LG approves suspension of assistant professor in Delhi govt-run medical college

LG approves suspension of assistant professor in Delhi govt-run medical college

PTI

06 April, 2024 10:46 pm IST

New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has approved a proposal for the immediate suspension of an assistant professor in a Delhi government-run medical college over sexual harassment charges against him, Raj Niwas officials said on Saturday.

In a statement, the Delhi government said it “is very disheartening” to see that even though it was considered to be a services matter falling in the LG’s domain, it took him more than two months to take the action.

“And, it was only when the matter was constantly raised by the Health Minister, the LG had to take this action,” it said.

A case was lodged against the assistant professor of the Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital and a chargesheet filed subsequently by police after a 22-year-old MBBS student submitted a complaint against him last month.

In a note, Saxena said he has considered the proposal to suspend the assistant professor and initiate major disciplinary proceedings against him.

He said the “shocking incident of sexual harassment” took place in a medical college, so a mere transfer of the accused, as recommended by the internal complaints committee of the college, will not mitigate the “intimidating atmosphere” for the students.

“I approve the proposal of placing the officer under suspension with immediate effect, under Rule 10 of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965,” the LG said while stressing that the alleged act of the accused involved “moral turpitude”.

He also advised the department concerned to resubmit the proposal for the initiation of disciplinary proceedings against the accused, with due recommendations from the National Capital Civil Services Authority (NCCSA) as Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is the chairman of the panel, is currently in judicial custody.

The NCCSA deals with transfers and postings of officers. It is headed by the chief minister and comprises the chief secretary and a member secretary.

Kejriwal, who has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money-laundering case linked to the now-scrapped excise policy of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, is in judicial custody till April 15.

The Delhi government said “the unfortunate incident involving molestation of MBBS students happened on January 31 and it was immediately reported by the brave girls to the college authorities. However, the matter was intentionally put under the wraps and the complainants were being forced to take back their complaints”.

The matter came to the knowledge of Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj through social media after almost a month and a half, it said.

“That very day, the minister met the complainants along with their warden. After speaking to them, he had assured that strictest action will be ensured.

“When asked about this incident, the Health Secretary and the Chief Secretary maintained that this matter being a services comes directly under the domain of LG, therefore minister or elected government was not required to be informed,” the government’s statement said.

The matter was vigorously taken up by Bharadwaj, though initially, there was visible reluctance on the part of the chief secretary, it added. PTI VIT SLB RC

TN: ED raids AIADMK leader Vijayabaskar, Chennai-based real estate group

TN: ED raids AIADMK leader Vijayabaskar, Chennai-based real estate group

About 25 premises are being covered by the central agency as part of the two cases, the sources said.

ED raids at former AIADMK minister C.Vijayabaskar at his residence in Ilupur and Pudukottai.(Photo |ANI)

Express News Service

Updated on:

21 Mar 2024, 12:12 pm

CHENNAI: The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday carried out searches at the residence of AIADMK leader and former Tamil Nadu minister C Vijayabaskar in Ilupur, Pudukottai.

About 25 premises are being covered by the central agency as part of the two cases, the sources said.

C Vijayabasakar, an AIADMK strongman from Pudukottai in Tamil Nadu,
is being raided by the central agency based on a FIR registered by DVAC in 2022 linked to an alleged case of possession of disproportionate assets.

Followed by the case handled by DVAC, now ED steps in to investigate the Money laundering angle in case.

After AIADMK broke ties with the BJP in last September, Vijayabaskar was the first AIADMK heavyweight to be raided by a central investigative agency. He was earlier booked by the CBI in a "gutkha scam".

Meanwhile, today, AIADMK general secretary Edapadi K.palaniswami is releasing their second set of candidates ahead of the lok sabha polls.

"We will face everything legally" said EPS when asked about the raids.

The premises linked to real estate group Gsquare and linked entities in and around Chennai city are also being searched as part of an investigation under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the sources said.

World’s richest beggar lives in Mumbai and this is his net worth

World’s richest beggar lives in Mumbai and this is his net worth

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Mar 8, 2024, 09.12 PM IST

Begging is often seen as a sign of poverty and desperation, but for some people, it is a lucrative and profitable profession. One such person is Bharat Jain, who is recognized as the world's richest beggar, with a net worth of ₹7.5 crore ($1 million).

