Torrential rain: Schools, colleges to remain shut on August 13 in Kodagu
Madikeri, Aug.12: As the district is expected to get heavy rain on Monday, district administration, as a precautionary measure, has declared holiday for schools and colleges on Monday, August 13.
Indian Meteorology department has cautioned heavy downpour in Kodagu and other interior places of Karnataka on August 13. Kodagu district commissioner P.I Srividya has declared holiday for schools and colleges in the district on Aug.13.
High alert has been declared in the district with people residing near river basin are informed to get ready to face worst situation. People and tourists are told not to stand under the trees or hilly places.They are also told not to park their vehicles in these places.
One should not try to cross the bridges or roads while rivers are overflowing. Tourists must stay away from rivers, waterfalls and other water bodies, said in a statement from DC.
In emergency people can seek help from administration through toll free helpline number: 08272-221077.
Harangi river basin are stay alert
In the wake of heavy downpour on Monday, 35,000 cusecs water will be released through the crest gate of the Harangi reservoir. Hence, the people living in Harangi river basin are told to stay alert.
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Bank unions firm on March 24-25 strike as talks with IBA fail
Kolkata, Mar 14 (PTI): The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) on Thursday said its two-day nationwide strike on March 24 and 25 will be observed as scheduled since discussions with the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) over key demands failed to yield any positive outcome.
In a meeting with the IBA, all UFBU constituents raised issues, including recruitment in all cadres and a five-day workweek. Still, the key issues remained unresolved, National Confederation of Bank Employees (NCBE) General Secretary L Chandrasekhar said.
The UFBU, an umbrella body of nine bank employees' associations, earlier announced the strike to press for these demands which included filling up the workmen and officer director posts in public sector banks.
The unions have also sought the withdrawal of recent directives from the Department of Financial Services (DFS) regarding performance reviews and performance-linked incentives, alleging that such measures threaten job security and create employees.
The UFBU has further opposed what it calls "micro-management" of public sector banks by the DFS, arguing that such interventions undermine the autonomy of bank boards.
Other demands include resolving residual issues with the IBA and amending the Gratuity Act to raise the ceiling to Rs 25 lakh, aligning it with the scheme for government employees and seeking exemption from income tax.
The UFBU comprises major bank unions, including the All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA), All India Bank Officers’ Confederation (AIBOC), National Confederation of Bank Employees (NCBE), and All India Bank Officers’ Association (AIBOA).
