1.20 lakh litres of milk being sent to flood-ravaged Kerala from Mangaluru

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August 19, 2018

Mangaluru, Aug 19: The Dakshina Kannada Cooperative Milk Union Ltd (DKMUL) of the Karnataka Milk Federation is sending a total of 1.20 lakh liters of ‘Trupti’ brand milk to flood-battered Kerala. The major share of the expense will be paid by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB).

The NDDB has decided to purchase the Trupti brand milk from DKMUL at a concessional rate and distribute it among flood victims. Trupti milk can be consumed without boiling. BV Sathyanarayana, managing director, DKMUL, said that the NDDB has requested them to send long shelf life milk to Kerala.

“We despatched 20,000 litres of milk on Friday and 17,000 litres of milk on Saturday. Another another consignment of 16,000 litres will be sent on Sunday through Coast Guard in their ship,” he said.

A non-government organisation also has requested the DKMUL to provide milk for relief operations. In total the union will be sending 1.20 lakh litres of long shelf life milk to Kerala.

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Post-Sabarimala pilgrimage drinking party turns fatal in Udupi; youth killed in midnight brawl

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December 15,2025

Udupi, Dec 15: What was meant to be a post-pilgrimage gathering turned tragic in Padukere village of Brahmavar taluk, Udupi district, late Sunday night, when a clash among youths escalated into a fatal assault, leaving one man dead.

The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Santosh Mogaveera, a resident of Padukere.

According to preliminary information, the incident took place during a late-night drinking party involving a group of local youths who had recently returned after completing their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala shrine. An argument reportedly broke out among the group and soon escalated into a violent confrontation.

During the ensuing brawl, Santosh Mogaveera was allegedly assaulted and collapsed at the spot after sustaining serious injuries. He was rushed by local residents to a private hospital in Brahmavar, where doctors declared him dead.

On receiving information, senior police officials, including Brahmavar Circle Inspector Gopikrishna, Kota Police Sub-Inspector Praveen Kumar T, Station ASI Manthesh Jabagoudar, and head constables Pradeep and Ashok, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.

Police have taken four youths into custody in connection with the incident. A case has been registered at the Kota police station, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to the death.

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