2024

Forest department approves installation of Varahi pipeline: MLA Yashpal Suvarna

Udupi MLA Yash Pal Suvarna said that the forest department has given technical permission for the installation of the Varahi project pipeline related to the supply of drinking water to Udupi city.

He held discussions with the Principal Secretary of the Forest Department in Bengaluru and requested him to immediately sanction the installation of the pipeline of Varahi project, which is a major irrigation project in Udupi district. He said that this project will solve the drinking water problem of Udupi district.

Responding to the MLA’s request, the forest department agreed and gave permission.

Sukhir Singh Sandhu, Gyanesh Kumar appointed as new Election Commissioners

New Delhi: Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Gyanesh Kumar have been appointed as the new Election Commissioners. However, senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, the Opposition member in the panel, registered his dissent, questioning the process followed, saying the short-listed names of officers were not made available to him in advance.

The two were selected on the basis of consensus of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and members of the committee.

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Chowdhury said a total of six names had come up before the committee. Among them, the names of Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Gyanesh Kumar have been finalised.

However, senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, the Opposition member in the panel, registered his dissent, questioning the process followed, saying the short-listed names of officers were not made available to him in advance. Chowdhury said he had asked for a short list before the meeting which could have given him details of all the shortlisted candidates. He said the Government had sent the names of 212 officers Wednesday.

The exhaustive list included the names of 92 officers who retired as Secretary and Secretary equivalent in Government of India, 93 names of officers serving as Secretary and Secretary equivalent officers in Government of India, 15 officers who retired as Chief Secretaries of state and union territories in last one year, 28 and 8 officers serving as chief secretaries in states and union territories.

One nation, One election: 18,626 page report submitted to President

New Delhi: A high-level committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind submitted its 18,626-page report to President Draupadi Murmu on Thursday.

In the first phase, elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies should be held. The committee has recommended that elections to local bodies be held within 100 days, PTI reported.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, committee members, former Finance Commission chairman N K Singh, former Lok Sabha secretary general Subhash Kashyap, former leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad and Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal were also present at Rashtrapati Bhavan when Kovind submitted his report.

The report is an outcome of extensive consultations with stakeholders, experts and research work of 191 days, since its constitution on September 2, 2023, a statement said.

Manipal: Bus owner dies after being struck by his own vehicle

Udupi: In a tragic incident, a bus owner was dies after being struck by his own bus at Badagabettu in Parkala on March 13 night.

The deceased has been identified as Dayanand Shetty (65), was inspecting his bus, which was parked for repairs at a garage near Badagabettu.

Dayanand had arrived at the garage to oversee repair works on his bus. As he stood in front of the vehicle, unaware to him, The mechanic then drove the bus to see if the bus was okay. In a horrifying turn of events, the bus struck Dayanand and he was seriously injured after being run over by the wheels. Though he was rushed to Manipal Hospital, he succumbed to his injuries.

Farmer’s daughter got job with record-breaking salary in Singapore firm

Ramya R, the daughter of a farmer hailing from Salem, has etched her name in history through her remarkable performance and analytical prowess, securing a ground-breaking salary offer from a Singapore-based company. The Tolaram Group extended an unprecedented package of Rs 64.15 lac to Ramya in March 2023, following her selection via campus placement at IIM Sambalpur. She has since embarked on her journey with the firm, stationed at their facility in Nigeria.

Ramya’s ascent to this remarkable achievement was not without its challenges. Enduring six rigorous interview rounds, she showcased her exceptional management and analytical skills, distinguishing herself among the candidates.

At a mere 22 years of age, Ramya’s accomplishment is particularly noteworthy. Her success has not only brought her personal fulfillment but has also served as an inspiration to the women in her village. Encouraged by her achievement, they are now more inclined to pursue education and seek better opportunities beyond the confines of their village.

As the first graduate in her family, Ramya’s academic journey began with a degree in literature from Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. Ramya’s journey at IIM Sambalpur has not only propelled her towards a groundbreaking international career but also serves as an inspiration for aspiring individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Since May 2023, Ramya has been actively contributing to the Tolaram Group’s operations in Nigeria. Her story stands as a testament to the power of determination, resilience, and the pursuit of excellence, transcending boundaries and inspiring countless others along the way.