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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Woman ends life; hubby, in-laws booked
Ramanathapuram: A 31-year-old woman died in hospital of burn injuries after she attempted self-immolation at her house in Ramanathapuram district on Tuesday night. Police have booked her husband and in-laws for abetment following a dying declaration given by her. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to police, the deceased, M Ranjitha, 31, of Veeramatchanpatti was married to A Muneeshwaran around 12 years ago, and the couple have a son and daughter. On Tuesday night, Ranjitha locked herself inside her house when she was alone and set herself on fire after pouring kerosene on herself. Hearing her screams, neighbours rescued her and rushed her to a nearby govt hospital. She was referred to Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai where she died of 70% burns in the night. Before her death, police recorded her dying declaration in which she blamed her husband and in-laws, especially her father-in-law, for her death. Based on Ranjitha's father's complaint, Perunali police registered a case under section 108 of BNS on Wednesday and booked Muneeshwaran and his parents, R Annadurai and A Soorammal, for abetment of suicide. Police said Ranjitha alleged that Annadurai repeatedly sexually assaulted her. When she informed her husband and mother-in-law, they asked her to keep quiet and endure it as it was a 'humiliating' matter. Ranjitha's family also alleged that Muneeshwaran and his family harassed Ranjitha for dowry, and tortured her by asking her to obey whatever they said. Further investigation was on.
New Indian Express
15-07-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Temple consecration held with religious zeal at Thiruparankundram
Speaking to reporters, Minister Sekar Babu said, "The Dravidian Model government has successfully conducted kumbabishekam in about 3,347 temples, including 124 Murugan temples, so far in Tamil Nadu. Proper arrangements have been made in each temple to ensure safety of people." "Though we arrived in Thiruparankundram on Sunday night, we could not go near the temple, as a large number of devotees had already gathered there. We witnessed the rituals from far and later had darshan of the deity." said M Srinivasan, a devotee from Madurai. Several philanthropists were seen offering refreshments and food to the devotees. Also, the health department had deployed special teams in as a large number of people are expected to visit the temple on Tuesday also. Speaking to TNIE, an official from health department said,"A team of doctors from PHCs in Madurai city are conducting 10 camps near Thiruparankundram. Since there is a huge gathering of devotees, two special teams from Thiruparankundram GH have been formed. Besides, a calamity ward with 50 beds has been created in the Government Rajaji Hospital (GRH) to meet any emergency."
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
For rural patients, MRI scans still a ‘distant' reality
Madurai: When S Palpandi's relative suffered a road accident a month ago, he had to travel around 50km with him to get an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan done after being referred from Usilampatti Government Headquarters Hospital (GHQH), where the facility is yet to be established. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While larger hospitals like Government Rajaji Hospital (GRH) are equipped with even multiple MRI and CT scans, rural patients rely on nearby govt taluk and headquarters hospitals. They either have to make a long journey or get the scans done at a private centre. "Even then, we were unable to get the scan done immediately at GRH as there was a long queue of patients waiting," he added. Usilampatti GHQH sees a footfall of around 1,500-2,000 outpatients and gets a number of road accident victims. There has been a long-pending demand for an MRI scan facility at Usilampatti GHQH but health department sources said lack of funds has been delaying it. An MRI scan machine can cost up to Rs 6 crore. Following a PIL filed by health activist C Anand Raj, Madras high court had, in 2017, directed the state govt to set up MRI scan in all Government District Headquarters Hospitals within one year. "There is no way rural patients can travel a long distance to a medical college just for a scan. Either they will neglect it or go to a private scan centre where it is expensive. The scans should also not be delayed when being covered under the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS) for free of cost," said Anand Raj. Health department sources said Usilampatti GHQH's case was recently taken up at the DISHA review meeting with officials, ministers, MP and MLAs. A proposal for setting up MRI scan facility at around Rs3 crore has been approved and work is to be expedited, added the source. "Similarly, in south Tamil Nadu, only three other GHQHs have both MRI and CT scan facilities. MRI scan facilities also have to be established immediately at GHQHs in Periyakulam (Theni), Kovipatti (Tuticorin), and Karaikudi (Sivaganga), which all cater to a sizable rural populations," added Anand Raj.
New Indian Express
02-07-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Spotty network disrupts digital payments at Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai
MADURAI: Stating that mobile network signals are weak inside the building housing the MRI and CT scan centre on Government Rajaji Hospital (GRH) premises, due to which they are unable to make online bill payment, patients and their kin suggested that the billing counter be shifted. Speaking to TNIE, Agalya said,"My relative was admitted in the hospital and was advised an MRI scan. We arrived at the counter to pay the charges of Rs 2,500 and staff at the counter insisted on UPI payment. As the counter is located in the ground floor, the network signal is weak. We had to wait for several minutes to get a signal, which was a frustrating experience." Rajapandi, attender of a patient, said,"The counter is in a narrow passage of the ground floor of the building which has three floors. This blocks mobile network. Not just here, the network is weak in several locations in the hospital. Many have to wait for at least 20-30 minutes for making payment. Some seek help of people who have already paid." Officials of GRH have assured to address the issue immediately. Speaking to TNIE, Resident Medical Officer (RMO) Dr S Saravanan said,"People who don't have android phone, can pay in cash. Apart from this, if there is a possibility to move the counter, we will check. If there is not anything, we will think about installing a WIFI facility in the spot for better network."
New Indian Express
15-06-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
14,850 accident cases treated at Madurai GRH under NK-48 scheme
MADURAI: As many as 14,850 road accident victims have benefitted through the 'Innuyir Kappom Nammai Kakkum 48' (NK-48) scheme at the Government Rajaji Hospital (GRH) in Madurai, since its launch in December 2021 till April 2025, according to records from the GRH Emergency Department. The hospital has so far provided treatment worth Rs 15.01-crore free of cost for patients under the scheme, said Dr S Thanappan, HOD (Emergency Medicine), GRH. For the four years till 2024, the hospital has performed a total of 11,869 surgeries under the scheme -- 4,122 neurosurgeries, 3,056 orthopaedic surgeries, 4,247 general surgeries, and 444 major surgeries. In 2025, till April, the emergency department of the hospital has carried out 523 neurosurgeries, 557 orthopaedic surgeries, and 921 general surgeries. Speaking to TNIE, Dr Thanappan said, "The primary task of the scheme is to treat and save the victims within 48 hours of the accident. Thus, all kinds of road accident cases are included in the scheme, and only these cases are eligible. A majority of the cases are related to neurology and neurosurgery, fractures (ortho) and severe vascular injuries. Often, cases from Theni, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram and Dindigul are referred to the GRH, as victims might require advanced procedures, especially neurosurgeries. Many district hospitals and medical college hospitals do not have specialists in neurology, posing difficulties in treating head injuries at those facilities."
