Dalit entrepreneurs must utilize govt subsidies'

May 13, 2012

Mangalore, May 13: Young Dalit entrepreneurs must be aware of the subsidies being given by the government so that they can prosper in their industrial endeavours said S G Hegde, Joint Director, District Industrial Centre, Mangalore.

He was speaking at a seminar on “Coastal Dalits Towards Becoming Successful Industrialists and Entrepreneurs” organized by Ambedkar Memorial Foundation in the city on Sunday.

Stating that 35% subsidy would be given by the government to start an industry under the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), Mr. Hegde said that young Dalit entrepreneurs must be aware of the project that is likely to be back in force in September-October later this year.

He also said that subsidies are there for the taking under rainwater harvesting projects and micro industries as well.

Mohanangayya Swami, President, SC/ST Research and Development Trust, Mangalore, Raghunath Ullal, Health Officer, MCC, Bhavani, Vice President, Ullal Town Municipal Council, were among those 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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