National Safety Week' concludes at NMPT

March 11, 2011

Mangalore, March 11: New Mangalore Port Trust's '40th National Safety Week' programme concluded on March 10. The Week was observed from March 4 to 10.

Various competitions like slogan writing, drawing on safety, elocution competition, mock drills by the Port Fire Service and Marine Department of the Port on fire safety, bomb squad operation by CISF personnel etc. were conducted during the week long period.

On the occasion of the valedictory function held at NMPT Auditorium on Thursday, March 10, P Tamilvanan, Chairman, NMPT in his presidential address stressed the importance of safety in port operations and called for maintaining all the safety precautions while performing duty by all the employees.

He reiterated the Port's commitment to the safety and is hopeful of an accident free year ahead. He appealed to the Port Users to join hand with the Port in maintaining pollution free environment.

TSN Murthy, Dy. Chairman, NMPT who was the guest of honour, requested the gathering to review their contribution towards safety during the last one week.

S Gopalakrishna, Traffic Manager, NMPT delivered the key note address and welcomed the gathering. He stressed on the importance of safety of the country as well as home by comparing international standards.

H Shivaram, Safety Officer, NMPT proposed vote of thanks.

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Vokkaligara Sangha threatens Congress: ‘Shivakumar must be CM or face backlash’

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Bengaluru: The Vokkaligara Sangha on Thursday issued a stern warning to the Congress, saying the party could face serious electoral repercussions if Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is not appointed as Chief Minister.

The warning follows the public backing of Shivakumar’s chief ministerial ambition by top Vokkaliga pontiff Nirmalanandanatha Swami, who urged the Congress high command to honor his claim.

“The community supported Congress in the 2023 Assembly elections only because Shivakumar had a real chance to become CM. If he is cheated, we’ll teach the party a big lesson,” said newly elected Sangha president L. Srinivas. He added that Vokkaligas would organize protests under the guidance of community leaders.

General Secretary C.G. Gangadhar pointed out that Congress won more seats in the Vokkaliga-dominated Old Mysuru region due to Shivakumar’s influence, adding, “If Congress wants to retain power, Shivakumar should be made the CM.”

Outgoing president Kenchappa Gowda emphasized Shivakumar’s contribution to Congress’ victory. “Our community voted for Congress thinking he would become CM. Siddaramaiah has also served the party well, but Shivakumar should now be given a chance,” he said.

Former general-secretary Konappa Reddy appealed to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi to recognize Shivakumar’s loyalty and service, saying, “Congress is known to keep its promises. We hope it won’t break the promise made to him.”

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