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'Saral Vizha' in Courtallam ends with colourful dog show
'Saral Vizha' in Courtallam ends with colourful dog show

The Hindu

time3 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • The Hindu

'Saral Vizha' in Courtallam ends with colourful dog show

The annual 'Saral Vizha' in Courtallam, which commenced on July 20, concluded here on Sunday. The events for the 'Saral Vizha' was organised at the Kalaivanar auditorium in Courtallam, where cultural programs and various competitions were held every day. A flower exhibition was also organised for six days at the Eco Park near the Courtallam waterfalls. The eight-day long festival concluded with a grand finale presided over by District Collector A.K. Kamal Kishore. The final day featured traditional dance, dramas, folk art performances, 'Mayilattam' and musical programs. As part of the celebrations, a dog show was held at the Viswanathar Park in Courtallam. The event showcased 150 dogs belonging to 30 different breeds. A team of professors of Government Veterinary College in Tirunelveli examined the dogs' health and performance and selected the best ones. Special prizes were awarded to the top performing dogs in all 30 breeds, including native breeds and foreign breeds, with the top two winners in each category receiving special awards. The event was attended by officials from Department of Animal Husbandry and veterinarians.

Asia Cup 2025: India's fixtures announced for the T20I tournament
Asia Cup 2025: India's fixtures announced for the T20I tournament

Time of India

time4 days ago

  • Sport
  • Time of India

Asia Cup 2025: India's fixtures announced for the T20I tournament

India's Hardik Pandya celebrates with teammates (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore) The fixture list of the 2025 Asia Cup has been finally made official, with the full tournament schedule announced following months of uncertainty and diplomatic back-and-forth. The championship will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9 to 28, with India playing at least three league matches and potentially progressing to the Super 4s and final. Poll Are you excited about the India vs Pakistan match on September 14? Yes, extremely! Yes, a little Not really Not at all Placed in Group A alongside arch-rivals Pakistan, as well as UAE and Oman, India will kick off its campaign against UAE on September 10. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash is scheduled for September 14, easily the biggest marquee match of the group stage and one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year. India's final group game will be against Oman on September 19. Should India qualify, which is expected, the Men in Blue will advance to the Super 4 stage. Based on seeding, a second India-Pakistan clash could happen on September 21. And if both teams continue their winning ways, fans may be treated to a third showdown in the final on September 28. All matches will be played in the T20 format, serving as crucial preparation for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup next year in India and Sri Lanka. India's Group Stage Matches: September 10 – India vs United Arab Emirates September 14 – India vs Pakistan September 19 – India vs Oman Potential Super 4 Matches (if India qualifies): September 21 – A1 vs A2 (Possible India vs Pakistan again) September 23 – A2 vs B1 September 24 – A1 vs B2 September 25 – A2 vs B2 September 26 – A1 vs B1 Final: September 28 – Final (Top 2 teams from Super 4)

Wild animal invasion: Farmers threaten to observe fast or hoist black flags on Independence Day
Wild animal invasion: Farmers threaten to observe fast or hoist black flags on Independence Day

The Hindu

time5 days ago

  • Politics
  • The Hindu

Wild animal invasion: Farmers threaten to observe fast or hoist black flags on Independence Day

