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Trichy: Owing to requests from participants seeking an extension of deadline for submission of entries for short film and jingles contest promoting solid waste management practices, the Trichy Corporation has extended the same till September 27. “Between September 28 and October 1, eminent persons in solid waste management and filmmaking will select the top three entries in both categories separately. Interested participants can register online at www.cleantrichy.com, and the same web page has to be used for submitting entries in formats complying with terms and conditions as mentioned in the website. However, as participants from various parts of the state sought more time, the corporation has extended it.Bin-free Trichy, garbage-free Trichy, open defecation free Trichy, plastic-free Trichy and our waste our responsibility were the topics given for participants to submit jingles as well as short films for raising awareness. Best entries will be screened on October 2, and subsequently cash prizes will be distributed,” an organiser said.So far 60 entries have been received, organisers said and added that they are expecting the number to touch at least 100..