Nithin, Mithrakanth guide United Ullal to victory in MPL 2016 opener

December 18, 2016

Mangaluru, Dec 18: All-rounder Nithin Mulky lived up to theresponsible captain' tag as he held his nerve to authoritatively guide United Ullal to a stimulating triumph over Udupi Tigers in the thrilling opener of the Mangalore Premiere League (MPL)-2016.

However, it was Mithrakanth Yadav who truly lived up to theall-rounder' tag. He not only hit a stylish half century but also emerged as the first player to take a hat-trick in the third edition of MPL. He was also the most successful bowler in the entire match (4/22).

The captain of Udupi Tigers, who won the toss did not think twice before opting for batting. The Udupiites soon found reasons to cheer as their top order batsmen began to punish the Ullal bowlers. Mohammed Asif (38) and Nagaraj (28) exhibited their presence of mind in the beginning.

In the final over, wherein Udupi Tigers had to increase their runs, faced an unexpected storm. Mithrakanth took three wickets of successive balls to leave Udupi placed at 157/9 in 20 overs.

Chasing a not-so-difficult target, the captain of United Ullal turned furious and hit 71 off 47 balls (retired not-out). Mathrakanth (53 off 37 balls) hit his 5th boundary on the first ball of the 19th over and it turned out to be the winning shot as the team's score reached 161.

Nithin-Mithrakanth duo that played the crucial role in the team's solid victory, shared the man (read men) of the match award.

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Heading to Karavali Utsava? Check traffic changes and parking rules in Mangaluru

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: The Mangaluru City Police have issued a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the inaugural ceremony of Karavali Utsava, which will be held at the Karavali Utsava Ground on Saturday.

The festival will be inaugurated at 6:00 pm by Dakshina Kannada District Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao. Cultural and public programmes will be held at the venue every evening and will continue until January 2.

According to City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy, parking of vehicles is strictly prohibited on both sides of the road from Lalbagh to Karavali Utsava Ground. Visitors are requested to park their vehicles only at designated parking areas.

To help the public, traffic signboards and parking guidance flex boards have been installed along the routes leading to the venue. The police have urged commuters and visitors to follow these instructions to ensure smooth traffic movement.

Designated Parking Locations

•   Urwa Market Ground – Cars
•   Gandhinagar Government School (near Press Club) – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Ladyhill Church parking area – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Canara School Ground, Mannagudda – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Thimmappa Hotel premises – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Scout and Guide Bhavana premises (behind Karavali Utsava Grounds) – Two-wheelers
•   Urwa Market Road – Two-wheelers
•   Hat Hill Road – Two-wheelers

The police have appealed to the public to cooperate by following traffic rules and parking guidelines to avoid inconvenience during the festival.

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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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