Get ready to loosen your purse as toll rates at Talapady, Hejmady, Gundmi gates hiked
Mangaluru: Navayuga Udupi Tollway Pvt Ltd has announced an increase in charges at three of its toll gates, namely Talapady, Hejmady, and Gundmi, starting from April 1.
The revised rates for the Gundmi toll plaza for cars, jeeps, vans, or light vehicles will be Rs 60 for one-way and Rs 85 for same-day return. The monthly pass for a maximum of 50 times in a month would be Rs 1930. For LCVs and mini buses, the one-way rate is Rs 95 and the two-way rate for same-day return is Rs 140, with a monthly pass costing Rs 3120.
At the same time, For buses and trucks, the one-way rate is Rs 195 and the two-way rate is Rs 295, with a monthly pass costing Rs 6540. Heavy vehicles with multi-axles and construction machinery will be charged Rs 310 for one-way and Rs 460 for two-way. The monthly pass for such vehicles would cost Rs 10255. For oversized vehicles, the one-way charge will be Rs 375 and the two-way charge will be Rs 560, with a monthly pass costing Rs 12485.
The announcement further added that the company has also revised their rates for different types of vehicles at both Hejmady and Talapady toll plazas. According to the new rates, cars, jeeps, vans, and light vehicles will be charged Rs 50 for one-way and Rs 75 for same-day return at both toll plazas. A monthly pass for a maximum of 50 times in a month will cost Rs 1640 and Rs 1720 at Hejmady and Talapady toll plazas, respectively.
For LCVs and mini buses, the one-way rate is Rs 80 and the two-way rate for same-day return is Rs 120. The monthly pass for such vehicles would cost Rs 2655 at both toll plazas. Buses and trucks will be charged Rs 165 for one-way and Rs 250 for two-way at Hejmady toll plaza, and Rs 165 for one-way and Rs 245 for two-way at Talapady toll plaza. The monthly pass for such vehicles would cost Rs 5560 and Rs 5420 at Hejmady and Talapady toll plazas, respectively.
Heavy vehicles with multi-axles and construction machinery will be charged Rs 260 for one-way and Rs 390 for two-way at Hejmady toll plaza, and Rs 250 for one-way and Rs 370 for two-way at Talapady toll plaza. The monthly pass for such vehicles would cost Rs 8720 and Rs 8250 at Hejmady and Talapady toll plazas, respectively. For oversized vehicles, the one-way charge will be Rs 320 and the two-way charge will be Rs 480. The monthly pass for such vehicles would cost Rs 10615 and Rs 10625 at Hejmady and Talapady toll plazas, respectively.
Moreover, for the 2023-24 fiscal year, non-commercial vehicles of residents living within 20 km distance of all three toll plazas will be charged a monthly fee of Rs 330
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Belagavi: UT Khader lauds Munawwar Zama's Four-Pillar Education Model
Hubballi/Belagavi: Eminent motivational speaker and educationist Munawar Zama delivered the keynote address at the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Sana Group of Institutions, held at the Presidency Club in Belagavi. The event brought together management heads and senior representatives of educational institutions from across North Karnataka.
The programme was attended by several dignitaries, including U. T. Khader, Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, B. Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan, Minister for Housing, Waqf and Minority Welfare, and Naseer Ahmed, Political Secretary to the Chief Minister of Karnataka. During the event, Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan felicitated Munawar Zama in recognition of his contribution to education and youth development.
In his address, Munawar Zama spoke on the importance of effective management and coordination in educational institutions. He presented what he described as a “four-pillar” model of education, comparing an institution to a vehicle that requires all four wheels to function smoothly. According to him, the four essential pillars are management, teachers, parents and students, and imbalance among any of these can affect the overall progress of an institution.
Explaining the role of management, he said leadership plays a central role in shaping the vision, governance standards, infrastructure and learning environment of an institution. He emphasised the need for transparent systems and long-term planning to sustain academic quality and public trust.
He described teachers as the backbone of the education system, noting that their role extends beyond academics to shaping students’ values, confidence and character. He said motivated teachers, supported through professional development and institutional backing, help create an environment that encourages discipline, curiosity and critical thinking.
On the role of parents, Munawar Zama said education is a shared responsibility. He stressed that parental involvement strengthens coordination with teachers and helps reinforce positive habits and values in students. Students, he said, remain the central focus of the educational ecosystem, and their attitude towards learning and growth determines the effectiveness of collective efforts.
He also highlighted the importance of mathematics, urging students to build a strong foundation in the subject regardless of their chosen fields. According to him, mathematics helps develop logical reasoning, analytical skills and structured problem-solving abilities that are relevant across professions.
Speaking on the occasion, Speaker U. T. Khader lauded Munawar Zama’s four-pillar education model, describing it as practical and relevant to the current needs of the education system. He said the framework clearly highlighted the shared responsibility of all stakeholders in building strong and effective educational institutions.
Participants, particularly institutional heads, said the four-pillar framework encouraged reflection on collective responsibility and balanced participation in education.
As part of its Silver Jubilee celebrations, the Sana Group of Institutions, based in Hubballi, organised the North Karnataka Educational Summit 2025. The institution is led by Chairman Mohammed Hussain Malagi, Managing Trustee Ashraf Ali Bashir Ahamed, and Executive Trustees Ayub Savanur, Mohammed Tariq Mujahid and Khalid Malagi.
A key outcome of the summit was the decision to form the Association for Advancement of Minority Institutions, North Karnataka (AAMINK). The association aims to work collectively on educational, administrative and legal issues, with the objective of strengthening minority institutions through cooperation and shared representation.
The Silver Jubilee celebrations concluded with discussions on institutional development and long-term strategies for improving education across the region.
