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The Hindu
17 hours ago
- The Hindu
Man held for misbehaving with woman on moving bus
A 29-year-old man was arrested for allegedly misbehaving with a woman on board a State-run bus in Thrissur, the police said on Saturday. The accused Savad, a native of Vadakara in neighbouring Kozhikode, was taken into custody from Tamil Nadu on Friday and his arrest was recorded, the East Police here said. Savad was arrested and jailed in a similar case two years ago for allegedly flashing and misbehaving with a woman passenger on board a moving bus in Ernakulam district. The fresh incident happened on June 14 on board a Malappuram-bound Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus. The police said, as per the woman's complaint, the accused had touched her with sexual intension and behaved in an inappropriate manner. As she protested, Savad alighted the bus midway and escaped. The victim later lodged a complaint with the East police, which launched a man-hunt to trace him. The arrest was recorded under various sections of the BNS, including Section 75 (sexual harassment), police added. In the earlier incident, Savad had been accorded a reception by the All Kerala Men's Association when he was released on bail, which had invited widespread criticism two years ago.
The Hindu
12-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Nainar Nagenthran condemns DMK MLA for belittling women beneficiaries of ‘zero ticket' bus travel scheme
BJP Tamil Nadu president Nainar Nagenthran on Wednesday condemned DMK MLA from Andipatti, A. Maharajan, for his remarks belittling women who travel free of cost in State-run buses under the Vidiyal Payanam or zero cost ticket scheme.. In a post on X, Mr. Nagenthran said this was not the first instance of inappropriate comments by DMK leaders. 'On several occasions, DMK members have demeaned beneficiaries of welfare schemes, including women who commute in State-run buses free of cost, by calling them 'free riders'. Such arrogant behaviour and mockery of ordinary people by those in power is unacceptable,' he said. Mr. Nagenthran added, 'Instead of focusing their energy on mocking women beneficiaries, DMK leaders should ensure buses are operated in good condition and that all eligible women are included under the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam.'
The Hindu
10-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Thousands of 'untainted' schoolteachers in West Bengal wrote to President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday seeking the restoration of their jobs. 'We should not have to appear for fresh exams when we did not
Kolkata Thousands of 'untainted' schoolteachers in West Bengal wrote to President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday seeking the restoration of their jobs. 'We should not have to appear for fresh exams when we did not take part in any unfair practices or corruption. Why are we being subjected to this ordeal?' said Payel Dutta, an 'untainted' teacher. She and her fellow protesters were seen signing the letters from the footpaths in Salt Lake, Kolkata, where they have been protesting for the past 34 days demanding the restoration of their jobs. The situation follows the April 3 Supreme Court order upholding a Calcutta High Court decision to cancel the recruitment of nearly 26,000 teachers and non-teaching employees in the State-run schools due to irregularities in the 2016 selection process conducted by the West Bengal School Service Commission. The apex court subsequently allowed the 'untainted' teachers to continue working until year-end. On April 24, the State government released lists of 'untainted' teachers. The top court asked the 'untainted' candidates, many of whom have seven to eight years of experience, to appear for fresh exams for reinstatement. 'I earnestly and solemnly appeal to you, the head of the state and the highest constitutional authority... That I be spared from this punishment,' read the common draft of the letter. In the event their request was turned down, the teachers sought permission for 'voluntary euthanasia' for themselves and their family members. The teachers also urged Ms. Murmu to issue a directive 'for a fair reconsideration of the judgment that has deprived us of our rightful livelihood'. Those in distress may contact Sanjivini, Society for Mental Health suicide prevention helpline 011-40769002.
Hans India
05-06-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Probe ordered into death of 5 patients in SLN Hospital
Koraput: Two investigations were ordered after five patients died due to alleged negligence at the State-run Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College and Hospital in Koraput, officials said on Wednesday. Two men and three women died on Tuesday night within a short span of time. Their families alleged that they were administered injections, following which they died. The deceased persons were identified as Shukra Majhi, Rukuni Pentia, Phulmati Majhi, Bhagaban Parija and Bati Khara. SLNMCH's Superintendent Susanta Kumar Sahu said a departmental inquiry has been ordered. 'We have convened a meeting of all departmental heads. The patients who died on Tuesday night were admitted to the hospital in a critical condition. Prima facie, the deaths seem not to have been caused by any wrong injection. However, we will inquire into the allegations,' he said. Sahu said the patients in the ICU were in a serious condition and were administered the injection to control their dropping blood pressure. He said two of the five deceased patients suffered abdominal injuries, while another suffered from liver perforation. 'We suspect they died due to bleeding and septicemia. The fourth patient was being treated for stage 4 cancer, and the fifth was an accident victim, who was referred from Jeypore,' he said. Director of Medical Education and Training (DMET) Santosh Mishra also ordered a separate inquiry into the allegations. A five-member team, comprising three doctors from MKCG Medical College Hospital in Berhampur and two from SCB Medical College Hospital in Cuttack, will probe the allegations, he said. 'The team has been asked to submit the report by Thursday,' Mishra said. Koraput District Collector Keerthi Vasan told mediapersons that a high-level committee has been constituted to probe the allegations of medical negligence and find out the causes of deaths. He also assured that the district administration would seek the assistance of the State government, if needed. The Collector claimed that as the SLNMCH, Koraput is a tertiary care centre, mostly the seriously ill patients are referred to the medical college for advanced treatment. The families of the deceased held a demonstration outside the hospital, following which police were deployed. The bodies were handed over to the families after post-mortem examination. 'Each family was given a cheque of Rs 10,000 from the district Red Cross fund. Arrangements were made to transport the bodies to the villages of the deceased patients,' a district official said. Congress Legislature Party leader Rama Chandra Kadam demanded Rs 25 lakh each as compensation for the families of the deceased.
The Hindu
23-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
DSEL orders survey into encroachment on government school lands
The Department of School Education & Literacy (DSEL) has directed authorities concerned to conduct a survey of encroachment on lands belonging to State-run schools and ensure that khatas have been issued to schools. Following instances of some people claiming school properties as belonging to them donated by their ancestors to schools, and some being encroached, the Principal Secretary of the department V. Rashmi Mahesh issued a note to the Commissioner for Public Instruction asking to take necessary actions to remove encroachment and get the khatas of the land done in school names. There are a total of 41,589 government primary schools and 4,871 high schools. Of these, around 16,000 primary schools and over 1,500 high schools do not own the khata of the property. A majority were gifted lands. As per data, the highest number of schools without formal land documents in the school's name were in Shivamogga district, with around 1,000, followed by Tumakuru with 900. 'We have asked the Deputy Commissioners of the respective districts to identify the school properties and ensure the khata is done in the concerned school's name. Even if they are disputing or if the gift deed is in the school's name, then it is the property of the school. This process will be completed within a month,' said K.V. Thrilok Chandra, Commissioner of Public Instruction.
