Jayaprakash Hegde wins Udupi-Chikmagalur Lok Sabha seat by 45,724 votes

March 21, 2012

Udupi, March 21: Congress candidate K. Jayaprakash Hegde has won the Udupi-Chikmagalur Loksabha byelection by 45,724 votes against BJP's V. Sunil Kumar on Wednesday.

Mr. Hegde who maintained lead over his rival throughout the various rounds of counting finally won over his nearest BJP rival by a massive margin.

As per the latest details available Mr. Hegde has secured 3,98,723 votes and triumphs by 45,724 votes over Sunil Kumar, who has secured 3,52,999 votes while JDS candidate S.L. Bhoje Gowda secured 72,080 votes when the counting completed after 16 rounds. JD(S) candidate along with the remaining 11candidates have lost their deposits.

The Congress candidate, who had lost the Lok Sabha election in 2009 from the same constituency, maintained lead over the BJP rival in all the eight Assembly segments namely Kapu, Sringeri, Mudigere, Tarikere, Udupi, Karkala, Chikmagalur and Kundapur.

Mr. Hegde, the 59-year-old softspoken and well-behaved polititican, had continuously represented Brahmavar Assembly constituency until the seat was merged with the neighbouring constituency during the delimitation process.

He tasted electoral defeat in the 2009 Lok Sabha election against D.V. Sadananda Gowda by a margin of 27,000 votes. However, he remained active in politics and continued to respond to the problems of the people of Udupi on various occasions.

He won in the 1994 Assembly Elections with 46.34% of votes for Janata Dal party respresenting Brahmavar constituency. He was Minster for Ports and Fisheries from 1994-1998 in the Deve Gowda and J.H. Patel ministries.

Although he identified himself with the Janata Parivar from the very beginning of his career, he remained neutral along with M.C. Nanaiah and B.A. Mohidin when the party split into JD(S) and JD (U).

The fact that he won the elections as an independent candidate during the interim period when he could not identify with either of the Janta Dal groups, is a testimony to the popularity he enjoyed among the local people.

However, in 2008 Assembly Elections, he tasted his first defeat by losing by a vote percentage of 37.37% representing the Congress in Kundapura constituency.

He also took a foray into Karnataka Premier League by becoming the owner of Malnad Gladiators and took active part in the annual tournament.

Son of K.Chandrashekar Hegde, a former District and Session Judge and Registrar of Karnataka High Court, Jayprakash Hegde is also an advocate by profession.

He is married to Shobha Hegde and has two children a son ,Nishanth and a daughter,Divya.

My victory is 'triumph of honesty', says Jayaprakash Hegde

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Flight cancellations strand passengers overnight at Mangaluru Airport

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December 4,2025

Mangaluru: Chaos erupted at Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) after IndiGo flight 6E 5150, bound for Mumbai, was repeatedly delayed and ultimately cancelled, leaving around 100 passengers stranded overnight. The incident highlights the ongoing country-wide operational disruptions affecting the airline, largely due to the implementation of new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms for crew.

The flight was initially scheduled for 9:25 PM on Tuesday but was first postponed to 11:40 PM, then midnight, before being cancelled around 3:00 AM. Passengers expressed frustration over last-minute communication and the lack of clarity, with elderly and ailing travellers particularly affected. “Though the airline arranged food, there was no proper communication, leaving us confused,” said one family member.

An IndiGo executive at MIA cited the FDTL rules, designed to prevent pilot fatigue by limiting crew working hours, as the cause of the cancellation. While alternative arrangements, including hotel stays, were offered, about 100 passengers chose to remain at the airport, creating tension. A replacement flight was arranged but also faced delays due to the same constraints, finally departing for Mumbai around 1:45 PM on Wednesday. Passengers either flew, requested refunds, or postponed their travel.

The Mangaluru delay is part of a broader crisis for IndiGo. The airline has been forced to make “calibrated schedule adjustments”—a euphemism for widespread cancellations and delays—after stricter FDTL norms came into effect on November 1.

While an IndiGo spokesperson acknowledged unavoidable flight disruptions due to technology issues, operational requirements, and the updated crew rostering rules, the DGCA has intervened, summoning senior airline officials to explain the chaos and outline corrective measures.

The ripple effect has been felt across the country, with major hubs like Bengaluru and Mumbai reporting numerous cancellations. The Mangaluru incident underscores the systemic operational strain currently confronting India’s largest carrier, leaving passengers nationwide grappling with uncertainty and delays.

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Udupi NRI duped of Rs 12.25 lakh in Telegram investment scam

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December 4,2025

Udupi: A 40-year-old NRI from Udupi has reportedly lost more than Rs 12.25 lakh in an online investment scam operated through Telegram.

According to a complaint filed at the CEN police station, Leo Jerome Mendonsa, who has been working in Dubai for the past 15 years in computer accessories sales, maintains NRI accounts in Karkala and Nitte.

On November 12, 2025, Mendonsa was added to a Telegram group called Instaflow Earnings by unknown individuals. Users identified as Priya and Dipannita persuaded him to invest in “Revenue Tasks.” Initially, Mendonsa transferred Rs 1,100 multiple times and received the promised returns, encouraging him to continue.

On November 14, another user, Nishmitha Shetty, directed him to register on a website, digitvisionuoce.cc, and invest Rs 4 lakh in various shares. Over the next few days, he made multiple transfers totaling Rs 12,25,000, including Rs 50,000 via Google Pay, believing the scheme was legitimate.

After receiving the money, the alleged handlers stopped responding, and neither the invested amount nor the promised profits were returned.

The CEN police have registered a case under Sections 66(C) and 66(D) of the IT Act and Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and investigations are ongoing.

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