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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Operation Sindoor is a watershed moment in history, says TN Governor
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi on Sunday (June 1, 2025) said that Operation Sindoor is a watershed moment in India's journey and marks a new era in the country's national security. He said future generations would study this operation as a major shift in how India asserts itself on the global stage. Speaking at an event organised by the Chennai Citizens Forum (CCF) on the topic: 'From Battlefield to Diplomacy: Operation Sindoor Decoded', Mr. Ravi hailed Indian scientists and technologists who developed advanced sensor systems used in the operation and acknowledged the country's growing capacity for research and development. Mr. Ravi also listed several cross-border terror attacks since Independence and described in detail how Indian political leadership responded to such attacks. He said there has been an important shift in India's approach since 2014, when Narendra Modi took over as Prime Minister. He also alleged that by understanding India only as a geographical expression, the country had earlier 'lost' territories in several areas. He cited several examples, including the exchange of enclaves with Bangladesh (then East Pakistan), the 'giving away' of the Kabaw Valley to Burma (present-day Myanmar), and of Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka. 'But Bharat as a nation has existed for thousands and thousands of years with a wide range of diversities — including religious, cultural, linguistic, and culinary. No country in the world can boast or claim as much diversity as Bharat has,' he said. He also called the National Education Policy 'a revolutionary initiative' and added, 'Some people say that they will not accept it. This is not possible. They have to. There is no option. The National Education Policy is necessary for self-reliance and a thrust on our research and innovation.' He said that in the last five years, India has grown nearly 500 times in terms of registering patents. He also said that although Tamil Nadu has more than 20 State-run universities and produces more than 7,000 PhDs every year, it falls behind in intellectual property registrations. In his speech, Air Marshal (Retd) M. Matheswaran traced attacks and responses from Kargil to Pulwama and explained about various missiles and indigenous systems used by the Indian Armed Forces to make precise and controlled strikes without triggering uncontrolled escalation. Colonel (Retd) John Prince said the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty has afforded India a crucial window to accelerate dam construction across key rivers like the Jhelum, Ravi, and Sutlej. 'In our army parlance, we can weaponise these waters.' K.T. Raghavan, president, CCF, said that within a short span, the Indian Air Force executed Operation Sindoor with precision, and the geopolitical implications of such an operation would be understood by all. R. Gayathri Suresh, secretary, CCF, was among others present. ends
Business Recorder
7 days ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Customs Command Fund established
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has established 'Customs Command Fund' (CCF) for upfront payment to informers and customs officers for carrying out anti-smuggling operations and apprehending individuals implicated in smuggling. The FBR has issued an SRO 908(I)/2025 on Tuesday to notify CCF Rules, 2025. According to the FBR's regulations, 'Customs Command Fund' means the Fund established in the Customs Enforcement Collectorates and office of the Chief Collector of Customs (Enforcement) to reinforce the operational capacity, carry out the mandate, support operations, enhance intelligence gathering, for the Customs personnel deployed for counter smuggling activities. There will be CCF committee in each Customs Collectorate. FBR chief highlights modernisation of customs Each CCF Committee may authorise and sanction expenditure for information gathering. However, the amount so disbursed to informers shall not exceed Rs500,000 in a single case. The amount would also be used for logistic charges. Costs and other incidental expenses incurred pertaining to transportation, storage, disposal and destruction of smuggled goods over and above the allocated annual budget under the respective head of account. The CCF would also be used for hard area supplies, to fund purchase of supplies, ration, utilities, safety gear and other equipment essential for wellbeing and safety of customs staff deployed for anti-smuggling activities including at choke points, check-posts, mobile squads, field enforcement stations and Digital Enforcement Stations (DES) etc notified by the FBR. The CCF would also be used for giving special reward, the CCF committee may sanction special reward to the officers and officials of the Enforcement Collectorate duly supported by documentary evidence in cases, wherein, the officer or official has displayed extra-ordinary efforts in tracing, interdiction, seizure of smuggled goods, investigation and prosecution of cases involving such smuggled goods, etc. In such cases, the reward shall not exceed two years' basic salary, the FBR added. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Co-operators Community Funds Annual Report shows a growing need for financial support for Canadian charities and non-profits
