Wafa Sultana is 'best young parliamentarian'

naeem@coastaldigest.com (CD Network)

March 11, 2012

Mangalore, Mar 11, 2012: Mangalore based SDM Law College student Wafa Sultana has been adjudged 'best parliamentarian' at a model parliament competition organized on Saturday in Hubli.

As many as 40 students from 12 law colleges across the State, representing various 'constituencies', had participated in the proceedings that were part of the State-level S S Shettar Memorial Model Parliament Competition 2012 organised on Saturday by the Hubli based KLE Society's G K Law College.

Responding to the award, Ms Sultana said that she was deeply interested in Islamic Shariah and issues of human rights.

Ms Sultana is the daughter of Karkala based couple Muhyuddin and Umaira Khathoon. After studying up to Class VI in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, she returned to her native and continued the education in Karkala and Mangalore.

After much debate and a walkout by opposition members, the 'Prevention of public agitation by coercive methods to enact laws bill, 2012' was defeated in the 'model parliament'.

'Speaker' of the model parliament and the former Speaker of the Assembly Ramesh Kumar put the bill to vote.

While 'ruling party' members demanded that it be passed in the interests of protecting the supremacy of parliament, 'opposition' members argued that it would take away the voice of the people.

In the almost three-hour long discussions, students quoted from various constitutional provisions to support their arguments.

Asmatunnisa G of Vidyavardhaka Law College, Mysore, and Gouramohan Mishra of BMS Law College, Bangalore, got second and third prizes in the competition.

Ramesh Kumar advised against making sweeping comments against the people and Parliament. Principal of the host college G B Patil and advocate G R Andanimath, the coordinator of the event, were present.

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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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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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