Visitors to the eighth annual book fair that kicked off here on Saturday come to buy their favourite published works but also donate books to 'Koondukkul Vaanam' (sky in a cage) stall set up by the state prison department will then hand them over to the Tiruchy Central Prison library for inmates to read.
The 10-day fair till April 3 was inaugurated by Minister for Transport SS Sivasankar in the presence of Collector K Karpagam on Saturday. Members of the Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers and Artists Association and activists submitted petitions to the Collectorate to resume it this year.
Health minister Veena George said there has been a little increase in the number of Covid-19 cases. There are a total of 1,026 active cases of COVID-19 and 111 people are under treatment in hospitals.
A Tamil language scholar has brought laurels to Tiruchy after his name was secured in the India Book of Records for transliterating the Thirukkural from Tamil into Brahmi script and a manuscript. It took me almost 10 years to complete the transliteration work; onerous it was to verify all the details, said Dr Saiva Sarkunan.
Genetics is one of the leading causes of glaucoma, which is the second most common cause of irreversible blindness in India and the world. Experts said awareness about the disease is less, even though an estimated 12 million people in India are affected by it and figures is likely to go up in the coming years.
The 260-page book is a tribute to all who played an instrumental role in shaping an institution's par excellence. It was written by a team of retired and service staff of the university and charts its journey. This is the first time a university has released a book on its prestigious history.
The app was created by autorickshaw drivers. It was launched amid a tussle between the government and cab aggregators. The payments are directly received by the drivers, without going through any middlemen.
The allocation for the same department in the financial year 2022-23 was only Rs 13,072.32 (Revised Estimation) but the government has allocated Rs 284 crore for human resources for health and medical education-Establishment of new medical colleges. The government also earmarked Rs 2,400.00 crore for Dr YSR Aarogya Aasara, while it was just Rs 1,305.00 crore in 2019-20.
The cabinet approved recommendations of a committee to monetise the Kerala Fiber Optic Network (KFON) project. The project will follow a proprietor model by outsourcing all activities except the management part. A management service provider will be selected through a tender process in order to help KFON expand the services beyond the capacity agreed upon with the BEL.
The request was made by former MP Sandeep Dikshit and ex-ministers Mangat Ram Singhal and Prof Kiran Walia on february 28. They said that while sanction has been given to investigate sisodia under the Prevention of Corruption Act, he should also be booked under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA)
In 1985, the Supreme Court granted maintenance to a 62-year-old Muslim woman from her husband after their divorce. But in 1986, the Congress government weakened the verdict by enacting a new law. The party campaigned extensively for the rights of Muslim women, highlighting their suffering after the Mutalaq.
The book was published by CM’s chief public relations officer (CPR) vanam Jwala Narasimha Rao. It is a thought-provoking interpretation of need, concept and evolution of BRS.
Equity market opened sharply lower on Wednesday, with Sensex sliding more than 300 points as the US Federal Reserve's hawkish view on interest rate trajectory hit investor sentiments. Most of the Asian markets, including Hong Kong, were also trading in the negative territory.
Some economists say economic growth should be looked at on an annual basis. The term “Hindu rate of growth” was coined by economist Raj Krishna in 1978. He used to denote the GDP growth at nearly 4% from the 1950s to the 1980s.
The fire broke out in the garbage heap that had piled up over the years. The layers of waste were so deep that it took some time to put out the fire. There are 5.60 lakh cubic metres of legacy waste in 40.2 acres of land in Brahmapuram.
Ministry has planned a separate 36-page book for primary and middle- or senior-level school children. Besides Hindi and English, the publications and game will be printed in 14 regional languages. The ministry has already started a selection process to finalise on content developer and publisher.
The cybercrime wing of NTR district commissioner received more than 3,000 such complaints from January 1 last year to till date as on March 5 of which 30 percent of the mobile phones were recovered. The team will work based on the central government’s guidelines and send data to website www.cEir.gOv.in.
The book tells the story of a young girl and her grandmother who spend one summer together on an island, in the Gulf of Finland. The film adaptation will be directed by Charlie McDowell.
The manual is published and updated by the American Psychiatry Association every 10 years, usually. It mentions symptoms and descriptions of different mental health disorders. The latest edition was released in march 2022.
The police began interrogating Dr Md Saif at about 11 am and continued it till evening. The police would question him to know what exactly had happened on the fateful day.
