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Zawya
2 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
KPMG in Qatar welcomes ICAI Leadership
Doha, Qatar – KPMG in Qatar had the privilege of welcoming the leadership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) earlier today at its Doha office. The delegation included the President of ICAI, CA. Charanjot Singh Nanda, along with the Vice President, CA. Prasanna Kumar, the Chairman of the Corporate Laws & Corporate Governance Committee, Mr Babu Abraham who are visiting Qatar to participate in the Chartered Accountants Day celebrations, held this evening at Le Royal Méridien. As part of their visit, the ICAI leadership engaged with Indian Chartered Accountants and articled trainees at KPMG, recognizing the significant role they play in shaping Qatar's professional landscape. KPMG in Qatar is proud to be one of the largest employers of Indian Chartered Accountants in the country, with 21 qualified CAs and 5 articled trainees contributing across different service lines. The visit offered a rare and meaningful opportunity for KPMG staff to meet the leaders of the world's largest accounting body, which represents nearly 500,000 members and over 1 million students globally. In an inspiring address, ICAI President CA. Nanda invited each team member to introduce themselves before delivering a passionate speech on the vital role Chartered Accountants play in driving India's progress and supporting financial and reporting standards globally. He described Indian CAs as the "financial soldiers of the Republic of India" and reflected on ICAI's recent success in hosting the World Congress of Accountants, a landmark event held on a global scale. 'This visit was a moment of pride for all of us at KPMG,' said Gopal Balasubramaniam, Partner and Head of Audit at KPMG in Qatar. 'It reflects our shared commitment to excellence, ethics, and cross-border collaboration. We deeply value our strong ties with ICAI and the outstanding contributions of our Indian Chartered Accountants.' About KPMG in Qatar KPMG is a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. KPMG is the brand under which the member firms of KPMG International Limited ('KPMG International') operate and provide professional services. 'KPMG' is used to refer to individual member firms within the KPMG organization or to one or more member firms collectively. KPMG firms operate in 142 countries and territories with more than 275,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. Each KPMG member firm is responsible for its own obligations and liabilities. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients.
Time of India
29-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Cauvery river hit by pollution; Rs 49.56 crore sewage project back on track in Karnataka's Madikeri
MADIKERI: The Cauvery River, which originates in Kodagu and serves as a vital water source for South India, has seen increasing pollution at its source in recent years, making the water unfit for drinking. This decline has been attributed to rapid urbanisation, population growth, and the careless behaviour of both tourists and locals. Waste continues to enter the Cauvery due to various reasons. To address the issue, a project worth Rs 49.56 crore was launched to prevent polluted waste from contaminating the river, which flows from Talacauvery through Triveni Sangam at Bhagamandala, benefitting numerous regions across South India. After lying dormant for 13 years, the project is now regaining momentum. Currently, sewage from Madikeri's residential and commercial areas enters the city's main canal, flows through lower Kootuhole, passes the Abbi Waterfall, and eventually joins the Cauvery via the Harangi Reservoir. The Karnataka government approved the Rs 49.56 crore sewage treatment project on 25 August 2012, aimed at preserving the Cauvery's purity and improving urban sanitation. The plan involves directing the city's sewage through dedicated pipelines to treatment facilities. The Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board proposed a unique facility for treating sewage from homes below road level. Areas not connected to the main system will use septic tanks. From the outset, the project faced several setbacks including land disputes, road-related hurdles, and public resistance. Although the local Municipal Council approached the Deputy Commissioner for land allocation in March 2012, delays in the land transfer process hampered timely implementation. Construction under Package-1 began in November 2015, with a company awarded the Rs 40.99 crore contract. The work included laying 109 km of sewer pipelines, building wells and septic tanks, and providing 7,373 household connections, with a scheduled completion date of December 2018. The drainage system, designed considering the city's slope and topography, was approved by the Chief Engineer. While 77% of urban Madikeri falls within the STP coverage area, the rest was divided into nine septic tank zones. Roadblocks and public resistance delayed full execution. Once all works are completed, household connections will begin, preventing sewage from flowing into the Cauvery River, according to Karnataka Water Supply and Sewerage Board District Assistant Executive Engineer Prasanna Kumar . So far, 69.1 km of sewer pipelines, 2,460 machine holes, and 3,400 house connections have been installed. Remaining work involves cutting through 10 km of asphalt and 5 km of concrete roads. Foundation work for the sewage treatment unit began in January on 1.70 acres of land in K. Badaga village. A Bengaluru-based company was awarded the Rs 7.17 crore Package-2 contract on 2 June 2019, which includes constructing a 3.0/4.50 MLD treatment plant, auxiliary structures, and five years of maintenance. Additionally, the municipality acquired three acres to develop a green belt around the treatment unit, as mandated by the Environmental Pollution Control Board. Officials are hopeful the project will be completed within the stipulated one-year tender period.
