Guest lecturers of Govt First Grade Clgs launch agitation

February 17, 2011

Mangalore, February 17: Guest lecturers of the Government First Grade Colleges across the state including Dakshina Kannada launched an indefinite agitation on Thursday in support of their various demands.

Under the banner of the 'Federation of Government First Grade College Guest Lecturers' they boycotted the classes at all degree colleges across Karnataka.

Although, all the first grade colleges are running despite the boycott, students have been missing many classes in most of the colleges in the district.

In a memorandum addressed to Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa and submitted to Deputy Commissioner Subodh Yadav at his office here in the morning, the lecturers demanded removal of wage disparity and revision of wages as per the guidelines of the University Grants Commission.

The agitators urged the Government to pay their salaries every month and clear their salary dues at the earliest. Demanding that they should be given priority at the time of making appointments for the lecturers' posts under the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), the guest lecturers said they should not be troubled and their services should be continued until they are regularised in the posts.

State Govt's strange achievement!

A state government advertisement pertaining to achievements in higher education, released 18 months after the first BJP government came to power in Karnataka, has made a strange claim. It pertains to the salaries of 4,972 guest lecturers in government colleges across Karnataka. The advertisement states guest lecturers are paid Rs 10,000 per month.

But the Federation has termed the claim of advertisement as an apparent lie.

"We are getting Rs 5,000 per month and that too, only for nine months. This amount is paid to us in lump sum at the end of the year," says Vanith Kumar, state secretary of the federation.

Guest lecturers are frustrated by this continued apathy of the state government to our demands and hence the Federation has decided to draw the attention of the CM and the higher education minister to the plight by submitting memorandums through the respective Deputy Commissioners, he said.

Vanith noted that guest lecturers faced many problems and these were compounded by misleading advertisements released by the higher education department in the name of achievements of the state government. "Even V S Acharya, minister for higher education who assured that our problems would be addressed when the guest lecturers staged an indefinite dharna, has not reverted with a concrete plan of action," he said.

Other demands that the Federation is focusing on include reminding the state government to honour its word of regularising the services of guest lecturers who have been serving since 2005. The state government, as per UGC norms, should increase the wages of guest lecturers to Rs 20,000 per month and pay it each month too. The higher education department must pay the guest lecturers Rs 10,000 from April 2010 as claimed by them in the advertisement, the federation demanded.

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Mangaluru set to sizzle with new food streets in three key areas

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September 7,2024

Mangaluru: The bustling coastal city of Mangaluru is about to get a vibrant makeover with the introduction of food streets in three prime locations, courtesy of the Dakshina Kannada district administration, Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC), and Mangaluru Smart City Limited (MSCL).

These food streets aim to infuse the city's social and cultural life with new energy, while providing residents and visitors a tantalizing array of culinary delights.

The first food street, soon to be unveiled, is set to light up the area near Mangala Stadium, where around 27 food stalls will offer a range of delicious treats. According to Mayor Sudheer Shetty Kannur, the project will be spearheaded by the MSCL, which has already identified two more locations for additional food streets across the city.

“Stalls will be set up on land belonging to the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports, right next to Mangala Stadium,” shared the Mayor. Deputy Commissioner Mullai Muhilan MP has instructed MSCL to execute the project via a tender process. Following the completion of civil works, eligible bidders will be allotted food stalls. Other food streets will come up near Mahaveer Circle (Pumpwell) and at Sharbathkatte near Karnataka Polytechnic, bringing the city’s favorite street foods closer to even more neighborhoods.

Pradeep D’Souza, Deputy Director of Youth Empowerment and Sports, confirmed that work has already begun near Mangala Stadium.

“The MSCL is making swift progress under the guidance of the Deputy Commissioner. The designated land lies between Karavali Utsav Maidan and Mangala Stadium, with permanent shops on one side and the food street to be developed on the other. The area will be equipped with essential amenities, including drinking water, electricity, and proper drainage. Cleanliness and organization will be prioritized, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere that can draw large crowds,” he said. The project is moving quickly, with completion expected in the near future.

Once completed, these food streets will not only enhance Mangaluru's charm but also provide a fresh destination for food lovers to gather, explore, and savour the diverse flavours of the city.

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