PFI condemns murder of Hunsur students

safia@coastaldigest.com (CD Network)

June 24, 2011

Mangalore, June 24: Popular Front of India (PFI) has condemned the murder of students in Hunsur and urged the police to take stringent action against the criminals involved regardless of what community or organization they belong to. Elyas Muhammad, state president of PFI, categorically asserted that PFI has no connection with the incident and media reports that the accused had the motive of collecting funds for the organization through the crime is baseless.

Elyas stated that Karnataka Forum for Dignity (KFD) had merged with PFI in 2006 itself and there is no organization running under the name of KFD now. Elyas stated that the sources of finance for PFI are monthly contributions of its members and donations from the public. PFI organizes youths and reforms them by creating awareness against drugs, gambling, criminal activities and social evils. The organization brings youths to the social mainstream.

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DC urges faster land acquisition for industrial growth in Udupi

Agencies

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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