മലങ്കര ഓർത്തഡോൿസ് സഭയുടെ കണ്ടനാട് ഈസ്റ്റ് ഭദ്രാസനത്തിലെ പിറമാടം സെന്റ് ജോൺസ് പള്ളി പോലീസ് ഏറ്റെടുത്തു.നാളെ കളക്റ്ററുടെ നേതൃത്വത്തിൽ ചർച്ച.
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Sunday, August 9, 2026
മലങ്കര ഓർത്തഡോൿസ് സഭയുടെ കണ്ടനാട് ഈസ്റ്റ് ഭദ്രാസനത്തിലെ പിറമാടം സെന്റ് ജോൺസ് പള്ളി പോലീസ് ഏറ്റെടുത്തു.നാളെ കളക്റ്ററുടെ നേതൃത്വത്തിൽ ചർച്ച.
WORLD BIOFUEL DAY- AUGUST-10
WORLD BIOFUEL DAY- AUGUST-10
World Biofuel Day
promotes renewable fuels for cleaner energy, stronger energy security,
sustainable agriculture and reduced dependence on conventional fossil fuels.Promote
renewable fuels: Increase public awareness about biofuels as environmentally
friendly alternatives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support cleaner
transportation systems.Reduce fossil fuel dependence: Encourage greater use of
biofuels to lower crude oil imports and improve long term national energy
security through domestic renewable fuel production.Support farmers: Create
additional income opportunities by using agricultural residues, crop waste,
used cooking oil and non food biomass for biofuel production.
Encourage innovation:
Promote research and development in advanced biofuels, including second, third
and fourth generation technologies with higher efficiency and lower
environmental impact.
Improve waste
management: Convert agricultural waste, organic waste, animal waste and
industrial residues into useful fuels instead of allowing open burning or
landfill disposal.Strengthen sustainable development: Align renewable fuel
production with cleaner energy goals, rural employment generation,
environmental conservation and circular economy practices.Biofuel is a
renewable fuel produced from biomass such as plants, agricultural residues,
animal waste, algae and organic materials within a short period. Types of
Biofuels:First generation biofuels: Produced from food crops containing starch,
sugar, or vegetable oils. Rice, wheat, sugarcane, sugar beet, corn and edible
vegetable oils are common feedstocks.Second generation biofuels: Manufactured
from non food biomass including agricultural residues, forest waste, industrial
waste, lignocellulosic biomass and used cooking oil, reducing competition with
food production.Third generation biofuels: Derived mainly from algae. These
fuels can produce biodiesel and bioalcohol while offering higher productivity
and better long term sustainability.
Fourth generation
biofuels: Produced using advanced technologies on non arable land without
destroying biomass, making them more sustainable and environmentally friendly
than earlier generations.
Prof. John Kurakar
WORLD LION DAY( ലോക ലയൺസ് ദിനം)-AUGUST-10.
WORLD LION DAY( ലോക ലയൺസ് ദിനം)-AUGUST-10.
Lions are the only truly social
members of the cat family, living in structured groups known as prides. A pride
typically consists of related females, their cubs, and a small number of adult
males. This social structure makes them unique among the world’s big cats and
gives them a particularly prominent role in ecosystem health as apex predators.World
Lion Day takes place every year on 10 August. In 2026, the day falls on a
Monday. Wildlife organisations, zoos, conservation groups, and individuals
around the world use the day to host events, share educational content, and
fundraise for lion conservation projects.
The scale of the decline in lion
populations is alarming. It is estimated that fewer than 25,000 lions remain in
the wild across Africa, a fraction of the population that existed just a few
generations ago. African lion numbers have fallen by approximately 43 per cent
since 2001. The Asiatic lion population, confined entirely to the Gir National
Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat, India, comprises only around 700
individuals.The primary threats to lions include habitat loss as their savanna
territories are converted to agricultural land, human-wildlife conflict as
lions prey on livestock and farmers retaliate, prey depletion as the animals
lions hunt are themselves hunted by humans, and trophy hunting in some regions.
