Mangaluru: BITS, BEADS, BIES organise Ullal Beach Clean Up Day
The Bearys Group of institutions organise Ullal Beach Clean Up Day on Sunday, here in the city as a part of its aim of promoting sustainability among future leaders witg innovative approach.
Dr. Aziz Mustafa, Principal, BIES inaugurated a program of cleaning Ullala beach. The event was attended by the Principal of BIT, BEADS, and, as well as heads of various departments, faculty members, non-teaching staff, and students of these educational institutions.
"Bearys Group of Institutions has taken a bold step towards promoting sustainability and nurturing future leaders by innovative approach to learning. The focus is on inspiring young minds to become advocates of sustainable architecture and environmentally conscious leaders, with the vision of contributing to a progressive and peaceful greener world," a press statement from the institution stated.
The participants worked together to clean up the beach and make it a cleaner, safer place for everyone to enjoy.
"The objective of the beach clean-up initiative was to promote a sense of responsibility towards nature and encourage good hygiene practices, with a particular emphasis on tackling marine pollution and reducing the harmful practice of littering beaches with garbage and plastic. This was done with the aim of preventing further damage and depletion of marine life in our oceans," the press statement added.
The students involved in the initiative effectively raised public awareness by displaying banners on environmental cleanliness and using slogans to engage beach-goers at Ullal Beach.
Furthermore, to ensure that the clean-up was conducted safely and efficiently, hand gloves, sanitizers, and cleaning bags were distributed to all the participants.
"The beach cleanup drive at Ullala Beach was a resounding success over 300 students participated. It brought together the local community and created awareness about the importance of maintaining a clean and healthy environment. It is a reminder to everyone that even small actions can go a long way in preserving our planet for future generations," the statement further added.
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No unannounced load shedding in Kerala, outages due to overload, says Minister
Palakkad (PTI): Kerala Electricity Minister K Krishnankutty on Saturday said there was no unannounced load shedding in the state, attributing recent power interruptions to temporary overload caused by high consumption.
Clarifying concerns raised from various parts of the state, the minister said the disruptions are not deliberate but occur when demand peaks, particularly between 10 pm and 11 pm.
"It is not being done intentionally. Power consumption has risen sharply, and when there is excessive and indiscriminate usage, the system experiences overload, leading to natural supply interruptions," he told reporters here.
His remarks come amid complaints that several areas have been witnessing frequent power cuts, often lasting around 15 minutes and occurring multiple times during the night.
Krishnankutty said the state's power demand has crossed 6,195 MW, putting pressure on the supply system. He added that around 70 per cent of Kerala's electricity is procured from outside, and existing power banking arrangements have been exhausted.
"We have approached the Regulatory Commission seeking permission to purchase more power. However, this will come at a higher cost," he said.
The minister said the government is trying to avoid increasing electricity tariffs and urged consumers to exercise restraint in usage to help manage the situation.
Responding to opposition criticism over the ruling LDF's earlier claims of a decade without power cuts, he said the current situation is not unique to Kerala.
A power crisis is emerging across the country, he said, and sarcastically asked the Opposition to take note of the role of natural factors in this.
Krishnankutty expressed confidence that the situation would improve within two days, while cautioning that long-term energy security would depend on enhancing in-state power generation.
He also warned that future generations could face serious challenges if adequate electricity production capacity is not developed within Kerala.
