NEWS TODAY 05.03.2023

 

Act against erring headmasters for delaying teachers' retirement dues: Calcutta HC

"In such cases initiate departmental proceedings against the headmasters of the school concerned," Justice Mantha directed the district inspectors of schools on Friday.

 By IANS

KOLKATA: A single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Friday, directed the state education department to initiate departmental proceedings against the erring headmasters in state-run schools if there are lapses in delaying the retirement benefits of the teachers.

While passing the order, Justice Rajasekhar Mantha observed that often it is seen that the payment of retirement benefits of teachers is delayed because of the lapses on the part of the school authorities that they retired from.

"In such cases initiate departmental proceedings against the headmasters of the school concerned," Justice Mantha directed the district inspectors of schools on Friday.

He also observed that in several cases related to the matter of delays in payment of retirement benefits to teachers, it has been noticed that the reluctance of the headmasters concerned in pursuing the related paperwork was the reason for the delay.

"Why the retired teachers will suffer because of the casual approach of a section of the headmasters. It is high time that the district inspectors of schools act against such headmasters. Otherwise, such a lackadaisical approach will continue. It is not acceptable that the teachers will not get their retirement benefits in time after serving the educational institutions for years," Justice Mantha said.

This is not the first time that Justice Mantha had given such strong reactions in this matter. On February 3, the district magistrates and district inspectors of schools faced his wrath for the same reason.

"The teachers were involved in the noble task of distribution of knowledge. In such a situation, it is unfortunate that the teachers are facing unnecessary delays in getting their retirement benefits after the cessation of their service lives. The matter should be looked at seriously. What are you all doing? The court refuses to accept such an approach from your end," Justice Mantha said.

"The teachers cannot suffer because of the delay on your part in the transfer of necessary files from one department to another. You should act fast in clearing their dues. Why are you harassing the teachers by delaying their retirement benefit payments year after year? What will you do if similar things happen with you in the days to come?" he questioned on that day.

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TN Health Minister M Subramanian inaugurates 16 pay wards in Madurai GRH

TN Health Minister M Subramanian inaugurates 16 pay wards in Madurai GRH

He added the GRH has been performing high gender affirmation surgery in South India. "232 trans people, including 106 transwomen and 126 transmen, have benefited so far since 2021.
 
Published: 03rd March 2023 06:47 AM 

 

Health Minister Ma Subramanian inaugurated the pay ward in the super speciality block and Trauma care center of Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai

express photo/k k Sundar 

By Express News Service

MADURAI: Health Minister M Subramanian inaugurated paid wards, estimated at a cost of Rs 1.2 crore at the Government Rajaji Hospital (GRH) on Thursday. Eight wards were opened each in the Super Speciality block and Trauma Care Centre in the hospital. Minister M Subramanian said the state government took an initiative to bring pay-ward facilities in cities like Chennai.

"Earlier, pay wards were opened at Salem government hospital. Now in Madurai GRH, 16 pay wards have been open for patients. Each of the eight pay wards comprise five single rooms and three deluxe rooms, which has air-conditioning facility with an attached restroom, dual cots for patients and attender, cupboard, television, sofa and other necessary amenities. On a daily basis, Rs 1,200 will be charged for single rooms and Rs 2,000 will be the cost of deluxe rooms," the minister said.

He added the GRH has been performing high gender affirmation surgery in South India. "232 trans people, including 106 transwomen and 126 transmen, have benefited so far since 2021. 110 surgeries have been performed free-of-cost under the chief minister's comprehensive health insurance scheme. Equipment to a tune of Rs 2.50 crore will be brought for the infertility centre. The tender process is underway for the new construction building for the Institute of Child Health in GRH," added Subramanian

Speaking on the construction of Madurai AIIMS, the minister said consultancy work tender will be finalised in April and construction tender will be done in December. He said the construction will start in 2024 and will be completed in around four years. Minister of Commercial Taxes, Registration, P Moorthy, District Collector Dr. S Aneesh Sekhar, MLA G Thalapathi, and Corporation Commissioner Simranjeet Singh Kahlon were present. Health secretary P Senthil Kumar inspected the GRH hospital and medical college. After that he oversaw the construction of the hospital's tower block building.

Later in the day, Health Minister M Subramanian inaugurated 14 primary health centres and health sub centres worth Rs 3.88 crore in Ramanathapuram district. Addressing the media, he said a health and management centre was opened for adolescents in Uchipuli primary health centre. "As earlier announced by the government, similar health and management centres will soon be opened in Tiruchy, Chengalpattu, Virudhunagar and 30 other districts," he added.

NEWS TODAY 04.03.2023

 

NEWS TODAY 04.03.2023

 

NEWS TODAY 04.03.2023

 

Nepal dental students visit Chennai college

Nepal dental students visit Chennai college

As part of their visit, the Nepalese students attended workshops and interactive sessions in the clinics, where they observed cases and learned about treatment planning and protocol. 

  published: 01st March 2023 06:38 AM 

 
By Express News Service

CHENNAI : A group of 10 dental postgraduates from Kathmandu University of Medical Science in Nepal recently visited Saveetha Dental College, Chennai. During their visit, the students were exposed to global clinical training and world-class infrastructure in the field of dentistry, gaining valuable experience.

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Science has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Kathmandu University in Nepal, which provides for student and faculty exchange programs as well as research cooperation. As part of their visit, the Nepalese students attended workshops and interactive sessions in the clinics, where they observed cases and learned about treatment planning and protocol. After their visit, the Nepalese students gave a brief feedback about their experience at Saveetha Dental College, expressing their appreciation for the facilities and the opportunity to visualise digital dentistry in the healthcare field.