Prominent NRI, philanthropist Dr. Ronald Colaco visits Vartha Bharati headquarters
Mangaluru: Renowned NRI businessman, philanthropist Dr. Ronald Colaco, who is set to receive an honorary doctorate from Mangaluru University, visited the headquarters of Vartha Bharati on Friday evening, accompanied by his wife, Jean Colaco.
During his visit, Dr. Colaco toured all the departments of Varta Bharati and engaged in discussions with Editor-in-Chief Abdussalam Puthige and the editorial team.
Expressing his admiration for the media house, Dr. Colaco said, "I read Vartha Bharati every morning without fail. I greatly appreciate Vartha Bharati's straightforward, precise, and thorough journalism. The newspaper and its digital media truly give a voice to the voiceless, standing out as a unique, people-oriented platform. The fearless reporting and impressive programs on its channel are commendable. I hope Vartha Bharati continues in this manner always."
Dr. Aarti Krishna, Vice Chairperson of the Non-resident Indian Cell of the state government, also praised Vartha Bharati, highlighting its dedication to addressing the issues faced by non-resident Kannadigas.
During the visit, Dr. Aarti Krishna, Vidhan Parishad Member Ivan D'Souza, and Syndicate Member of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Dr. UT Iftikhar presented the Colaco couple with a memento and felicitations.
Vartha Bharati Mangalore Bureau Chief Pushparaj BN, extended welcome to the esteemed guests during their visit.
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TN CM Vijay calls fuel price hike ‘unacceptable’, seeks rollback
Chennai (PTI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Friday slammed the increase of Rs 3 per litre in petrol and diesel prices, calling it "unacceptable", and demanded its immediate rollback, claiming the revision would affect various sections of society.
He said oil marketing companies do not reduce prices in line with global crude price trends and "take the profits".
"Union government oil marketing companies have increased the price of petrol and diesel by Rs 3 per litre. This is not acceptable," Vijay said in a statement.
The hike has been effected after the "five-state polls" (four states and one union territory), he added.
This price rise will largely affect the income of the poor and middle class using two-wheelers and small vehicles, as well as others dependent on vehicles for their livelihood, the CM said.
It will ultimately result in an increase in the prices of daily commodities and also "affect the purchasing power of the poor," he added.
Citing the chain effect of the price revision, such as increased input costs for small units, he said it could lead to a "slowdown" in the market and exports.
"Therefore, I urge the union government to immediately roll back the price hike that will affect the poor and middle-class people and SMEs," Vijay added.
Global crude oil prices have surged more than 50 per cent since US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28 and Tehran’s subsequent retaliation, which disrupted energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global oil shipments.
Petrol and diesel prices are now at their highest level since May 2022.
