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Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Mississippi invites artists for Wild Turkey Stamp artwork
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) announced the creation of the first-ever Mississippi Wild Turkey Stamp, aimed at enhancing management, habitat, and research for wild turkeys. The Wild Turkey Stamp, which is expected to launch for the 2025 spring turkey season, is the result of a multi-year legislative effort by hunters, conservation partners, and land managers and marks a major step forward for conservation. According to MDWFP, the initiative will provide a dedicated funding stream to support wild turkey populations and the habitats they depend on. When will applications open for 2025 Public Waters alligator season in Mississippi? 'Our state is a special place for turkey hunting,' said MDWFP Executive Director Lynn Posey. 'The Wild Turkey Stamp ensures Mississippi will remain at the forefront of turkey conservation for future generations. We appreciate our legislature, conservation partners, and the public who helped make this happen.' As part of its inaugural kickoff campaign, the MDWFP would like to invite Mississippi-based artists, ages 15 and up, to submit original artwork to be featured as the first-ever state Wild Turkey Stamp. Submissions should depict the Eastern wild turkey (Meleagris silvestris gallopavo) in a natural, Mississippi setting. The winning artist will receive a monetary gift, publicity and media recognition throughout MDWFP's social media channels, email blasts, and a spotlight in the Mississippi Outdoors Magazine. To learn more, click here. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Saba Yemen
a day ago
- Business
- Saba Yemen
Agriculture Ministry launches water resources services via "Tabsit" E-Portal
Sana'a - Saba: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources announced the launch of a range of water resources services through the "Tabsit" e-services portal, aiming to modernize work methods, streamline procedures, and improve service quality and accessibility. The new services include well-drilling, groundwater exploration, well water usage rights registration, mineral drinking water purification and bottling plants, well water sales and distribution, water transport and distribution companies, as well as drinking water purification and bottling stations ("Al-Kawthar"). The ministry emphasized that this step reflects its commitment to regulating water resource-related activities and ensuring compliance with technical and health standards, thereby enhancing water resource protection and management, safeguarding consumers, and improving oversight of provided services. Represented by the General Authority for Water Resources, the ministry urged all professionals in these fields to visit the "Tabsit" portal via [ to complete registration procedures, regularize their status, and obtain necessary activity licenses in accordance with the guidelines specified for each service on the platform. A dedicated technical support number (777872414) has been allocated to assist with inquiries related to the new services. The ministry reaffirmed its commitment to further developing the work environment and achieving tangible digital transformation in simplifying procedures and enhancing their quality. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Observer
2 days ago
- Health
- Observer
Oman issues warning against candy over cannabis trace
Muscat: The Food Safety and Quality Center in Oman, operating under the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources, has issued an urgent public warning regarding a potentially unsafe candy product. The alert, released today, urges consumers to avoid the "Happy Candy Cola F!zz" with cola flavor, produced by Haribo Happy GmbH & Co. KG, due to the possibility of it containing traces of the narcotic substance cannabis. The affected batch is valid until January 2026 and weighs 1000 grams. It carries the batch number L341-4002307906 and originates from the Netherlands. This warning follows findings confirmed by the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, which raised concerns over the product's safety. As a precautionary measure, authorities in Oman are working to ensure the product is removed from all markets and its entry into the country is strictly prohibited. Consumers who have already purchased the product are advised not to consume it and to dispose of it immediately. The Food Safety and Quality Center continues to monitor the situation and emphasizes its commitment to protecting public health, reminding the public to remain vigilant and report any concerns.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Deputy CM Udhayanidhi inaugurates Tamil Nadu Fish Food Festival at Chennai
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Friday inaugurated the 'Tamil Nadu Fish Food Festival 2025' organized by the Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare at Island Grounds in Chennai. The festival will be held for three days till June 1. According to an official release, the objective of organising the festival was to help the public gain knowledge about various fish-based food items. More than 50 stalls, an exhibition hall for ornamental fishes were among others set up at the venue. Cultural events and cooking competitions will be organised for students and women from fishing communities. This festival also aims to raise awareness about health benefits. Minister for Fisheries, Fishermen Welfare and Animal Husbandry, Anitha R. Radhakrishnan, Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments P.K. Sekarbabu, MPs Dayanidhi Maran, Kalanidhi Veeraswamy, MLAs and officials were among others present.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Kochi shipwreck: CM Stalin holds review meeting on environmental impact along T.N. coast
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin held a review meeting with officials at the State Secretariat on Friday (May 30, 2025) to discuss steps for the removal of materials that washed ashore along the coastal areas of Kanniyakumari district from the cargo ship MSC Elsa 3, which capsized nearly 38 nautical miles off the Kerala coast on May 24. Mr. Stalin held discussions with officials from the Departments of Revenue, Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Fisheries, and the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board regarding the safe removal of plastic and other materials washing ashore in Tamil Nadu's coastal regions. The objective was to prevent any harmful effects on the public and to assess potential impacts on marine organisms and other resources. According to the official release, though no hazardous materials have washed ashore on the Tamil Nadu coast so far, Mr. Stalin directed officials to ensure coordination among various departments and volunteers for the safe removal of the objects, and to conduct studies on both the short-term and long-term environmental impacts on marine life. He also urged the public to report any suspicious objects found near the coast to the district administration or the police. Additionally, he directed the State Disaster Management Authority to continuously monitor the situation and take all necessary precautionary measures to safeguard the public. Chief Secretary N. Muruganandam; Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Supriya Sahu; Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Revenue and Disaster Management, P. Amudha, and other senior government officials participated in the meeting.
