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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Patriotism on display as tricolour soars in Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts on Independence Day
Patriotism filled the air in Coimbatore on Friday as the 79th Independence Day was celebrated with a parade, the flight of tricolour balloons and peace doves, tributes to freedom fighters' descendants, and awards to achievers across departments. District Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar hoisted the National Flag and took the salute at the march-past during the celebrations organised by the district administration at V.O.C. Grounds. He honoured descendants of freedom fighters and presented commendation certificates and shields to 30 officers and 155 staff from the Revenue and other departments, along with 54 city police and 87 rural police personnel, recognising a total of 326 individuals for distinguished service. A Wagah-style parade by the City Police and a police dog show preceded cultural performances by over 700 students, all of whom received mementoes. In an eco-conscious initiative, 200 of the shields awarded were made from 50 kg of recycled plastic. Students performing a cultural programme on the occasion of the 79th #IndependenceDay celebrations at VOC Park grounds in #coimbatore on Friday. 📸: @peri_periasamy / @THChennai@the_hindu — Periasamy M (@peri_periasamy) August 15, 2025 At the Victoria Town Hall, Mayor K. Ranganayaki hoisted the National Flag and paid respects at the Mahatma Gandhi statue in the presence of Corporation Commissioner M. Sivaguru Prabakaran. Ten conservancy staff with 25 years of unblemished service received ₹2,000 each, while 127 Corporation officers and staff were commended for exemplary work. A total of 34 students and 330 teachers from Corporation schools were honoured for securing 100% pass results in the 2024–2025 State Board Class 10 and 12 examinations. Beyond the official ceremonies, private and educational institutions carried the celebrations forward across the city. The Income Tax Department marked the occasion with Chief Commissioner Arun C. Bharat hoisting the flag and awarding Certificates of Appreciation to teams for excellence in housekeeping and record management. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University acting Vice-Chancellor R. Tamizh Vendan highlighted the 'Naya Bharat' theme and the release of 19 new crop varieties in 2025. Avinashilingam Institute celebrated with interfaith readings, khadi attire, and patriotic performances by students, emphasizing 'My Nation, My Country' and the vision of a developed India. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textiles & Management hoisted the National Flag crafted entirely from Kasturi Cotton, promoting indigenous fibre and India's textile heritage. Sainik School Amaravathinagar paid homage at its Amar Chakra War Memorial, and staff were honoured for their service. Coimbatore Marine College students formed a human map of India, symbolising unity and discipline. Later in the day, the District Collector attended the Gram Sabha of Muthur village under Kinathukadavu Taluk and reviewed stalls by government departments, including Agriculture, Women and Child Welfare, and Social Welfare, where officials briefed citizens on ongoing schemes. He urged residents to engage with government welfare programmes, participate in sports and health initiatives, and noted ongoing development works under the Anna Gram Marumalarchi scheme. InTiruppur, the 79th Independence Day celebrations held at Chikkanna Government Arts and Science College witnessed the honouring of freedom fighters, presentation of certificates to government employees, and distribution of welfare aid worth ₹86,98,610. Tiruppur District Collector Manish S. Narnaware hoisted the National Flag at the college grounds and reviewed and accepted the guard of honour presented by the police personnel. Welfare benefits were distributed under various schemes, including support for differently-abled persons, education and marriage assistance, pensions, agricultural inputs, loans under TAHDCO, the Chief Minister's Adi Dravidar and Tribal Socio-Economic Development Entrepreneurship Scheme, the 'Protect Soil, Protect Life' initiative, the National Horticulture Mission, and solar energy pump sets, supporting a total of 64 individuals.
