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Hans India
5 days ago
- General
- Hans India
DCIP gives unique opportunity to students
Nellore: Good news for the students pursuing graduation and post-graduation as the government has introduced unique and first of its kind opportunity directly with the district Collector, titled as District Collector's Internship Programme (DCIP). Under this innovative concept students would gain first-hand exposure to policy implementation of government schemes, as they will be involved in various issues like planning, monitoring, and evaluating public programmes, assisting drafting reports, policy briefs and presentations regarding the administrative matters and welfare schemes introduced by the government. According to district Collector O Anand, as per the guidelines, students pursuing degree, in final year or recent graduates or postgraduates from the disciplines like Public Administration, Social Service, Development Studies, Engineering or other relevant fields are eligible to join this programme. He said students, who want to join this unique programme, should have critical thinking skills, analytical skills and ability to coordinate with diverse stake holders. Candidates, who completes 3 to 6 months internship, will be facilitated with internship certificates and honorarium based on their performance. Interested students should submit their resume to [email protected]. Last date for submission of applications is June 15.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Cassiar Gold Reports New Geophysical Targets
Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - May 22, 2025) - Cassiar Gold Corp. (TSXV: GLDC) (OTCQX: CGLCF) ("Cassiar Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to report the results of a series of geophysical surveys conducted across the Cassiar Gold Property in northern British Columbia during the 2024 exploration program (Figure 1). The DCIP, magnetic, and VLF-EM surveys have identified multiple anomalies. These anomalies may be representative of new prospective structures, extensions of known gold-bearing quartz veins, and broad areas of potential hydrothermal alteration and disseminated sulphide mineralization in host rocks similar to those that host the Taurus deposit. These results provide critical structural and geological context to advance the pipeline of targets for the 2025 field-based investigations and future drill targeting. Highlights: The 2024 surface program was designed to enhance the geological, geochemical, and geophysical base for exploration beyond established drill targets, providing further context to support potential new discoveries and expansion of known mineralized areas. Several geophysical surveys, reported here, were conducted concurrent to the Company's 2024 diamond drill program. These included 3D DC-resistivity and induced polarization (DCIP), magnetics, and very low frequency electromagnetic (VLF-EM) surveys. The newly acquired data has identified multiple anomalies that will contribute to exploration program planning. Geophysical surveys completed at Cassiar North (drone-supported magnetics and DCIP) and Cassiar South (drone-supported VLF-EM) identified multiple high-priority targets that have not been tested by previous exploration. Collectively, these datasets: Outlined multiple new prospective targets parallel to structures which control mineralization in known productive trends Extended the interpreted strike length of several known gold-bearing quartz vein systems Identified several previously untested areas with signatures that suggest broad areas of potential prospective alteration of host rocks "The results from our 2024 field program suggest a structural and geologic setting with potential for mineralized vein systems to span several kilometres," said Jill Maxwell, VP Exploration for Cassiar Gold Corp. "Anomalies identified using new and historical datasets have identified a geophysical signature interpreted to be related to the mineralizing hydrothermal system which extends well beyond the current areas of drilling, opening up new ground for exploration in the upcoming field season." Figure 1. Cassiar North 2024 field campaign plan view of detailed map areas (yellow stars), grab sample locations, soil sample locations, and DCIP, magnetics, and VLF-EM survey footprints (shown in detail in Figures 2 through 5). To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: Property Overview The Cassiar Gold Property hosts several regional prospects with potential to host Taurus deposit-style mineralization in outlying areas to the Taurus bulk-tonnage Inferred gold resource estimate of 1.4 million ounces grading 1.14 grams per tonne (g/t) gold (Au) [1]. High-grade shear veins comprise the deposit style typical of the past-producing mines at the Cassiar South project area which holds potential to host new parallel veins associated with high-grade mineralization, and extensions and fault offsets of past-producing vein systems. Cassiar North Project Area: DCIP and Drone Magnetics Surveys The Company contracted Pioneer Exploration Consultants Ltd. ("Pioneer") to complete a drone-based magnetic survey over a 60 km2 area of the northern Cassiar project. Dias Geophysical Ltd. ("Dias") was engaged to complete a 3D direct current-resistivity and induced polarization (DCIP) survey over approximately 6 km2 (Figures 1,2,3,4) of this area with the objective to expand modern data coverage and integrate with 2023 datasets to evaluate the potential for direct detection of quartz vein-associated disseminated sulphide mineralization beyond the extent of the inferred mineral resource. These surveys also