Last rites of Ambareesh to be performed in Bengaluru on Nov 26

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November 25, 2018

Bengaluru, Nov 25: Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has announced that the last rites of the politician and actor Ambareesh will be held near Dr. Rajkumar Smaraka at Kanteerava Studio in Bengaluru, with state honours on November 26.

Special buses have also been arranged from all Talukas of Mandya district to facilitate the public travel Kanteerava Stadium to pay homage to the late leader.

The state government has declared an official mourning of three days as a mark of respect to the departed leader.

This announcement comes after the Chief Minister consulted and discussed with Ambareesh's family members and the film industry over performing the last rites in Bengaluru.

Ambareesh, a Kannada actor, who was popularly known as the 'rebel star' passed away last night after suffering cardiac arrest. The 66-year-old leader was admitted at Vikram Hospital in Bengaluru for multiple ailments.

Superstar Rajinikanth mourned the death of the veteran actor on his official Twitter handle on Saturday calling him his "best friend." "A wonderful human being ... my best friend ... I have lost you today and will miss you ... Rest In Peace #Ambrish," Rajinikanth tweeted.

Ambareesh started his film career with 'Naagarahaavu' in 1972 and had a successful acting career with over 200 films and state honours and other awards.

He had been an MP for three terms from 1998-99, 1999-2004 and 2004-2009 and was also served as the Minister of State in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, from 2006 to 2008. He entered politics in the year 1994.

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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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