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Thursday, Jun 16, 2005

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Water level

MADURAI: The level in the Periyar dam on Wednesday stood at 112.5 feet with an inflow of 172 cusecs and a discharge of 350 cusecs. The Vaigai dam level was 28.15 feet with a discharge of 41 cusecs. The Periyar combined credit stood at 1511 mcft.

Applications invited for awards

The Centre awards the best youth/women forums and individuals through Nehru Yuva Kendra for their contribution to rural development works. Applications from eligible candidates are invited. The forum should have registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Act.

They should also attach a detailed report of their activities. Filled-in applications should reach the District Coordinator, Nehru Yuva Kendra, 30, Azad Street, Gandhi Nagar, Madurai-625 020 before June 30. For further details can be had from phone number 2539237.

Grievance meet

The Superintending Engineer, Metro, Madurai, will conduct a consumer grievance day meeting at the Office of Executive Engineer, South Division, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, on Thursday at 10.30 a.m.

Consumers of Subramaniapuram, Arappalayam, Ellis Nagar, Tamil Sangam, Temple, Mahalipatti, Mahal, Jhansi, can air their grievances either in person or through petitions at the meeting.

Training programme

The Madurai District Tiny and Small Scale Industries Association's (MADITSSIA) Business Information Centre (BIC) and Sub-Contracting Exchange will conduct an `Entrepreneurship training programme for the unemployed youths' at the MADITSSIA Hall on June 25.

The programme will focus on opportunities available in the Madurai district in self-employment, loan schemes, machinery details, investment, marketing and export procedures etc.

For further details, contact Programme Coordinator, MADITSSIA BIC, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Madurai-625 020. Phone: 5393965.

Free photography programme

RUDSET Institute will conduct a one-month free photography and videography training programme, sponsored by the Ministry of Science and Technology, through the Department of Science and Technology and National Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB), New Delhi.

Candidates in the age group of 18-35 with a minimum educational qualification of VIII Standard can apply. Further details can be had from the Director, RUDSET Institute, Airport Road, Perungudi, Madurai-625 022. Phone: 2690609.

Blood donated

Indian Red Cross Society, Government Rajaji Hospital, and Viswas Art and Cultural Trust jointly organised a blood donation camp at the Agrini Conference Hall here on Sunday.

Free counselling

Bharathi IAS Study Centre will organise a free counselling programme at the Gandhi Smarak Nidhi Hall, Gandhi Museum, on June 19. Interested candidates can register their names through phone number 2534179.

— Staff Reporter

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