aimed to evaluate the potential to identify structural and lithological features that may play a role in controlling, or may host, gold-bearing quartz veins. Figure 2. Map of the analytical signal response of the 2024 drone-supported magnetics survey conducted at Cassiar North. Apparent magnetic lows (blue dashed lines), peripheral to magnetic highs, bear spatial association with moderate to strong chargeable responses (yellow dashed lines) coincident with areas host to known gold-showings at surface, with & without previous early-stage drilling (blue & white stars, respectively). To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: Magnetics The domain that hosts the 2022 Taurus Resource exhibits a strong magnetic response in the survey area with several discrete subcircular magnetic features throughout the domain, one of which coincides with the footprint of the Taurus deposit (Figure 2). Moderate chargeability anomalies are apparent in the DCIP survey, which may represent direct-detection of gold-related sulphide mineralization occurred near the edges of magnetic anomalies - a pattern noted at both the Taurus deposit and the Wings Canyon brownfields target. The analytical signal magnetic data revealed several areas of apparent lower magnetism peripheral to magnetic highs, thought to represent areas of magnetite destruction. These zones are interpreted to reflect hydrothermal alteration related to gold-bearing vein systems, similar to the Taurus deposit. Importantly, newly identified structural lineaments may represent east-northeast extensional splays from a major northwest regional control to mineralization in the district. The interaction of these primary and secondary structures are known to influence the distribution of gold on the property and will be key targets in the coming field season. DCIP Dias generated a 3D inversion model of chargeability, conductivity, and resistivity, integrating 2023 and 2024 survey datasets. The integrated datasets outline three distinct geophysical domains, each with promising exploration targets (Figures 2,3). Domain 1 initially surveyed in 2023 and includes both the Taurus deposit and Wings Canyon target area, hosts moderate chargeability responses associated with known gold and disseminated sulphide mineralization. Anomalies identified east and west of Taurus, and east of Wings Canyon, in areas with lower apparent magnetic responses are considered prospective for follow up. Domain 2 is characterized by low resistivity and magnetic responses, interpreted to be due to underlying sedimentary rocks, allowing the contact to be traced under cover. A series of discrete chargeability anomalies near the boundary of this domain may represent pyritic alteration envelopes with potential to host gold mineralization and warrant further ground truthing. Domain 3 exhibits a banded series of resistivity and chargeability lineaments which may indicate a new area of gold-bearing quartz veins with carbonate rich and pyritic alteration envelopes. This series of features is characterized by low magnetic responses and alternating lineaments of high resistivity/low chargeability and moderate resistivity/high chargeability. Much of this area is under cover, as such several IP anomalies have not been explored and present high-quality targets for follow up investigations. Figure 3. Map of the vertical projection of the DCIP survey chargeability inversion contours (mV/V) of integrated 2023 + 2024 survey data at 50 m constant depth. To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: Figure 4. Map of the vertical projection of the DCIP survey DC resistivity inversion (Ohm-m) of integrated 2023 + 2024 survey data in plan section at 140m depth below surface relative to the Taurus resource. To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: Drone VLF The Company contracted Pioneer Exploration Consultants Ltd. ("Pioneer") to complete a drone-based magnetic survey over a 7.5 km2 area at the Cassiar South project area (Figure 5). The survey was designed to evaluate the suitability of high-resolution modern VLF data to detect known near-surface structures that could host gold-bearing quartz veins, key faults, and geological contacts at the project area, while potentially identifying new exploration targets. The survey area included the East Bain vein - a known and unmined segment of the past-producing Bain Mine - and the thrust contact between mafic volcanic rocks, known host to gold-bearing veins on the property, and overlying sediments. The survey successfully outlined the relatively flat lying thrust contact. Results suggest that structures which host the known gold-bearing veins in the area often correspond with breaks or changes in orientation of the thrust fault contact. The presence of such breaks or deflection features will contribute to exploration targeting and prioritization. Importantly, responses suggest a series of east-northeast trending structural lineaments, including several on-trend with known gold-bearing quartz vein segments. This observed response aligns with the unmined East Bain vein of the past-producing Bain Mine where survey results suggest the vein system may extend well beyond its currently known extent. Several other prospective parallel lineaments were also highlighted and are considered high priority for follow-up investigation. Figure 5. Plan view map of 2024 drone-supported VLF-EM survey. Interpreted lineaments highlight potential for along strike extensions of known vein systems as well as new blind parallel veins. To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: Summary The recent DCIP, magnetic, and VLF-EM surveys at the Cassiar