Mangaluru/Udupi (PTI): A woman from Maharashtra, rescued in a distressed condition along a national highway in Udupi district about a month ago, has been reunited with her family after recovering from a mental health episode, officials said on Wednesday.

The 45-year-old woman hails from Satara district in Maharashtra, they said. 

She was found wandering late at night in February on the Ambalapady stretch of National Highway 66 but later she was housed in safe custody, police said. 

According to officials, social worker Vishu Shetty noticed her wandering on the roadside and rescued her before shifting her to a shelter facility. She was later admitted to the district hospital for treatment. 

Doctors said she gradually responded to medical care and counselling and was able to recall details about her family, enabling authorities to trace her relatives.

Her brother and other family members subsequently arrived in Udupi and took her back home. Police and hospital staff assisted in the rescue and rehabilitation process.

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Bengaluru (PTI): IndianOil on Thursday said it has significantly scaled up its Auto LPG supplies across Karnataka in response to a sharp surge in demand, particularly following the closure or partial shutdown of several private Auto LPG outlets in Bengaluru and other parts of the state.

The PSU major said it is currently meeting the fuel requirements of auto rickshaws and LPG-driven cars through its network of 55 Auto LPG Dispensing Stations (ALDS) spread across Karnataka, even as a substantial portion of demand has shifted to public sector outlets due to over 300 privately operated outlets being closed or only partially functional.

"Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil) has significantly scaled up its Auto LPG supplies across Karnataka in response to a recent surge in demand," V Vetriselvakkumar, Chief General Manager (Corporate Communications) said in a release.

He added that the move comes particularly following the closure or partial shutdown of several private Auto LPG outlets in Bengaluru and other parts of the state.

Despite the increased operational burden, the company said it has taken concerted measures to ensure uninterrupted supply and efficient service delivery to LPG-powered vehicles during the current situation.

The average daily sales at IndianOil's ALDS in Karnataka have risen sharply to 59.53 metric tonne (MT), compared to the previous three-month average of 43.4 MT, reflecting a significant spike in consumer demand, the release said.

Reiterating its commitment, Vetriselvakkumar said IndianOil remains focused on ensuring seamless fuel accessibility while adhering to government directives and maintaining equitable distribution across all sectors.