Private institutions play crucial role in education sector'

May 7, 2012

Mangalore, May 7: The private institutions play crucial role in the development of education sector in this area of Karnataka, opined Karnataka Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda.

He was addressing the gathering at the inauguration of decennial celebrations of A J Institute of Medical Sciences and A J Institute of Dental Sciences at Kuntikan in City on Sunday.

“The work of private institutions in the health and educational field is immense and commendable,” he said and added that the deemed universities and colleges in the State should grow higher to compete at the national-level.

He said that the State government is committed to encourage education. “Government has allotted Rs 15,000 crore for the growth of education field in Karnataka. We are having continuous talks with Central government in this regard,” he added.

Chief Minister released the decennial celebrations souvenir of the institutions on the occasion. MP Nalin Kumar Kateel, Assembly Deputy Speaker N Yogish Bhat, former Union Minister Janardhan Poojary, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Vice-Chancellor Dr K S Sripraksh were also present at the function.

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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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