DK BJP releases 'Nooru Hejje' to highlight Nalin's achievements

October 30, 2014

Mangalore, Oct 30: The Dakshina Kannada district unit of BJP released a book on Wednesday highlighting the achievements of Nalin Kumar Kateel in 100 days after being re-elected as the MP of Dakshina Kannada constituency.

Speaking after releasing the book Nooru Hejje' (100 Steps) in the presence of Nalin Kumar Kateel, BJP district president Pratap Simha Nayak said that the book would be an answer to the critics of Mr Kateel and his performance as an MP.

The book also helps to shed light upon the various milestones he has created. He has participated in eight different discussions in the Parliament after being re-elected and raised 86 questions. Proposals have been sent to the union government for over 83 developmental works for which Rs 2.50 crore has already been released in the first phase. A sum of Rs 50 crore has also been released for the development of beaches in the coastal districts in the state, out of which Rs 13.70 crore has been earmarked for the development of five beaches in Dakshina Kannada, he said.

He said that the book also comprised of the achievements of Narendra Modi-led union government in the last three months. The released book will reveal the performance of the central government and its administration in the past 100 days, as most people are unaware about the various programmes launched by the government, he said.

He further said that the BJP district committee would release similar books every three months detailing the achievements and progress of the MP.

District to mark success of Jan-Dhan programme

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Kateel said that there was a plan to organise a huge programme to mark the success of Prime Minister Jan-Dhan programme launched by Narendra Modi as the district achieved nearly 100 percent in opening new bank accounts for non-account holders. Union Minister of State for Commerce Nirmala Sitharaman will participate in the programme, he said.

Former MLC K Monappa Bhandary and other BJP leaders were present.

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Mangaluru: Youth arrested for misleading Instagram post targeting police

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: The Mangaluru CEN police have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly posting provocative and misleading content on an Instagram page named “mr_a_titude”, targeting the Bajpe police.

Mangaluru Commissioner of Police Sudheer Kumar Reddy C H identified the arrested as Abhishek M, a resident of Katipalla in Mangaluru.

A case has been registered at the Bajpe Police Station under Sections 353(1)(c), 353(2), 56, and 57 read with Section 189 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in connection with the post.

According to police, the accused uploaded a photograph of a hotel on the Instagram page and alleged that accused persons in a murder case under the Bajpe police jurisdiction were being given “royal treatment” by the police, including being served beef meals daily from the hotel.

The post further accused the police of supporting criminals, misusing their authority, and betraying public trust. Police said the content was provocative in nature and aimed at inciting public outrage against the police.

Following the post, a case was registered at the Bajpe police station, and further investigation was transferred to the CEN police station.

Police records indicate that the accused has a criminal history, with multiple cases registered against him, including murder, attempt to murder, assault, and robbery at the Surathkal Police Station, and one case at the Kaup Police Station.

The Commissioner said the accused was traced and arrested using technical evidence.

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