Gold property have successfully identified multiple anomalies which may be representative of new prospective structures, extensions of known gold-bearing quartz veins, or broad areas of potential hydrothermal alteration and disseminated sulphide mineralization in host rocks similar to those that host the Taurus deposit mineralization. These results provide critical structural and geological context to advance the pipeline of targets to guide 2025 exploration, including field-based investigations and drill targeting. The technical team is actively integrating survey outcomes into program planning as we look toward the upcoming field season. Survey Specifications The magnetic survey was completed using a GEM Systems GSMP-35U UAV Magnetometer mounted and suspended below a Hercules X4 UAV, with the sensor set to 35 m above ground level. Lines were spaced at 50 m, flown at an azimuth of 022.5o, for a total of 1384 line-kilometres flown. The principal VLF airborne sensor used was a GEM Systems GSM-90AVU UAV-VLF system being carried in a towed bird with a heavy lift Hercules X8 multirotor UAV, with the sensor set to 45 m above ground level. Lines were set at 50 m spacing and 022.5o orientation, for a total of 155 line-kilometres flown. The DCIP survey was completed using the DIAS32 acquisition system with a Dias GS5000 25kW transmitter, and a rolling distributed 3D array with pole-dipole transmitter configuration. The inversion model derived from integration of 2023 and 2024 provided near surface resolution of approximately 25 m x 50 m, and a depth search of approximately 400-600 m. The survey was comprised of 19 transmit lines alternating with 20 receiver lines, oriented southwest-northeast with an azimuth of 016.5o and 175 m spacing. Transmitter stations were spaced 150 m apart and receiver stations were spaced 75 m apart along their respective lines. Two current extensions were extended beyond the ends of the transmit lines to increase depth of investigation along grid margins; a current remote electrode station was established approximately 5 km west of the grid. Qualified Person The technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Jill Maxwell, Cassiar Gold Corp.'s VP Exploration, who is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. About Cassiar Gold Corp. Cassiar Gold Corp. is a Canadian gold exploration company holding a 100% interest in its flagship Cassiar Gold Property located in British Columbia, Canada. The Cassiar Gold property spans 590 km2 and consists of two main project areas: Cassiar North, which hosts a NI 43-101-compliant inferred resource estimate of 1.4 Moz at 1.14 g/t Au (cutoff grade of 0.5 g/t Au) known as the Taurus Deposit (see National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report on the Cassiar Gold property, April 28, 2022, by S. Zelligan, J. Moors, C. Jolette, which is available on SEDAR+); and Cassiar South, which hosts numerous gold showings, historical workings, and exploration prospects. Historical underground mines in the Cassiar South area have yielded over 315,000 oz of Au at average head grades of between 10 and 20 g/t Au1, underscoring the high potential for further discovery and expansion of high-grade orogenic gold veins. The Company also holds a 100% interest in properties covering most of the Sheep Creek gold camp located near Salmo, British Columbia, Canada. The Sheep Creek gold district ranks as the third largest past-producing orogenic gold district in British Columbia with historical gold production of 742,000 ounces gold at an average grade of 14.7 g/t gold from 1900 to 1951. Minimal exploration work has been conducted since the 1950s. Cassiar Gold Corp. acknowledges, respects, and supports the rights of Traditional First Nations in the lands and communities where we operate. CONTACT INFORMATION Jason Shepherd VP Investor Relations Cassiar Gold Corp. E-mail: jasons@ Phone: 250-212-2122 Forward-Looking Statements This press release may contain forward-looking statements including those describing Cassiar Gold's future plans and the expectations of management that a stated result or condition will occur. Any statement addressing future events or conditions necessarily involves inherent risk and uncertainty. Actual results can differ materially from those anticipated by management at the time of writing due to many factors, the majority of which are beyond the control of Cassiar Gold and its management. In particular, this news release contains forward-looking statements pertaining, directly or indirectly, to the Company's exploration plans and work commitments. Although Cassiar Gold believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties, actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks. These include, but are not limited to, general economic, market or business conditions, risks associated with the exploration and development industry in general (e.g., operational risks in development, exploration and production; the uncertainty of mineral resource estimates; the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to production, costs and expenses, and health, safety and environmental risks), constraint in the availability of services, commodity price and exchange rate fluctuations, the COVID-19 pandemic, changes in legislation impacting the mining industry, adverse weather conditions and uncertainties resulting from potential delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or development projects or capital expenditures. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of risk factors should not be construed as exhaustive. These statements speak only as of the date of this release or as of the date specified in the documents accompanying this release, as the case may be. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements except as expressly required by applicable securities laws. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. [1] See April 28, 2022, NI43-101 Report titled "National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report on the Cassiar Gold Property" by Zelligan, Moors, Jolette, To view the source version of this press release, please visit 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
