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PG student leaves, alleges ragging by seniors at BJMC

Bharat.Yagnik@timesgroup.com

Ahmedabad : A PG student in department of orthopaedics at the BJ Medical College left the course after less than a week of joining in March, reporting ragging by the seniors as the reason in an email to the dean and PG course director on March 23.

The authorities have launched a probe into the allegation with retrieval of CCTVs of the days the student was working in the hospital, along with recording statements of his fellow students and senior batch students.

Sources close to the development said that the student had alleged the senior residents of asking for x-ray of the patients within 15 minutes, performing 100 sit-ups and forcing him to sleep in an operation theatre among other forms of mental and physical harassment since joining the course and starting the residency. The mail also named four senior students as perpetrators.

The email mentioned that he’s quitting and might not face the consequences, but he is raising the voice for the sake of the other students who might not come forward.

Dr Neeta Mehta, director of PG courses at BJ Medical College, said that the ragging committee of the college is probing the incident. “The probe is on, and we are in the process of finding the evidence. If the allegations are proved, due action would be initiated against those responsible,” she said. The college authorities said that the student was asked to appear before a committee and give his complaint in writing. He recorded his statement to the committee, but has not given the written complaint more than 10 days after the stipulated time. The student also admitted that he had not taken any calls from the head of the orthopaedic department after the incident.

The student had got the admission from All-India quota in the second round. As he has forfeited his seat, he is likely to get admission in another branch, said officials. The statements of several students have been recorded to ascertain the scope of the ragging cases, they added.

The sources said that it’s not the first instance of ragging allegations – the students had earlier approached authorities officially or unofficially where they were reportedly attacked with hammer and saw used for the medical procedures to threaten, give them very long duty hours that extends to 2-3 days at a stretch, abusing them verbally and giving them corporeal tasks like running or sit-ups or push-ups.

In such cases, the students were suspended for six months or faced other punitive actions, they added.

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Girl who offered namaz inside varsity apologises

TIMES NEWS NETWORK

Bhopal : The student against whom a probe was constituted after some students complained saying that she was wearing a hijab and offering namaz inside a classroom in Dr Harisingh Gour Central University (HGU), Sagar, had apologised in written before a committee, saying that she was not aware of the university instructions not allowing religious practices in campus.

On March 25, the university administration had constituted a six-member probe committee to look into this issue.

Videos of the girl offering namaz in the classroom had gone viral on March 25 evening.

Besides, the university registrar Santosh Sehgoura also issued a notification on March 25, to all the students instructing that if any student wants to perform any religious ritualhe/she should do it at their residences or at their designated places of worship not in the university premises, so that the environment of the university remains peaceful.

If any student is found violating the directives, then appropriate disciplinary action would be taken, the notification read.

In an official statement, university said that the probe committee has submitted its report.

In the report committee had said that the student who had offered namaz inside the classroom had apologised saying that she did so being unaware of the rules. The student also assured of not repeating any such act in future inside the university campus.

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Don’t use headmistress, it is vulgar, says education officer

Abhishek.Choudhari@timesgroup.com

Nagpur : What’s in a name? Apparently a lot of controversy, if it ends with ‘ mistress ’. The word head mistress came under scrutiny during a recent meet between city school principals and education officials, with the latter suggesting that its use be disbanded.

Education officer Ravindra Katolkar told principals that ‘headmaster’ is the official term for the post, regardless of the incumbent’s gender. It is not uncommon for female principals of state board schools to use headmistress while referring to themselves. In many schools, even stationery and rubber stamps are have that designation.

Speaking to TOI, Katolkar said, “We all know what is the meaning of mistress. I told all heads of schools that it is not to be mentioned at all as an official designation. Apart from the vulgar meaning of mistress , there is a technical problem in its usage. ”

Katolkar explained that when it comes to state board affiliated schools, no termino- logy such as ‘headmistress’ or ‘principal’ exists. “Everyone is called headmaster till Std XII, if latter is attached to a school,” said Katolkar. “We really do not know when headmistress actually came in use, but now it is prevalent. Regardless, all of them now have to use the designation headmaster only,” he said.

Though no circular has been issued by his office, Katolkar said the verbal communication was enough. “This is not a new rule. The state sanctions the post as ‘headmaster’ and it is gender-neutral. Just like Pratibha Patil was called rashtrapati , the gender of the post’s occupant does not have any impact,” he said, adding, “A transgender may also head an institution. Will we then look for another term?”

FLIGHT INFO

Flying with kids? Tips for a stress-free trip

From packing chewy snacks to scheduling your flight, here’s how to make travelling with young ones as painless as possible

As travelling becomes less of a challenge and the pandemic hopefully begins to ease, it’s time to start planning summer family holidays.

But if you are heading out with babies or very young children for the first time, you’ll face some different challenges.

Here are some top tips for families planning to travel with little ones this year:

Booking your flights

Look to match your flights with your child’s daily routine wherever possible. For instance, don’t opt for a latenight departure or overnight flight thinking your kids will sleep through it. They may not with all the excitement and noise, and you’ll be doubly exhausted.

Plan a flight departure between mealtimes or naps as this can help reduce the chance of public tantrums.

