Aati Amavasya tragedy: One dies; three hospitalised after consuming concoction

July 30, 2011

Mangalore, July 30: The tradition of drinking concoction made from the bark of the paale tree on the auspicious day of Aati Amavasya proved fatal as a youth died and three others hospitalised in a serious condition on Saturday.

Residents of Kelinja in Vitla, 52 year old Dakshayini, wife of late Damodar Tahasildar and her sons Brijesh (28), Ashwin Kumar (26) and their servant Kashaiah (60) were rushed to KMC hospital in the city, soon after they consumed the concoction.

Ashivin Kumar breathed his lost without responding to any treatment.

Guruprasad, one of the relatives, informed that the family made the brew from the bark of another tree by mistake and consumed the liquid at around 6 am.

“Within a few minutes after consuming the liquid, Dakshayini, who was already under treatment for multiple diseases, felt uneasy and was taken to a nearby hospital by her sons Ashwin Kumar and Brijesh. However, on the way Ashwin Kumar also complained of shivering and fell ill,” he said.

Then all were rushed to Mangalore for further treatment.

Guruprasad said two of them are still in Intensive Care Unit and the condition of Brijesh and Kashaiah is recovering after the treatment.

People in Tulunadu believe that a sip of concoction of paale tree on this particular day may help keep ailments away for an entire year.

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Udupi school girl Shagun Verma Hegde to lead India U-15 volleyball team in China

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December 2,2025

Udupi, Dec 2: A wave of regional pride is sweeping through Udupi district as Shagun S Verma Hegde, a talented Class 9 student from Christ King English Medium High School, Karkala, has been named the captain of the Indian National Team for the Under-15 Girls’ Volleyball Championship.

Shagun holds the unique distinction of being the sole player from Karnataka selected to represent the country in the prestigious international tournament. The championship, organized by the School Games Federation, is scheduled to take place in Shangluo, China, from December 3 to 13, where Shagun will lead the national squad.

A Remarkable Journey to the Top

Shagun’s selection is a testament to her dedication and exceptional skill on the court. Her journey included several rigorous rounds of selection:

• She was the only player from Udupi district to qualify for the state-level selection camp.

• Out of eight players from Karnataka who advanced to the national selection camp in Pune, Maharashtra, Shagun was the only one to secure a place in the final national squad.

• The national camp saw participation from approximately 200 players, which was shortlisted to 23. Shagun not only made the final cut but was also ranked as the second-best player overall, solidifying her leadership role.

Shagun, who is the daughter of Sandesh Verma and Shruthiraj of Kallotte, Karkala, has trained under experienced coaches Santosh D’Souza, Jeevan D’Silva, Jairaj Poojary, and Ramesh. Her selection as the team captain has brought profound honour to her family, school, the Udupi district, and the entire state of Karnataka.

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