Unseasonal rain brings down yield of ‘nendran’ banana
The Hindu
He said it is very disturbing to hear of the woes of Punjabis, including a large number of Sikhs, because of the worsening diplomatic ties between the two countries. There are over 18 lakh Indians in Canada and a large number of them are Punjabis, he noted.
Adhithika, 19, is a transwoman student of B.Sc. Visual Communication at The American College. She faced discrimination before transitioning, but now is accepted and supported. Activist Priya Babu spoke at a lecture on Gender Inclusivity, stressing the need for people to be more accommodating of those under transition. Educational institutions should create a safe environment and provide access to scholarships, free bus passes, etc. Adhithika is an example of how American College provides a conducive environment for gender inclusive development.
The undertrial prisoner who succumbed to dengue while undergoing treatment in GGH-Kakinada was not in prison even for a single day since his admission on October 6, says Ravi Kiran, who is also in-charge of Rajahmundry Central Prison; the concerns of the families of all the prisoners is similar, and there is no need for Naidu’s family members to panic over his safety, he says
In Hyderabad, K.T. Rama Rao, Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development, announced that 1 lakh double bedroom housing units are being constructed with a combined market value of ₹50,000-60,000 crore, and are being distributed free of cost to underprivileged families. 30,000 units have been distributed so far, and the remaining 70,000 will be given away soon. This is the largest slum development programme in any city of the country, with complete transparency maintained through computer-based draw. He urged people not to be swayed by promises made by leaders from other states.
Manav Kaul's latest production, Tumhare Baare Mein, is part of the IHC Theatre Festival. It is a potent, poetic take on modern-day relationships where men want to be penguins and women dream of becoming a bird who can fly. The festival features 12 plays, a book discussion, a 35mm screening of a film on Indian theatre, workshops, and interactions. Manav says Delhi has a “taste for theatre” and is anxious to get the response from the Capital’s audience. Enjoy a diverse mix of genres catering to all ages at the IHC Theatre Festival.Manav Kaul's latest production, Tumhare Baare Mein, is part of the IHC Theatre Festival. Enjoy a diverse mix of genres catering to all ages, including a double-bill of plays by Ranga Shankara's AHA!, EE Gida, AA Mara, Chippi, The Chipkali, Akarsh Khurana's The Verdict, Shikha Talsania and Prerna Chawla's Dekh Behen 2, Victor Thoudam and Bimal Subedi's The Departed Dawn, Makrand Deshpande's Siachen, Jyoti Dogra's Maas, Faezeh Jalali's Afterflies, Saurabh Nayyar's Golden Jubilee, and Jabbar Patel's classic documentary Indian Theatre. Manav is anxious to get the response from Delhi's theatre-loving audience.
The Meira Paibi, a collective of Meitei women, had given a call to fill the jails on Thursday as an earlier 48-hour deadline, which included a shutdown in valley districts, demanding the release of the suspects lapsed.
A Division Bench of the High Court of Karnataka on Thursday allowed Lokanath N.K. to discharge functions as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mysore during the pendency of an appeal filed by him questioning a single judge’s September 12 verdict setting aside his appointment.
S. Rajani, a homemaker, visits a tribal settlement to provide meals to less privileged children. Her daughter's death anniversary marks the day, reminding her of the painful end caused by rabies, a zoonotic disease. Kerala is increasingly susceptible to such diseases, with leptospirosis, scrub typhus, and Nipah claiming lives. Climate change, migrations, and pet trade are contributing to the spread. Disease surveillance efforts, check-posts, and research are needed to prevent the spread. Rajani awaits compensation for her daughter's death, but the lack of funds has hamstrung the committee. No money can compensate for the loss, leaving her family to rebuild their lives.
Belgium firm Eurofins opens bio-pharma services campus at Genome Valley
DC Susheela appeals to public and farmers to cooperate with Animal Husbandry Dept. during vaccination drive against foot-and-mouth disease. Vaccination free of cost till Oct 25; 2.9 lakh livestock in district, 2.3 lakh cows, calves and bullocks; 192 staff to administer vaccine.
Heavy rain brings relief to Vellore and neighbouring towns. Schools closed, low-lying areas inundated, power cuts due to strong winds. Highest rainfall in Tiruvannamalai (288mm), followed by Ranipet (359.1mm) and Vellore (101.2mm). Processions allowed in Ambur, Arakkonam, Vandavasi, Arcot, Gudiyatham, and Arani. Heavy rain brings relief to Vellore and neighbouring towns; schools closed, low-lying areas inundated, power cuts due to strong winds. Highest rainfall in Tiruvannamalai (288mm). Processions allowed in Ambur, Arakkonam, Vandavasi, Arcot, Gudiyatham, and Arani.