Free LPG connections to BPL families in urban areas too: U T Khader

September 17, 2016

Mangaluru, Sep 17: Karnataka government is now distributing LPG connection free to BPL families in urban areas too under few schemes, said U T Khader, Minister for food, civil supplies and consumer affairs.

Speaking to media persons here, he said that LPG connections can be provided to all BPL families through Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)

Initially, the central government has been planning to extend the scheme to 15 districts of the state. Later, based on state's request, it was decided to extend the scheme to all the districts in the state.

Mr Khader said he will soon meet Union minister of state (independent charge) for petroleum & natural gas Dharmendra Pradhan for the implementation of PMUY for LPG connection scheme in the state.

He said the central government has decided to implement the PMUY scheme in Karnataka based on the 2011 census.

As per the 2011 census, 23-26 lakh BPL families in the state are eligible to get free LPG connection under the scheme. However, the state has more families that are eligible to get LPG connection under the scheme, Khader said and added that he will request the Union minister to increase the number of beneficiaries.

Depriving a section from the purview of scheme will lead to a social imbalance, he noted.

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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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