Karnataka coastal security to get big boost; Kundapur, Belekeri to get coastal radar stations
Two radar stations are currently guarding coastline from Bhatkal and Suratkal
Mangaluru: The 320 km coastline of Karnataka is all set to get a security boost with establishment of two more coastal radar stations, one each at Kundapur of Udupi district and Belekeri in Uttara Kannada district.
The new radar stations will boost the coastal security which is now being guarded by two existing radar stations at Bhatkal light house and Suratkal which are compatible of covering 60-80 nautical miles.
DIG S S Dasila, Commander Coast Guard (Karnataka) announced on Thursday that the two new radar stations will mean that the coast guard will be better equipped to provide protection to the fishermen, catch hold of smuggling and piracy operations among others.
Dasila was speaking at the Coast Guard headquarters at Panambur on the eve of 43rd Coast Guard Raising Day.
Dasila further added that the radar station at Suratkal can zoom the images till Bhatkal, he said while recalling that the cameras with range of 15-20 nautical miles capture excellent images.
Speaking of data, Dasila added that the coast guard saved 202 lives in 2017, 209 in 2018 and 19 in 2019 till January 30.
“We are prepared for any sort of operation. State-of-the-art ships and aircraft manned by officers take pride in protecting India’s maritime domain,” he stressed.
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How Article 111 of Iran’s Constitution governs succession of Supreme Leader
Tehran: Iran’s Constitution clearly outlines the procedure to be followed in the event of the death, resignation, or incapacity of the Supreme Leader. The framework is set out in Article 111, which governs the transfer of authority and the selection of a successor.
Since 1989, the position of Supreme Leader has been held by Ali Khamenei. Under Iran’s political system established after the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the Supreme Leader is the highest authority in the country, overseeing key state institutions including the armed forces and the judiciary.
According to Article 111, if the office of the Supreme Leader becomes vacant, a temporary leadership body assumes responsibilities until a new leader is appointed.
This interim body consists of three members:
The President of Iran
The Head of the Judiciary
A senior cleric from the Guardian Council
This council is responsible for carrying out the duties of the Supreme Leader on a provisional basis.
The authority to appoint a new Supreme Leader rests with the Assembly of Experts, an 88-member body of Islamic jurists elected to oversee and, if necessary, select or dismiss the Supreme Leader.
Upon a vacancy, the Assembly of Experts convenes to review eligible candidates. The selection is made through internal deliberations and a majority decision in accordance with constitutional provisions.
Article 111 also provides that if the Supreme Leader is found unable to perform constitutional duties, the Assembly of Experts has the authority to remove him from office.
The constitutional mechanism is designed to ensure continuity of leadership through a defined institutional process, with temporary authority vested in the interim council until a permanent successor is chosen by the Assembly of Experts.
