North Indians protest against Keralite beef in Germany, police say this is not your country

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September 3, 2019

Frankfurt, Sept 3: The ‘Indian Fest’ organised by the Indian Consulate in Germany faced a controversy when some north Indians came out protesting against serving of beef dishes by Kerala Samajam Frankfurt.

The problem began when north Indians spotted Beef sukka with parotta in the food menu of the fest.

Several north Indians soon gathered and demanded to shut down the beef stall. Consequently, this forced the Indian consulate to ask the Kerala Samajam to shut the stall.

Later, many food enthusiasts intervened and informed the police about this incident. On reaching the place, German police stated that Germany does not forbid anyone from eating what they like.

Police also reportedly told the protesters that it is not their country to hold protest against the consumption of beef. After this, the protesters dispersed.

Malayali community in Germany then severely criticised north Indians over the incident. Several social media users have taken up the incident as an invasion in their freedom of choice regarding food.

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Mangaluru’s ₹1,200 crore fix: Massive sewage overhaul to end city’s drainage woes

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: In a decisive move to tackle the city’s deteriorating sanitation infrastructure, the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has announced a massive ₹1,200 crore action plan to overhaul its underground drainage (UGD) network.

The initiative, spearheaded by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV, aims to bridge "missing links" in the current system that have left residents grappling with overflowing sewage and environmental hazards.

The Breaking Point

The announcement follows a high-intensity phone-in session on Thursday, where the DC was flooded with grievances from frustrated citizens. Residents, including Savithri from Yekkur, described a harrowing reality: raw sewage from apartments leaking into stormwater drains, creating a "permanent stink" and turning residential zones into mosquito breeding grounds.

"We are facing immense difficulties due to the stench and the health risks. Local officials have remained silent until now," one resident reported during the session.

The Strategy: A Six-Year Vision

DC Darshan HV confirmed that the proposed plan is not a temporary patch but a comprehensive six-year roadmap designed to accommodate Mangaluru’s projected population growth. Key highlights of the plan include:

• Infrastructure Expansion: Laying additional pipelines to connect older neighborhoods to the main grid.

• STP Crackdown: Stricter enforcement of Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) regulations. While new apartments are required to have functional STPs, many older buildings lack them entirely, and several newer units are reportedly non-functional.

• Budgetary Push: The plan has already been discussed with the district in-charge minister and the Secretary of the Urban Development Department. It is slated for formal presentation in the upcoming state budget.

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