Udupi lady Sub-Inspector to get President’s Medal at Republic Day event
Udupi: Violet Femina, Sub-Inspector at the Coastal Security Police Station, Malpe, has been selected for the President’s Distinguished Service Medal, which will be conferred on the occasion of Republic Day.
At present, Violet Femina is serving as part of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Karnataka government to probe the Dharmasthala-related case. Earlier, she was also part of the SIT that investigated the Prajwal Revanna case.
She joined the police department in 1994 and was promoted to the rank of Sub-Inspector in 2018. Over the years, she has served at several police stations, including Udupi, Manipal, Karkala, Kundapura, Malpe and Honnavar.
In recognition of her service, she received the Chief Minister’s Medal in 2012 and the Director General–Inspector General of Police Commendation Medal in 2025.
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HD Kumaraswamy slams Ramanagara DC for ignoring his calls, vows to oppose land acquisition
Bengaluru: Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Sunday criticised the Ramanagara district administration, alleging that the district commissioner was deliberately ignoring his phone calls.
Speaking at an indefinite farmers’ protest held at Bhairamangala, Kanchuganhalli and nearby villages, Kumaraswamy said the Ramanagara DC was not responding even after seeing his mobile number. “The moment they see my number, they don’t take the call at all,” he alleged.
Issuing a strong warning to officials, Kumaraswamy said government officers should not commit mistakes under pressure from anyone. “Even after retirement, you cannot escape responsibility. Don’t betray the people by succumbing to pressure from ministers or MLAs of this government,” he said.
Kumaraswamy asserted that he would not allow the state government to acquire fertile agricultural land around Bidadi. “We will not allow even an inch of land to be taken. Not a single inch,” he declared, throwing a direct challenge to the state government. He said protecting the land of women farmers was his responsibility and urged them not to give up their land under any circumstances.
Assuring farmers of his support, the Union Minister said they need not be afraid. “I am with you. Governments come and go, but people are permanent. Governments must bow to public opinion. If not, people know how to teach them a lesson,” he said.
Kumaraswamy also alleged that some individuals were supporting the land acquisition move, which he termed dangerous. He accused the government of attempting to acquire highly valuable and fertile land at throwaway prices. “Some people have already created land banks in benami names to loot. They are cheating the people and the government. The day is not far when such people will be forced to stand on the streets,” he warned.
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