Palemar returns to Mangalore, pleads innocence

naeem@coastaldigest.com (CD Network)

February 20, 2012

Mangalore, February 20: The Mangalore North MLA Krishna J Palemar, who was forced to resign from his ministerial berth two weeks ago, has pleaded not guilty during his first visit to home constituency following the Assembly porngate.

Mr Palemar, who was one of the most influential politicians of Karnataka till February 7, when he faced the charge of providing porn clips to his two cabinet colleagues during the Assembly proceedings, speaking to media persons at his residence in the city on Monday expressed confidence that the House Committee probe would prove his innocence.

“The reason for my resignation was not that I did a mistake, rather, I did not want my district or state to have a shady image. Moreover I did not want to harm my party's image,” said Mr Palemar adding that people of the coastal district, where he was in-charge minister since last four-years knew about his 'character and personality'.

The MLA justified his prolonged silence over the issue saying he thought it was not appropriate to speak in the public when he had given a written statement before the House Committee formed to inquire into the porngate.

He admitted that he was in a state of mental shock following the unexpected incident in the Assembly. However, he expressed confidence that he would go to the people of the district once again after coming clean on porngate.

Mr Palemar also clarified that it was the Party's responsibility to decide whether to make him minister after coming clean on allegations or not.

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DC urges faster land acquisition for industrial growth in Udupi

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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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