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The Hindu
2 days ago
- The Hindu
Minor girl dies two days after wedding in Erode; man arrested
A 31-year-old man was arrested in Sathyamangalam taluk on Sunday (July 20, 2025) on charges of marrying a minor girl, who died two days after the wedding. The police said the accused Sakthivel, a daily-wage labourer from Thandampalayam village in Bhavanisagar, had allegedly lured the 17-year-old girl, a school dropout, and sexually assaulted her. He reportedly married her on July 15 and brought her to his residence. On the following day, the girl developed abdominal pain and was taken to the Government Hospital in Sathyamangalam. As her condition worsened, she was referred to the Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital, where she died on July 17. Acting on a complaint filed by the girl's mother, the Punjai Puliyampatti police registered a case and conducted an inquiry. Initial investigations revealed that the girl had been given medication purchased from a local pharmacy to relieve her symptoms. The police booked Sakthivel under relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, and the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act. He was produced before a magistrate in Sathyamangalam and remanded in judicial custody. Further investigations are under way to determine the exact cause of the girl's death.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Govt. hospital in Alangudi gets NQAS, Kayakalp certification
The Government Hospital in Alangudi, Pudukkottai District, has been awarded the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) and Kayakalp certification for the year 2025-26. According to an official press release, as part of the NQAS assessment, a team of officials from Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram, and Visakhapatnam inspected the hospital, and enquired about professional knowledge, service, cleanliness, and the performance of its 13 departments. NQAS was instituted by the National Health and Family Welfare Department in 2013 to promote quality healthcare services in government hospitals and primary health centres. The standards are vetted by the National Society for Quality in External Health Care Quality Association. Kayakalp, a national initiative by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, aimed at promoting cleanliness, hygiene, and infection control in public healthcare facilities, has been rolled out in secondary and primary care facilities in Tamil Nadu through the Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services and the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, respectively. M. Periyasamy, chief medical officer, said that these programmes had resulted in fewer hospital-acquired infections, early recovery, and discharge of patients in healthy conditions, indirectly improving the doctor-patient relationship.
Hans India
12-07-2025
- Hans India
CBI registers case in custodial death of temple guard in TN's Sivaganga
Chennai: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against police personnel of Sivaganga district in Tamil Nadu in connection with the "custodial" death of a private security guard employed at the Madapuram Temple in Thiruppuvanam. The CBI has taken over the case under Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which deals with offences relating to custodial violence and deaths. On June 28, Ajith Kumar was picked up by a special police team in connection with an informal complaint about a jewel theft near the Badrakali Amman Temple. Despite there being no formal arrest or warrant, he was taken into custody and allegedly subjected to brutal torture during an unofficial interrogation. The following day, Ajith was brought to the Government Hospital in Madurai with multiple injuries and was declared dead on June 29. The autopsy revealed signs of severe physical assault, consistent with custodial torture. The incident triggered widespread protests across Tamil Nadu with civil society groups, human rights organisations, and political parties demanding immediate justice and accountability. The victim's family accused the police of attempting to cover up the incident by portraying the death as natural and alleged that there were efforts to cremate the body hastily without conducting a proper post-mortem examination. Public outrage and intervention by rights groups forced a second post-mortem examination under judicial supervision. The Madras High Court's Madurai Bench took serious note of the case and expressed concern over the repeated instances of custodial violence in the state. A CBI team from the Special Crime Branch in Delhi has begun preliminary investigations, including gathering evidence, reviewing medical reports, and identifying the officers involved. The agency is expected to pursue charges against multiple police officials and bring greater scrutiny to custodial practices in Tamil Nadu.
Hans India
10-07-2025
- Hans India
Six killed in three road accidents in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
Six people were killed in three separate road accidents in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on Thursday. Three members of a family were killed and six others injured when the Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) they were travelling in rammed into a tractor in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. Two people died on the spot, while a child succumbed at a hospital in the incident near Kalvabugga in Orvakallu mandal. The deceased were identified as Sheikh Kama Basha (50) and Munni (35). Three-year-old Sheikh Nadia succumbed at the Government Hospital in Kurnool. Six others were injured in the accident. They were all admitted to the Government Hospital at Kurnool. The condition of one of them is stated to be critical. The family was heading to Mydukur in YSR Kadapa district from Hyderabad in a Scorpio vehicle. The SUV hit a tractor from behind near Kashireddy Narayana Ashram. Police have registered a case and taken up an investigation. Three people were killed in two separate road accidents in Telangana's Rangareddy district. In the first accident, a man and his son-in-law were killed when a car in which they were travelling collided with a truck at Kottur near Hyderabad late Wednesday night. While one person died on the spot, another succumbed at a hospital. The deceased were residents of Jandagudem in Maheshwaram mandal. A person died and another was injured in another accident near Lakshmireddyguda Gate in Shnkarpalli mandal. The victims were riding a bike, which was hit by a bus belonging to the Road Transport Corporation. In another accident, a private school bus caught fire near Kishtareddypet in Sangareddy district. There were no casualties. There were five students onboard the bus, and all of them alighted when the driver stopped the vehicle on noticing the smoke. The bus was completely gutted before the fire engine could reach there.
Hans India
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
MLA Bandla Krishna Mohan Reddy Pays Tribute to Dr. Babu Jagjivan Ram on His Death Anniversary in Gadwal
Gadwal: On the occasion of the death anniversary of Dr. Babu Jagjivan Ram, a prominent social reformer and former Deputy Prime Minister of India, MLA Bandla Krishna Mohan Reddy paid homage by garlanding his statue situated opposite the Government Hospital in Gadwal District Headquarters. Speaking at the ceremony, MLA Bandla Krishna Mohan Reddy praised Dr. Jagjivan Ram's relentless efforts for the upliftment and welfare of the marginalized and downtrodden sections of society. He described him as a visionary social reformer, freedom fighter, and a strong advocate of social justice who played a crucial role in shaping post-independence India. "Dr. Babu Jagjivan Ram dedicated his life to fighting for the rights of backward communities. As the Labour Minister and later as the Deputy Prime Minister, he implemented policies that protected and empowered workers and underprivileged communities. His legacy is a source of inspiration for generations to come," the MLA stated. MLA Krishna Mohan Reddy reiterated his commitment to carrying forward the ideals and vision of Dr. Babu Jagjivan Ram, ensuring that his principles of equality, justice, and empowerment continue to guide future governance and community development. The event witnessed participation from public representatives, former elected officials, senior leaders, party workers, and enthusiastic youth members who all came together to honor the memory of one of India's most respected Dalit leaders. The program concluded with a pledge to uphold the values for which Dr. Jagjivan Ram stood, with attendees expressing a renewed commitment to social justice and inclusive growth in the region.
