St. Mary’s College for Women launches QR initiative in Thoothukudi.
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QR support
St Mary’s College, Thoothukudi. has launched ‘One QR-FULL SUPPORT-Digital Complaint Reporting and Redressal Initiative’ on the theme ‘Empowering Voices – From Awareness to Action.’
The initiative, organised by the Redressal and Internal Committee, provides students with a single QR code to confidentially seek support or report concerns related to sexual harassment, ragging, bullying, discrimination, substance abuse, academic issues, counselling and other students; welfare concerns.
S. Sornalatha, advocate, notary public, and Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) trainer and D. Therese Patrisha, patent law professional and entrepreneur, served as resource persons and interacted with the students at the launch event.
Training programme
A five-day training programme on ‘High Value Marine Ornamental Fish Breeding and Culture,’ was conducted at ICAR-CMFRI, Mandapam Regional Centre, and Thoothukudi Regional Station. The programme provided participants with comprehensive theoretical and practical training in marine ornamental fish and breeding and culture.
L. Loveson Edward, scientist-in-charge, Thoothukudi Regional Station, inaugurated the programme in Thoothukudi.
The practical session at Thoothukudi station featured ornamental gastropod breeding and larval rearing, water quality management in RAS, feed formulation and feed preparation. A special session on ‘Marine Ornamental Fish Hub-Tuticorin: Opportunities for Sustainable Trade,’ highlighted the potential for sustainable ornamental fish production and trade.
Students perform on Founder’s Day of Pushpalata Schools in Tirunelveli.
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SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
Founder’s Day
The 41st Founder’s Day of Pushpalata Schools, Tirunelveli, was celebrated with great enthusiasm. Tirunelveli Collector Anand Mohan attended the event as chief guest and addressed the students. He encouraged them to become compassionate citizens to serve society with empathy, humility and purpose.
The achievers from Pushpalata Schools, who excelled in board examinations, NEET and JEE, along with best outgoing students and proficiency holders, were appreciated at the event. The institution also celebrated the staff members who had completed 10-20 years of distinguished service in the school.
School chairperson Maragathavalli, director Balasubramaniam, correspondent Pushpalata Pooranan and principals were present at the event.
Published – August 24, 2026 07:32 pm IST