Jain, who is 54 years old, lives in Mumbai, the financial capital of India. He has been begging for over 40 years, since he was a teenager. He begs at prominent locations such as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus railway station (CSMT) or Azad Maidan, where he can earn ₹2,000 to ₹2,500 per day. He works for 10 to 12 hours a day, and does not take any holidays or breaks.

Despite his humble appearance and occupation, Jain is a wealthy man who owns valuable property in Mumbai. He owns a 2BHK flat in Parel, worth ₹1.2 crore, where he lives with his wife, two sons, his brother, and his father. He enrolled his children in a prestigious convent school and they have since completed their education. His other family members run a stationery store. He also owns two shops in Thane, which he rents out for ₹30,000 per month.

Jain's family is not happy with his begging habit and often advises him to stop, but he ignores them and continues to beg. He says that he enjoys begging and does not want to give up his lifestyle. He also says that he does not beg out of necessity, but out of choice. He claims that he is not greedy, but generous, and often donates money to temples and charities.

Jain is not the only beggar who has amassed a fortune in India. There are many other beggars who have made millions by begging, such as Sambhaji Kale, who has a net worth of ₹1.5 crore, and Laxmi Das, who has a net worth of ₹1 crore. These beggars are part of a thriving begging industry in India, which is estimated to be worth ₹1.5 lakh crore ($20 billion).

Begging is illegal in India, and the government has taken various measures to curb it, such as imposing fines, arresting beggars, and rehabilitating them. However, these measures have not been very effective, as many beggars prefer to beg rather than work, and some even run begging rackets and exploit other beggars. Moreover, many people are sympathetic and generous towards beggars, and often give them money, food, or clothes.

Bharat Jain is an example of how begging can be a lucrative and profitable profession, and how some beggars can become millionaires. He is also an example of how appearances can be deceptive, and how one should not judge a book by its cover. He is the world's richest beggar, and he is proud of it.

Hyderabadis flock for 4 AM biryani at Madhapur

Hyderabadis flock for 4 AM biryani at Madhapur

These days, city is witnessing a burgeoning trend of 4 am biryani stalls, attracting crowds in the thousands, eager to savor Hyderabad’s favourite dish, Biryani, even before the crack of dawn!

BY RUCHI RAI SOHNI

UPDATED ON - 8 MARCH 2024, 08:51 PM

Hyderabad: The bustling streets of Madhapur in Hyderabad come alive in the wee hours of the morning not just with the aroma of freshly brewed tea, but also with the tantalizing scent of biryani.

These days, city is witnessing a burgeoning trend of 4 am biryani stalls, attracting crowds in the thousands, eager to savor Hyderabad’s favourite dish, Biryani, even before the crack of dawn!

These stall owners start cooking at midnight to perfect the biryanis that are ready to serve when the clock strikes 4 in the morning. By the time the sun rises, their vessels are left empty, having satisfied thousands of customers within just a few hours.

One such bustling hotspot is Shanta’s 4 AM Biryani, a stall at Vivekanandanagar which operates from 4 am to 8 am. “Our day commences at midnight when we start cooking our biryani and open our stall at 4 am. By the time we close at 8 am, we would have already served thousands of customers and leave with empty vessels,” said Rahul, the owner of Shanta’s 4 AM Biryani.

Not far behind is Sai Anna’s 4 AM Biryani, located in Borabanda. Open from 4 am to 10 am, this stall offers a diverse array of biryani varieties, catering to vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.

“We serve Paneer Kushka that is priced at Rs 220, Chicken Kushka at Rs. 200, and Mutton Kushka Pulao at Rs. 280. In addition to biryanis, we also offer plain rice at Rs 100 along with kebabs that are priced at Rs. 250 for about Rs 250,” said Sai Anna, owner of the stall.

The stalls see huge crowds eagerly anticipating the biryanis, with lines forming well before the clock strikes 4 am. Shanta’s 4 am Biryani draws in thousands of customers daily, while going up to 3000 customers on Sundays alone. Meanwhile, Sai Anna’s 4 am Biryani attracts approximately 500 customers on weekdays and experiences a surge between 1000 to 1500 customers on weekends.

Karnataka to implement old pension scheme for 13,000 govt employees who joined before April 2006

Karnataka to implement old pension scheme for 13,000 govt employees who joined before April 2006

The Congress had promised to ‘sympathetically consider’ the demand to revert to the fixed-benefits pension scheme.