TORONTO, May 27, 2025 /CNW/ - In a time of economic uncertainty, many young and vulnerable Canadians are relying more heavily on the resources provided by non-profit organizations and charities for financial, mental health, and well-being supports. However, despite the growing reliance on the essential services offered by these types of organizations, many are struggling to meet their funding targets. Escalating pressures, ranging from the mental health crisis to healthcare system shortcomings, to the soaring cost of living, including food and housing insecurity, create barriers to non-profits and charities and their ability to respond to unmet needs in their communities. Co-operators Community Funds (CCF) acts as the philanthropic arm of Co-operators to grant charities, non-profits, co-operatives, and social enterprises with the funding they need to help with skills development and increased employability of underserved youth and/or people with mental health challenges. "Now more than ever, there is a critical need for programs that infuse community organizations with the resources they need to deliver on their mission." says Shawna Peddle, Associate Vice President of Citizenship at Co-operators. "The funding we provide through CCF, in part, supports the programming capacity of community organizations to address society's increasing dependence on their services. All towards a purpose that we share as a co-operative: helping meet unmet needs and generating meaningful, lasting impacts for individuals." In 2024, CCF received more than 100 grant applications, the most ever in a single year. In response, the CCF Board approved new guidelines to provide additional funding capacity to help meet the programming needs of the organizations that CCF supports. In total, $1,389,000 was disbursed to 59 charitable and non-profit organizations. "Communities are the foundation of our shared Canadian identity." added Peddle. "They serve a fundamental purpose as a place where culture, values, creativity, and prosperity can flourish while fostering a sense of connection and belonging that strengthens the social fabric of our country." CCF has a long-standing commitment to help underserved individuals gain the confidence and skills necessary to progress along their path to employability. Since its inception in 1995, CCF has provided $12.4 million to 267 organizations across Canada. "The charitable and non-profit sectors are critical levers to community resilience and can serve as a reliable source of services that help meet the unmet needs of people from all walks of life," says Sean Geobey, Chairperson, Co-operators Community Funds Board of Directors. "The current circumstances are particularly troubling and underscore the vital role CCF can play to enhance community connectedness and change lives." Click here to read the 2024 CCF Annual Report in full. Click here to learn more about Stella's Place or watch this short video. About Co-operators Co‑operators is a leading Canadian financial services co-operative, offering multi-line insurance and investment products, services, and personalized advice to help Canadians build their financial strength and security. Co‑operators has more than $64 billion in assets under administration and has been providing trusted guidance to Canadians since 1945. The organization is well known for its community involvement and its commitment to sustainability. Currently a carbon neutral organization, Co‑operators is committed to net-zero emissions in its operations and investments by 2040, and 2050, respectively. Co‑operators is also ranked as a Corporate Knights' Best 50 Corporate Citizen in Canada. For more information, please visit: For media inquiries email:media@ About Co-operators Community Funds Co-operators Community Funds (CCF) support community economic development initiatives that lead to job creation and/or enhanced employability for underserved youth and individuals with mental health challenges. Since 1995, $12.4 million has been disbursed to 267 charities, non-profit organizations, social enterprises, and co-operatives. A significant portion of CCF's invested assets (63% at the end of 2024) are generating positive social and environmental benefits through impact investments, transition investments and smaller-scale community impact investments. Co-operators® is a registered trademark of The Co-operators Group Limited and is used with permission. © 2025 Co-operators General Insurance Company. SOURCE The Co-operators Group Limited View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Cision Canada
27-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Co-operators Community Funds Annual Report shows a growing need for financial support for Canadian charities and non-profits
TORONTO, May 27, 2025 /CNW/ - In a time of economic uncertainty, many young and vulnerable Canadians are relying more heavily on the resources provided by non-profit organizations and charities for financial, mental health, and well-being supports. However, despite the growing reliance on the essential services offered by these types of organizations, many are struggling to meet their funding targets. Escalating pressures, ranging from the mental health crisis to healthcare system shortcomings, to the soaring cost of living, including food and housing insecurity, create barriers to non-profits and charities and their ability to respond to unmet needs in their communities. Co-operators Community Funds (CCF) acts as the philanthropic arm of Co-operators to grant charities, non-profits, co-operatives, and social enterprises with the funding they need to help with skills development and increased employability of underserved youth and/or people with mental health challenges. "Now more than ever, there is a critical need for programs that infuse community organizations with the resources they need to deliver on their mission." says Shawna Peddle, Associate Vice President of Citizenship at Co-operators. "The funding we provide through CCF, in part, supports the programming capacity of community organizations to address society's increasing dependence on their services. All towards a purpose that we share as