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The Hindu
3 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Erode Corporation extends service of domestic breeding checkers for two more months
With the southwest monsoon setting in, Erode Corporation has extended the service of domestic breeding checkers (DBCs) by two more months and has allocated ₹1.01 crore towards their wages and other statutory benefits. According to the 2011 census, the city spans 109.52 and has a population of 4.98 lakh, encompassing 60 wards across four zones. There are 1,69,912 residential properties and 27,386 commercial establishments in the city. While over 1,000 conservancy workers are involved in daily solid waste management, part-time DBCs are appointed by the civic body to carry out anti-dengue operations. These workers are tasked with visiting individual households to identify and eliminate breeding grounds of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, the primary vector of dengue fever. They also educate residents and ensure that rainwater does not collect in old tyres, broken items, or unused containers. If necessary, they are required to apply repellents in and around homes. Each DBC is expected to visit 50 households a day, six days a week, working four hours a day. The civic body had appointed 436 part-time workers whose term ended on May 31, 2025. However, with the onset of the rainy season and the continued need for mosquito control, their services have been extended for June and July, or until further notice. These workers are outsourced through an agency and are paid ₹360 per day. Additionally, the civic body pays 13% towards Employee Provident Fund (EPF), 3.25% towards Employee State Insurance (ESI), and 18% as service tax. A senior Corporation official told The Hindu their services might be extended further depending on the requirements, as the monsoon was expected to continue in the State for the next five months.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Co-Diagnostics, Inc. to Participate in D. Boral Inaugural Global Conference
Salt Lake City, Utah, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CODX) (the 'Company' or 'Co-Dx'), a molecular diagnostics company with a unique, patented platform for the development of molecular diagnostic tests, today announced that they will be participating in the D. Boral Capital ('DBC') Inaugural Global Conference on May 14, 2025 in New York City. The DBC conference connects emerging growth issuers across multiple sectors with institutional investors. Company representatives will be participating in one-on-one meetings to introduce institutions to the Company's value proposition and to the upcoming Co-Dx PCR* testing platform. More information about the conference can be found here. *The Co-Dx PCR platform (including the PCR Home™, PCR Pro™, mobile app, and all associated tests) is subject to review by the FDA and/or other regulatory bodies and is not yet available for sale. About Co-Diagnostics, Inc.: Co-Diagnostics, Inc., a Utah corporation, is a molecular diagnostics company that develops, manufactures and markets state-of-the-art diagnostics technologies. The Company's technologies are utilized for tests that are designed using the detection and/or analysis of nucleic acid molecules (DNA or RNA). The Company also uses its proprietary technology to design specific tests for its Co-Dx PCR at-home and point-of-care platform and to identify genetic markers for use in applications other than infectious disease. Please note that we disclaim any responsibility for the content of external links provided in this press release. These links are provided solely for the reader's convenience and do not constitute an endorsement by the Company. Company Contact: Andrew Benson Head of Investor Relations +1.801.438.1036 investors@
New Indian Express
13-05-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
DBC workers petition Vellore collector for wage hike to Rs 529 per day
VELLORE: Workers of Domestic Breeding Checker (DBC) on Monday petitioned Collector V R Subbulaxmi, requesting a wage hike from the current Rs 325 per day to Rs 529 per day, citing an order copy of district administration dated June 3, 2024. Speaking to TNIE, the workers said that around 140 DBC workers are employed across various zones in the district. Each day, they are required to visit a village or a neighbourhood and inspect at least 50 to 60 houses for dengue-breeding mosquitoes. 'We travel at least 50 kilometers a day, and we are not given any separate allowance for travel. Although buses are an option, they are often unavailable when we need them. So we end up relying on our own vehicles,' said one worker on the condition of anonymity. As a result, they spend around Rs 100 per day on petrol alone. The worker added that if the revised wage is implemented, it would help cover travel and other necessary expenses. The workers, affiliated with the Vellore Mavattam Dengue Kosu Olippu Kala Paniyarlargal Sangam, said they also spray anti-mosquito repellents and assist people who are attacked by animals. 'As dengue mosquitoes can breed in stagnant water left even inside homes for over five days, we are employed year-round. Our wages are fixed by the district administration,' another worker said. The workers said they told the collector that DBC workers in other districts receive daily wages as high as Rs 700, and urged for the revised wage in Vellore to be enforced. They said the collector assured them that the matter would be looked into.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Buddha Purnima celebrations unite communities with message of peace
1 2 3 4 5 Dehradun: The spirit of compassion and peace came alive as hundreds gathered on Monday to celebrate the Vesak Buddha Purnima Mahotsav — an annual event that marks the birth, enlightenment and 'Mahaparinirvana' of Lord by the Doon Buddhist Committee (DBC) at IRDT auditorium near Survey Chowk, the celebration was formally opened by Tsewang Phuntsok, Tibetan settlement officer for Uttarakhand, who praised the enduring relevance of Buddha's teachings in today's turbulent world. "In an age of division and despair, Buddha's message of compassion is more vital than ever," he said, applauding the DBC's grassroots work across the sectors of health, animal welfare and environmental including Shaurya Chakra awardee Ku-ngo Dawa and Brigadier K G Behl (retd), lent their support on peace-building and resilience. Students from Tibetan schools and cultural groups from Clementown, Rajpur and Dekyiling performed traditional dances. A recorded message from the president of the committee, Ven Khenchen Konchok Rangdol Rinpoche, who is currently in Vietnam , encouraged all to carry Buddha's wisdom into action. The 'Dhamma Ratna Award 2025' was also presented at the event. This year's honorees were the regional Tibetan youth congress of Dehradun, recognised for their community service and Dr Pankaj Pokhriyal, commended for his compassionate work in animal welfare.
The Hindu
29-04-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Salem Corporation deploys 700 DBC workers to fight dengue
The Salem Corporation has intensified anti-dengue measures, and Domestic Breeding Checkers (DBC) have been deployed on daily wages across four zones in the city. The Corporation has appointed one DBC worker per 300 houses as part of its anti-dengue measures to control Aedes mosquitoes, which involve identifying and destroying mosquito breeding sources and raising public awareness. A total of 700 DBC workers were initially appointed for a three-month period from 1 January to 31 March 2025 in four zones under the Corporation's jurisdiction. With the onset of summer rains and increased water storage by residents during the season, the risk of mosquito larvae breeding in containers has heightened. To counter this, the Corporation reappointed the workers for a further 89 days, from 1 April to 28 June. The 700 DBC workers are members of the women self-help workers and earn per day ₹550, including ₹473 as daily wage and ₹77 as Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees State Insurance (ESI). Corporation officials said 100 DBC workers each have been deployed Suramangalam, Hasthampatti, Ammapet, and Kondalampatti zones, besides 70 DBC workers (14 teams) each for the Suramangalam and Hasthampatti zones and 80 DBC workers (16 teams) each for the Kondalampatti and Ammapet zones for special duty as rapid team workers and to carry out anti-dengue measures at public places, commercial establishments, government offices, and disease hot spots. So the Corporation will spend ₹83.25 lakh each for Suramangalam and Hasthampatti zones and ₹88.11 lakh for Ammapet and Kondalampatti zones. The expenditure will be drawn from the general fund belonging to the concerned zone, officials added.
