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Time of India
14 hours ago
- Science
- Time of India
Periyar University receives Rs 1.32 crore from CM's research grant scheme
Periyar University SALEM: Periyar University has secured a total funding of Rs 1.32 crore from the Chief Minister's Research Grant Scheme. "Five research proposals submitted by faculty members and a research scholar have been selected for the funding, each addressing critical areas in science, technology and environmental sustainability," said vice-chancellor R Subramani in a statement. A Vidyasagar, a professor in the geology department, has obtained Rs 31.92 lakh for a climate-focused study that evaluates the health effects of water pollutants released from south Indian landmasses into the ocean. P M Ayyasamy, a professor in the department of microbiology, has received Rs 31.82 lakh for creating a bio-extraction process to recover vital minerals. D Palanivel, an assistant professor in the department of physics, has been granted Rs 28.56 lakh for his research on the use of 2D nanomaterials in photocatalytic processes. T Elangovan, an assistant professor in the department of energy science and technology, has been awarded Rs 25.94 lakh for his project aimed at improving the long-term efficiency and operational performance of solid-state colour-sensitive solar cells. M Stanley Dinakar, a research scholar in the physics department, has received Rs 14.11 lakh for creating a next-generation water purification system.
CTV News
a day ago
- Politics
- CTV News
B.C. Coastal First Nations issue open letter to Carney opposing suggested pipeline
Chief Marilyn Slett speaks during a news conference in Vancouver, Tuesday, June 25, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Health
- Newsweek
Owner Goes on 5-Day Trip—Nothing Could Have Prepared Her for Dog's Reaction
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A dog owner has shared what happened the first time she left her dog for a vacation, and the things she would do differently next time. Jenny, 42, from Davao City in the Philippines, had been planning a five-day trip with her husband, their first in five years. To ease the separation, she made sure Chief, her 3-year-old Golden Retriever, stayed home in a familiar environment surrounded by family and their other dogs. "We thought leaving him with family would be fine," Jenny, who didn't give a surname, told Newsweek. "My son, brother, and sister-in-law were here—we all live in the same compound. We also thought that since he had his pack, Scout, our 11-month-old Shih Tzu, and Bruce, our 11-year-old senior mixed dog, he'd be okay. We left some sweaty clothes so he'd have our scent, scheduled video calls... We really thought he'd be fine." But just two days into their trip, Chief began vomiting repeatedly. After the seventh episode, Jenny's brother-in-law rushed him to the only 24-hour vet clinic available in the area. The vets initially suspected he had ingested a foreign object and began discussing potential surgery. Chief the dog, who recently spent time away from his owners for the first time. Chief the dog, who recently spent time away from his owners for the first time. halfglass-cat/Reddit Jenny recalled her concern and instinct that something wasn't right. She pushed to pause surgery and instead take Chief to his regular vet for a check up. The diagnosis from Chief's regular vet came as a shock: stress-induced gastroenteritis, likely triggered by separation anxiety. "After a battery of tests and meds, the standing diagnosis was gastroenteritis due to separation anxiety. I was so relieved that surgery was off the table. I knew chicken would coax him back to health, and true enough, he started eating once they gave him roasted chicken," Jenny said. What is Dog Separation Anxiety? Separation anxiety is a behavioral disorder where dogs experience significant distress when separated from their owner. Symptoms include excessive barking, whining, howling, destruction, house soiling and signs of psychological distress like panting, salivating and vomiting. While the causes of separation anxiety in dogs aren't always clear, there are factors believed to contribute. These include genetic and biological predispositions, environmental or life changes and hyper-attachment to the owner. There are ways to help prevent and deal with separation anxiety in dogs. Experts advise: Don't make a big deal about leaving. Don't make a big deal about returning home. Give the dog breaks throughout the day so it's away from you. Teach the dog the art of doing nothing and how to self-soothe. Spend quality time together, along with the breaks. Read more Woman feeds Dog common treat—then every owner's worst nightmare unfolds Woman feeds Dog common treat—then every owner's worst nightmare unfolds Thankfully, after being diagnosed and helped to settle down, Chief started feeling better, and the couple were able to start to enjoy their vacation 72 hours after it started. Looking back, Jenny recalled advice from a trainer that Chief might be overly attached to them. "One of his trainers once told us that Chief was 'extra' when we were around—that he might be too attached. He even suggested trying a day without us, just to help him adjust. But we never had the heart to leave him with strangers," she said. The incident cost the family around ₱28,000 ($489) in vet bills and travel to and from the hospital. But Jenny said that that the emotional toll, and the helplessness of not being there for Chief, was far worse. She shared their ordeal on Reddit, where she wanted to warn other pet owners about separation anxiety in pets. "He wasn't just missing us—his body literally couldn't handle the stress," Jenny wrote in the post, which amassed hundreds of upvotes since being shared last month. "If you're planning to leave your pet for the first time, especially if you're their whole world, please consider emotional prep as part of your planning." "I wanted to share our story because so many people love their pets deeply, and if our experience can help even one or two people avoid the stress, the panic, the expense, then that's enough," she said. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
CBC
6 days ago
- Politics
- CBC
‘I hope that the prime minister listened,' said chief on meetings with Carney
Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation Chief Sheldon Sunshine, who attended some of the meetings with the federal government over Bill C-5, said during a news conference in Ottawa that both the summit and ongoing changes to the agenda left "a sour taste" in his my mouth and "even further reduced expectations."
CBS News
15-07-2025
- CBS News
Huron Township police K-9 Chief gets final roll call
The Huron Township (Michigan) Public Safety Department reports that its K-9 Chief has died. The Wayne County police agency posted the announcement Monday on its social media. Chief was the first K-9 added to the department, introduced to the New Boston community in 2015. His name was picked by fourth graders at Brown Elementary School. "From the moment we saw him for the first time that early morning in Ohio in K9 selection day, it was clear he was the K9 we wanted to represent this community," the department said. "Although credited with more than 1500 arrests, he had a bigger value to Huron Township in the way that he interacted with the residents of the community, especially the kids! From Halloween events to Applefest he always enjoyed the love, attention, and the treats from our residents!" Chief retired due to medical conditions in 2023. Since that time he spent his days with his handler, Sgt. Kenneth Hickman and his family, with treats, naps and plenty of attention. A final roll call ceremony took place Friday before he was laid to rest, with the participants including Chief's handler, family and other officers from the Huron Township Police Department. "Out of honor and respect to what he meant to us all, Dispatch Supervisor Jill Evans delivered his final radio call as "Chief" sat quietly at attention for the final time while watching Sgt. Hickman's every move," the notice said. The roll call can be heard on the social media video presented by the department.
