NMPT handles two tonnes of LPG in July

August 3, 2011

Mangalore, August 3: New Mangalore Port has achieved a record in handling two lakh tonnes of LPG in a month during July 2011 which is the highest qty of LPG handled in a month so for by surpassing the earlier record of 1.86 tonnes handled during March 2011.

NMPT being the topper in handling LPG in the country has so far handled 7.13 lakh tonnes of LPG during the current year 2011-12 (upto July 2011) as against 5.77 lakh tonnes handled during the corresponding period of last year with a growth rate of 23.4%.

The port is also witnessing upward growth in container traffic by handling 17,262 TEUs during the current year (upto July 2011) as against 14,676 TEUs handled during the corresponding period of previous year with a growth rate of 17%.

The Port has handled 23 heavy consignments for MRPL expansion works. The maximum weight of one consignment was 777 Metric tonnes and maximum length 66 mtrs.

The giant project cargo imported from South Korea has been brought in a special vessel M.V. SVENJA on 1-8-2011 and after discharge of all the consignments, the vessel sailed out on 3-8-2011.

Dr P Tamilvanan, Chairman, NMPT while acknowledging the sincere efforts and co-operation extended by all the Port labour, employees, officers, Trade Union Leaders and the Users for bringing laurels to the Port has requested all the Importers/Exporters to fully utilize the facilities available at the Port for handling any type of cargo.

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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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