25 Bangladeshi nationals held in Tirupur for illegal entry, stay
Talent and teamwork take centre stage at the TNCA match
It was a memorable Saturday for Chengalpattu as players chipped in turns to help their team defeat Tiruppur by eight wickets in the final to win the TNCA inter-district Under-19 tournament title, played at the VB Nest grounds. The final had its share of drama as it started late due to rain. Then, on the second day, Tirupur called the shots, and on the final day, Chengalpattu players gave their best to turn things around and pressed for a win. S Shanmugam, chairman of the selection committee for the DCAC Under-19 team, who closely followed all the matches, in particular, the final, doffed his hat to the team for their splendid show. This is a historical win. It was thrilling till the end. Hats off to the boys for their splendid show, said an elated Shanmugam. After time was lost on Day 1 due to rain, and towards the end second day, the situation was a bit tricky, but I had belief in the team that they would win. Because our players were mentally very strong, he added. Shanmugam, who is also a noted coach, gave a pep talk to the boys, which came in handy. First day when Tiruppur was up, I told the boys, the game is still not over. We can do it. You are all capable of a win, and you can come back. Luckily, it worked, he said. This is one of the best wickets I have seen in 30 years of my cricket career. From the first day, first ball, until the third day, last ball, the wicket behaved the same. It was an excellent wicket, he added. While applauding K Jagadeesh, the coach for the training he gave, Shanmugam also made a mention of the boys who made an impact. M Bharath (8 matches, 911 runs, one double century and three centuries), and B Sandeep (8 matches, 31 wickets, two five-wicket hauls) were outstanding. Bharath is the captain, and I expect him to be the future captain of our state. Aneek, (all round display), Sachin Anand, Rakshan N, Muhammad Shahid, and Sandeep are talented players who contributed to our win, he noted. The win gives players more opportunities to play TNCA league cricket in Chennai and also representation in the TNPL. This is definitely a very important win. Since the Chengalpattu District Cricket Association was formed, this is the very first win for the U19 team. Also, before we entered the final, only five boys were selected for the round robin state selection match. After this performance, I am expecting more boys to get selected, pointed out Shanmugam, adding, We need to develop the district cricketers for the next level. Every year, at least one or two players must go for India U19.
Senior citizen kills wife, self in Tirupur district
Indias jewellery, textile exporters see contrasting impact from US tariffs
The US tariff policies have significantly impacted India's gems & jewellery and textiles sectors differently. Jewellery exports from Mumbai's SEEPZ have plummeted, leading to workforce reductions, while textile units in Tirupur are experiencing a surge in inquiries and orders as US buyers seek alternatives to China.
PM flags concern on textile waste, bats for recycling
NEW DELHI: In his monthly radio programme Man Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed concerns over the issue of textile waste and the increasing trend of opting for fast fashion as part of his intent to raise awareness about social issues with the people during his address. The Prime Minister said the textile waste has become a major cause of worry for the whole world. The trend of getting rid of old clothes as soon as possible and buying new ones is increasing all over the world, he said. Have you ever thought about what happens to the old clothes that you stop wearing? This becomes textile waste, he added. Apprising people about the research work being done globally to deal with the textile waste menace, Modi said that only less than one percent of textile waste is recycled into new clothes. India is the third country in the world where the maximum textile waste is generated. This means that we also face a huge challenge, he said. The Prime Minister, however, expressed his happiness about the several commendable efforts that are being undertaken in India to deal with this challenge. Underlining that many Indian start-ups have begun working on textile recovery facilities, the PM said, There are many such teams that are also working for the empowerment of our ragpicker brothers and sisters. Many young friends are involved in the efforts towards sustainable fashion. They recycle old clothes and footwear and distribute them to the needy. Many items like decorative pieces, handbags, stationery and toys are being made from textile waste. Many organisations are engaged in popularising circular fashion brands these days, he added. Talking about new cloth rental platforms, Modi said designer clothes are available on rent and also applauded the work done in cities like Bengaluru, Tirupur and Panipat. Panipat in Haryana is emerging as a global hub for textile recycling. Bengaluru is also creating a distinct identity for itself with innovative tech solutions. More than half of the textile waste is collected here, which is an example for our other cities as well. Similarly, Tirupur in Tamil Nadu is engaged in textile waste management through wastewater treatment and renewable energy, Modi said. He said said various states are celebrating their traditional new year on Sunday and many others will be celebrating in the coming days. They are a pointer to the spirit of unity pervading Indias diversity.
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi lauds textile waste recycling in Bengaluru, Tripur, Panipat
NEW DELHI: In his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed concerns over the issue of textile waste and the increasing trend of opting for fast fashion as part of his intent to raise awareness about various social issues with the people during his address. The Prime Minister said, the textile waste has become a major cause of worry for the whole world. The trend of getting rid of old clothes as soon as possible and buying new ones is increasing all over the world, he said, adding, Have you ever thought about what happens to the old clothes that you stop wearing? This becomes textile waste. Appraising people about the research work being done globally to deal with the textile waste menace, Modi said, only less than one percent of textile waste is recycled into new clothes. India is the third country in the world where the maximum textile waste is generated. This means that we also face a huge challenge, he noted. The Prime Minister, however, expressed his happiness about the several commendable efforts that are being undertaken in India to deal with this challenge. Underlining that many Indian start-ups have begun working on textile recovery facilities, the Prime Minister said, There are many such teams that are also working for the empowerment of our ragpicker brothers and sisters. Many young friends are involved in the efforts towards sustainable fashion. They recycle old clothes and footwear and distribute them to the needy. Many items like decorative pieces, handbags, stationery and toys are being made from textile waste. Many organisations are engaged in popularising circular fashion brands these days, he added. Talking about new cloth rental platforms, Modi said, designer clothes are available on rent and also applauded the work done in Indian cities such as Bengaluru, Tirupur and Panipat. Panipat in Haryana is emerging as a global hub for textile recycling. Bengaluru is also creating a distinct identity for itself with innovative tech solutions. More than half of the textile waste is collected here, which is an example for our other cities as well. Similarly, Tirupur in Tamil Nadu is engaged in textile waste management through wastewater treatment and renewable energy, Modi said.
In his 'Mann Ki Baat' address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the growing issue of textile waste and fast fashion. He emphasized that less than 1% of textile waste is recycled into new clothes, and India ranks third globally in textile waste generation.
