Kasargod district to get rare recognition

May 28, 2012

Kasargod, May 28: Kasargod district will have the rare recognition of becoming the first district in the country where all the local bodies are computerised to conduct their financial transactions.

The facility is expected to be launched by the second week of June. The Saankhya software, developed by the Information Kerala Mission (IKM), will provide details of cash book, bank book, balance sheet income and expenditure statement, receipt and payment statement, trial balance, bank reconciliation statement, journal book and ledgers.

The project has already been implemented in all the 65 urban local bodies, 345 grama panchayats, 13 block panchayts and 12 district panchayats.

IKM executive director M Shamsuddin said that the aim is to complete the project in the whole of Kasargod, which will make it the first district in the country to complete the e-governance programme. The project will be implemented in all the local bodies in the state by the end of this year. “With the implementation of the project in all the local bodies, Kerala will become the first state in the country where all the transactions are computerised. The hand ritten registers will disappear in these local bodies with the completion of the project,'' Shamsuddin said.

Local Self-Government principal secretary James Varghese said that Kasargod is all set to become the first district in the country where the software of IKM is installed at all the local bodies for data entry of financial transaction. Internet facility is being provided at all the local bodies, except Kadamakudi grama panchayat where there is no electric power supply, to ensure that the e-governance programme is implemented soon, he said. After the implementation of the Saankhya project in urban local bodies, the Local Self-Government department detected certain lapses in these local bodies.

Following this, Local Self Government principal secretary James Varghese instructed all secretaries of the local bodies to submit printouts of the financial statements relating to the previous month to the director of urban affairs by the 20th of every month.

The e-filing system for architecture registration and building permits will also be launched next month. Payment of building tax through e-payment has already been introduced in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and Kozhikode corporations and Kasargod, Ottappalam and Kanjangad municipalities along with Manjeshwaram and Thumpamon grama panchayats. IKM has also developed a software which enables the public to track the details of any application they have submitted to the local bodies. Touchscreen systems will be introduced at all the local bodies to enable the public to know the status of their applications and other services.

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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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Mandya: Over 50 arrested, holiday for schools after Ganesha procession turns violent near dargah

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September 12,2024

Mysuru: More than 50 people have been arrested in connection with the riots between two groups of different faiths, at Nagamangala town, Mandya district, over the Ganesha idol procession, on Wednesday night.

High drama prevailed in front of the Nagamangala town police station on Thursday morning, with women belonging to both Hindu and Muslim communities staging a protest against the arrest of their family members and demanding their release.

The two groups started arguing over the Ganesha idol procession on the Mysuru-Nagamangala road, near a 'dargah'. This soon turned violent with stone being pelted. Reports said that around 25 shops were also set on fire.

Several vehicles were damaged and torched by the mob. However, police intervened and brought the situation under control, deploying additional police forces.

Holiday has been declared to schools and colleges in Nagamangala town until further notice. Police have imposed section 144 till 12 noon of September 14.

SP Mallikarjuna Baladandi, IGP (Southern Range) Boralingaiah, DC Kumar and other officials visited the spot.

District incharge Minister N Chaluvarayaswamy visited the spot on Thursday morning and took stock of the situation. Speaking to reporters he said, the incident was unfortunate.

"The clash which started around 9 pm on Wednesday, flared up with miscreants setting fire, damaging shops and vehicles in the town. There is no need for anxiety. Additional police forces have been deployed in the town and the situation is under control now," he said.

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