Vivekananda Jayanthi held amid protests, Soolibele highlights the importance of muscle power

February 6, 2012

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Mangalore, February 6: “Swami Vivekananda had said that any change or revolution in the country has to originate from the Mysore Karnataka region. The time for the revolution has indeed arrived. We should trigger that change,” said Chakravarthi Soolibele, organisor of Jago Bharat.

Speaking at a function at the University College in Hampankatta on Monday to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Vivekananda, he urged the student community to study the spiritual leader and imbibe values propagated by him.

The programme was held amid controversies after the college management initially refused to give permission to the organisors for inviting a firebrand Hindutva speaker.

After days of protest and talks, the college management struck a deal with the organisors and gave the go-ahead for the programme.

In an indirect call to the student community to tone up their muscles for the cause of nation-building, Mr. Soolibele said: “Vivekananda was in favour of taking up football as a sport because you have an opportunity to kick at your opponent. Therefore you should play football and develop muscles before you read Gita. Even Sri Krishna has clearly called for war to protect religion. If you don't have the power to flex your muscles, what is the use of reading Gita.”

Today the world is looking at India, where yoga, culture, organic farming has become part of life. The world is today bereft of values and India has the power to lead the world, he said.

Principal of the college Lakshminarayana Bhatta presided over the function. Professor Harish, student leaders Shivaprasad, Ashiwni, Harinakshi among others were present. College students' council leader Guruprasad delivered a welcome speech.

Students turned up in large numbers as the auditorium was filled to the capacity. The prgramme was held amid tight security as activists of Students Federation of India protested outside the campus opposing the participation of Soolibele in the programme.

Addressing the protestors, Jeevanraj Kuttar, joint secretary of the organization said the Jago Bharat had been trying to divide the country and Soolibele, who talks about patriotism, should not be allowed to participate.

DYFI leaders Sunil Kumar Bajal, B.K. Imthiyaz, progressive thinkers Vasudev Uchchil, I.A. Prasanna, Lingappa Nanthur were present. Activists of Campus Front of India had also come forward to stage a protest, but they were sent back by the police.


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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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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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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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