CITU stages protests in Mangaluru, Udupi against Modi’s anti-people policies

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May 27, 2015

Mangaluru/Udupi, May 27: Centre for Indian Trade Union (CITU) staged protest meets in the twin coastal districts against Narendre Modi-led union government’s ‘anti-people policies’. The protests marked the first anniversary celebrations of the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre on Tuesday.

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In Mangaluru a large number of workers walked in a procession from the CITU office to the Deputy Commissioner’s office here demanding curbs on escalating prices; withdrawing the land acquisition and road transport Bills; payment of Rs. 15,000 minimum wage a month and opposing amendments to labour laws.

Addressing the members, CITU district president J. Balakrishna Shetty said the Union government is portraying that the country will become a super power. On the other hand, many of the promises, including bringing back black money, have remained unfulfilled.

The Union’s city general secretary Sunil Kumar Bajal said the Union government has put the sovereignty of the country at stake.

The government has also failed to pass on the benefits of reduction in crude oil prices to the public and instead has constantly been increasing fuel prices, he said.

Speaking on the occasion, district general secretary Vasanth Achary said the NDA government has made life miserable for the common man. It has been diluting various labour laws that had offered protection to the working class, he said.

In Uduspi, the members of the district unit CITU staged a dharna in front of the Clock Tower on Tuesday protesting over the “anti-farmer” and “anti-worker” policies of the NDA government. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Shetty said that there was a massive cut in the funds allocated to anganwadis and midday meal schemes in this year’s Union Budget.

This would affect both the programmes. The government was more interested in encouraging Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) instead of strengthening the public sector units, Mr. Shetty said.

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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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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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