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The Hindu
31-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
15 years on, kin of missing fishermen still await compensation
Over 15 years after the tragic disappearance of eight fishermen from Kanniyakumari district during Cyclone Phyan in 2009, their families are still awaiting compensation from the government. The affected families say they too deserve relief assistance similar to which was extended to the families of the victims of Cyclone Ockhi in 2017. The mechanised boat owned by J. Rebelon had ventured into the sea on November 11, 2009, and reportedly capsized in the Kerala coastal waters during Cyclone Phyan. While three fishermen on board the boat survived with injuries, eight others went missing. They were identified as S. Mariarajan, S. Dasan, D. Romans, A. Anish, P. Stalin, G. Jimmy Kuttan, all from Thoothoor, J. Sessadimai from Vallavilai and I. John Clittous from Poothurai. The families of five fishermen were provided with ₹2 lakh compensation, each one lakh from Tamil Nadu Fishermen Welfare Board and relief under Group Accident Insurance Scheme. But the families of the remaining fishermen were provided with ₹1 lakh only, since they are not members of the welfare board. However, the families of these fishermen are currently battling to get compensation from the government on a par with the relief given during Cyclone Ockhi. Liba, daughter of Sessadimai, said, it had been over 15 years, but no compensation was provided by the government. 'They said death certificates could be issued after seven days. But even after obtaining the death certificate, the process is still on hold,' she added. Ms. Liba highlighted that the government had declared Cyclone Okhi a natural disaster and provided compensation for the fishermen who went missing. 'This is also the same scenario, that these fishermen also went missing during the cyclone. The only difference is that it has not been declared a natural disaster,' she noted. Asha, sister of Jimmy Kuttan, in her weeping voice said the compensation would be really helpful to the kin of the missing fishermen, as most of them were the earning members of their families. The death of her brother had affected the family, both financially and emotionally, and the family members were planning to sell their house in Thoothoor due to financial difficulties, she added. An official from the Fisheries Department said they had obtained death certificates a few years ago and their petitions were currently under consideration.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
No buggin' out this summer: This indoor-outdoor zapper is down to $27 (50% off)
Summer unofficially starts next weekend — hooray! It's a season associated with so many things we love, like family barbecues, the beach and travel. But balmy weather brings something else we don't exactly love: bugs. Yep, those annoying gnats, mosquitoes and flies will stick around as long as the temps are up, which just ends up cramping our summer style. One quick and easy way to get rid of them? A bug zapper, and as part of Amazon's early Memorial Day sale, the top-rated Liba Electric Bug Zapper is down to just $27 (from $54). Better tell those blood-thirsty biters to buzz off! We love a good Memorial Day markdown, and this discount drops the price to just $2 more than its all-time low. Better scoop it up while you can save 50% — and before the patio becomes a full-on pest party. The Liba Electric Bug Zapper uses blue-violet light to attract bugs, then blasts them into oblivion. It has an impressive range of 1,600 square feet to help protect you and your loved ones, wherever you may be. The zapper is waterproof, so you can use it on your porch or in your backyard, but it can also be used inside (looking at you, gnats) thanks to a motorless design and fireproof ABS casing. There's even a child safety screen to keep little fingers out. This gadget is super easy to set up and operate: Just plug it in, turn it on and enjoy the fruits of its labor. You can hang it from the included hook or leave it out on your counter — either way, it'll take out bugs like a champ. More than 3,100 Amazon shoppers give the Liba a perfect five-star rating, and based on their feedback, we understand why. Pros 👍 One fan called the Liba "fantastic" before adding, "Turn this product on at night, and you will rid your room of every flying insect before morning ... You gotta see and hear to believe how well it works." A fellow happy customer described it as "very effective" before sharing one major tip: "The more bugs it kills, the more it should be cleaned," they said. "There are so many [bugs] that some fall out of it. It does its job extremely well. I am very satisfied with this item; [I] will be getting one more for the front porch. It's very quiet, and the buzzing sounds only last about a second per bug." "I've tried a few different things to get rid of those annoying winged insects, but they either didn't work right or they made a mess," shared a third. "I bought this to help eradicate the fruit fly population, and it did exactly that. I'll be sitting on the couch, and all I hear is a small pop — and buh-bye, fly! I wish I'd bought this a long time ago!" Cons 👎 "This is the best bug zapper I've purchased so far," wrote a mostly content customer. "The only downside, which can't be helped, is the occasional burning smell of a fly getting roasted by the heat element." "Works well," said a final buyer. "The only downfall is that the cord is fairly short, so you'll likely need an extension cord." Interested in just zapping insects inside your home? There's a separate on-sale Liba model you might want to consider, and it comes with two extra bulbs. If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.) The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
