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Kalam asks students to set up libraries in their homes

Wednesday, 12 August 2009 02:33
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The Hindu 12.08.2009

Kalam asks students to set up libraries in their homes

Staff Reporter

ERODE: Former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has asked students to set up a libraries in their homes.

Addressing a gathering at the Erode Book Festival’s valedictory function at V.O.C. Stadium on Tuesday, he said, “Take a pledge to set up a library of 20 books near prayer room. And ensure that your family and you read the books for at least an hour a day.”

He the sought parents’ support to such a move. “I want you to ensure that the 20 books grow to 200 and then 2,000.”

Mr. Kalam then shared with the students the three books that shaped his life and achieve whatever he did.

“The first is ‘Light from many lamps’, which I bought from Moore Market in Chennai for Rs. 20. The second is ‘Thirukural’, and third “Empire of the Mind’."

Speaking on the power of books, the former President said reading books would guide, shape and turn the country’s 54 crore youth in to powerful force.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 August 2009 02:40
 

Local bodies’ officials and representatives awarded

Wednesday, 12 August 2009 02:24
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The Hindu 12.08.2009

Local bodies’ officials and representatives awarded

Special Correspondent

For eradicating child labour in their domains

— Photo: S. James

Social recognition: Collector N. Mathivanan presenting the award to a representative of Kappalur village on Tuesday.

MADURAI: Collector N. Mathivanan presented shields to local bodies’ representatives and officials for eradicating child labour in their respective jurisdiction in the district at a function here on Tuesday.

In a bid to ensure that child labour was totally eradicated, the Central and State governments have been taking various steps. Violators were punished, victims rehabilitated with the assistance of NGOs and other voluntary agencies whenever such cases were are reported in the media.

By roping in local body officials and their elected representatives, the State government had announced awards for those who ensured that there was no case of child labour reported in their area.

In Madurai district, the recipients were from Kappalur, Poonchuthi, Kaadaneri, Kalimangalam and Vadivelkarai panchayat unions, Paravai, Vilangudi and Sholavandan panchayats, Anayur municipality and the following wards in Madurai Corporation: 1, 18, 20, 21, 28, 35, 52, 53, 56. They received the shield from Mr. Mathivanan.

The Collector appealed to all other organisations to support the cause and eradicate child labour. Officials from the Department of Labour including Inspector of Labour V. Ayyappan, Assistant Director (panchayats) V. Sachithanandam were present.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 August 2009 02:32
 

Chennai Corporation to tap solar energy

Wednesday, 12 August 2009 02:20
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The Hindu 12.08.2009

Chennai Corporation to tap solar energy

Aloysius Xavier Lopez

— Photo: R. Ragu

GOING SOLAR: Many Chennai Corporation buildings will soon get solar photovoltaic panels, similar to those installed on the rooftop of EVK Sampath Maligai by TEDA.

CHENNAI: The Chennai Corporation will harness solar energy for its new buildings and those structures that are due for renovation.

“A part of the power requirement for lighting and heating components of our new buildings will be met by solar-powered equipment and applications,” Rajesh Lakhoni, Commissioner of the Corporation, told The Hindu. Such new buildings include the proposed multi-speciality hospital at Alwarpet, the modern auditorium at Shenoy Nagar, the new Communicable Diseases Hospital at Tondiarpet and Corporation office buildings in Zone 2 and 5.

According to sources, provision for cutting-edge technology to tap solar energy has been incorporated in the design of the hospital at Alwarpet. The use of solar power would be important for hospitals to heat water.

The civic body does not plan to go for LEED (green) rating for the proposed buildings.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 August 2009 02:23
 
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