Subodh Yadav takes charge as Deputy Commissioner of DK

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October 23, 2010

Mangalore, October 23: Subodh Yadav, an IAS officer of 1999 batch formally took charge as the Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada district on Saturday, October 23.

This is Mr Yadav's second stint in the district, where he worked as the Chief Executive Officer of Zilla Panchayat a few years ago.

Head Quarters Assistant to DC Prabhakar Sharma welcomed the new DC with a bouquet at around 1:40 pm in front of the DC office.

Yadav was posted as Deputy Commissioner of DK district on October 20, when V Ponnuraj was transferred and posted as DC of Shimoga. Ponnuraj had left the city on Friday.

After assuming his new office, Mr Yadav said he would take forward all the development works initiated by his predecessor. He appreciated many land mark projects including computerisation and paperless office system, which was initiated for the first in the state by Ponnuraj.

“Many projects and works are under progress in the district including concretisation of roads in different parts of the city. And many projects are still pending. I will study the entire situation at least for a week before taking any crucial decision”, he said.

Asked how he plans to tackle the major problems of the district including land mafia amidst political pressure, he said: “Let me go through all the problems thoroughly first. Give me some time to study the situation before planning anything. There is a solution for each and every problem”.

He said the city of Mangalore has undergone a rapid change compared to a few years ago when he was in the city as the CEO of ZP. “Many roads have been concretised and a large number of huge buildings and skyscrapers have been constructed across the city”, he said.

Mr Yadav, who knows English, Hindi and Kannada, hails from Kanpur district in Uttar Pradesh. Earlier he served as the DC of South Division of Bangalore Mahanagara palike, Kodagu, Chikkaballapur and Gadag. He also worked as the Private Secretary in Union Ministry of Law and Justice in the recent past. Before passing IAS, Yadav has done his BE in Mechanical Engineering and M. Tech in Industrial Engineering

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Dakshina Kannada’s 8-year-old author debuts novel on world stage at Sharjah Book Fair

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November 24,2025

Sharjah, UAE: Ayisha Basheer Esra, a talented young writer hailing from Aramboor in Dakshina Kannada’s Sullia taluk, marked a significant milestone in her burgeoning literary career with the launch of her debut novel, The Betrayal of the Kingdom, at the Sharjah International Book Fair. The prestigious event, recognized as the world’s largest book fair, provided a fitting stage for the unveiling of Esra’s work.

The official release ceremony was conducted by Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Director of the Religious Affairs Office of the Sharjah Government and a distinguished member of the royal family, underscoring the significance of Esra’s achievement. Mrs. Lini Shivaprasad, Principal of GEMS Millennium School, Sharjah, had the honor of receiving the first copy of the novel.

The event was graced by the presence of numerous distinguished guests, reflecting the widespread recognition of Esra’s literary talent and the anticipation surrounding her debut novel. Among the notable attendees were Syed Panakkad Munawwarali Shihab Tangal, Dr. Mariam Al Shenasi, the UAE’s renowned writer and Head of Dar Al Yasmin Publications, Dr. K. K. N. Kurup, Retired Vice Chancellor of Calicut University and Historian, Sharjah Businessman Shamsuddin Bin Mohideen, Nizar Talangara, President of the Sharjah Indian Association, V. T Salim, Director of Silver Home Real Estate, Munir Al Wafa, MD of Lipi Publication Akbar, and other esteemed individuals.

At the remarkably young age of eight, Esra has already established herself as a prolific writer, authoring and publishing collections of short stories in addition to her newly released full-length novel. Her dedication to writing and her exceptional talent have positioned her as one of the youngest authors to achieve such literary success.

Esra is the daughter of Basheer and Haseena, residents of Aramboor, Sullia, and currently a student at Sharjah’s GEMS Millennium School. Her early accomplishments serve as an inspiration to aspiring young writers and a testament to the power of nurturing creativity from a young age.

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