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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Udupi dist min launches project on enhanced surveillance
Udupi: Laxmi Hebbalkar, minister for women and child development, has said Udupi police's initiative to install CCTVs for public welfare is truly commendable, as it can help prevent untoward incidents in the district. The Udupi district minister was speaking during the inauguration of 'Syena Drishti' surveillance centre at Udupi service bus stand organised by the Udupi police with the Udupi Chamber of Commerce (UCC) on Thursday. A total of 621 night-vision cameras at 207 junctions and 20 automatic number plate reader cameras on 10 district border roads are being installed. This project costs approximately Rs 3 crore, and is fully funded by the UCC. "On behalf of the district administration and the govt, I express gratitude to UCC," the minister said. DC Swaroopa TK, ZP CEO Prateek Bayal, SP Hariram Shankar, and others were present. Boxing champion lauded Hebbalkar praised the achievements of Mansi J Suvarna from Udupi, who won a bronze medal at the National Boxing Championship held in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Mansi, daughter of Malathi and Jagadish Suvarna, who are involved in fishing in Malpe, has inspired other boxers in the state with her achievement. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If the Cat Bites You, Here's What It Really Means. Weird Cat Behavior Explained Undo Boxing is a rare sport in the coastal districts. The minister expressed hope that this sport will grow further and more children from the coast will excel in boxing. Gruha Lakshmi funds disbursed The funds for June and July under the Gruha Lakshmi scheme were not released. The pending funds for June have been disbursed. The July funds will be credited to the beneficiaries' accounts in a few days, with the hope of releasing the funds by Ganesh Chaturthi, Hebbalkar told the reporters. To a query on the request for a ministerial position for the son of former minister KN Rajanna, she said: "Whatever decision the high command takes is final." Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Independence Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Daily Express
18-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Ewon urges Sabah youth to embrace sports
Published on: Friday, July 18, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 18, 2025 By: Mohd Izham Hashim Text Size: Ewon presenting a mock cheque to Iruan at the event. PENAMPANG: Young people have been urged to embrace sports to adopt a healthier lifestyle, foster unity and open doors to entrepreneurship. Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Datuk Ewon Benedick emphasised that the value of organising sports competitions not only unearths new talents but also plays a crucial role in fostering unity, teamwork and friendship among the people. Officiating the 2025 National Boxing Championship at the Sabah Cultural Centre in Penampang, Ewon highlighted how sports provide a platform to promote healthy competition, enhance understanding, build camaraderie and strengthen national unity. Advertisement 'My presence here signifies support for sports as a platform for unity, friendship and togetherness among the people, while also nurturing national boxing athletes, particularly from Sabah,' he stated. During the event, organised by the Malaysian Boxing Federation, Ewon who was also representing the Minister of Youth and Sports Hannah Yeoh, presented a mock cheque for an RM170,000 allocation from the Ministry of Youth and Sports as a grant for the championship. Ewon further detailed how his Ministry supports young entrepreneurs in the sports industry through various funding facilities. 'Among the options available is the Sports Industry Financing Scheme under Bank Rakyat. Additionally, Tekun Nasional provides funding for small entrepreneurs in the gymnasium and sports equipment businesses,' he explained. He added that youth cooperatives engaged in business can also apply for grants from the Malaysia Co-operative Societies Commission (SKM), provided they are properly registered and conducting legitimate cooperative business activities. Among those who also attended the event were President of Malaysia Boxing Federation Datuk Iruan Zulkefli and President of the Sabah Amateur Boxing Association (Saba) Datuk Orlando Harumal. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Express Tribune
15-04-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Sindh bans use of plastic bags across province
Listen to article The Sindh government has imposed a province-wide ban on plastic bags. The decision was made during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, where amendments to the Sindh Prohibition of Non-Degradable Plastic Products Rules 2024 were approved. The cabinet noted that environmental protection requires measures to curb pollution and maintain ecological balance. It approved the amended rules to ban the manufacturing, sale, and use of all plastic shopping bags, including non-degradable and oxo-degradable types. The ban will take effect 60 days after the cabinet's approval. According to the spokesperson for the CM, the ban covers shopping bags and plastic carrier bags. All business and purchasing activities involving plastic bags will now be prohibited. During the same meeting, the cabinet also approved several financial grants. A grant of Rs200 million was approved for Cadet College Petaro, while Rs16.5 million was allocated for the purchase of buses for Cadet College Karampur. An amount of Rs20 million was approved for the National Boxing Championship. Additionally, a one-time grant of Rs500 million was sanctioned for the Kidney Centre Karachi, and Rs300 million for the Sindh Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (SICVD). The cabinet also gave approval to the Sindh Habitual Offenders Monitoring Rules 2025. Under the Sindh Habitual Offenders Monitoring Act 2023, street criminals and repeat offenders will be required to wear tracking bracelets for monitoring purposes.
Express Tribune
17-02-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Army wins National Boxing Championship
Pakistan Army won the male and female boxing title in the recently concluded 41st National Elite Men and 5th National Elite Women Boxing Championships held at KPT Sports Complex, Karachi. Corps Commander Karachi Lt Gen Muhammad Avais Dastgir graced the grand ceremony of the final matches as chief guest and distributed the prizes among the victorious boxers. He lauded their courage and performance in the boxing event. "It is a very competitive and successful event through which the Pakistani boxers have showcased their talent at the international level," said Corps Commander Karachi while speaking at the ceremony. The National Championship was organised by the Pakistan Boxing Federation with the support of the Pakistan Army in which international standards and rules were observed. More than 300 boxers competed in different weight categories and the final matches were held between the qualified boxers. In male category gained 1st position was bagged by Pak Army while Navy remained runners up while the third position was clinched by WAPDA. In the female category, the boxing team of Pakistan Army won the first position while the teams of Punjab and WAPDA stood second and third respectively. The participating teams in the National Boxing Championship included Pakistan Army, Navy, PAF, WAPDA, Railways, KPT, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Sindh, Islamabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, HEC and Pakistan Police.