Hindustan Times
01-07-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Gauhati University organises programme to equip final-year students with skills
Guwahati, A 30-hour career readiness and personality development programme was organised under the Finishing School initiative of the Gauhati University to equip final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students with essential skills. Gauhati University organises programme to equip final-year students with skills Vice Chancellor Nani Gopal Mahanta, in his address to the students, emphasised the power of communication in today's world and how the right use of words can transform perceptions and destinies. He encouraged students to take communication skills seriously, calling them the currency of influence and leadership in modern society. He said that the idea of launching such a programme specifically for outgoing students was envisioned as there was a concern that many graduates, despite having strong academic backgrounds, still face challenges in basic workplace communication and professional readiness. The programme is Gauhati University's efforts to bridge the campus-to-career gap, reaffirming its commitment to nurturing not only academically sound but also professionally prepared graduates, Mahanta said. Gauhati University Registrar Utpal Sarma urged students to embrace change with a positive attitude, to work hard, and to develop inner discipline. He stressed the importance of self-improvement and consistent effort, adding that soft skills are as essential as academic excellence in achieving long-term success. Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to the resource persons, as well as to the faculty members, especially the Soft Skill Committee, and selected nodal officers, who played an instrumental role in designing the curriculum, managing logistics, and conducting sessions. In addition, all participating students received certificates for the successful completion of the programme. The eight-day programme, which concluded on Monday, was coordinated by the Soft Skill Committee with students from 15 academic departments and affiliated colleges. Sessions were delivered by expert trainers and professionals on critical workplace competencies, including self-discovery, effective communication, English for employability, resume and profile building, digital etiquette, group discussion and interview preparation, a release issued by the university said on Tuesday. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
The Advertiser
16-06-2025
- Health
- The Advertiser
'She's an incredible little girl': how four-year-old Bella saved her mum's life
WHEN Jessica Wickens' right side of her body went numb and she lost her ability to speak, her four-year-old daughter jumped into action. It was November 2022, when Bella was sitting beside her mum and noticed something was wrong. Her mum had an initial fall at work in the days before and was diagnosed with a concussion. "I was sitting on the lounge with the girls and wasn't feeling very well. I felt this bang in the left side of my head and immediately after lost the ability to speak and couldn't move my whole right side of my body, which was really frightening," she said. That's when Bella grabbed the phone and dialled triple zero (000) for an ambulance, before alerting her neighbours and unlocking the door for emergency services. "We'd taught her our address, how to call emergency services just in case, and it obviously worked out really well," Mrs Wickens said "She got the whole cavalry there. She got my husband to come home, she put her little baby sister, who was just over one at the time, in the playroom with some toys, and she waited for the ambulance to come." When the paramedics came inside, Bella was able to tell them her mum's symptoms and was a brave little girl. Her mum was taken to the hospital, where she was diagnosed with a hemiplegic migraine, which mimics a stroke. On Monday, June 16, Bella, who is now six years old, was awarded for her bravery with a NSW Ambulance Star Award. "We are so proud. Your kids can get awards at school for being academically smart, but when you get an award for literally saving your mum's life, there's nothing better than that," Mrs Wickens said. "She's an incredible little girl." Bella joined 25 NSW Ambulance staff, volunteers and community members at Fort Scratchley Function Centre to recognise their outstanding service, dedication and bravery. Staff and volunteers were acknowledged with Long Service Good Conduct medals, Commissioner's Conspicuous Service Medals, Certificates of Appreciation and Commissioner's Honour Awards. Among the award winners was Kathryn Devery, who saved her husband Roger's life when he went into cardiac arrest at home and James Hilton, who assisted a person who went into cardiac arrest at Beresfield train station. Inspector Kay Armstrong was awarded a long service award for 30 years in the NSW Ambulance. NSW Ambulance chief executive Dominic Morgan said he was proud to honour those who had selflessly stepped in to help others. "By administering first aid to strangers or remaining calm while seeking vital assistance for loved ones, I'd like to congratulate all our recipients for the actions they have taken that have had a positive impact on so many lives," he said. Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park congratulated the award winners. "From paramedics to call centre officers to volunteers, each person plays a pivotal role in responding to emergencies across the state and caring for members of the public at their time of greatest need," he said. WHEN Jessica Wickens' right side of her body went numb and she lost her ability to speak, her four-year-old daughter jumped into action. It was November 2022, when Bella was sitting beside her mum and noticed something was wrong. Her mum had an initial fall at work in the days before and was diagnosed with a concussion. "I was sitting on the lounge with the girls and wasn't feeling very well. I felt this bang in the left side of my head and immediately after lost the ability to speak and couldn't move my whole right side of my body, which was really frightening," she said. That's when Bella grabbed the phone and dialled triple zero (000) for an ambulance, before alerting her neighbours and unlocking the door for emergency services. "We'd taught her our address, how to call emergency services just in case, and it obviously worked out really well," Mrs Wickens said "She got the whole cavalry there. She got my husband to come home, she put her little baby sister, who was just over one at the time, in the playroom with some toys, and she waited for the ambulance to come." When the paramedics came inside, Bella was able to tell them her mum's symptoms and was a brave little girl. Her mum was taken to the hospital, where she was diagnosed with a hemiplegic migraine, which mimics a stroke. On Monday, June 16, Bella, who is now six years old, was awarded for her bravery with a NSW Ambulance Star Award. "We are so proud. Your kids can get awards at school for being academically smart, but when you get an award for literally saving your mum's life, there's nothing better than that," Mrs Wickens said. "She's an incredible little girl." Bella joined 25 NSW Ambulance staff, volunteers and community members at Fort Scratchley Function Centre to recognise their outstanding service, dedication and bravery. Staff and volunteers were acknowledged with Long Service Good Conduct medals, Commissioner's Conspicuous Service Medals, Certificates of Appreciation and Commissioner's Honour Awards. Among the award winners was Kathryn Devery, who saved her husband Roger's life when he went into cardiac arrest at home and James Hilton, who assisted a person who went into cardiac arrest at Beresfield train station. Inspector Kay Armstrong was awarded a long service award for 30 years in the NSW Ambulance. NSW Ambulance chief executive Dominic Morgan said he was proud to honour those who had selflessly stepped in to help others. "By administering first aid to strangers or remaining calm while seeking vital assistance for loved ones, I'd like to congratulate all our recipients for the actions they have taken that have had a positive impact on so many lives," he said. Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park congratulated the award winners. "From paramedics to call centre officers to volunteers, each person plays a pivotal role in responding to emergencies across the state and caring for members of the public at their time of greatest need," he said. WHEN Jessica Wickens' right side of her body went numb and she lost her ability to speak, her four-year-old daughter jumped into action. It was November 2022, when Bella was sitting beside her mum and noticed something was wrong. Her mum had an initial fall at work in the days before and was diagnosed with a concussion. "I was sitting on the lounge with the girls and wasn't feeling very well. I felt this bang in the left side of my head and immediately after lost the ability to speak and couldn't move my whole right side of my body, which was really frightening," she said. That's when Bella grabbed the phone and dialled triple zero (000) for an ambulance, before alerting her neighbours and unlocking the door for emergency services. "We'd taught her our address, how to call emergency services just in case, and it obviously worked out really well," Mrs Wickens said "She got the whole cavalry there. She got my husband to come home, she put her little baby sister, who was just over one at the time, in the playroom with some toys, and she waited for the ambulance to come." When the paramedics came inside, Bella was able to tell them her mum's symptoms and was a brave little girl. Her mum was taken to the hospital, where she was diagnosed with a hemiplegic migraine, which mimics a stroke. On Monday, June 16, Bella, who is now six years old, was awarded for her bravery with a NSW Ambulance Star Award. "We are so proud. Your kids can get awards at school for being academically smart, but when you get an award for literally saving your mum's life, there's nothing better than that," Mrs Wickens said. "She's an incredible little girl." Bella joined 25 NSW Ambulance staff, volunteers and community members at Fort Scratchley Function Centre to recognise their outstanding service, dedication and bravery. Staff and volunteers were acknowledged with Long Service Good Conduct medals, Commissioner's Conspicuous Service Medals, Certificates of Appreciation and Commissioner's Honour Awards. Among the award winners was Kathryn Devery, who saved her husband Roger's life when he went into cardiac arrest at home and James Hilton, who assisted a person who went into cardiac arrest at Beresfield train station. Inspector Kay Armstrong was awarded a long service award for 30 years in the NSW Ambulance. NSW Ambulance chief executive Dominic Morgan said he was proud to honour those who had selflessly stepped in to help others. "By administering first aid to strangers or remaining calm while seeking vital assistance for loved ones, I'd like to congratulate all our recipients for the actions they have taken that have had a positive impact on so many lives," he said. Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park congratulated the award winners. "From paramedics to call centre officers to volunteers, each person plays a pivotal role in responding to emergencies across the state and caring for members of the public at their time of greatest need," he said. WHEN Jessica Wickens' right side of her body went numb and she lost her ability to speak, her four-year-old daughter jumped into action. It was November 2022, when Bella was sitting beside her mum and noticed something was wrong. Her mum had an initial fall at work in the days before and was diagnosed with a concussion. "I was sitting on the lounge with the girls and wasn't feeling very well. I felt this bang in the left side of my head and immediately after lost the ability to speak and couldn't move my whole right side of my body, which was really frightening," she said. That's when Bella grabbed the phone and dialled triple zero (000) for an ambulance, before alerting her neighbours and unlocking the door for emergency services. "We'd taught her our address, how to call emergency services just in case, and it obviously worked out really well," Mrs Wickens said "She got the whole cavalry there. She got my husband to come home, she put her little baby sister, who was just over one at the time, in the playroom with some toys, and she waited for the ambulance to come." When the paramedics came inside, Bella was able to tell them her mum's symptoms and was a brave little girl. Her mum was taken to the hospital, where she was diagnosed with a hemiplegic migraine, which mimics a stroke. On Monday, June 16, Bella, who is now six years old, was awarded for her bravery with a NSW Ambulance Star Award. "We are so proud. Your kids can get awards at school for being academically smart, but when you get an award for literally saving your mum's life, there's nothing better than that," Mrs Wickens said. "She's an incredible little girl." Bella joined 25 NSW Ambulance staff, volunteers and community members at Fort Scratchley Function Centre to recognise their outstanding service, dedication and bravery. Staff and volunteers were acknowledged with Long Service Good Conduct medals, Commissioner's Conspicuous Service Medals, Certificates of Appreciation and Commissioner's Honour Awards. Among the award winners was Kathryn Devery, who saved her husband Roger's life when he went into cardiac arrest at home and James Hilton, who assisted a person who went into cardiac arrest at Beresfield train station. Inspector Kay Armstrong was awarded a long service award for 30 years in the NSW Ambulance. NSW Ambulance chief executive Dominic Morgan said he was proud to honour those who had selflessly stepped in to help others. "By administering first aid to strangers or remaining calm while seeking vital assistance for loved ones, I'd like to congratulate all our recipients for the actions they have taken that have had a positive impact on so many lives," he said. Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park congratulated the award winners. "From paramedics to call centre officers to volunteers, each person plays a pivotal role in responding to emergencies across the state and caring for members of the public at their time of greatest need," he said.