Choose your seats wisely

If you can, always book your baby a bassinet, or choose bulkhead seats. It’s worth considering sitting closer to the toilets, making trips with kids a lot more convenient.

Before boarding

Explain the security process to your kids if they are old enough to understand. It can be confusing for children, having to load their special things on the conveyor belt and be separated (albeit very briefly) from their parents to go through the scanner.

If you want to take a pram through the airport, consider investing in a folding onethat can be taken on board the plane as a carry on.

Take travel snacks

Carry healthy, proteinfilled treats with you in case of unexpected delays, or for when moving between time zones.

Carry fruit gums or similar chewy sweets as they are great for take-off and landing for older children, to help reduce the pressure on their ears.

Encourage kids to take sips of water as often as possible too, as dehydration can exacerbate jetlag.

Toy story

Allow your children to bring their own carry-on toys — this makes them feel more grown up and adds to the excitement of the whole travel experience.

Comfort is key

Make sure you r lit t le ones a re as comfortable as possible to minimise the risk of any midair tantrums. Planning the outfit they wear carefully and packing a mini travel pillow for them is a great start.

It’s also a good idea to have a spare change of clothes and a spare shirt for yourself in case of accidents or unexpected spills.

Board the plane first or last

While many airlines offer families priority boarding, some parents prefer to get on last to minimise the amount of time their baby or small child spends on the plane.

In-flight entertainment

While on board, make use of the inflight entertainment. Give your children freedom to watch more TV/films than usual, it will seem like a treat and will give you time to relax and unwind too.

Use the crew

Cabin staff are on hand to make your flight as enjoyable

as possible. They can help with warming bottles, keeping baby food refrigerated, offering children’s activities, holding meals until a convenient time (and maybe even sneaking a glass of wine to you after your little ones are finally asleep).

Be realistic

Finally, lower your expectations — flying can be fun, but it can be overwhelming for parents and confusing for youngsters as they may not respond wel l to noi se, crowd s, or waiting. Explain as much as you can about what to expect and be extra patient, while being kind to yourself.

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Madurai Kamaraj University passes resolution to withdraw syndicate's decision to revise salary

Saraswathi Narayanan College Principal M Kannan moved the appeal tabled by the administrative staff of MKU.

Published: 31st March 2022 02:45 PM

Madurai Kamaraj University

By Express News Service

MADURAI: Senate members of the Madurai Kamaraj University on Wednesday passed a resolution to withdraw the syndicate's decision to revise the salary and recover excess pay from the staff. Saraswathi Narayanan College Principal M Kannan moved the appeal tabled by the administrative staff of MKU.

According to the appeal, the resolution taken during a meeting on March 22 is contrary to the syndicate's resolution taken on March 13, 2018, and the finance committee resolution dated February 2, 2018, wherein the existing pay scale for all staff is approved following the G.O. no.303 from Finance Department dated October 11, 2017, for the present employees and future recruits.

"The salaries should also be on par with the State government ministerial pay scale as per the Seventh Pay Commission. The Government of Tamil Nadu has categorically accepted that the University of Madras, MKU, and Manonmaniam Sundaranar University has historically been adopting the secretariat pay scale of common pay in its G.O.no 110 Higher Education(K1) dated June 12, 2018," it added.

Senate members unanimously passed a resolution to withdraw the syndicate decision to revise the salary. American College Principal M Davamani Christober said that the college did not consider the recommendations of the varsity's administration while recruiting the staff in the college.

Due to this, files sent by his college are pending from 2020 onwards, he said. Syndicate member Lakshmipathy said a committee would be formed soon to resolve the issue.

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New Madurai Kamaraj University Vice-Chancellor to take charge today, has his work cut out

Corruption is a major issue plaguing the institution, said MKU Pensioners Association President and former syndicate member R Srinivasan.

Published: 01st April 2022 12:27 PM

Madurai Kamaraj University.

By Jeyalakshmi Ramanujam

Express News Service

MADURAI: With the new Vice-Chancellor of Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU) J Kumar taking charge on Friday, educationalists say he has his work cut out. Speaking to TNIE, Save Madurai Kamaraj University Coalition Secretary R Murali said the new V-C must bring about a positive and constructive atmosphere at the institution, apart from strengthening its financial and academic stability.

"He needs to closely review the administration and teaching affairs, and ensure that the right person is posted for the right job. The State government has been reliably releasing funds for the varsity, and we hope the two ministers from Madurai will urge Chief Minister MK Stalin to support the institution in all aspects," he said.

Noting that the MKU senate and syndicate have had no elected representatives for the last 10 years, Murali added, "The panels now have only nominated members. They just agree to whatever the V-C says, and this does not benefit the varsity. On behalf of the Save MKU Coalition, I urge the new V-C to bring back the university's glory days."

Corruption is a major issue plaguing the institution, said MKU Pensioners Association President and former syndicate member R Srinivasan. "The functioning of most sections, especially the certificate section, Directorate of Distance Education (DDE), and research section, needs to be revamped.

Over 5,000 objections alleging misappropriation of funds to the tune of `500 crore in the university have surfaced over the years, and the new V-C should clear the air on this. After using up to `400 crore from the corpus fund, the MKU has now begun to eat into the Contributory Pension Scheme funds. This has caused great distress to the retired staff," he added.

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