SIT to probe Saudi businessman Shetty murder case?

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August 11, 2016

Udupi, Aug 11: Minister of State for Fisheries, Youth Empowerment and Sports Pramod Madhwaraj has assured family members of murdered Saudi businessman Bhaskar Shetty to exert pressure on the home minister to form a special investigation team to probe into the case.

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Mr. Madhwaraj said that he would talk to Home Minister G. Parameshwara and the new Superintendent of Police, who would take charge here on Thursday, on the formation of the special team. If it was found that the investigation was still not taking place expeditiously, then it could be handed over to the CID or even the CBI.

He had sent the video-clipping given by the sangha where one of the accused was seen sitting in front of the police van to the Inspector-General of Police (Western Range) to investigate it. Since there were complaints about S.V. Girish, Investigation Officer in the case, he had been replaced with D.P. Suman, Assistant Superintendent of Police.

The demand for the former Superintendent of Police of Udupi district K. Annamalai to head the probe would have to be thought of as he had already been transferred to Chikkamagaluru district.

“We will take action as per law in the matter so that the guilty, however powerful they are, do not go scot-free,” he said.

Earlier, a tearful Gulabi Shetty, mother of Bhaskar Shetty, submitted a memorandum to Mr. Madhwaraj, seeking an impartial and speedy probe into the matter during a meeting organised by the Buntara Sangha at the Ammanni Ramanna Shetty Hall, here. The meeting was called demanding a high-level and impartial probe in the murder case.

Sheela K. Shetty, vice-president of the Udupi Zilla Panchayat, said that the way the police had given “royal treatment” to the accused had made them a suspect in the eyes of the people. Public confidence in the case could only be restored if it was handed over either to the CID or the CBI, she said.

Joggu Shetty, relative of Bhaskar Shetty, said that when he had first approached the Manipal police station to inform the police that Bhaskar Shetty was missing, the attitude of the police officers there was casual. It was only after Ms. Gulabi Shetty went and got the complaint registered that the police took it seriously, he said.

Ajit Kumar Rai M., Indrali Jayakar Shetty, Sukumar Shetty, Appanna Hegde, Ravindranath Hegde and other leaders of Buntara Sangha were present.

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March 28,2025

Udupi: Deputy Commissioner K. Vidya Kumari has directed officials to expedite land acquisition for designated industrial zones in the district to facilitate new industries. She issued these instructions during a meeting at Rajatadri on Wednesday.

Lands have been identified across various taluks for industrial development. The DC emphasized that KIADB must acquire these lands and ensure essential infrastructure—electricity, roads, and drainage—to attract industries and generate employment.

A total of 77 acres of private land has been acquired and compensated, including 31.2 acres in Kerebettu village, Hebri taluk, and 45.7 acres in Shivapura village. However, approval for 36.5 acres of government land is still pending. She instructed the forest department to assess whether this land falls under an eco-sensitive zone.

For the Belapu Industrial Area, the DC urged officials to accelerate minor land acquisitions for road expansion and commence construction at the earliest. She also mandated rainwater harvesting systems for all units in the Miyaru Industrial Area to tackle water scarcity.

Currently, 22 export-based units operate in the district. The DC encouraged further promotion of exports and an increase in their number.

The meeting was attended by Joint Director of Industries Nagraj V. Naik, KIADB Development Officer Srinivasa Murthy, Small-Scale Industries Association District President Harish Kunder, Deputy Director of the District Industrial Center Seetharam Shetty, District Skill Development Officer Arun B., and others.

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April 7,2025

Mangaluru, Apr 7: The long-standing demand for a separate Beary Development Corporation has hit a wall — the Karnataka government has officially stated that no such proposal is currently under consideration.

Beary-speaking people, mainly settled across Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and parts of Kodagu, have been urging the government to set up a dedicated body for the welfare of their community and the promotion of their unique 1,200-year-old language. But during the recent legislative session, Minority Affairs Minister B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan confirmed that his department has not received any proposal on this matter.

The clarification came in response to a question by MLC Ivan D’Souza, who highlighted the community’s cultural richness and a population of over 25 lakh. “The community has raised this demand several times to support education and social upliftment, but the government hasn’t taken any concrete steps,” he said.

In his reply, the minister pointed out that the Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation (KMDC) already runs various welfare schemes for Muslim, Christian, Jain, Buddhist, Sikh, and Parsi communities. Since Beary speakers are considered part of the Muslim community, they are eligible for benefits under these existing programs, he added.

Still, many in the Beary community feel that without a separate development body, their identity, language, and specific needs risk being overlooked.

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March 27,2025

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The Karnataka government has announced that Nandini milk will become ₹4 costlier per litre starting April 1, 2025. This is the second price hike this year.

The decision was made during a cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Karnataka Cooperation Minister K N Rajanna and Animal Husbandry Minister K Venkatesh said the increase is meant to support dairy farmers by covering the rising costs of producing and processing milk.

Officials also said that:

>> The extra money from the price hike will go directly to the milk producers.

>> The earlier ₹2 price hike (announced on June 26, 2024) will be withdrawn.

>> The new price hike of ₹4 will apply to both 500 ml and 1-litre packets.

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