The agriculturists of Tenkasi district have warned the district administration that they would either observe hunger strike or hoist black flags on August 15 (Independence Day) if the forest department still refuses to take any effective step for checking the wild animal invasion into the farmlands. Raising this perennial issue in the farmers' grievances redress meeting held on Friday, the participants said the unabated invasion of wild animals like elephants, deer, wild boar and Indian gaur from the Western Ghats into the ranches was causing huge crop loss to the farmers during every season even as the agriculturists were spending a lot for the farming operations. Besides pledging their gold ornaments in the banks, the farmers have to borrow money from others to meet the agricultural expenses. 'While the farmers face a lot of challenges from the vagaries of nature to save the standing crops until the harvest, the invading wild animals destroy our plants between dusk and dawn. So, the growers, who are already in neck-deep debt, suffer more loss and the wild animals push the farmers into debt trap further. However, the forest department neither save us from these invaders by putting up effective measures in place nor give us any compensation for the crop loss caused by the wild animals. Hence, we've decided to observe either hunger strike or hoist black flags on August 15 to register our protest,' the farmers said. The farmers also complained that the wild animals, especially the wild boar herds, could be seen even in the ranches 25 km away from the Western Ghats to cause extensive destruction in the fields. 'Since the government has permitted the forest department to shoot down the wild boars entering the fields, the officials concerned to execute this order,' the farmers said. Pacifying the agitated farmers, District Collector A.K. Kamal Kishore assured them that he would initiate effective steps to check the wild animal invasion into their ranches and appealed to the agriculturists not to stage any agitation on Independence Day. While a section of the farmers heeded to the Collector's appeal, some of the farmers were keen on translating their plan into action so as to teach a 'fitting lesson' to the Department of Forest. Farmers involved in sericulture complained that the pupae supplied to them were of inferior quality. 'We've to spend more than ₹30,000 for growing 100 silkworms. However, there is no insurance scheme for us to protect the farmers during this fiscal as the old insurance scheme had lapsed in the last year itself,' the farmers said. The Collector instructed the sericulture department officials to look into this complaint.

Mass clean-up drive organised in Courtallam and adjoining forest areas
Mass clean-up drive organised in Courtallam and adjoining forest areas

The Hindu

time19-07-2025

  • General
  • The Hindu

Mass clean-up drive organised in Courtallam and adjoining forest areas

The Department of Forest organised a mass cleaning programme in Courtallam on Saturday ahead of the 'Saaral Thirvizhaa' to commence on Sunday (July 20). In a recent communique, Secretary, Department of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Supriya Sahu had instructed the District Forest Officers to organise massive clean-up programmes to remove plastics strewn around in the forest areas as the discarded plastic products have profound destructive impact on the pristine ecosystems. Besides educating the public on the impact of plastic products on environment, they should be encouraged to avoid single-use plastics and promote the use of sustainable alternatives, she had said. 'Hence, the Department of Forest, with community participation, should organise massive clean-up programmes every month to remove the plastics from forest areas,' the letter said. Subsequently, the mass cleaning programme for removing plastics from the forest and the adjoining areas was organised of Courtallam on Saturday in which NGOs, volunteers, students and local body workers participated. District Collector A.K. Kamal Kishore, District Forest Officer Akhil Thampi, Assistant Conservator of Forest Nellai Nayagam, Forest Range Officer Chelladurai, students of Sri Parasakthi College for Women, Courtallam and the volunteers participated in the drive. 'We appeal to the tourists visiting Courtallam to avoid use-and-throw plastics here to conserve nature,' Mr. Kamal Kishore said.

Several steps taken for welfare of cops: ADG
Several steps taken for welfare of cops: ADG

Time of India

time18-07-2025

  • Time of India

Several steps taken for welfare of cops: ADG

Patna: Additional director general (ADG) of budget, welfare and appeal, Kamal Kishore, said on Friday that several steps have been taken for welfare of police personnel and their families during the during the first half of this year. Kishore said, "Between Jan and June, from the benevolent fund Rs 1.42 crore each was given to 372 beneficiaries to support families of police personnel who died during service. Under the education fund, Rs 97.11 lakh each was given to 509 beneficiaries to help children of police personnel to pursue higher education." The Police Auxiliary Welfare Fund extended support worth Rs 35.68 lakh each to 106 beneficiaries, focusing on medical assistance for police personnel and their dependents. Additionally, 44 compassionate appointments were made, he said. A notable achievement was the medical reimbursement scheme, which benefited 998 personnel with disbursements totalling Rs 4.05 crore. The momentum continued in July, with additional welfare measures being implemented.

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