Legislators from DK, Udupi keep off Yeddy meeting

naeem@coastaldigest.com (CD Network)
February 24, 2012

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Mangalore, February 24: Amidst the mounting crisis in the ruling party of the state, legislators from the twin coastal districts of Udupi and Dakshina Kannada, who enjoy a close relationship with Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda, have distanced themselves from the meeting at former CM B S Yeddyurappa's house.

Apart from MLAs and MLCs of twin district, Mangalore MP Nalin Kumar Kateel too kept off the meeting, despite the invitation. Though Mangalore North MLA Krishna J Palemar attended the meeting, he clarified to reporters that his intention was not leadership change.

However, energy minister Shobha Karandlaje, who also participated in her mentor's meeting did not make any public statement.

It's worth mentioning here that the BJP and RSS have a strong base in these two districts, besides the Malnad district of Chikmagalur, which shares a parliamentary constituency with Udupi.

However, most of the legislators, who avoided Yeddyurappa's meeting on Thursday, gave only two reasons: They were attending the Mangalore University convocation or making preparations for the Udupi-Chikmagalur byelection.

The legislators from the coastal districts are learnt to have decided not to openly identify with Yeddyurappa, who is spearheading the 'oust Gowda campaign'.

Meanwhile the Chief Minister, who participated in the 30th convocation of Mangalore University on Thursday, held a secret meeting with prominent RSS leader Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat. The CM, who, has been very loyal to the party and the Sangh, which still wields considerable influence in these districts.


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 The earlier ₹2 price hike (announced on June 26, 2024) will be withdrawn.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