The Hindu
12-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Collector's internship programme in Kozhikode completes a decade
The Kozhikode District Collector's Internship Programme (DCIP) has completed a decade, engaging youth in the grassroots machinery of governance. It was launched in June 2015 as part of the 'Compassionate Kozhikode' initiative, in partnership with the Indian Institute of Management-Kozhikode. A release said on Monday (May 12) that over 300 interns had participated in the programme so far, contributing to areas such as public health, social welfare, environmental campaigns, education, disability support, and civic documentation. The interns collaborate with government departments and civil society organisations, assisting in background research, field logistics, citizen engagement, and communication. The programme has played an important role in several noted initiatives of the Kozhikode administration, such as 'Operation Sulaimani', interventions at the Government Mental Health Centre at Kuthiravattam, 'Compassionate Kozhikode' scholarship distribution, the 'Zero Waste Kozhikode' campaign, and efforts under 'Enabling Kozhikode' to promote disability inclusion. During emergencies such as the Nipah outbreak, the floods of 2018, and the pandemic, the interns stepped in to support relief and public health efforts, including through coordination and communication. In recent years, the focus of the internship has broadened to include employment support initiatives like Udyoga Jyothi, document distribution for persons with disabilities under the Sahamitra project, and provision of essential documents to Scheduled Tribe communities. The model has inspired similar internship structures in at least 10 other districts in Kerala. Applications are currently open for the 30th batch of DCIP, which will run from May to September 2025. The internship is unpaid and open to graduates from any field of study. The last date to apply is May 15, and application forms are available at Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. Further details can be obtained by contacting 96336 93211 or emailing projectcellclt@
Shafaq News
12-04-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Children in chains: Israel's war on Palestinian youth
Shafaq News/ In 2015, Ahmad al-Mansarah, then 13, was arrested by Israeli forces. A video of the incident—showing him injured and dazed on the ground as bystanders shouted—spread widely online. His cousin, who had reportedly carried out a stabbing attack, lay dead nearby. Though Ahmad was later found not to have participated, he was charged with attempted murder. Despite his age, Ahmad was interrogated without a parent or lawyer and sentenced to 12 years in prison, later reduced to nine and a half. Throughout his incarceration, he faced solitary confinement and harsh conditions, contributing to severe psychological distress. He was released in 2025 after nearly a decade, following international advocacy efforts led by human rights organizations. Ahmad's case, while widely publicized, is part of a broader pattern. Each year, hundreds of Palestinian minors are arrested and prosecuted by Israeli authorities, often without public attention. Their experiences raise ongoing concerns about the treatment of children in conflict and occupied territories. Dual Legal Systems Israel ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in 1991, committing to legal protections for minors. However, the application of these protections differs across populations. Israeli settlers in the West Bank fall under civilian law, granting legal safeguards including parental presence during interrogation and limited pre-trial detention. Palestinian children, by contrast, are subject to military law, under which they can be arrested from age 12 and sentenced as adults from age 16. Legal observers and rights organizations argue that this dual legal framework violates both the UNCRC and the Fourth Geneva Convention, which bars the application of military law to civilians in occupied areas. According to UNICEF, Israel remains the only country that systematically tries children in military courts. A 2023 Human Rights Watch report highlighted that these courts lack fundamental due process protections. Defense for Children International – Palestine (DCIP) found that over 90% of detained minors reported experiencing physical abuse, including blindfolding and threats during interrogation. Arrest and Detention Detention frequently begins with night raids, as armed Israeli soldiers enter homes and take children into custody. DCIP estimates that 500 to 700 Palestinian minors are detained and prosecuted each year. Since 2000, over 13,000 children have been arrested. Detainees report being blindfolded, restrained, and interrogated without legal counsel or language interpretation. Many are compelled to sign confessions in Hebrew, a language they often do not understand. Physical violence and threats are commonly reported. Save the Children's 2024 report found that 86% of surveyed children experienced physical violence, and 60% were placed in solitary confinement—some for over two weeks. Prisons such as Al-Jalameh (nicknamed 'the Cell of Hell'), Ofer, Damon, and Megiddo have drawn criticism for overcrowding, lack of hygiene, and insufficient educational and medical services. Lasting Impact The psychological effects of detention are long-lasting. Former detainees frequently suffer from anxiety, insomnia, PTSD, and other mental health conditions. Reintegration into society is complicated by educational disruption and lingering trauma. 