The Hindu
13-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
CSIR-CFTRI Mysuru marks National Technology Day; highlights impactful achievements
The CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, on Tuesday commemorated National Technology Day 2025 with the theme 'Empowering a Sustainable Tomorrow Through Innovation'. The event underscored CFTRI's commitment to science-led sustainable development, technology transfer, and industry partnership. Aashitosh A. Inamdar, Head, TTBD, spoke on the significance of the day. Highlighting a year of impactful achievements, Mr. Inamdar presented an overview of technology transfer and industry collaboration milestones achieved by CFTRI in 2024–25. These included the signing of three major agreements: A project agreement with MILMA, Wayanad Dairy (MRCMPUL); a technology transfer agreement with Kudumbashree, Kerala State Division for 94 technologies; and a project agreement with Tattva Nutri Foods Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru. The client management system to connect the industry and other stakeholders for technology transfer, new product development and other industry engagements was also launched by the dignitaries on the occasion. Bhaskar Kalale, president of the TiE Mysuru chapter, was the chief guest and spoke about the vital role of technology in shaping a resilient and self-reliant future. The function was presided over by Sridevi Annapurna Singh, director, CSIR-CFTRI, who commended the institute's scientific teams and reinforced CFTRI's vision for translational research and public service. Outstanding scientists and teams, including B.B. Borse and team (for achieving the highest number of technology transfers, notably for Coffee Concentrate); M.V.R.K. Sarma and team (for a high-cost technology transfer involving transglycosylating-glucosidase); Rajeshwar S. Matche and team (for handling the highest number of sponsored industry projects); Babylatha and team (for a high-value industry-sponsored project), were presented with Certificates of Appreciation, a release from CFTRI said. The event reaffirmed CSIR-CFTRI's pivotal role in advancing food science and technology and fostering meaningful collaboration with industry for sustainable societal impact.
Mid East Info
07-02-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
McArthurGlen Designer Outlets Celebrates Top Trade Partners in the Middle East - Middle East Business News and Information
Dubai, UAE: McArthurGlen Designer Outlets, a global leader in luxury outlet shopping, hosted the second edition of its McArthurGlen Tourism Awards on the 28th of January 2025 at Park Hyatt Dubai – Creek Resort hotel. Key travel and trade partners with its representatives and industry leaders graced the event. This evening of celebration, recognition and fine dining highlighted McArthurGlen's commitment to fostering strong partnerships that have driven exceptional success and record-breaking achievements over the past year. Distinguished trade partners were honored with Certificates of Appreciation and McArthurGlen Tourism Award trophies, recognizing their remarkable efforts in promoting the brand across the region. Trade partners from across GCC countries, including Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, travelled to Dubai to receive their awards, further underscoring the brand's growing influence and partnerships across the Middle East. 'We are delighted to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our invaluable trade partners whose dedication and innovative spirit have significantly bolstered McArthurGlen's presence in the Middle East. Their unwavering support has been a cornerstone of our success,' remarked Matthias Sinner, Head of Tourism, McArthurGlen Group. Adding a touch of excitement, guests participated in a lively 'Guess the Price' game, showcasing the incredible savings available at McArthurGlen Designer Outlets. Luxury items from brands like Piquadro, Prada, and Gucci were awarded to lucky winners. McArthurGlen Designer Outlets continues to redefine luxury outlet shopping worldwide, and these awards underscore the brand's deep appreciation for the collaborative efforts that have been key to its success in the Middle East. About McArthurGlen Group: McArthurGlen Group is Europe's largest owner, developer and manager of Designer Outlets. Since pioneering the concept in Europe in 1995, the company has built a portfolio of 24 stylish and vibrant McArthurGlen Designer Outlets located near major cities, including Berlin, London, Milan, Paris, Rome, Venice and Vienna. Each year, our customers make over 90 million trips to its centres for its diverse collection of luxury, designer and high-street brands with everyday savings of up to 70% off. Driven by its mission to create the finest designer outlet experience, McArthurGlen Designer Outlets continues to expand its portfolio with regular brand openings, enhanced services and new locations across Europe.
