Palemar richest candidate in DK, Pramodh Madhwaraj in Udupi

April 16, 2013
Mangalore, April 16: Former Minister and BJP candidate from Mangalore North Krishna Palemar is the richest candidate to have filed nomination so far in Dakshina Kannada district.

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The high-profile real estate dealer, builder and entrepreneur, in his affidavit filed along with the nomination papers on Monday, has declared that he owns movable property worth Rs 37.61 crore, as against Rs 10.98 crore declared while contesting the Assembly election in 2008. According to the affidavit, his movable property includes bank deposits of Rs 25.70 lakh, bonds and shares of Rs 11.37 lakh, savings and investments of Rs 3.75 crore, loans of Rs 11.26 crore, gold worth Rs 10.81 lakh, other assets worth Rs 21.56 crore and cash in hand of Rs 1 lakh. His other assets are capital investments in business firms like Karavali Housing, Priyanka Enterprises and Prasanna Developers. While his wife Shashikala J, possesses jewellery worth Rs 25.33 lakh and other households worth Rs 50 lakh.

Palemar and his wife jointly own immovable property having the current market price of Rs 27.65 crore, as against Rs 10.42 crore five years ago. Thus the grand total of his movable and immovable assets is Rs 53.06 crore, while it was Rs 21 crore during the last election.

He is also the owner of some of the high-end vehicles, including Prado (Rs 47 lakh), Lancer (Rs 15 lakh) and Bolero. Palemar also owns a revolver for self-protection which is worth Rs 75,000.

Change in movable property

Yogish Bhat, a four time MLA from Mangalore South constituency, had movable property worth Rs 11,78,716 and his wife had property worth Rs three lakh during 2008. It has increased to Rs 28,40,046 in his name and Rs 10,26,000 in his wife's name. Immovable property remains the same with an apartment, and a house in Mangalore, two sites— one in Mangalore and another at HSR layout in Bangalore.

The movable property includes Rs 2,14,000 cash in his hand and Rs 6,000 cash in his wife's hand. It was Rs 3.18 lakh in 2008. He has bank deposits of Rs 4,46,046 (Rs 60,716 in 2008), mutual funds worth Rs one lakh, Rs one lakh insurance cover from LIC and another Rs 1.5 lakh from ICICI . He has invested Rs 14.2 lakh on business and his wife has invested Rs 5.2 lakh in business by availing loans. He owns a van worth Rs 80,000 and another SUV worth Rs three lakh. Bhat owns jewellery worth Rs 50,000 (Rs 20,000 in 2008) and his wife owns gold jewellery valued at Rs five lakh (Rs three lakh).

The self purchased immovable property is worth Rs 1.39 crore. He owns inherited property worth Rs 1.65 lakh. He owns agriculture land worth Rs 10 lakh and non agriculture land worth Rs 7.5 lakh at Matadakani in Mangalore and Rs 8 lakh worth land in HSR Layout in Bangalore. The present value of these assets are worth Rs 32 lakh and Rs 80 lakh respectively.

He owns a 520 sq ft apartment at Karangalpady. The present market value of the apartment is Rs 16 lakh. He owns 1,800 sq ft house in five cents land at Kodialbail and the market value is worth Rs 54 lakh.

J R Lobo

On the other hand, J R Lobo, a bureaucrat-turned-politician owns, movable property worth Rs 56,71,109 and his wife owns property worth Rs 22,39,686. He does not own a vehicle. He possesses jewellery worth Rs 18,575 and his wife possesses jewellery worth Rs 9.27 lakh.

He owns immovable property worth Rs 24 lakh and his wife owns property worth Rs 2,04,62,500. The self acquired property by Lobo is worth Rs 76,71,107 and his wife's is worth Rs 98,71,765. He has inherited property worth Rs four lakh and his wife has inherited property worth Rs 1.11 crore.

Richest man in Udupi

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Pramodh Madhwaraj, Congress candidate from Udupi constituency, owns Rs 86 crore worth movable property and Rs 11 crore worth immovable property. His wife Supriya owns movable property worth Rs 11,12,95,667 and daughter owns property worth Rs 3,20,000. Mother Manorama Madhwaraj has movable property worth Rs 42,24,874.

The total movable property is worth Rs 97,20,09,679. He owns immovable property worth 10,88,67,726 and his wife owns property worth 95,17,500. He has also availed loan of Rs 43.98 crore and his mother has availed loan of Rs 85,32,016. Udupi constituency BJP candidate B Sudhakar Shetty owns movable property worth Rs 16,56,331. His wife Arundathi Shetty has property worth Rs 57,16,500. He owns immovable property worth Rs 50 lakh and has availed Rs five lakh loan from banks.

