Wrestling championship kicks off in Mangalore

January 28, 2012

Mangalore, January 28: The Karnataka State Level Wrestling Championship for women and South India level wrestling championship for men and women was inaugurated at Nehru Maidan.

The 3 day event would crown Karanataka Kesari, Karnataka Kumar and Karnataka Kishore at the end of it. President of the DK Wrestling association Suresh Chandra Shetty welcomed the gathering.

Present for the inaugural function were Mayor Praveen, Sansad member NalinKumar Kateel, Chairman of Coastal Development Authority , Nagaraj Shetty , MRPL Deputy General Manager Laxmi Kumaran and Premanand Shetty .

The event was inaugurated after lighting a lamp. B Nagarj Shetty, chairman of Coastal Development Authority, speaking on the occasion called upon the people to preserve this ancient sport.

“After 30 years the sport has come back to Mangalore. Government is giving enough encouragement to uphold this sport. Very soon there will be a hostel for housing sportsmen and women so that more events can be organised. There will also be coaches.” He said.

Mayor Praveen wished the participants good lucks and hinted at how important participating in a sport was.

Lexmi Kumaran of MRPL said that it was proud that women were also part of this event and wished them a sporting competition.

Mangalore MP Nalin Kumar Kateel reminded all the participants that this sport was the sport being enjoyed by the Raja's time in Mysore.

The championships are divided into categories like upto 44 Kg, upto 48 Kg ,51 Kg , 55 kg, 59 kg, 63 Kg and 67 Kg. The results of the Men's 84 Kg to 100 kg are – 1^st place: Mallappa Y Patil from Davangere, 2^nd place: S R Yalshetty from Belgaum, 3^rd place: N C Nyamgowda from Hubli.

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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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Mangaluru: Young medical store owner killed as lorry hits his motorbike

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January 7,2025

Mangaluru: A tragic road accident claimed the life of a young medical store owner on Monday, January 6, near Tiblapadavu, Natekallu, located on the outskirts of the city.

The victim, identified as 25-year-old Ausaf, was the proprietor of Hajira Medicals and the son of Jaleel, a resident of Derlakatte.

The unfortunate incident unfolded as Ausaf was riding his bike from Derlakatte toward Tiblapadavu. Upon approaching a divider near Tiblapadavu, a lorry made a sudden turn, resulting in a collision between the motorbike and the rear of the lorry. Ausaf succumbed to his injuries on the spot.

Having completed his education a few years ago, Ausaf had taken up the responsibility of managing Hajira Medicals at Derlakatte Junction. He was well-known in his community for his dedication and service.

Authorities at the Mangaluru South Traffic Police Station have registered a case, and CCTV footage capturing the incident is under review. The tragic loss has left the local community in shock, mourning the untimely demise of a promising young entrepreneur.

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