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The Hindu
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Be alert to crimes in society: A.P. Women's Commission chief
Andhra Pradesh State Women's Commission Chairperson Rayapati Sailaja reiterated that the State government remained committed to protecting women in distress and ensuring that no girl suffers exploitation or abuse. Addressing an awareness campaign on 'Women's safety and rights' at Sai Aram here on Thursday, Ms. Sailaja urged women and girls to be alert to crimes in the society, particularly online frauds, and face the challenges boldly. She urged them not to fall prey to false promises. 'You must educate yourselves, stay away from adverse influences, and make your parents proud by concentrating on education and empowerment,' the Women's panel chief said. The programme, conducted by the Department of Women and Child Welfare, commenced with with the lighting of inaugural lamp, and featured an exhibition on women's protection schemes. Ms. Sailaja released the publicity poster 'Protecting Women in Distress is the Government's Mission' and a book titled The Safety Net: Protecting Children in the Digital Age. She urged the young women and girls to download the Shakti app and use it whenever they sensed danger. Superintendent of Police (SP) V. Ratna spoke about the police initiatives, such as the EAGLE app and toll‑free helpline 1972 for immediate assistance. Puttaparthi MLA Palle Sindhura Reddy, government officials, NGOs, and women groups attended the programme.
The Hindu
21-07-2025
- The Hindu
Gangrape victim delivers baby, SP says rehabilitation plan underway for minor girl
A minor girl, who was a victim of gangrape at a village under Ramagiri mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district, on Monday delivered a baby under medical supervision, and both the mother and child were healthy and receiving continuous care. Superintendent of Police V. Ratna told the media here on Monday that she was overseeing the case, ensuring that the minor girl receives quality medical, legal, financial, and rehabilitation support. She said that visitors were strictly barred to prevent the risk of infections and to protect the family's privacy as well. 'Dignity of the victim in such cases is of paramount importance. Attempts to disturb peace or organise protests, which might expose her identity, will be dealt with stern police action,' the SP said. The SP said that after the crime against the minor came to light, multiple accused were taken into custody and remanded under the POCSO Act, following all legal procedures. Ms. Ratna said that the girl, admitted to hospital weeks ago with severe anaemia, was treated with coordination of multiple departments. The Department of Women and Child Welfare chalked out a recovery plan for her. Meanwhile, Minister for Home Vangalapudi Anitha, who was on a one-day visit to Madakasira Constituency in the district, while addressing the media said that as many as 14 accused were under remand on charges of sexual assault on the minor. She said that the concerned officials were taking care of the mother and child, and all necessary steps would be taken for her rehabilitation. Ms. Anitha said that the victim will get ₹2 lakh in financial support as a temporary relief.
Hindustan Times
15-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
‘We only feared people, not animals': Russian woman on life in Gokarna cave with daughters
A 40-year-old Russian national who was found living with her two daughters in a cave near Gokarna, Karnataka, has spoken out emotionally about her life in the wilderness. Security personnel rescue a Russian woman and her two children from a remote cave in Ramatirtha hills, in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka.(PTI) Identified as Nina Kutina, the woman had been residing in isolation for several years in a remote forested area. Her visa had reportedly expired years before her children were even born. Kutina and her daughters were discovered by local authorities, who cited safety concerns, including venomous snakes and the risk of landslides, and convinced her to leave the cave. (Also Read: Russian woman stayed in same cave multiple times, say Karnataka police) According to a detailed report by The Indian Express, she and her daughters were first moved to an ashram and then placed in a women's reception centre in Karwar under the care of the Department of Women and Child Welfare. Police have initiated deportation proceedings. In a message sent via WhatsApp to a friend and a police officer, Kutina described her heartbreak at leaving the forest. As per the publication, she wrote in Russian, 'And we were placed in a prison without sky, without grass, without a waterfall, with an icy hard floor on which we now sleep for 'protection from rain and snakes'. I want to share with you solid knowledge based on many years of real experience of living in the jungle, under the open sky, in harmony with nature. Not once in our entire life there did a snake ever harm us. Not a single animal attacked us. For many years, the only thing we feared was people.' 'Rain is the best thing that nature gives us. Living in the rain, having a comfortable place, is a great joy and strength and health. Once again, evil has won. But we sincerely wish every one of you a good life, full of kindness and freedom, free from the narrow-minded views of fools and their harmful actions.' Police response Superintendent of Police, Uttara Kannada, Narayana M told The Indian Express that Kutina appeared to be 'deeply disillusioned with human society, yet still compassionate and spiritually grounded.' The deportation process, officials noted, may be complex and expensive, especially since neither the Indian nor Russian governments are likely to cover the costs involved, the report further added. (Also Read: 'One pin code, two worlds': Reddit post captures striking contrast within Bengaluru's Indiranagar)
New Indian Express
12-07-2025
- New Indian Express
Fraudsters allegedly misuse Poshan Tracker data to target Matru Vandana beneficiaries in Mangaluru
'The pregnant and lactating women are receiving calls from unknown numbers, often impersonating officials from the concerned department. The criminals falsely claim that the beneficiaries can avail of Rs 12,000 to Rs 20,000 under the Matru Vandana scheme of the Union Government, while the actual amount provided is only up to Rs 6,000. Sensitive user information on the app is stolen by the fraudsters. These fraudsters speak in Hindi and have complete details of the beneficiaries, including the names of Anganwadi teachers," she added "To avail the financial assistance, the fraudsters ask the beneficiaries to pay some processing fee. The beneficiaries are now doubting us of having a nexus with the scam, as fraudsters also ask them to pay some amount to the Anganwadi teachers to avail the scheme,' she added. She added that they have received complaints from at least eight beneficiaries. One beneficiary of the Matru Vandana scheme said that she received a call from an unknown number and was sent a link to make a payment. 'When I paid the amount as asked, the remaining balance of ₹44,000 in my bank account was stolen,' alleged the victim. The fraudsters are also misleading the victims into believing that they must maintain a minimum balance in their bank accounts to avail the scheme. Ashalatha said they are educating the beneficiaries not to respond to such fraudulent calls and to report suspicious activities immediately. 'We have brought the issue to the notice of the local police and the Department of Women and Child Welfare,' she added.
The Hindu
17-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Ensure quality nutritious food at Anganwadi centres: Hyderabad Collector
Hyderabad District Collector Hari Chandana Dasari on Tuesday directed officials to ensure that quality and nutritious food is provided to children at Anganwadi centres across Hyderabad district. Highlighting the importance of these centres in early childhood care, the Collector underscored the need for continuous supervision by the concerned authorities to uphold service standards. Chairing a review meeting with officials of the Department of Women and Child Welfare, the Collector reviewed the functioning of Anganwadi centres, Sakhi centres, and Shishu Vihars. She instructed officials to ensure that all eligible beneficiaries, including pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children, receive the benefits of Central and State welfare schemes. The Collector noted that a total of 1,55,869 children across various age groups are being served at 970 Anganwadi centres spread across 37 sectors in Charminar, Golconda, Khairatabad, Nampally and Secunderabad. She stressed the importance of delivering quality services at these centres and instructed Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs) to undertake regular field inspections to monitor progress.
