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Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
School HM suspended, govt promises support to family
T'puram: The headmistress of Thevalakkara Boys High School, where a 13-year-old boy was electrocuted to death, was suspended from service on Friday. General education department issued a directive to the school management to suspend headmistress Suja S in connection with the electrocution death of Class VIII student Mithun in the school on Thursday. School manager R Thulasidharan Pillai issued the suspension order. Kollam district assistant education officer, who visited the school, reported serious lapses on the part of school authorities in maintaining the safety and security of the school and its premises. Meanwhile, massive protests erupted across the state following Mithun's death, with allegations raised against various govt departments in connection with the incident. BJP workers marched to the office of electricity minister K Krishnankutty in Palakkad. Police used water cannons to disperse the protesters as they tried to break through barricades. Scuffles broke out between demonstrators and the police. Protests led by Kerala Students Union, Revolutionary Youth Front and Yuva Morcha at the Thevalakkara school also turned tense. The police forcefully removed and arrested the protesters. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Earlier, general education minister V Sivankutty on Friday said that govt would take stern action against all those responsible for Mithun's death. He said the school management must consider providing financial assistance to the family of Mithun, who was electrocuted to death after he climbed up a cycle shed to retrieve a footwear from the rooftop. Sivankutty said education department would take the initiative to build a house for Mithun's family and his brother would be exempted from paying fees up to Plus Two. Govt will provide Rs 3 lakh as emergency aid and more financial assistance will be provided to the family after consulting the CM, he added. Minister regrets comment Meanwhile, animal husbandry minister J Chinchurani visited Mithun's family on Friday. She expressed deep regret over her statement blaming the boy, who was electrocuted to death. She said it was a slip of the tongue. The minister had on Thursday blamed Mithun for his acts and had given a clean chit to the school management and teachers. She said that the boy climbed onto the sheeted roof, ignoring the warnings of his classmate. He had risked his life just for a slipper, she said. Chinchurani said, "I should have avoided the words but it was a slip of tongue." KSEB compensation Meanwhile, KSEB handed over a cheque for Rs 5 lakh to the family of Mithun on Friday. Kerala water resources minister Roshy Augustine, speaking to the media in Kozhikode, expressed sorrow over Mithun's death.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
School horror: 13-year-old dies after touching power line in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram: A 13-year-old Class VIII student of Thevalakkara Boys High School in Kollam was electrocuted on Thursday morning after coming into contact with a low-lying power line in the school compound. The incident happened around 9.15am. The deceased, identified as Mithun of Manu Bhavanam, Vilanthara, West Kallada, touched the power line while trying to retrieve a slipper that fell on the roof of a cycle shed adjacent to the school building during a football game. Mithun allegedly used a desk to climb onto the roof of the shed from the classroom. He slipped on the wet roof and came into contact with the live wire, police said. Mithun was rushed to Parippally Medical College Hospital, but could not be saved. Sasthamcotta police have registered a case of unnatural death under Section 194 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The boy's father, Manu, a daily-wage worker, had dropped him at school in the morning. His mother, Suja, is a housemaid in Kuwait. Residents alleged lapses on the part of KSEB and school management, claiming that the accident happened because the shed was built dangerously close to three-phase power lines running above the school ground. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo The shed was reportedly constructed eight years ago. Opposition parties staged protests against the school management, controlled by an elected committee. An effigy of general education minister V Sivankutty was also burned. Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said a thorough examination would be conducted into the incident. In a statement, he said all necessary precautions would be taken to prevent such incidents in future. An inspection by the electrical inspectorate found that the overhead power lines were at a height of 4.28m, while the minimum required height is 4.6m. Construction beneath power lines is illegal, but the school management built the shed without permission, electricity minister K Krishnankutty said, adding that the lines were at "a dangerous position from the ground" and no action was taken to shift them or increase their height despite the known risk. The school management had earlier alleged that KSEB ignored the request given to shift the power lines despite several reminders. KSEB will provide an interim relief of Rs 5 lakh to the bereaved family, Krishnankutty said. He has directed the chief electrical inspector to submit an inquiry report within ten days. The director and deputy director of education visited the school and a report on the incident will be submitted soon. "Based on the report, suitable action will be initiated against the officials responsible. How did the building obtain a fitness certificate despite being in such a dangerous condition? Everything will be examined," general education minister V Sivankutty said. Minister for local self-govts M B Rajesh said lapses, if any, on the part of the local panchayat would also be examined. The body was shifted to Sasthamcotta taluk hospital mortuary after autopsy at Parippally MCH. The funeral will be held after his mother's arrival. "Suja works with a Kuwaiti family and is now in Turkey with them. We have not been able to contact her," relative Mukundan M said.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shilpa Shirodkar recalls how Mithun Chakraborty rescued her when she was considered 'jinxed': 'I am here because of him'
