28th Conference of Inspectors of Dock Safety begins

January 30, 2012

Mangalore, January 30: The 28th conference of Inspectors of Dock Safety was inaugurated at NMPT auditorium on Monday by Dr P Tamilvanan, Chairman, NMPT in the presence of dignitaries from DGFASLI and NMPT.

In his inaugural address, Dr. Tamilvanan reiterated NMPT's commitment in following all the safety guidelines from Directorate General Factory Advice and Labour Institutes (DGFASLI).

He also said that the Port was planning to include the safety measures in the ongoing ERP Project implementation at NMPT.

Inspectors from all the major ports are participating in the two-day conference, which is expected to discuss on various technical matters on dock safety at major ports and amendments/recommendations required at the respective departments.

S N Borkar, Director(S) and in-charge, Dock Safety Dn, DGFASLI, Mumbai welcomed the gathering.

In his key-note, SB Mathur, Dy Director General, DGFASLI laid emphasis on the need for educating the working class in the Port sector to follow safety norms so as to reduce the incidents of accidents in port operations.

In his special address, T S N Murthy, IRS, Dy Chairman, NMPT made a mention on safety measures followed by our forefathers which are still relevant in the modern days.

He underlined the importance of 'adaptation for change' which is more important for the successful implementation of safety measures.

Dr M Rajaram, HOD and Chief Inspector of Dock Safety, DGFASLI, in his presidential address, stressed on the need for including simulator in port operations training for better execution of safety in ports.

The inaugural function was concluded with vote of thanks by G P Nijalingappa, Dy Director (S), Inspector of Dock Safety, Chennai.

The Dock Workers (Safety, Health and Welfare) Act, 1986 and the Regulations, 1990 thereunder covers the Safety Health and Welfare aspects of the workers engaged in the Dock Work which includes loading and unloading of cargo on board and on shores, handling of materials in warehouses, yards, etc.

The Act is applicable to all the major ports. As such the Directorate General Factory Advice Service and Labour Institutes (DGFASLI) which has been entrusted with the responsibility of enforcing this Act and Regulations has offices located in the 11 major ports.

Theses inspectorates carry out the activities, which include inspection of ships, tankers, lifting appliances, loose gears, docks, terminals, container yards, etc. In addition to this the Inspectorates have also been entrusted with the responsibility of enforcing the Manufacture, Storage, Handling and Import of Hazardous Chemicals (MSHIC) Rules, 1989 under which the Inspectorates have to carry out the inspection of Hazardous installations, Isolated.

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Mangaluru–Kasaragod bus fare rolled back after Kerala protests force NHAI to shut Arikkady toll plaza

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February 5,2026

Mangaluru: The KSRTC Mangaluru division has rolled back the fare hike on buses operating on the Mangaluru–Kasaragod route following the suspension of toll collection at the Arikkady toll plaza near Kumbala in Kasaragod district.

The fare revision had been implemented after the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) began toll collection at the Arikkady plaza on NH-66. As a result, fares for ordinary and Rajahamsa services were increased by ₹7 and ₹10, respectively, raising the bus fare from Mangaluru to Kasaragod from ₹81 to ₹88.

Senior Divisional Controller of KSRTC’s Mangaluru division, Rajesh Shetty, said the fares were reduced after toll collection at the Arikkady plaza was stopped. “The tollgate began operations on January 13, and the toll amount was deducted from the FASTag accounts of KSRTC buses operating on the route. Following an order from the central government to suspend toll collection, KSRTC has also withdrawn the additional fare with immediate effect,” he said.

At present, vehicles travelling on the Mangaluru–Kasaragod route pay toll only at the Talapady toll plaza. The toll for light motor vehicles (LMVs) at Talapady is ₹80 for a same-day return, while heavy vehicles, including buses, are charged ₹250. At Arikkady, the toll rates were ₹130 for LMVs (same-day return) and ₹450 for buses.

Protests against Arikkady toll plaza

The Arikkady toll plaza witnessed widespread protests from January 12, the day toll collection commenced. On the second day, an action committee led by Manjeshwar MLA A K M Ashraf launched an indefinite protest at the site. Except for the BJP, leaders and workers of most major political parties participated in the agitation.

On the night of January 14, a large number of protesters gathered at the plaza and vandalised property, following which authorities temporarily suspended toll operations. The BJP later also expressed opposition to the toll plaza and criticised NHAI’s decision.

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