Climate change is an emerging additional pressure, affecting both the
ecosystems lions inhabit and the prey species they depend upon.Raise awareness
on social media: Share facts, photographs, and conservation messages using the WorldLionDay
to reach wider audiences with accurate information about lion conservation.Visit
a zoo or wildlife sanctuary: Many zoos host educational events on World Lion
Day and contribute to lion breeding and conservation programmes. A visit is
both educational and supports institutions doing important work.Support ethical
wildlife tourism: If travelling to Africa or India, choose reputable,
conservation-focused safari and tourism operators who contribute to local lion
protection efforts.
World Lion Day was founded by Big Cat
Rescue, based in Tampa, Florida, and has been observed on 10 August since 2013.
The day was established to complement the conservation work already being
undertaken by wildlife organisations globally and to provide a focal point for
public engagement with lion conservation issues.The founders were inspired in
part by the partnership between wildlife filmmaker and conservationist Dereck
Joubert and his wife Beverly Joubert, who partnered with National Geographic in
2009 to launch the Big Cat Initiative, a comprehensive programme dedicated to
halting the decline of big cats across Africa. World Lion Day grew out of this
broader big cat conservation movement.Since its founding, the day has been
observed by zoos, wildlife organisations, schools, and individuals in dozens of
countries. It has grown in prominence alongside increasing public awareness of
the biodiversity crisis and the specific challenges facing large predators.The
lion species, also known as Panthera leo, is one of the largest species on
earth. Typically weighing 300 to 550 pounds, the lion can vary from a light
buff color to a deep reddish brown color.
Surprisingly, there is also the rare white lion found in the wild.
Easily recognized by it's thick mane, the lion is also muscular and has a loud,
deafening roar. Unfortunately, as
majestic lions my seem, they are slowly disappearing. A symbol of strength,
courage and the wild, lions are an irreplaceable part of our planet’s natural
heritage. Today, we celebrate these magnificent creatures while reminding
ourselves of the importance of protecting their habitats, supporting
conservation efforts and ensuring that their powerful roar continues to echo
across the wild for generations to come. As far back as 3 million years ago,
lions roamed freely across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East . Today, loins are live freely in their natural
habitat in only two locations, Africa and Asia.
In addition, some lions are bred in captivity.Lions are listed as a
vulnerable species according to the International Union for Conservation of
Nature's (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. Though they are not under the
classification of an endangered species, they still face obstacles that
endanger their survival.Currently, there are about 30,000 to 100,000 lions left
on earth. In the past few decades, lion
populations have decreased almost by half.
Trophy hunting and loss of natural habitat are the primary reasons for the
diminishing lion population’
Volunteering at a local zoo that
houses lions is a great way to learn more about the care required to protect
lions. Volunteering or making a donation to a conservation group
is another way to show support for the good work organizations do. Whatever you
do, don't forget to share your day's celebration on social media using WorldLionDay.
ആഗസ്റ്റ് 10-നാണ് ലോക ലയൺസ് ദിനം (World Lion Day) ആചരിക്കുന്നത്. സിംഹങ്ങളുടെ സംരക്ഷണം, ആവാസവ്യവസ്ഥയുടെ നിലനിൽപ്പ്, നേരിടുന്ന ഭീഷണികൾ എന്നിവയെക്കുറിച്ച് ലോകമെമ്പാടും ബോധവൽക്കരണം നടത്താനാണ് ഈ ദിനം കൊണ്ടാടുന്നത്.ചരിത്രവും ലക്ഷ്യങ്ങളും2013-ലാണ് ആദ്യമായി ലോക ലയൺസ് ദിനം ആചരിച്ചു തുടങ്ങിയത്.സിംഹങ്ങളുടെ എണ്ണം കുറഞ്ഞുവരുന്ന സാഹചര്യം തടയുക.ആഫ്രിക്കൻ സിംഹങ്ങൾക്കും ഇന്ത്യയിലെ ഗുജറാത്തിലുള്ള ഗിർ നാഷണൽ പാർക്കിലെ ഏഷ്യൻ സിംഹങ്ങൾക്കും സംരക്ഷണം ഉറപ്പാക്കുക.
Prof. john Kurakar
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