Adichunchanagiri seer's 68th birth anniversary celebrated

January 29, 2012

Mangalore, January 29: The 68th birth anniversary of Balaganghadharanatha Swamiji of Shri Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Mutt was celebrated at Abhiman Green Lawns, backyard of BGS School in the city on Saturday.

Participating in the grand event Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda lauded the role of Sri Adhichunchanagiri Maha Samsthana Mutt in unity of the nation.

Mr Gowda also opined that the Adhichunchanagiri Mutt has been rendering a great help to the poor in getting medical care. “The service of the mutt has reduced the burden of the government”, he said.

Speaking on the occasion, Union Railway Minister of State KH Muniyappa opined that Sri Adhichunchanagiri Maha Samsthana Mutt has been implementing the words of Basavanna by serving the people without any discrimination.

Sri Rama Vidya Kendra Kaladka Convener Dr. Kaladka Prabhakar Bhat said that many political leaders were motivated by the religious leaders during freedom fight. Balagangadharanatha Maha Swamiji is following the words of Swamy Vivekananda and giving his best to the society. Sri Adhichunchanagiri Maha Samsthana Mutt is trying to protect Hindu community. “We should be proud to have such a Swamiji” he added.

NICE managing Director Ashok Kheni demanded the State Government to give subsidy for the visitors of Kashi, a holy place for Hindus. He also demanded Chief Minister to give green signal for a road project between Mangalore and Bangalore through which one can reach the other city n just three hours.

Speaking on Balagangadharanatha Maha Swamiji birth anniversary, Hosanagar Raghaveshwara Bharathi Swamiji said that the seer lives for the society. “He is immortal as he lives for the society.”

Speaking after receiving all honours, Balagangadharanatha Maha Swamiji hailed Chief Minister. He said that Chief Minister has a good team with him and he is working without any discrimination in the society. He hoped that the good work of CM would continue for the next three years too.

Audio of the movie 'Sri Kshetra Adhichunchanagiri' was released on the occasion. The movie is being produced by BV Narasihmayya and directed by Saiprakash.

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Nearly 150kg Gold Seized at Mangaluru Airport in 5 Years; 90% Smuggled from UAE

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March 20,2025

Mangaluru International Airport (MIA), Karnataka’s second busiest airport, has seen 148.5kg of gold smuggled between 2019 and December 2024, with 90% arriving from the UAE. Customs officials recorded 346 cases, averaging 30kg of gold seized per year (2.5kg per month). Most smugglers are from Kerala and Bhatkal.

A senior customs officer revealed that MIA sees at least five gold smuggling cases per month. Numbers dropped during the pandemic but surged after flights resumed. Many offenders are first-time carriers, while some are habitual smugglers. With fewer flights, customs thoroughly checks passengers, making smuggling harder.

Smugglers constantly innovate concealment methods. Hiding gold in the rectum remains common, but gold is also found in trolley bags, mobile covers, chocolate boxes, milk powder, biscuit packets, and clothing layers. Electronic devices like car speaker magnets, LED bulbs, AirPods, wristwatches, and ballpoint pens have been used.

Unusual tactics include hiding gold in a woman’s hairband, a baby’s diaper, and even a kheer mix packet (347g). In one case, a passenger attempted to smuggle 100g in his mouth under a mask but was caught.

Officials note that while the UAE remains a key source, smugglers now bring gold from other Gulf countries, continuously adapting to evade detection.

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Nandini milk price to increase by ₹4 per litre in Karnataka from April 1

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March 27,2025

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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Karnataka CM and All Lawmakers Get 100% Salary Hike

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March 21,2025

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Assembly on Friday passed Bills doubling the salaries of the chief minister, ministers, and legislators, adding an annual burden of ₹62 crore on the exchequer.

The CM's monthly salary will increase from ₹75,000 to ₹1.5 lakh, while ministers will see a 108% hike, from ₹60,000 to ₹1.25 lakh. MLAs and MLCs will get ₹80,000 per month, up from ₹40,000, and their pension will rise from ₹50,000 to ₹75,000.

The Karnataka Ministers Salaries and Allowances (Amendment) Bill and the Karnataka Legislature Salaries, Pensions and Allowances (Amendment) Bill were passed without debate, as the Opposition BJP protested in the well of the House.

The Bills cited the rising cost of living as justification for the hike. The Assembly Speaker and Legislative Council chairperson will now receive ₹1.25 lakh per month, up from ₹75,000.

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