Four-wheelers get May 31 deadline to remove windscreen tints

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May 16, 2012

Mangalore, May 16: Following the Supreme Court's order on prohibiting poor visual light transmitting (VLT) glasses and the use of black tints on front, rear and side windscreens of four-wheelers, Karnataka Police of western range has fixed May 31 as the deadline.

The Police Department which is involved in creating awareness on the SC's orders will begin levying penalty from June 1. They will inform all vehicle drivers and owners to remove black tints on their vehicles windscreens immediately, since the SC has suggested the operation to begin from May 4 itself.

Inspector General of Police (western range) Pratap Reddy said the vehicle owners and drivers will have time up to May 31 to remove the tints. “The relaxation is provided to create awareness on the SC's order,” he added.

Meanwhile, he said that the police will penalize vehicle owners and may also seize vehicles in case of violation after June 1.

According to the SC's order, using tints of any percentage of VLT on safety glasses, windscreen is prohibited, The order, which differentiates the tinted glasses and the black film glasses, describes that tinted glasses must have 70 percent VLT in case of front and rear screens and 40 per cent VLT on side screens.

The order explains that tinted glasses are later coated with black films which make it illegal. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) D Dharmaiah said that his department is involved in creating awareness among the public. “The police will instruct vehicle owners to remove films on the windscreen,” he added. He informed that his department will use professionals to detect the percentage of VLT until Luxmetres are sanctioned for the department.

DCP Dharmaiah said that the traffic police will warn vehicles owners until the deadline.

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Demand for Mangaluru-Singapore direct flight gains momentum

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September 13,2024

NRI professionals hailing from the coastal and Malnad regions of Karnataka, now based in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Australia, have been urging the Indian government and airlines to introduce a direct flight between Mangalore International Airport (MIA) and Singapore’s Changi Airport.

These professionals argue that Singapore’s strategic location as a hub connecting India with East Asia makes this flight essential. They highlight that this route would serve over 12 million people from the coastal and hill regions of southern India, fostering stronger ties with East Asian economies.

The group, consisting of individuals from Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu, Shivamogga, and Hassan, is spearheaded by Rajesh H Acharya, director of HQ Connections Pte Ltd, Singapore, and coordinator of the Singapore Tuluver community. Acharya emphasized the significance of the Indian government’s Act East policy, which aims to strengthen relationships between India and ASEAN, East Asia, and the Asia-Pacific region.

“This flight will open new doors for cultural, trade, tourism, and technological exchanges between these regions,” Acharya said.

The Mangalore Chapter of IndUS Entrepreneurs (TiE) has also proposed positioning the region as the 'Silicon Beach of India.' A direct flight would provide greater opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors from both Singapore and Mangaluru, boosting business exchanges.

Moreover, Singapore’s Changi Airport could see increased tourism from the Karnataka coast, while Coastal Karnataka would benefit from a surge in visitors from ASEAN countries, the Far East, Australia, New Zealand, and the US West Coast.

While a similar attempt in 2017 did not succeed, Acharya and his team are hopeful that this time their appeal will be taken seriously, tapping into the immense growth potential of the eastern half of the globe.

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Rains lash Dakshina Kannada and Udupi amidst red alert

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September 24,2024

Mangaluru, Sept 24: A blanket of gloom descended over Dakshina Kannada and Udupi as heavy rains battered the coastal Karnataka districts on Tuesday. Substantial rainfall has been drenching the region since Monday, intensifying as the day progressed.

In Dakshina Kannada, torrential downpours began early Tuesday, followed by overcast skies and humid conditions.

The showers persisted intermittently through the afternoon, with areas like Beltangady experiencing moderate rainfall, while Puttur and Bellare bore the brunt of heavier storms.

Overnight showers were reported in Bantwal, and Mangaluru city, along with its surrounding rural areas, witnessed a steady increase in rainfall, peaking by the evening.

After a brief respite, the return of intense rainfall has brought a welcome drop in temperatures. In Udupi, Karkala, Udupi city, Kundapur, and Hebri taluks all faced substantial rains throughout the day, continuing from late Sunday night.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the coastal districts, predicting more heavy rainfall in the coming hours.

A yellow alert has been placed for Wednesday, signaling the likelihood of additional downpours. Fishermen have been cautioned to remain vigilant, as the possibility of strong winds looms over the coastal waters.

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