'I still wake up screaming,' said Amr al-Athamana, detained at age 14. 'The cell was so small, no light, no air.' Another former detainee recalled being restrained so tightly that he lost feeling in his hands. Legal and Political Dimensions Critics argue that the arrest and detention of minors in the occupied territories is part of a broader strategy of control. Administrative detention—imprisonment without formal charges or trial—has also been used against children. These detentions can be renewed indefinitely. Israel's military courts have a conviction rate exceeding 99%, according to the Israeli rights group B'Tselem. Observers say this calls into question the fairness of the system and reinforces perceptions of collective punishment. The 2024 ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas brought renewed focus to the issue. Over 100 Palestinian minors were released during the truce, many without formal charges. Rights advocates questioned why these minors were detained in the first place if their release could be negotiated so easily. Ongoing Advocacy While international conventions such as the UNCRC and the Convention Against Torture prohibit such treatment of minors, enforcement remains limited. Despite reports from UN agencies and human rights monitors, there have been few binding consequences for violations. Organizations including DCIP, al-Dameer, al-Haq, and B'Tselem continue to document and challenge these practices, calling for legal reforms and international accountability. Former detainees have begun speaking publicly, sharing their experiences, and advocating for change. Ahmad al-Mansarah's release serves as both a reminder of the human cost and a call for renewed attention to the rights of children under occupation. As international bodies debate legal standards, rights groups argue that justice must begin with safeguarding every child's fundamental freedoms—regardless of politics, borders, or conflict
Middle East Eye
04-04-2025
- Health
- Middle East Eye
Palestinian child died of starvation under Israeli detention, autopsy finds
The first Palestinian child to die under Israeli detention was starved to death, an autopsy indicates. Walid Khalid Abdullah Ahmad, 17, died at the end of March from what were likely signs of 'starvation, dehydration from colitis-induced diarrhea, and infectious complications all compounded by prolonged malnutrition and denial of life saving medical intervention', Defense for Children International – Palestine (DCIP) has reported. Post-mortem examination suggests Ahmad suffered from extreme body muscle and fat wasting, as shown by a sunken abdomen, a doctor who attended the autopsy on behalf of Ahmad's family has said. The Palestinian Authority says he is the first child to ever die under Israeli detention, and the 63rd Palestinian to die in Israeli prisons since the war on Gaza started in October 2023. While Israel has long been criticised for its brutal treatment of Palestinian prisoners, conditions have significantly worsened during the Gaza war. New MEE newsletter: Jerusalem Dispatch Sign up to get the latest insights and analysis on Israel-Palestine, alongside Turkey Unpacked and other MEE newsletters Detainees have often described being subjected to beatings, torture, sexual violence, overcrowding, lack of medical care, disease outbreaks and poor sanitary conditions. While prison authorities deny any systemic abuse, Israel's national security ministry, which oversees prisons and has recently been run by far-right Jewish supremacist Itamar Ben Gvir, has often boasted of reducing the conditions of Palestinian detainees 'to the minimum required by law'. Ahmad was being held without charge at the Megiddo Prison, a facility that has previously been accused of abusing Palestinians. 'Torn up body parts': Israeli dawn shelling kills dozens of Palestinians Read More » He had scabies rashes on both legs and his groin, as well as abrasions on his nose, chest, and right hip. The autopsy also shows significant air collections in both Ahmad's chest and abdominal cavities, which DCIP says was 'likely caused by blunt trauma', along with signs of inflammation that could be linked to an infection. Beatings at the hands of Israeli guards might be behind the presence of edema and congestion in his large intestine, which are consistent with traumatic injury. The examination, conducted at the Abu Kabir Forensic Institute in Tel Aviv, found that Ahmad suffered from 'extreme, likely prolonged malnutrition' and that he possibly suffered from an inflamed colon, causing frequent diarrhoea and dehydration. A cut was also found on his neck. In a statement, an Israeli prison service said that an investigation was underway. 'A 17-year-old security detainee from Megiddo prison, from the West Bank area, passed away yesterday in the prison, with his medical condition being under privacy protection,' it said. 'An investigation is still ongoing.' More than 14,000 Palestinians are believed to have been arrested in the occupied West Bank by Israeli forces since the start of the war on Gaza. Most are held in administrative detention, which allows for the pre-emptive arrest of people based on unrevealed evidence.
