Govt's move to hike petrol prices condemned

June 23, 2011

Mangalore, June 23: The vision of government should be aimed at betterment of citizens, but due to number of scams, centre as well as state governments are more worried about finding ways to protect themselves rather than thinking of development of the country, said Mohammed Rafiq, Chief Secretary, H.M.S (Workers Organization).

He was addressing the agitators who gathered in front of Deputy Commissioner's office to protest against the price hike in petroleum products here on Thursday. Blaming that the government is owned by MNCs he said that hike in petroleum products effects the livelihood of every citizen in one or other way.

While urging people to get united, Sitaram, District convener, AITUC said that until people fight against such corrupt governments, the problem of common people will not be solved. Stating that the state government has increased the salary of MLAs, he informed that workers' salary has not been increased for the past 15 years and that they are struggling to make both ends meet. People will answer this corrupt government in the coming elections, he added.

On one liter petrol, 56% of amount will come under tax itself. So by reducing the tax, the hike of petrol can be controlled, said B Madava, Convener, Kendra Karmika Sanghtanegala Janti Samithi, Dakshina Kannada. He stated that the main cause for hike in price of kerosene, diesel and domestic gas is a result of hike in petrol.

Nationwide protest was organized by labour organizations such as BMS, INTC, CITU and AITUC in association with the district unit of the Samithi.

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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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