MSEZ issue: Indefinite hunger strike demanding employment from March 1

February 24, 2011

Mangalore, February 24: As the demands of members of the Project Displaced Families of MSEZ have not been met by the authorities, they have decided to take out an indefinite hunger strike and Sathyagraha from March 1 in front of the Deputy Commissioner's office here.

Addressing media persons at Press Club here on Thursday, Deepak Permude, Member of Kalavaru Gram Panchayat said that the solution to the issue of employment by MSEZ for the educated youth from the displaced families remained vague.

He said that they had rejected the proposal mooted by the heads of MSEZ on January 29 in Bangalore.

Among other things, the proposal assures them of sustainable allowance on the lines of unemployment allowance till jobs are provided, formation of a trust governed by PDF members and MSEZ officials to oversee benefits, ex-gratia payment to PDFs apart from what was already agreed upon to be paid, providing employment in other units and the salary drawn at the units to be partly or wholly matched by SEZ, educational allowance to members of displaced families, among others.

Deepak said none of these proposals were agreeable to the youth or the members.

He said they would meet district in-charge minister Krishna Palemar, MP Nalin Kumar Kateel and MLAs from the region, and discuss the issue.

It may be recalled that a month ago, an agitation took a dramatic turn when two youth, Kumar and Lokesh, attempted self-immolation by dousing themselves with kerosene, frustrated with the long delay in MSEZ providing them employment.

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Promising life cut short: Mangaluru college student killed in Padubidri road accident

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November 30,2025

Mangaluru, Nov 30: A 22-year-old college student succumbed to her injuries at a private hospital in Mangaluru today, days after she was hit by a goods tempo while crossing a road in Padubidri.

The deceased has been identified as Preksha, a resident of Nadsalu Billitota in Padubidri. The fatal incident occurred as Preksha, who was returning home after completing her examination, attempted to cross the service road towards Mangaluru. She was struck by a goods tempo approaching from the Udupi side, causing her to fall and sustain a severe head injury.

Prompt action from local residents ensured she received immediate first aid before being rushed to a hospital in Mangaluru for specialised treatment. Despite medical efforts, she passed away while undergoing care.

Preksha was a student at Karavali College, Vamanjoor on the outskirts of Mangaluru city. The tragedy is compounded by the fact that she belonged to a financially vulnerable family, having previously lost her father. She is survived by her mother and brother.

A case related to the accident has been registered at the Padubidri police station, and an investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances that led to the collision. The incident highlights the growing concerns over road safety, particularly on busy service roads, and serves as a tragic reminder of the human cost of traffic accidents.

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