Piragal Thiru

Pragmatist. Ears up for good public policies. Sleeves up for accessible and inclusive communities. Past Fellow of CivicAction. Views are mine. RT≠endorsement.

[Piragal Thiru @Piragal]

It takes 45 mins total and 1 staff to register vehicle, obtain plates, and/or get a new driver's license in Canada. In #SriLanka it takes 1-2 days, 6+ counters to do the same. Lack of #digitization and #efficiency in #publicservice is killing Island's upward movement

[Piragal Thiru @Piragal]

Calling all City Builders in the GTHA! Here is an opportunity to expand your network, tackle collective challenges and drive civic change! Application for 2025 #DiverseCityFellow is now open! @CivicActionCA

[CivicAction @CivicActionCA]

Activating Leadership, Driving Civic Change!
Apply to become a 2025 #DiverseCityFellow today: https://t.co/BoMb2iQ3PN. Applications close October 4.

[CivicAction @CivicActionCA]

Activating Leadership, Driving Civic Change!
Apply to become a 2025 #DiverseCityFellow today: https://t.co/BoMb2iQ3PN. Applications close October 4.

[Piragal Thiru @Piragal]

Looking for inspiration? #LetsileTebogo won🥇 for Men's 200M. Lost his mother in May, he couldn't afford cleats when he won the nationals 4 years ago. His journey is a powerful testament to the saying, 'Don't let your limiting beliefs stand in your way'
#Botswana #Paris2024

[Canadian Tamil Congress @ctconline]

The largest street festival in Toronto's east end is around the corner! @tamilfestTO is on August 24 & 25 along Markham Road from McNicoll to Passmore. Enjoy mouthwatering cuisine, vibrant performances, and more! Visit https://t.co/ALklvESyU6 for details
#TamilFest

[Kumar Ratnam @KR64]

#Tamilfest Once again, world's largest Tamil centric street festival coming to Toronto. 10 years of triumph - celebrating language, culture, arts, food and traditions.

[Canadian Tamil Congress @ctconline]

Black July: Over 3,000 senselessly murdered, 100,000 displaced, Tamil-owned properties looted and set on fire = loss over $300M USD, prompting a large exodus of Tamils from Sri Lanka. Lear more about this genocidal event at https://t.co/LsDl9C76yS or @ the informational exhibit.

[City of Vaughan @City_of_Vaughan]

At the request of the @ctconline , Vaughan City Hall has been illuminated red this evening in recognition of Black July 1983. Learn more about City proclamation, illumination and flag-raising requests at https://t.co/MsvmEEUq54

[Piragal Thiru @Piragal]

How a major Ontario police force is changing the warrior cop culture https://t.co/vIKHtbAxCn via @nationalpost . 👏👏👏@ChiefNish @PeelPolice

[Piragal Thiru @Piragal]

There's nowhere else I'd rather take my kids today. What a beautiful day for the Junior Carnival Parade in #ScarbTO
#respecttheparade #kiddieparade #torontocarnival2024

[Piragal Thiru @Piragal]

Third "hundred-year storm" in the last 10 years. Yesterday's intense rain event highlighted our outdated infrastructure. Keeping taxes low and overlooking infrastructure may have seemed beneficial historically, but it’s an epic failure in the face of current climate realities.

[Piragal Thiru @Piragal]

#onstorm
Reminder to stay clear of all bodies of water and avoid driving through flooded areas. ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️

[Piragal Thiru @Piragal]

Only then can we hope to end corruption, restore accountability and faith in public administration, and elevate our society for the better. 2/2

#health #HealthcareRevolution

[Piragal Thiru @Piragal]

Dr. Archunan Ramanathan embodies the change champion that has been missing in Sri Lanka's public service. More like him are needed in all sections of public administration. 1/2
#endcorruption #endimpunity #SriLanka #PublicAdministration #chavakachcheri

[Chris Hadfield @Cmdr_Hadfield]

Their bravery and sacrifice helped save freedom in this world. Eternal gratitude. I will remember them.

[York Regional Police @YRP]

After 36 years of dedicated service to his community, today Deputy Chief Robertson Rouse will report for duty one last time.

Deputy, thank you for your leadership, professionalism and commitment to community building.

Wishing you all the very best in your retirement.

[CP24 @CP24]

Snoop Dogg says Ottawa Senators bid will include equity for First Nations https://t.co/sJRJ9avz1z

[Piragal Thiru @Piragal]

Ontario announces next step in plan to extend Toronto subway into York Region
https://t.co/GHSEYjpqtf

[Piragal Thiru @Piragal]

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating!
ஈகைத் திருநாள் வாழ்த்துக்கள்.
#EidMubarak #Ramadan
#EidAlFitr2023

[Piragal Thiru @Piragal]

Let's remember Adam. Stop 🛑 for school buses.
Learn more at https://t.co/6XrZpguFKm
#GoodRoadsConference @GoodRoads