Tirunelveli Campus Connect
The Hindu
Entrepreneurship in marine products
Under the funding support of Entrepreneurs Development Innovation Institute, Chennai, the Marine Products Business Incubation Forum of Fisheries College and Research Institute in, Thoothukudi, organised a three-day workshop on ‘Sprouting entrepreneurship in marine products’ from February 22. A total of 36 students from APC Mahalaxmi College for Women, Thoothukudi, took part in the workshop. On day one, P.. Ganesan,, Project coordinator of EDII,- spoke on avenues of entrepreneurship. N.V. Sujathkumar, Dean i/c, FCRI, presided. On the following two days, preparation of seaweed /fish based bakery products such as cake, biscuits, bread, and fish-based battered and breaded products, and fish pickles were demonstrated.
Periphyton-based fish farming
The Department of Aquaculture conducted a one-day training programme on ‘Periphyton-based fish farming’ on February 24.. A total of 14 trainees, from various parts of the State participated and learnt species selection, culture techniques and economic benefits. A. demo on periphyton-based fish farming‘ was also conducted. A. Anix Vivek Santhiya, Assistant Professor, conducted the training programme.
Investiture ceremony
The Students’ Association of FCRI, Thoothukudi for the academic year 2021-2022 was inaugurated on February 26. N. M Mylvahanan, DIG of Police, Ramanathapuram Range, was the chief guest. G. Sugumar, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Dr.J.Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Nagapattinam presided.
Science Day celebrated
Former CPI Maoist leader Swarnakka surrenders, citing disillusionment with Maoist ideologies, aiming to lead a peaceful life with family.
Odisha Governor designate credits Atal Bihari Vajpayee for Kargil war success, golden quadrilateral, tribal ministry, and more.
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M. Suhaib, Additional District Judge, Kozhikode, suspended for alleged misconduct towards female court employee in official chamber.
Foundation laid for new auditorium at Sivakasi Government Arts and Science College with financial support from local businesses.
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Puzhal prison officials investigate fire accident that destroyed old files and cardboard boxes, possibly caused by prisoners.
ACB files case against IPS officer N. Sanjay in Andhra Pradesh. The official is accused of manipulating the tender processes for awarding contract for development and maintenance of AGNI-NOC portal, and conducting awareness meetings for SC/STs. It is alleged that the total value of properties stolen, or involved in the case is estimated at ₹1,75,86,600.
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BJP leader and former MP, Prathap Simha, has backed the Mysuru City Corporation’s (MCC) proposal to name a stretch of KRS road in the city after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.