By: Express News Service

Bengaluru | January 25, 2024 20:41 IST

In its election manifesto, the Congress had assured implementation of OPS for more than 3.5 lakh government employees. (Photo/X/@siddaramaiah)

The Karnataka government has announced that around 13,000 government employees who got their jobs before April 1, 2006, when the new pension scheme came into force, will be eligible for the old pension scheme, which entails fixed benefits.

According to a government order issued on Wednesday, employees willing to opt for the new pension scheme will have to apply before June 30. And those who do not opt for the old pension scheme will continue under the new pension scheme.

Department heads will have to compile lists of employees opting for the old pension scheme and submit them for approval by the end of August 2024, the order read.

In its election manifesto, the Congress had promised to “sympathetically consider” the implementation of the old pension scheme for more than 3.5 lakh government employees.

P Guruswamy, president of the Secretariat Employees Association, told The Indian Express that the January 24 order followed a Supreme Court ruling that directed governments to implement the old pension scheme for such employees whose posts were notified before April 2006.

“Based on this order, the Centre had issued directions to all state governments,” he said, noting that the new order benefited only around 13,000 people, while the demand was to bring all government employees under the scheme.

Guruswamy said that out of the 3.5 lakh employees, around 2.5 lakh worked in state-run boards and corporations, adding that the cabinet had discussed the proposal for implementing the old pension scheme.

Government employees have staged several protests over the past few years demanding the restoration of the old pension scheme. Past state governments, however, dragged their heels owing to the financial burden the scheme would put on the exchequer.

The finance department has also flagged the significant outgo required for pension expenses over the past few years. In March last year, the BJP government formed a panel to study the implementation of the old pension scheme.

It may be recalled that Congress governments in Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan had decided to revert to the old pension scheme.

Nursing A Grievance: Families Recount Their Tales Of Horror

Nursing A Grievance: Families Recount Their Tales Of Horror

Nov 21, 2023, 03.38 AM IST

New Delhi: On September 19 last year, 26-year-old Kiran from Mahipalpur was admitted to Agarwal Medical Centre in Greater Kailash-I for a stone removal surgery. Citing complications, the ‘doctors’ at the facility didn’t waste time rushing taking her to the operation theatre. Hours later, Kiran died, allegedly due to a botched surgery.

Similarly, Jai Narayan (42) was admitted to the centre on October 26 for stone removal. He, too, did not survive, allegedly because of an operation conducted by unqualified doctors. The medical board at AIIMS said he died of excessive bleeding.

Besides Kiran and Narayan, dozens of people lost family members due to negligence by the ‘medical experts’ at the hospital. At least nine of the deaths and some of the cases are now being investigated by the police.

Many relatives TOI spoke to recalled their harrowing experiences at the nursing home. A few years ago, 37-year-old Shashi Bhushan took his pregnant wife for a check-up to the centre after she was referred there by a female doctor in his locality. What transpired in the next few hours allegedly left his wife crippled for life.

Although Bhushan’s wife was saved after intervention from another hospital, the family was left cash-strapped. She also suffered a miscarriage. “Till date, my wife can’t even eat properly. When she eats, she wants to throw up. She can never conceive again. They took away a life and then ruined my wife’s health,” alleged Bhushan.

Asgar Ali (45) from Sangam Vihar was admitted on September 19 last year for stone removal and underwent surgery the same day. After a botched operation, the hospital allegedly asked his family to move him to another facility.

Ali is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter. His relatives told TOI another patient had died at the centre that day and they saw the family arguing with the staff. The other patient was Kiran, hinted the cops.

Kiran’s husband Vijay, meanwhile, recalled that they came to know about the centre through locals in Madanpur Khadar. “My mother-in-law was at the hospital with Kiran. The doctors said she had some other medical issues, which led to complications and her death. We got her post-mortem conducted at AIIMS to uncover the truth and I also filed a case,” he said.

Vijay has been taking care of their two children — a six-year-old boy and a three-year-old girl — and taking up menial jobs for survival. “I have my mother’s support but the kids are my responsibility,” he said.

Narayan’s family said he was not only the sole breadwinner, but also supported his younger brother, who is paralysed. “Not just one, two families were destroyed with his death,” one of his family members said.

Delhi Police had arrested five persons, including two alleged fake doctors who conducted surgeries without proper qualifications, in the case.

No patient, 200kg ganja worth 32L found in speeding ambulance

Nov 9, 2023, 04.16 AM IST

Almora: Police seized 218 kg of ganja with an estimated street value of approximately Rs 32 lakh concealed in 16 bags from an ambulance that was supposed to be transporting a critically ill patient. A probe has been initiated in this case.

