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Mar. 15, 2026
Local authorities in Gianyar secured a foreign national following a disturbance at a villa in Ubud early Wednesday morning (March 11), after reports that the individual was behaving uncontrollably and causing concern among nearby residents.
Mar. 12, 2026
The tourism industry in Gianyar Regency is facing a challenging low season this year, with hotel occupancy rates declining amid ongoing global uncertainty.
Mar. 8, 2026
A New Zealand national was found dead inside a guest house room in Ubud, Gianyar Regency, on Sunday (March 8) morning, according to local police.
Mar. 5, 2026
A Bale Gong pavilion at Pura Desa lan Puseh in Banjar Nyuh Kuning, Mas Village, Ubud District, collapsed late Wednesday night (March 4, 2026) following strong winds and heavy rainfall.
Feb. 24, 2026
Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds triggered a landslide near The Yoga Barn on Jalan Sukma Kesuma, Peliatan Village, Ubud, Gianyar Regency, on Tuesday (Feb 24) at approximately 09:00 WITA.
Feb. 22, 2026
Public Order Agency (Satpol PP) officers in Gianyar Regency conducted a routine operation in the Ubud tourism area, detaining eight individuals categorized as beggars during a public order sweep on Sunday (Feb 22).
Feb. 20, 2026
The cleanup process following the collapse of a large banyan tree in front of Puri Kantor on Jalan Suweta, Ubud, was officially completed on Friday (Feb 20), restoring normal conditions along one of Ubud’s main access roads.
Feb. 17, 2026
A historic banyan tree estimated to be around 300 years old collapsed during strong winds in the Puri Ubud area of Gianyar Regency on Sunday (February 15) at approximately 16:40 WITA.
Feb. 14, 2026
Traffic along Jalan Raya Gunung Sari in Peliatan Village, Ubud District, was temporarily brought to a complete standstill on Saturday (February 14) after a bayur tree collapsed across the main road.
Feb. 1, 2026
Police in Gianyar have arrested a suspect in a violent snatching case that targeted a foreign tourist in the Ubud area, while one accomplice remains at large.
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