Bengaluru’s old and new buildings with the clear blue sky as the backdrop; the joy of celebrations on people’s faces; or general facets of the city. Rightfully named Bangalore in Focus, the idea is to capture the city’s various moods.
More than 51% of women in Gujarat do not own a mobile phone, while over 567 out of the total 18,425 villages in the state remain without mobile access. The most affected by the lack of mobile connectivity are tribal areas, says telecom sector expert Vishal Jadav. Women in age group of 15-49 years in Gujarat have their own mobile phone.
The first section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway between the national capital and Dausa in Rajasthan is complete. He will also lay the foundation stone of three national highway projects to be developed at a cost of more than Rs 5,940 crore. The new stretch will reduce travelling time between Delhi and Jaipur to just three and half hours.
The voice for Asian elephants Society (VFAES) and Odisha-based Paribartan have identified two corridors where they will support the state government in the large-scale plantation that will act as a buffer zone for jumbos. The Telkoi-Pallahara corridor in Keonjhar division has been witnessing a gradual spurt in conflict due to rampant mining.
China-based Alibaba has sold its remaining 3.3% direct stake in one97 Communications. As per the NSE data, it sold over 2.14 crore shares at an average price of 642.74. This would have fetched the Chinese firm about Rs 1,380 crore.
The number of tigers has gone up to 2966, Asiatic lions to 684, one-horned Rhinos are 3000 and elephants over 32000. Reintroduction of Cheetahs. Wildlife conservation has been given importance even in ancient times in India.
A team of central drugs standard control organisation and the state drug controller visited the plant in Tamil Nadu’s Kancheepuram on Friday. They collected samples of the eye drop – Artificial Tears – which were exported to the us. The eye drops are not sold in India.
The training programme for lottery winners, an announcement in the 2021-22 budget, is set to become a reality, finally. The Gulati Institute of Finance and Taxation (GIFT) has completed the design of the programme, it is learnt.
The tragedy that stunned everyone is a reminder of several such attacks on the mighty and influential politicians of the state. Sources said prior to the firing on Das, five prominent leaders were attacked by assailants between 2007 and 2014.
The man was caught while lifting the gadget from a car on the road near Plamoodu. Interestingly, it was Gibin himself who trapped the culprit. In his facebook post, Gibin wrote that he noticed the theft attempt.
An albino dhole (wild dog) was sighted at the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) the animal was first spotted by the foot patrolling team inside the sanctuary. It was shared in public domain on friday by wildlife enthusiasts.
A plan should be announced in the budget to find a permanent solution to wildlife encroachment, he said. The buffer zone must be established within the forest itself as per the special situation of Kerala.
Villagers of Kanumuru at Gampalagudem mandal in NTR districts were terrified after observing the pug marks of a wild animal. Forest department officials, who inspected the marks have not confirmed the same. The unknown has created several apprehensions among people.
The government is planning culling of tigers in Wayanad to contain the threat to human lives posed by the reported overpopulation of the big cat. Forest officials expressed doubts on the practicality of capturing and sterilising a fully-grown tiger. The national animal is placed in Schedule I of the Act.
Citizen has a range of watches called the CZ Smart Wear OS which come with great horological design integrated with Wear OS goodness. The resulting product has the benefits of activity tracking along with the goodness of traditional watchmaking design. Citizenwatch.cOmFAST AND FANCY Tecno has launched a portable 4G Wi-Fi hotspot.
The ‘Wayanad Prakruthi Samrakshana Samithi’ asked AK Saseendran to publicize the scientific study behind his claim. The forest minister had recently said that there is an increase in the number of tigers beyond the carrying capacity of the forest.
A comprehensive master plan to effectively mitigate the conflict would be readied by this month-end. A joint effort with these states is needed to enumerate the wildlife census, mainly elephants and tigers. An amount of Rs 46 crore has already been sanctioned for the purpose.
Family members of the farmer who died after being attacked by a tiger have come out against the authorities of the government medical college hospital. Health minister Veena George has ordered an inquiry into the alleged lapses on the part of the authorities.
Ardent devotee of Lord Sri Venkateswara successfully completed four books. So far, he donated the total sale proceeds to the trust. Vinod has been working as a regional director for Asia Pacific in a german multinational.
The department of prisons and correctional services of Tamil Nadu has set up a stall at the Chennai Book Fair. People have donated around 6,000 books so far. Their target is to collect 1 lakh books by the end of the fair, he said.
