Gram Panchayat workers stage dharna seeking better pay

February 15, 2011

Mangalore, February 15: Over three dozen Gram Panchayat workers staged a protest in front of the Zilla Panchayat office near Urwa Store on Tuesday demanding resolution of their long-pending problems related to wages, dearness allowance and working conditions.

The protest was staged as part of the Zilla Panchayat Chalo organized across the state. The protesters warned the government that they would start an indefinite hunger strike if their demands were not met.

The promotion percentage of bill collectors has been increased from 40 per cent to 70 per cent. But the seniority criterion has not been followed in the promotions. The government should amend the order to ensure that seniority was also factored in while carrying out promotions, Mr Yadav Shetty, the president of the DK District Gram Panchayat Workers Association, said.

Mr Shetty also urged the government to pay the dearness allowance arrears in lump sum instead of tagging it with monthly salary.

The minimum wages has been decreased from Rs 5799 to Rs 4999 considering the ZP workers' job as semi-skilled. The government should withdraw the order immediately, he added.

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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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