Alex Varghese assumes charge as Alappuzha Collector
The Hindu
Mr. Varghese is the 58th District Collector of Alappuzha.
Alex Varghese assumed office as District Collector of Alappuzha on Friday. A 2017 batch Indian Administrative Service officer, Mr. Varghese is the 58th Collector of the district. Before taking charge in Alappuzha, he worked as Urban Affairs director, registrar of cooperative societies, and Amrut Mission director among other positions. He hails from Kollam.
Capt. Brijesh Chowta, Dakshina Kannada MP, on Saturday urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to facilitate speeding up of ongoing critical infrastructure works in the region, including Mangaluru-Bengaluru NH 75 widening, establishment of Indian Coast Guard Academy, and merger of Konkan Railway Corporation with the Indian Railways.