing: Karnataka BJP announces PM's visit in Game of Thrones style

The photo posted along with the tweet has a message for Congress. It says, "Brace yourself Congress, Modi is coming."

Apr 22, 2018, 14:13 PM IST

Every Hindu couple should have 4 children to stabilise Hindu population, says Swami Govind Dev Giri at VHP'S dharma sansad

At a meeting of top Hindu religious leaders in Udipi, senior seer Swami Govind Dev Giri stressed on the need to increase the population of Hindus and to check "demographic imbalance."

Nov 26, 2017, 11:55 AM IST

RSS chief wants Ram temple in Ayodhya; Muslim bodies say he's not above law

The RSS chief made this remark while addressing a "Dharma Sansad" in Udupi.

Nov 24, 2017, 22:53 PM IST

In a first, Muslims break Ramzan fast in Karnataka's Udupi Sri Krishna temple

The event was organised by the head of Pejawar Mutt Sri Vishvesha Teertha Swamiji on Friday.

Jun 27, 2017, 10:51 AM IST

PM Modi urges saints to spread message on social reforms

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today urged saints and religious institutions to take a lead in raising issues related to social reforms like 'Swachh Bharat', saying their word has a bigger impact than the government's.

Feb 05, 2017, 20:30 PM IST

In this Krishna Temple, you can catch a glimpse of the Lord through a window

What is special about this temple is that the idol of Sri Krishna has to be viewed through a window with nine holes referred to as the Navagraha Kitiki. 

Sep 08, 2016, 09:15 AM IST

Spiritual destinations: Visit this soulful belt in Karnataka to explore divinity

Travel agencies offer Sapta Kshetra packages to pilgrims who wish to cover all the seven divine destinations in the vicinity.

Sep 01, 2016, 10:55 AM IST

Pejawar Swami against celebrating Tipu birth anniversary

Vishwesha Theertha Swami of Pejawar Mutt in Udupi has opposed Karnataka government's decision to celebrate the birth anniversary of the 18th century legendary king Tipu Sultan on November 10.

Nov 09, 2015, 11:54 AM IST

Adani to expand capacity of Udupi power plant by 1600 MW

After acquiring Udupi Power Corporation Ltd from Lanco Infratech in April, Adani Group is now set to expand the plant's capacity by 1600 MW, which is estimated to cost over Rs 9,000 crore.

Sep 11, 2015, 18:20 PM IST

Adani Power to buy Lanco's Udupi plant in Rs 6,000 crore deal

Adani Power will acquire Lanco Infratech's 1,200 MW Udupi thermal plant in a deal worth over Rs 6,000 crore.

Aug 13, 2014, 21:30 PM IST