Will you give up one of your two portfolios? Yet to decide, replies U T Khader

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December 26, 2018

Mangaluru, Dec 26: U T Khader, the minister for Urban Development and Housing, said that he was yet to decide on surrendering one among his portfolios.

The mister’s statement comes amidst dissidence among senior Congress leaders following recent Cabinet expansion.

“I was busy all these days. I did not get time to think,” he said, with a smile on his face. Mr. Khader denied reports that he had reportedly told the Congress high command about retaining the Urban Development portfolio.

“All portfolios are equally important. I will abide by the directions of the party high command,” he said. Mr. Khader said that chairpersons to various boards and corporations will be finalised by the end of January.

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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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