The ARPU of Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Ideal Limited is expected to be up by up 1.5%, 2%. ARPU growth is expected for all telcos with some subscriber mix benefit, read the report.
The public school district in the us city of Seattle has filed a lawsuit against big tech companies for allegedly causing mental harm, depression and anxiety among students. The complaint targets Meta-owned Facebook and Instagram, but also Google, Snapchat, YouTube as well as Chinese-owned TikTok. National action remains blocked by a politically divided congress and successful lobbying by big tech firms.
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Three days from today, india would again be glued to a game whose heart has throbbed for over a century and a half across the sport’s historical landscape. The state, considered the cradle of hockey, has gone all out to lay the perfect platform. It has not just created a niche, enviable sports infrastructure.
The streets around Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath (CKP) donned colours of art in every corner. Anywhere you looked, you’d only find talking heads buying and selling various kinds of artwork. The price of the art works ranged between Rs 50 and Rs 2 lakh (approx)
The story of George will be released at the Alliance Française in Thiruvananthapuram on January 20. He was nursed back to life by the veterinary surgeon named him after actor Nivin Pauly's character in ‘Premam’. The book received rave reviews in France, and was included in the school curriculum.
The stall features works of new writers and translations. TN must provide space to showcase these books in fairs held in districts, and provide concessions in rules.
Stampedes in Nellore and Guntur districts claimed the lives of 11 persons. The State government has issued orders prohibiting rallies and public meetings on roads. Opposition parties opposed the order as undemocratic and against the fundamental right of peaceful assembly. The Opposition parties, however, opposed the issuance of the order.
UK medical bodies on Monday said patients were dying due to inadequate care and urged the government to act. The public National Health Service faced budget constraints for more than a decade before the Covid-19 pandemic left it severely stretched. The Royal College of Emergency Medicine on Sunday said between 300 and 500 patients would die each week in emergency care, notably due to long waiting times.
Finance minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan inaugurated the three-day-long event on Sunday. 14 teams from across the nation are participating in the tournament. The best players of the tournament will be selected to represent the Indian team at Junior World Kabaddi Cup to be held in Iran from February 26 to March 5.
The Siva Kameswari Grandhamala is located at Bramarambapuram and also has a stall at Rama Koti temple in the city. Some of the rare books available at the store count to Kalapurnodayam, Amuktamalyada, Srimadh Ramayanam, Vasthu Gunadeepam, Sitha Ramaajaneya Samvadham, Sangeetha Sarvardha Sara Sangrahamu, Thicha
An order issued by the institute on Saturday stated that two faculty members from each department should be involved in the procurement and storage process. This exercise will enable the faculty to gain valuable administrative experience which shall help them apply for positions like Medical Superintendant and other administrative posts at AIIMS.
A new academic block meant for the PG institute is being built at a cost of Rs 284 crore. The complex will be environment compliant with provisions of rainwater harvesting, solar panels and barrier-free structures is expected to be ready by the end of next year.
The ABVP submitted an application to the JNU V-C in this regard. It sought a resolution to the problem on an urgent basis. The students’ outfit has also submitted a memorandum to the university.
If people mask up and follow Covid appropriate behaviour in public spaces, the chances of a spiral in cases would be much less. If the situation demands, fines will be imposed for not wearing masks.
Colleges and universities in Rourkela, Bhubaneswar and Cuttack will hold walkathons by students. As per a directive issued by the Higher Education department, institutions are required to install at least one large LCD screen on their campuses and bring in students to watch the matches.
Experts say parents should assess their children's aptitude through professional help before deciding whether to send them to Kota to prepare for the competitive JEE and NEET exams. A majority of parents send their children for coaching there with almost zero preparation and the focus is only on arranging finances and logistics.
Mock drills were held at government-run Victoria Hospital, jayanagar general hospital and KC General Hospital on Tuesday. The mock drill focused on bed capacities, which include oxygen and ventilator-supported beds and ICU beds, availability of doctors and oxygen supply.
A student with the rank of 8,78,200 has been allotted a medical seat in the state. Unlike any other states, Telangana has 19 MBBS seats per one lakh population. Reserving more than 85% of B category seats for local students has helped accommodate more students.
Nearly 100 Starlink internet terminals are currently operating in Iran, SpaceX chief Elon Musk said Monday. The tycoon had promised to bring the satellite internet network to the country in September as Iranian authorities imposed increasingly severe access restrictions. Iran has unleashed a crackdown arresting around 14,000 people, according to the UN and killing 469 protesters.
