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Irish Examiner
3 hours ago
- Business
- Irish Examiner
UCC Demons to play under PV Gen sponsorship banner for upcoming season
Men's Super League champions UCC Demons will play under the PV Gen banner once again next season following a media gathering at the Mardyke Arena. PV Gen are getting involved in Irish basketball on a higher scale this season and managing director Laura McCardle is keenly looking forward to the team up. 'From the minute I got to know Joe Garvin in business and on a personal level he really educated me on the sport of basketball as where I live in Monaghan it is all about GAA,' McCardle said. 'I was pleasantly surprised on how Blue Demons have conducted their business and to have a partnership with UCC shows the respect they are held in on Leeside." Demons coach Danny O'Mahony ironically works for PV Gen. McCardle recalled how they managed to hire him. 'We had a job available and when we saw what Danny could bring to the table we offered him the role and it goes without saying that he is an integral link between the club and ourselves which is crucial for the partnership to work.' Fellow director and co-founder Joe Garvin - who has already directed some local sponsorship for the Cork County basketball board - spoke of what he hopes will happen in the coming years. 'The playing side is great but presently we have a number of members working for the company in different roles and I think that's important that we build on this because there is life after basketball,' said Garvin. PV Gen Managing director Laura McArdle, centre, alongside Co Founder & Director Joe Garvin, right. File picture Garvin went on to reminisce about the 1980's when basketball was at the peak of its popularity. 'I am taking a line from the club chairman Michael O'Leary, when Britvic came on board in the early eighties there was little options as we were in a deep recession and it was either dole or emigrate. 'What I really want to achieve is tying into the community and for our company to offer apprenticeships to the younger members of the club as the sporting side will take care of itself,' added Garvin. Meanwhile, Mardyke Arena CEO, Christine Moloney, welcomed guests and spoke of the long-lasting 20-plus year partnership between the Mardyke and Blue Demons. 'The Mardyke Arena UCC is proud to continue its partnership with UCC Blue Demons, establishing the Arena as the home of basketball on Mardyke Walk. 'This long-standing collaboration reflects a shared commitment to supporting community sport in Cork city, providing inclusive access, and nurturing local talent. 'Together, we are delivering on UCC's goals for community impact, engagement, and the promotion of healthy, active lifestyles,' Moloney said. It was also announced that Demons will have three new professionals next season with former Americans Elijah Tillman playing in Bahrain and Patrick Robinson signing to play in the BBL. Tala Fam and James Beckom return and David Lehane and James Hannigan will co-captain the team with Danny O'Mahony staying on as head coach.
Irish Independent
10 hours ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Losses reduced significantly at IMI ahead of sale to O'Coineen's Kilcullen Business Post Group
Accounts just filed for the year to the end of September 2024 record a loss for the 12 months of €213,000, a significant improvement on 2023 when the business recorded an annual loss of €1.1m. The 2024 accounts show turnover was down slightly, to €11.2m, but costs fell including the wage bill which was reduced from €5.75m in 2023 to €4.66m last year. The number of staff was cut to 63 from 77 over the period. IMI had launched a redundancy scheme in 2023 in an effort to cut costs. The accounts are for the period before the sale was finalised and do not provide an update on the value of the transaction. Earlier this year, UCC, which bought IMI for €20m nine years ago, agreed to sell the business to the expanding Kilcullen Business Post Group portfolio of companies. The institute was originally member owned, having been established in 1952 by business leaders to develop training programmes and leadership training for industry. The 2016 deal with UCC was described at the time as being aimed at securing the Dublin institute's future as well as bolstering its engagement with industry,. Since then, however, UCC has focused on expanding its Cork city-based business campus while IMI has suffered significant disruptions as a result of Covid, which hit on-campus courses hard, and industry trends towards online learning. The IMI has 280 corporate members and provides a range of master's, diploma and short courses as well as providing conference facilities. The 2024 accounts show the annual deficit fell but point to net losses at year end of €2.6m, The accounts, filed with the Companies Office, show provision of training courses generated the bulk of turnover, at €8.85m, followed by member subscriptions (€966,000), with smaller but significant contributions from on-campus accommodation and venue hire. IMI's 13-acre suburban campus is in a largely residential part of Sandyford, in south Dublin, close to the M50 and Dundrum Town Centre, and could potentially be developed for housing, alongside the buildings used by the Institute. UCC retained ownership of the campus after the sale of IMI but confirmed that a new lease agreement has been put in place with the Institute, 'ensuring its continued presence on-site and providing a stable platform for its future development'. The institute is chaired by Dr Pamela Byrne, CEO of the Food Safety Authority, and headed since 2023 by CEO Shane O'Sullivan, a career banker and experienced executive who was most recently a senior executive at Permanent TSB.