The incident took place late on Monday during a routine check at the Bhatraujkhan Mohan Barrier. Police intercepted the ambulance, which attracted attention as its siren was blaring and the driver was attempting to speed past the barriers.

When questioned, the driver told the police that he was carrying a critically ill patient to a hospital in Ramnagar. However, the police decided to search the vehicle and found 16 sacks of ganja in it. While the driver, Roshan Kumar, a resident of Suunsi in Pauri Garhwal district, was taken into custody, his accomplice Dharmendra managed to flee.

The vehicle, which had been utilised for ganja smuggling, was confiscated, Both of them have been booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. The driver told police that the ganja was supplied by an individual in Saraikhet and was to be delivered to Kashipur.

On Tuesday, Bhatraujkhan police station in-charge Madan Mohan Joshi said the driver was employed by an NGO to operate a mobile medical vehicle ambulance and the ambulance was used to transport doctors to rural areas.

Police seized 218 kg of ganja with an estimated street value of Rs 32 lakh concealed in 16 bags from an ambulance that was supposed to be transporting a critically ill patient. A probe has been initiated. The incident took place on Monday during a routine check at the Bhatraujkhan Mohan Barrier. The police intercepted the ambulance, which attracted attention as its siren was blaring and the driver was attempting to speed past the checkpoint.

 

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Over 3,000 State govt. employees to take part in Delhi protest today

Over 3,000 State govt. employees to take part in Delhi protest today  

 The Hindu Bureau

VIJAYAWADA

More than 3,000 employees from the State will be participating in the massive protest being staged at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, in response to a call given by the All-India State Government Employees’ Federation (AISGEF) on Friday.A statement by Andhra Pradesh Non-Gazetted Officers’ Association said association president Bandi Srinivasa Rao, general secretary K.V. Siva Reddy and several others boarded trains to Delhi on Thursday. The main demand of the protestors is abolition of the New Pension Scheme and restoration of the Old Pension Scheme. They are also demanding measures to fill vacancies in the government departments.

‘Free cancer treatment for UP staff’

‘Free cancer treatment for UP staff’ 

TIMES NEWS NETWORK Lucknow : 

The government staff and their dependents can now avail free cancer treatment under Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Rajya Karmchari Cashless Chikitsa Yojana at Kalyan Singh Super Speciality Cancer Institute and Hospital (KSSSCIH). Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak on Thursday launched the facility at an event organized to commemorate the treatment of the 1000th patient under Ayushman Bharat at the institute. 

“The state government is committed to simplifying healthcare access for patients within the state, and introducing cashless facilities is yet another step in this endeavour,” said Pathak, who is also state’s health and medical education minister. Insisting that the lack of money will no longer be a hindrance in the treatment of cancer patients, Pathak said, “Ayushman Yojana has made the treatment of patients hassle free.” Institute’s director, Prof RK Dhiman, stated that the institute is making efforts to increase the admission capacity from 250 beds to 750 beds. “The number of beds will be increased in phases,” he said. Dr Devashish Shukla, medical superintendent of KSSSCIH, said, “Over the course of five months, we have provided treatment to 1000 Ayushman Bharat cardholders. The count of patients benefiting from various healthcare schemes is set to increase.”

Punjab government offices buzz with early activity as six-and-a-half-hour workday kicks in

Punjab government offices buzz with early activity as six-and-a-half-hour workday kicks in

The Punjab CM said the new work hours will ensure that maximum sunlight is utilised in government offices and help save power.

Published: 02nd May 2023 06:08 PM | Last Updated: 02nd May 2023 06:10 PM

CHANDIGARH: Punjab government employees had an early start at work on Tuesday with new office timings coming into force.

For the next two-and-a-half months, the office timings are 7.30 am to 2 pm instead of the usual 9 am to 5 pm.

The new timetable does away with the 30-minute lunch break. Still, employees will work an hour less than before.

The new work hours will remain in force till July 15 and result in an estimated saving of Rs 40-42 crore, according to officials.

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who along with his staff arrived at Civil Secretariat in Chandigarh at 7.28 am, went straight to his office before later addressing the media.

He said the new work hours will ensure that maximum sunlight is utilised in government offices.

"Before implementing this decision, we talked to the employees and the people and they agreed (to the decision on the changed timings)," Mann told reporters at a press conference.