a co-operative: helping meet unmet needs and generating meaningful, lasting impacts for individuals." In 2024, CCF received more than 100 grant applications, the most ever in a single year. In response, the CCF Board approved new guidelines to provide additional funding capacity to help meet the programming needs of the organizations that CCF supports. In total, $1,389,000 was disbursed to 59 charitable and non-profit organizations. "Communities are the foundation of our shared Canadian identity." added Peddle. "They serve a fundamental purpose as a place where culture, values, creativity, and prosperity can flourish while fostering a sense of connection and belonging that strengthens the social fabric of our country." CCF has a long-standing commitment to help underserved individuals gain the confidence and skills necessary to progress along their path to employability. Since its inception in 1995, CCF has provided $12.4 million to 267 organizations across Canada. "The charitable and non-profit sectors are critical levers to community resilience and can serve as a reliable source of services that help meet the unmet needs of people from all walks of life," says Sean Geobey, Chairperson, Co-operators Community Funds Board of Directors. "The current circumstances are particularly troubling and underscore the vital role CCF can play to enhance community connectedness and change lives." Click here to read the 2024 CCF Annual Report in full. Click here to learn more about Stella's Place or watch this short video. About Co-operators Co‑operators is a leading Canadian financial services co-operative, offering multi-line insurance and investment products, services, and personalized advice to help Canadians build their financial strength and security. Co‑operators has more than $64 billion in assets under administration and has been providing trusted guidance to Canadians since 1945. The organization is well known for its community involvement and its commitment to sustainability. Currently a carbon neutral organization, Co‑operators is committed to net-zero emissions in its operations and investments by 2040, and 2050, respectively. Co‑operators is also ranked as a Corporate Knights' Best 50 Corporate Citizen in Canada. For more information, please visit: About Co-operators Community Funds Co-operators Community Funds (CCF) support community economic development initiatives that lead to job creation and/or enhanced employability for underserved youth and individuals with mental health challenges. Since 1995, $12.4 million has been disbursed to 267 charities, non-profit organizations, social enterprises, and co-operatives. A significant portion of CCF's invested assets (63% at the end of 2024) are generating positive social and environmental benefits through impact investments, transition investments and smaller-scale community impact investments. Co-operators® is a registered trademark of The Co-operators Group Limited and is used with permission. © 2025 Co-operators General Insurance Company.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Tiger kills man inside rubber estate in Kerala's Malappuram
Kozhikode: Residents took out a protest march on Thursday morning after a tiger attacked and killed rubber tapper Gafoor Ali (43) at a rubber estate in Adakkakundu near Kalikavu in Malappuram. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now They blamed forest department for failing to act even after confirming the presence of a tiger in the area three months ago. Gafoor is survived by his wife, three children and his mother, who is recovering from a stroke. The tiger attacked Ali, a native of Kallamoola in Chokkad panchayat, around 7.15am while he was tapping rubber inside an estate at Ravuthar Kunnu, around 3km away from the forest boundary under Karuvarakundu forest station limits. Abdul Samad, a fellow rubber tapper who saw the attack, said the tiger jumped on Ali from behind, bit his neck and dragged him away. "It happened all of a sudden. I saw a large tiger leap, bite his neck and drag him away. He let out a single cry and then there was silence," he said, adding that he shouted for help but there were no houses nearby. Later he phoned others and people arrived at the spot. They followed the trail of blood and found the body around 200m away from the spot where the tiger had attacked Ali. Forest officers said the tiger had eaten part of his body. The estate is owned by Edakkadamban Nazeer Hussain. The incident led to widespread protests and angry people prevented anyone from shifting Ali's body. Wandoor MLA AP Anilkumar said he had alerted the divisional forest officer about tiger presence around three months ago and had also raised the issue in the assembly and informed forest minister AK Saseendran. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The protesters demanded an enhanced compensation, a permanent govt job for a family member and added that the tiger must be shot. They ended the protest after three hours when DFO Dhanik Lal gave an undertaking that apart from the compensation of Rs 10 lakh, SDMA would be urged to provide an additional sum of Rs 4 lakh. Considering the family's hardship, the wife would get a temporary job immediately and a recommendation will be given to the govt to give her a permanent government job. Gafoor was laid to rest at Kallamoola Juma Masjid burial ground. A 25-member team from Wayanad and Palakkad were deployed to capture the tiger. Cages were deployed and kumki elephants will also be roped in for the operation. Saseendran said forest veterinarian Arun Zachariah will be a part of this team. The minister said that tiger presence was reported in the area two months ago and forest department had undertaken a vigil then. He added that CCF (Northern Zone) Deepa KS was asked to submit a report on the incident.