Indian Express
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Gujarat HC dismisses plea on reconstitution of UCC panel
The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition filed by Surat resident Abdul Vahab Sopariwala that contested the composition of a five-member committee, appointed by the state government, to assess the need for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state that did not include any member from minority communities. While Justice Niral Mehta pronounced the petition as 'dismissed', a detailed court order is awaited. The said committee was appointed by the Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel-led state government on February 4 this year. Sopariwala had made representations to the Chief Minister before moving the high court in April, seeking reconstitution of the committee on the ground that it does not include members from religious minorities — who were important stakeholders in the implementation of the UCC. As per Sopariwala, it was necessary to ensure a diverse opinion on the subject as the lack of such adequate representation would amount to violation of the fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution of India. The UCC committee in Gujarat is chaired by retired Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Desai and comprises retired IAS officer CL Meena, advocate R C Kodekar, former Veer Narmad South Gujarat University vice-chancellor Dakshesh Thakar and social activist Geetaben Shroff.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Gujarat HC dismissed petition seeking reconstitution of UCC committee
The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition filed by Surat resident Abdul Vahab Sopariwala that contested the composition of a five-member committee, appointed by the state government, to assess the need for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state that did not include any member from minority communities. While Justice Niral Mehta pronounced the petition as 'dismissed', a detailed court order is awaited. The said committee was appointed by the Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel-led state government on February 4 this year. Sopariwala had made representations to the Chief Minister before moving the high court in April, seeking reconstitution of the committee on the ground that it does not include members from religious minorities — who were important stakeholders in the implementation of the UCC. As per Sopariwala, it was necessary to ensure a diverse opinion on the subject as the lack of such adequate representation would amount to violation of the fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution of India. The UCC committee in Gujarat is chaired by retired Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Desai and comprises retired IAS officer CL Meena, advocate R C Kodekar, former Veer Narmad South Gujarat University vice-chancellor Dakshesh Thakar and social activist Geetaben Shroff.
Economic Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
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Jul 29, 2025, 06:11 PM IST Meghalaya- Heavy monsoon rains may have washed away over 4,000 metric tonnes of illegally mined coal- Cabinet Minister Kyrmen Shylla Jul 29, 2025, 06:09 PM IST The National Medical Commission has tightened regulations on live surgical broadcasts, now permitting them only for innovative procedures due to patient safety concerns. This decision follows a Supreme Court petition and emphasizes pre-recorded videos for training, offering better control and analysis. Jul 29, 2025, 05:14 PM IST PM Modi recently visited Tamil Nadu's Gangaikonda Cholapuram to offer prayers at the 11th-century Chola-era temple on Rajendra Chola I's birth anniversary during the Aadi Thiruvathirai festival. Built after the emperor's Ganges expedition, the site was sanctified with Ganga water—hence the name 'Gangaikonda.' Jul 29, 2025, 05:09 PM IST The Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed closure reports in 49 anti-money laundering cases over the past 10.5 years, as revealed in Parliament. From 2015 to June 2025, the ED initiated 5,892 investigations under the PMLA, filing 1,398 prosecution complaints. Special courts framed charges in 300 cases, resulting in eight conviction orders involving 15 individuals. Jul 29, 2025, 04:57 PM IST The Gujarat High Court dismissed a petition challenging the composition of the state-appointed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) committee, citing the absence of minority community members. The petitioner argued that the committee's lack of representation