His children have availed Rs 13 lakh and Rs 25 lakh loans respectively.

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December 3,2025

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Mangaluru, Dec 3: A group of Congress workers gathered at the Mangaluru International Airport on Wednesday to welcome AICC general secretary K C Venugopal, but the reception quickly turned into a display of support for Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.

Venugopal arrived in the city to participate in the centenary commemoration of the historic dialogue between Mahatma Gandhi and Narayana Guru. The event, organised by the Sivagiri Mutt, Varkala, in association with the Mangalore University Sri Narayana Guru Study Chair, is being held on the university’s Konaje campus.

KPCC general secretary Mithun Rai and several party workers had assembled at the airport to receive Venugopal. However, the moment he stepped out, workers began raising slogans backing Shivakumar.

The university programme will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

This show of support comes just a day after Siddaramaiah remarked that Shivakumar would lead the government “when the high command decides.” The chief minister made the comment after a breakfast meeting at Shivakumar’s residence—another public display of camaraderie between the two leaders amid ongoing attempts by the party high command to downplay their leadership rivalry.

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November 30,2025

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Udupi: The pontiffs of Sri Paryaya Puttige Mutt, the sacred seat of Jagadguru Shrimad Madhvacharya Moola Samsthanam, have submitted a proposal to the Prime Minister seeking comprehensive development for Udupi district. 

Proposal for International Airport

A key request is the establishment of an international airport. Highlighting that around 1,000 acres of land are available and suitable, the pontiffs noted that the existing Mangalore Airport provides limited international connectivity. They suggested the airport be developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) or as a Greenfield Airport to boost trade, education, healthcare, and spiritual tourism.

Metro and Rapid Transit Connectivity

The proposal also calls for Metro Rail or Rapid Transit between Mangaluru and Udupi. The 55 km coastal stretch experiences heavy daily commuter traffic, causing congestion. The district administration is ready to prepare an initial project report for a Mass Rapid Transit corridor and requested inclusion under national urban mobility programmes to ensure safe, green, and time-efficient regional transport.

Port and Coastal Development

The pontiffs urged the development of an international-standard port with a cruise terminal along Udupi’s coast. They also requested fast-tracking of pending coastal tourism projects and revising Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms to encourage sustainable infrastructure and hospitality investment.

IT, AI and Technological Infrastructure

Support was sought for an IT and AI Innovation Park with incubation facilities under Digital India and Startup India initiatives. The proposal also emphasized the need for strengthened data security and cloud computing infrastructure to boost India’s technological independence.

Sports and Education Initiatives

The pontiffs requested national sports status for Kambala, along with financial and infrastructure support. They also sought the establishment of an AIIMS in Udupi, a new IIT campus, and approval for an IIM to promote higher education in the district.

Representation to the Prime Minister

Sri Sugunendra Tirtha Pontiff and Sri Sushrendra Tirtha Swamiji represented the pontiffs in submitting the comprehensive development proposal to the Prime Minister during his recent visit.

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December 4,2025

Mangaluru: Chaos erupted at Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) after IndiGo flight 6E 5150, bound for Mumbai, was repeatedly delayed and ultimately cancelled, leaving around 100 passengers stranded overnight. The incident highlights the ongoing country-wide operational disruptions affecting the airline, largely due to the implementation of new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms for crew.

The flight was initially scheduled for 9:25 PM on Tuesday but was first postponed to 11:40 PM, then midnight, before being cancelled around 3:00 AM. Passengers expressed frustration over last-minute communication and the lack of clarity, with elderly and ailing travellers particularly affected. “Though the airline arranged food, there was no proper communication, leaving us confused,” said one family member.

An IndiGo executive at MIA cited the FDTL rules, designed to prevent pilot fatigue by limiting crew working hours, as the cause of the cancellation. While alternative arrangements, including hotel stays, were offered, about 100 passengers chose to remain at the airport, creating tension. A replacement flight was arranged but also faced delays due to the same constraints, finally departing for Mumbai around 1:45 PM on Wednesday. Passengers either flew, requested refunds, or postponed their travel.

The Mangaluru delay is part of a broader crisis for IndiGo. The airline has been forced to make “calibrated schedule adjustments”—a euphemism for widespread cancellations and delays—after stricter FDTL norms came into effect on November 1.

While an IndiGo spokesperson acknowledged unavoidable flight disruptions due to technology issues, operational requirements, and the updated crew rostering rules, the DGCA has intervened, summoning senior airline officials to explain the chaos and outline corrective measures.

The ripple effect has been felt across the country, with major hubs like Bengaluru and Mumbai reporting numerous cancellations. The Mangaluru incident underscores the systemic operational strain currently confronting India’s largest carrier, leaving passengers nationwide grappling with uncertainty and delays.

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