Shilpa Shirodkar who was last seen in ' Bigg Boss ', is remembered for a number of movies like 'Gopi Kishan', 'Aankhen' and more. But, her journey into Bollywood wasn't paved with a red carpet. It saw a lot of struggle and breaking barriers. Early in her career, after a project backed by Boney Kapoor fell apart, the actress found herself labelled 'jinxed' by an industry that was quick to pass judgment. Offers dried up, and hope seemed distant, until Mithun Chakraborty stepped in. In an interview, Shilpa recounted how her big break came courtesy of the veteran star. It all started when Rikku Rakesh Nath, Madhuri Dixit 's manager, reached out to Mithun with a request to give the struggling newcomer a chance. 'When Rikku ji asked Mithun Chakraborty to launch me, he, without thinking, said, 'I will launch her,'' she recalled during a chat with Pinkvilla. True to his word, Mithun went above and beyond. He announced Shilpa's casting in a Bengali film during a grand event in Calcutta. 'We had a fabulous mahurat kind of thing, and the news came that Shilpa has been signed with Mithun. Cut to he introduced me to Ramesh Sippy,' she shared. That introduction led to her debut in Bhrashtachar, and marked the beginning of her film journey. 'That's how I got Bhrashtachar, and I started working in the film industry . So I have to say that I got this opportunity because of Dada (Mithun) and I am here because of him.' Shilpa has immense gratitude towards Mithun Chakraborty till date. She describes her feelings towards him as 'full of love, respect, and ever so grateful.' But even with his support, stepping onto a film set alongside him was intimidating for the newcomer. She admitted to feeling the pressure of performing opposite someone she owed her break to. 'He was a senior to me and during shooting, I would reach the set in the morning and I would start preparing and giving my solo shots and Dada would come in the afternoon for the combination shots,' she said. 'But I used to be under so much pressure to not give retakes that I would give the shots while being scared.' Despite her nerves, their on-screen chemistry clicked. When Mithun noticed her discomfort, he asked her about it. Shilpa confessed, 'I told him that I don't want to give retakes in front of him, and he told me that I am crazy.'
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Shilpa Shirodkar recalls how Mithun Chakraborty rescued her from ‘jinxed' tag: ‘I am here because of him'
Actor Shilpa Shirodkar was tagged as 'jinxed' at the beginning of her career after her film bankrolled by Boney Kapoor got shelved. While she was struggling to bag film offers, it was veteran star Mithun Chakraborty who came to her rescue and offered her a role in his film Bhrashtachar. In a conversation with Pinkvilla, Shilpa revealed how Rikku Rakesh Nath, the manager of Madhuri Dixit, introduced her to Mithun and requested him to launch her, as people in the industry had started calling her 'jinxed'. Shilpa recalled that Mithun agreed without any hesitation. Later, he introduced her to Ramesh Sippy, the director of Bhrashtachar, which became Shilpa's debut film. Shilpa Shirodkar said, 'When Rikku ji asked Mithun Chakraborty to launch me, he, without thinking, said, 'I will launch her.' Later, Mithun announced a Bengali film in Calcutta in a theatre, and we had a fabulous mahurat kind of thing, and the news came that Shilpa has been signed with Mithun. Cut to he introduced me to Ramesh Sippy.' She added, 'That's how I got Bhrashtachar, and I started working in the film industry. So I have to say that I got this opportunity because of Dada (Mithun) and I am here because of him.' Shilpa described her relationship with Mithun Chakraborty as 'full of love, respect, and ever so grateful.' She also recalled being nervous while shooting with Mithun, as she wanted to deliver her best performance in front of the man who gave her a break in the industry. The actor said, 'He was a senior to me and during shooting, I would reach the set in the morning and I would start preparing and giving my solo shots and Dada would come in the afternoon for the combination shots. But I used to be under so much pressure to not give retakes that I would give the shots while being scared. But that chemistry between us worked. He asked me why am I nervous, and I told him that I don't want to give retakes in front of him, and he told me that I am crazy.'
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
HC reserves order on YSRCP MP's anticipatory bail plea
Vijayawada: The high court on Thursday reserved orders in the anticipatory bail petition filed by YSRCP MP P Mithun Reddy in the alleged liquor scam case. While the prosecution argued that Mithun played a key role in the scam, the counsel for Mithun argued that no prima facie case was made out regarding his role. Arguing on behalf of the special investigation team, senior counsel Siddharth Luthra said SIT identified suspicious money transactions in the accounts of PLR Projects Pvt Ltd, in which Mithun has a substantial interest. He said Rs 5 crore was deposited into the account of PLR from a company involved in the scam. Luthra further stated that Mithun was an erstwhile director in the company and a director in an entity called Shiv Shakti, which is a subsidiary of PLR. "Mithun played a key role in doing away with the automatic order system and introducing manual order placement to favour select companies. On the other hand, distilleries were forcefully taken over, virtually taking control over the entire process from production to sales," he told the court. Arguing on behalf of Mithun, senior counsel T Niranjan Reddy said the SIT has not produced any concrete material to make out a prima facie case. He stated that Mithun had nothing to do with PLR and pointed out that a Rs 5 crore transaction between two companies took place in 2021, which cannot be any ground to level allegations against his client. All the allegations being levelled against Mithun are hearsay, as the prosecution did not place any material on record to substantiate them, he argued. Considering the arguments on both sides, the high court reserved orders.
