Dr Vishal takes charge as Udupi DC, promises development

November 5, 2014

Udupi, Nov 5: Dr R Vishal, the newly appointed Deputy Commissioner of Udupi district took charge on Wednesday from outgoing D C Dr SS Pattana Shetty.

Speaking on the occasion, he said that he would ensure protection of environment and promotion of development in Udupi district.

Dr Vishal said he would give priority to the issues of providing title deeds to the poor and ensuring the rights of tribal communities in forests.

Revenue Adalats were being held in different parts of the district. This would help in identifying and providing lands to poor people. The poor people were being given two to two-and-a-half cents of land to construct houses.

An amount of Rs nine crore had been released to the district, two years ago, to take up development of naxalite-affected villages. Already, an amount of Rs. 5.63 crore from this package had been spent for various projects like constructing roads and community halls. The remaining amount too would be utilized effectively.

As far as sand mining activity and operation of stone crushers were concerned, the district was following directions of the government. “We want to ensure the protection of environment also promote development. We want an even balance between the two,” he said.

The Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in the district had had also received funds under the Nagarothana and Second Finance Commission. “We will take effective steps to implement various projects,” he said.

He said he would check if the building laws were being followed in Udupi city and also the implementation of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms.

An IAS officer of 2004 batch, Dr. Vishal hails from Hubballi. He had completed his MBBS from Karantaka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hubballi. He has served in many positions including Deputy Commissioner of Chikkabalapur and Kalaburagi districts and Additional Election Commissioner of Bangaluru Municipal Corporation.

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‘Parenting Pathways’: A Free Workshop at Barakah International on January 16

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January 10,2025

Barakah International School and College is organizing a unique parenting workshop aimed at equipping parents with essential skills in various aspects of parenting. The event will take place at Barakah Auditorium, Ayar, on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 6:30 PM.

This session will cover three crucial aspects of parenting:

Motivating Your Child to Excel in Academics: Presented by Sharfuddin B.S., Principal of Barakah International School and College and an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker.

Parenting in the Modern Age: Delivered by Mr. Saif Sultan, a renowned motivational speaker and Chairman of the Hope Foundation.

Parenting Skills to Instill Islamic Values: Led by Mohammad Haneef, Principal of the Islamic Department at Barakah International School and a well-known Khateeb.

The workshop will conclude with a Q&A session, providing participants the opportunity to gain deeper insights from the experts.

The program is free of cost and open to both parents, subject to prior registration. Maghrib and Isha prayer arrangements will be available, and refreshments will be served at the end.

Interested participants are encouraged to register at the earliest to secure their slots via the following Google Form:

https://forms.gle/mKxsr4A1UGrpo7DJ9

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Mangaluru: Mescom proposes multi-year electricity tariff hike

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January 9,2025

Mangaluru: In a significant development, Mescom has proposed a phased electricity tariff hike starting with Rs 0.70 per unit for the fiscal year 2025-26. The proposal has been submitted to the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) for approval, signaling a potential increase in electricity costs for consumers.

Mescom emphasized that the current tariff structure is insufficient to meet operational expenses and manage revenue effectively. To address this, the company has invited public objections to the proposed hike.

Currently, the electricity supply cost is Rs 9.23 per unit, while the consumer tariff stands at Rs 8.53 per unit, leading to a shortfall of Rs 0.70 per unit. For the financial year 2023-24, Mescom reported revenue of Rs 5,924.73 crore against an expenditure of Rs 6,310.39 crore, resulting in a deficit of Rs 367.66 crore. For the 2025-26 fiscal year, projected revenue is Rs 5,850.81 crore, with an actual requirement of Rs 5,961.63 crore, creating a deficit of Rs 110.82 crore.

In a first, Mescom has submitted a multi-year tariff revision proposal to KERC. The plan outlines a hike of Rs 0.70 per unit for 2025-26, followed by Rs 0.37 per unit for 2026-27 and Rs 0.54 per unit for 2027-28.

"An increase in electricity tariff is inevitable," stated Jayakumar R, Managing Director of Mescom. "Mescom has submitted a proposal in this regard to KERC."

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