He said the move will help save power and added that "power is a big issue".

Government employees, from IAS, IPS officers to superintendents and peons, were seen heading to their respective offices at many places in Punjab before the deadline of 7:30 am.

Cabinet ministers too adhered to the new timeline as they reached their offices before time.

"Good Morning Punjab. Work is Worship. Great initiative by @PunjabGovtIndia to change Office timings from 7:30am to 2pm. Small steps will lead to GREAT Achievements & Unparalleled Heights under dynamic leadership of @BhagwantMann ji. Let's all work together for this Dream," Information and Public Relations Minister Aman Arora tweeted.

Patiala Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney, who reached her office in Patiala well before 7:30 am, said, "As per directions of CM sir @BhagwantMann ji #TeamPatiala is present in all Govt offices at 7:30am, we are committed to serve our citizens with full zeal of work is worship."

Elaborating upon the benefits of the new office timing, the Chief Minister said when the government offices close at 2 pm and electrical appliances on the premises are shut, it will mean lower consumption by about 350 megawatts per day, resulting in savings of about Rs 16-17 crore per month on power bills.

"Thus, a total of Rs 40-42 crore will be saved during the period (till July 15)," he said.

Bid to influence patient: Police yet to nab six employees of Kozhikode Medical College Hospital

Bid to influence patient: Police yet to nab six employees of Kozhikode Medical College Hospital

The Medical College authorities had initiated disciplinary action against the six employees based on an internal investigation report

The Medical College police are yet to track down the five employees who were recently placed under suspension by the Kozhikode Medical College Principal for their suspected attempt to influence a patient who was allegedly molested by their colleague. Another temporary worker at the MCH who was dismissed in connection with the incident is also at large.

It was on March 23 that the suspension order was issued on the basis of a report prepared by the Director of Medical Education on the instructions of Health Minister Veena George. Attenders Shyni Joseph, Asya, P.E. Shyma, and Shalooja and nursing assistant Praseetha Manoli were suspended. Deepa, a daily wage worker, was dismissed from her post.

The case was registered against the six after the survivor complained that she was offered money to settle the case and change the statements against the accused, Kuzhipparambathu Saseendran, 55, who was arrested. They reportedly approached the woman for talks wearing their official uniform. Based on the woman’s statement, the police booked the six under various non-bailable sections.

“The arrest is delayed as all of them have gone into hiding following police investigation. They are not in Kozhikode district now,” said a senior police officer heading the probe.

The woman was allegedly molested by the hospital attendant while she was being shifted to the women’s surgical ICU after undergoing thyroidectomy on March 18. The accused was nabbed by the police on March 20. It was a nurse at the ICU who helped the survivor communicate with the hospital authorities about the situation and lodge a petition with the police.

 

Drunk man in Bengaluru drives car at 120 kmph with only wheel rim

Drunk man in Bengaluru drives car at 120 kmph with only wheel rim

Due to overheating, the tyre had completely come out of the rim 

      Published: 26th March 2023 08:16 AM |



The driver was neither injured, nor did he hit any other vehicles, said the police

By Express News Service

BENGALURU: In a bizarre incident, the East Division night beat patrolling police handed over a 27-year-old man to the Banaswadi traffic police after he was found speeding despite the front left tyre of his car being punctured and running just on the wheel rim.

The police, who followed the car for almost 2 km, alerted the driver to stop before he hit some other vehicle. The incident occurred around 3 am on Saturday on Kammanahalli Main Road and the driver was coming from Indiranagar.

The police identified the driver as Nithin Yadav, a resident of HRBR Layout. Yadav, who was driving a MUV, was said to be unaware of the deflated tyre and still kept driving at over 120 kmph. Due to overheating, the tyre had completely come out of the rim. The police managed to make him stop the car at Muniyappa Circle.

“The driver was neither injured, nor did he hit any other vehicles. Since the road was empty, he was speeding. We suspect that after the tyre burst, he was unable to control the car and stopped after moving nearly one to one-and-a-half kilometres. The Hoysala patrolling police, who were on a night beat, noticed it and followed the car alerting the driver. The driver himself stopped the car at Muniyappa Circle,” said a police officer.

The Banaswadi traffic police subjected the driver to medical tests. After seizing his driving licence and the car, the police called his family members and sent him with them. The driver has been booked for driving under the influence of alcohol and also for rash and negligent driving. He has been let out on bail.

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