Notification on Air Cargo Complex at M'lore Airport soon'

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October 4, 2012

Mangalore, October 4: The Air Cargo Complex at Mangalore Airport proposal is before higher authorities and a notification in this regard would be issued soon, said D Purushotham, Commissioner of Customs, Mangalore.

He was speaking at a programme organized at the Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) in Mangalore on Thursday.

Admitting that there have been instances where custom officials have harassed air passengers at airports, Mr. Purushotham said that there are black sheep in every department and his department is no exception. In case of any complaint, passengers could approach him or get in touch with the grievance redressal cell set up at his office, he said.

Baggage rules

A presentation was made on baggage rules applicable for import of accompanied baggage on arrival and departure of passengers at the airports.

On arrival, jewellery is allowed free up to aggregate value of Rs.10,000 for male passengers and up to Rs.20,000 for lady passengers residing abroad for over one year. Articles of value up to Rs. 35,000 (excluding jewelery) is allowed free of duty for passengers of age 10 years and above and up to Rs. 15,000 (excluding jewellery) for passengers below 10 years. One laptop is allowed free of duty over and above the applicable free allowance for a person of 18 years and above. Indian currency up to Rs. 7,500 is allowed for passengers coming from abroad who are resident in India. Foreign currency has been brought under 'without limit' category. However, declaration has to be made in the currency declaration form where the value of foreign currency exceeds US $ 5,000 or equivalent. In case of foreign exchange, the declaration is to be made if the aggregate value exceeds US $ 10,000 or equivalent.

The goods of value over and above the applicable free allowance shall be chargeable to customs duty at 35% advalorem and Cess at 3% on customs duty. The effective rate of duty is 35.05% in total.

The duty is to be paid in convertible foreign currency. Not more than one kg of gold and ten kgs of silver is allowed to be imported.

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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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