Hans India
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
NTR Universe Success Celebrations held grandly in Hyderabad after global festivities
The grand success of the NTR Cine Vajrotsavam—a tribute to Telugu cinema legend Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao—was celebrated in Hyderabad following a series of international events held across multiple countries. Titled NTR Universe Success Celebrations, the event was organized to commemorate the global recognition received for NTR's centenary. The Hyderabad celebration saw the presence of NTR's son Nandamuri Ramakrishna, NTR Literature Committee Chairman and TDP Political Secretary TG Janardhan, TFPC Secretary and producer Prasanna Kumar, among others. Addressing the gathering, Ramakrishna called NTR a visionary who elevated Telugu pride worldwide through both cinema and politics. 'NTR proved politics can be a platform to serve people. The love and respect shown for him by Telugu communities abroad was deeply moving,' he shared. Janardhan noted that the celebrations began in Vijayawada and later spanned 13 cities across 8 countries including the USA, Dubai, Singapore, and Australia. He highlighted initiatives like the launch of a website and publication of a book based on NTR's speeches to preserve his legacy. Prasanna Kumar lauded NTR's commitment to Telugu cinema, even turning down Bollywood and Hollywood offers. He praised current leaders for honoring NTR's legacy, noting the AP government's holiday on May 28 and Telangana's NTR National Award—first presented to actor Balakrishna.
The Hindu
14-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Minister: Residential school for cancer-affected children in Bengaluru from current academic year
Minister for School Education Madhu Bangarappa said the State government will open a residential school near the Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology in Bengaluru for the cancer-affected children from the current academic year. Speaking to reporters in Shivamogga on Saturday, Mr. Madhu Bangarappa said that the school would be set up to provide education and treatment for the cancer-affected children. The government had consulted a non-governmental organisation to submit an action plan, he said, adding that initially around 1,500 children could be accommodated. 'There were around 3,500 children with cancer in the State, and it could be cured with proper care and medication,' the Minister said. To improve the quality of teachers, the Minister said the government had contacted the Infosys Foundation to conduct training for 50,000 teachers, he said. Regarding the SSLC supplementary examination results, the Minister said that children of government schools performed better compared to those in private and aided schools. The idea of supplementary examinations had helped in stopping students from giving up studies. The government had given them the opportunity to take exams without paying a fee, he added. District Congress Committee president R. Prasanna Kumar and district guarantee schemes implementation authority president Chandra Bhoopal and others were present.
The Hindu
05-06-2025
- The Hindu
Student organisations accuse corporate colleges of ‘rank scam,' demand action
Leaders of student organisations have accused certain corporate college managements of resorting to what they call the 'Ranks' scam.' At a press conference in Vijayawada on Thursday, Student Federation of India (SFI) state secretary Prasanna Kumar alleged that after the JEE (Advanced)-2025 results were announced on June 2, many corporate colleges began making false claims that the top rankers belonged to their respective coaching centre or institution. Citing examples, he said: 'Majid Hussain, who secured an all-India 3rd rank, was falsely claimed as a student of a private college, while in reality he attended coaching classes at a private academy in Madhya Pradesh. Similarly, Akshat Kumar, who secured an all-India 6th rank, did not study in a private college as claimed by them but was a student of another private academy.' He added that in the race to garner a bigger pie of the student talent for the next academic batches, these corporate colleges made false claims over successful students' ranks to deceive students and parents. He said: 'There was a sharp decline in enrolments in these colleges as a large number of students were resorting to taking the extreme step of suicide. The government must take measures to check these fraudulent practices.' The leaders of the All-India Students Federation (AISF) also made similar charges against educational institutions and have said that the practice of multiple institutions claiming credit for the success of a single candidate in entrance exams can be misleading for parents. They demanded action against Telugu film actors, who serve as brand ambassadors for these institutions.
