Dr Acharya was honest and ideal politician: Shaafi Sa'adi at BJP condolence meet

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February 17, 2012

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Mangalore, February 17: “Dr V S Acharya was an honest politician and a responsible minister”, said Shaafi Sa'adi Nandavara, Sunni Students' Federation (SSF) leader and Principal Secretary of Bangalore based Saadiya Educational Foundation.

He was speaking after paying floral tributes to the portrait of departed home minster of Karnataka at a condolence meeting organized by Bharatiya Janata Party at Dr TMA Pai International Conventional Centre in the city on Friday.

Mr Sa'adi said that if all the politicians in Karnataka followed the path of Dr Acharya, there would be peace and prosperity throughout the state.

“As a minister Dr Acharya honestly accomplished his responsibilities. He should be a model for every politician. I had shared dias with that great personality a few times in Udupi. He always used to praise me. I extend my deepest condolence to the sad demise of such a great politician of behalf of entire Muslim community”, said Mr Shaafi Sa'adi.

Most Rev Aloysius Pauol D Souza, Bishop of Mangalore, said that Mangalore diocese had a close relationship with the departed soul. “There is a saying that 'For your tomorrow, tell people that you have laid the life today'. Dr Acharya was a perfect example of this. He never stopped working till the end of his life”, he said.

D H Shankar Murthy, Chairman, Karnataka Legislative Council, recalling his four decade-long association with Dr Acharya, said that as a politician 'Doctor' worked beyond the expectations of the people.

“From solving the water crisis in Udupi to preparing the State budget, he exhibited his talent before the party and people”, he said.

“He never felt dejected when he lost an election or something did not go as per his wishes. He strived hard to eradicate poverty among farmers. Whenever there was a need for a voice, he would be the one to initiate”, Mr Murthy said.

Rajashekharananda Swamiji, chief pontiff, Vajradehi Mutt, Dr K N Vijaya Prakash, CEO, DK Zilla Panchayat, Anwar Manippady, Chairman, Karnataka State Minority Commission and Rahim Uchil, General Secretary, DK district unity of BJP Minority Morcha were present among others.

 

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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 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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