New DC of Dakshina Kannada Ravi Kumar takes charge
Mangaluru: Ravi Kumar M R took charge here as the new deputy commissioner of Dakshina Kannada on Wednesday.
Dr Kumar, chief executive officer of the Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat, handed over the charge to the new district administration head.
The CEO had additional charge as deputy commissioner of the district since the transfer of Dr K V Rajendra of Mysuru.
Ravi Kumar had been serving as the registrar of the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. The state government issued an order on October 31 transferring him as the deputy commissioner of Dakshina Kannada.
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Karnataka Speaker Khader finishes fourth in Dirt Prix event
Mangaluru (PTI): Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker U T Khader on Sunday finished fourth in a dirt track racing event organised by the Indian Motor Sports Club here.
Driving a Volkswagen Polo GT, Khader narrowly missed a podium finish, ending just seconds behind the third-place finisher.
An avid motorsport enthusiast since his college days, Khader has participated in several racing events involving both motorcycles and cars.
Organisers said his performance on the dirt track was consistent with his previous racing record.
Speaking informally after the event, Khader said he continues to follow motorsport and enjoys driving, describing the experience as a "refreshing change" from his official responsibilities.
The Dirt Prix event saw participation from multiple racers and was aimed at promoting grassroots motorsport.
