Nalin Kumar Kateel files nomination, says he will win by a big margin

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March 20, 2014

Mangalore, Mar 20: Thursday saw the filing of nomination papers of two candidates contesting for the Lok Sabha seat from Dakshina Kannada constituency.

Sitting MP Nalin Kumar Kateel from BJP filed his nomination papers at the office of District Election officer A B Ibrahim to contest from the constituency for the second term.

Nalin Kumar was accompanied by BJP district president Pratap Simha Nayak, MLC Monappa Bhandary, MLA Angara S and Rukmaiah Poojary during the filing of his nomination with the District Election officer.

After filing his papers, he told mediapersons that last time he had won in the Lok Sabha elections with a margin of about 40,000 votes. “This time, I am confident of winning from Dakshina Kannada with a larger margin,” he said, adding that the BJP would gain victory in the elections as people wanted to see Narendra Modi becoming the PM.

Nalin Kumar 's wife Shreedevi was present on the occasion.

Before arriving at the Deputy Commissioner 's office to file his nomination, the new BJP election office was inaugurated near Bunts Hostel circle on Thursday.

NCP candidate from Dakshina Kannada

Nationalist Congress Party (Karnataka Pradesh) candidate Supreeth Kumar Poojary also filed his nomination papers with the District Election officer from Dakshina Kannada constituency.

He was accompanied by Girish Kumar Poojary and Satish Amin.

Mr Supreeth Kumar had previously contested as a JD(U) candidate in the state assembly elections in 2008 and as an NCP candidate in 2013 from Mangalore City North constituency, but lost both times.

He had also filed his nomination papers as a JD(U) candidate in the 2009 Lok Sabha elections from the same constituency, but his nomination was rejected due to irregularities found in the declaration on money spent on previous elections.

Supreeth Kumar holds a diploma in Electronics from St Aloysius Institution, and is a real estate developer by profession.

Additional Deputy Commissioner B Sadashiv Prabhu and election observer Shanteshwara Swami were present along with Mr Ibrahim at the time of filing of nomination papers.

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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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Karnataka CM and All Lawmakers Get 100% Salary Hike

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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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