violated constitutional rights and sought its reformation with diverse members. The court rejected the plea, and a detailed order is awaited. Jul 29, 2025, 04:45 PM IST Haryana's air quality monitoring network, comprising 29 stations, has been offline since April 2, leaving a data void as peak pollution season approaches. The disruption, caused by a lapsed maintenance contract and delayed tender process, threatens the enforcement of pollution control measures. Experts warn of serious risks during winter's smog season, impacting key programs like GRAP and NCAP. Jul 29, 2025, 04:41 PM IST Relief is coming for passengers traveling between Delhi Airport's terminals. The government plans to hire a consultant for infrastructure improvements. This aims to ease travel between Terminal 1 and Terminals 2/3. A Y-shaped flyover and a wider tunnel are planned. These upgrades will address traffic bottlenecks. The project awaits approvals and funding. This development offers hope for smoother transfers. Jul 29, 2025, 04:40 PM IST Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju refuted claims of recent Chinese encroachments in Arunachal Pradesh, stating that China has not intruded into Indian territory or occupied additional land since the 1962 war. Rijiju clarified that areas currently held by China in Arunachal were already under their control before or during the conflict. Jul 29, 2025, 04:21 PM IST Defence Minister Rajnath Singh declared India's readiness to assist Pakistan in combating terrorism if it's unable to do so independently, emphasizing Indian forces' capability to act across the border. Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the Pahalgam attack, has been suspended but can be reactivated if Pakistan engages in further terror activities. Jul 29, 2025, 04:24 PM IST India is set to become the second-most represented nation in the 2026 Times Higher Education rankings, behind only the US, with 128 universities featured. Times Higher Education's Phil Baty credited the National Education Policy 2020 for driving progress despite the pandemic. Indian universities are now gaining global recognition for both research excellence and contributions to UN Sustainable Development Goals. Jul 29, 2025, 04:13 PM IST Twenty-four nations are joining the International Big Cat Alliance led by India. This initiative aims to protect seven big cat species. India's tiger reserves have increased significantly since 2014. A nationwide tree plantation drive will plant over one lakh saplings in tiger reserves. Jul 29, 2025, 04:03 PM IST Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in a fiery Lok Sabha address, confirmed the killing of three 'A+ category' Lashkar terrorists- Suleman, Afghan, and Jibran, linked to the Pahalgam attack under Operation Mahadev. Shah slammed the Opposition for not celebrating the forces' success and questioned Chidambaram's past remarks. 'Why is Congress saving Pakistan?' he asked, reaffirming India's zero-tolerance stance on terror. Watch full speech and explosive Parliament debate now. Jul 29, 2025, 03:56 PM IST In a powerful speech during the Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor, Priyanka Gandhi accused the Modi government of ignoring accountability in the Pahalgam attack. She defended Sonia Gandhi's tears, questioned the lack of tourist security, and asked why the PM, HM, and NSA were silent about 26 civilian deaths in Baisaran Valley. Jul 29, 2025, 03:42 PM IST The Supreme Court has stated that probe agencies should not summon lawyers merely for providing legal advice to clients under investigation, unless the lawyer is actively assisting in the crime. Concerns were raised by bar bodies regarding the potential chilling effect on the legal profession due to arbitrary summoning. Jul 29, 2025, 03:35 PM IST A parliamentary panel urged the government to improve consumer case resolution. The panel expressed concern over the low resolution rate on the e-daakhil platform. It recommended a dedicated monitoring cell. Delays in video conferencing installations were also highlighted. The panel emphasized a detailed action plan. It also stressed the need for stable funding for the Price Stabilisation Fund. Jul 29, 2025, 03:29 PM IST A significant number of tiger deaths in India, over half between 2021 and 2025, are occurring outside protected tiger reserves, raising concerns about habitat management. Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh account for the highest number of these deaths. The government is planning to launch the Tigers Outside Tiger Reserves (TOTR) project to address this growing human-tiger conflict across 17 states.
