After 'Pleasant January', temperature in Mangaluru set to rise in coming weeks
Mangaluru: Temperature in the coastal city will spike up, up to 3-4 degree Celsius in next one week as coastal Karnataka prepares to enter the summers from March.
According to a satellite based online weather predictor ‘Accuweather.com’ the temperature in the city will witness a rise of up to 4 degree Celsius in the temperature during next week (Feb 9-15). The predictor further predicts the rise in temperature but adds that it will not have much of impact on the humidity as the latter is expected to remain low, for at least 10 days from now.
According to the Meteorological department, last couple of months in coastal Karnataka has been ‘people friendly’. An official of the Karnataka Meteorological Department while speaking to Varthabharati said “Last couple of months in Coastal belt has been good; January especially was ‘pleasant’”.
The official also confirmed the temperature rise in coming weeks but suggested that the temperature will rise up to 3 degree Celsius as per the official data as against that of ‘Accuweather.com’.
In the previous week, the temperature of the city mostly loomed into early 30s and spiked as high as 32 degree maximum and remained around 23-24 degrees during the nights (minimum temperature).
However, in the next week, the temperatures during the day will reach up to 35-36 degrees and will also record lows of 21 degrees during nights, thereby balancing the humidity of the temperature.
Meteorological Department officials further informed that the full-fledged summer with maximum temperature humidity in coastal belt is expected from March first week.
Meanwhile, the neighboring district Udupi will see more rise in temperatures compatively in the next week, as the temperatures there are predicted to rise up to 5 degrees, from current 32 degrees to 37 degrees in the coming week.
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Maharashtra govt to allow flexible reporting time for women employees in Mumbai
Mumbai (PTI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar on Tuesday announced a flexible work time initiative for women state government employees working in the jurisdiction of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
Pawar said that under the "Come Early, Go Early" initiative, women employees will be allowed flexible reporting time between 9.15 am and 9.45 am, and can leave early in the evening by the same number of minutes after putting in the required number of hours of work.
"This decision would provide major relief to women by easing the inconvenience they face due to rush hour crowds," she said, during a special discussion in the legislative council to mark International Women's Day.
Reiterating the state government's commitment to the holistic development of women, Pawar urged members to strengthen the resolve to build a society that ensures proper respect, opportunities and security for women.
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The deputy chief minister also noted that 42,594 children were traced through 14 campaigns conducted under 'Operation Muskan' between July 2015 and February 2026, while 'Operation Shodh' helped trace 5,066 women and 2,771 children.
The missing people's cells were functional in all districts, while 51 Bharosa cells had been activated to address women's issues, she said.
Technology was being increasingly used for women's safety, and systems to prevent cybercrime had been set up at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Churchgate and Borivali railway stations, the deputy chief minister said.
Highlighting economic empowerment initiatives for women, the deputy chief minister cited schemes such as Ladki Bahin, Namo Mahila Sakshamikaran, Lek Ladki, Annapurna and Lakhpati Didi.
She said platforms such as Umed Mall, Umed Mart and Mahalakshmi Saras had been launched to provide markets for products made by self-help groups, which are now also available on online platforms.
Pawar stated that the government was positive about improving honorarium and infrastructure for anganwadi workers and helpers, noting that drinking water facilities had been provided to 17,254 anganwadi centres.
She also noted that the state had sanctioned 180 days of maternity leave for government employees and allowed up to one year of half-pay leave after maternity leave without the need for a medical certificate.
The Maharashtra government's 4th Women's Policy had been implemented and a high-level committee set up for its effective execution, she said.
The 'Adishakti Abhiyan' was also being implemented to ensure a safer and more dignified life for rural women, prevent child marriage, create atrocity-free villages and reduce school dropout rates among girls, Pawar said.
The state government has emphasised health, education, skill development, strengthening self-help groups, special measures for women farmers and labourers and strict enforcement of laws for women's safety, she said.
