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New Indian Express
10-07-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Kerala government to give 10 lakhs to kin of Kottayam Medical College building collapse victim
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state government has announced a solatium of Rs 10 lakh to the family of Bindu Visruthan, who was killed due to the building collapse in Kottayam Medical College. The cabinet has decided to allot the amount from the Chief Minister's disaster relief fund. The cabinet has also instructed the Travancore Devaswom Board to provide a suitable job to the victim's son, Navaneeth. The tragic death of the Vaikom native happened on July 3, when part of a 68-year old building in the Kottayam Medical College Hospital collapsed. Bindu and her husband Visrytan had come to the hospital for the surgery of their 20-year-old daughter. The incident sparked political outrage, with opposition parties demanding the resignation of Health Minister Veena George.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Time of India
Family unhappy with temporary job offered to Bindu's son
Kottayam: The family of D Bindu, who was killed in the building collapse at the Kottayam medical college hospital (MCH), have said that they are not happy with the temporary job offered by the govt to Bindu's son Navaneeth at the MCH. Bindu's husband Visruthan told reporters on Saturday that his son is a BTech in civil engineering, and the family wants the govt to give him a job based on his educational qualifications. Minister VN Vasavan, who visited the family on Friday evening after Bindu's funeral, said that the govt will take care of the treatment of Bindu's daughter Navami, give Navaneeth a temporary job at the MCH, while the cabinet will decide on the compensation amount to be given to the family. Though Visruthan indicated that the family is unlikely to go ahead with a complaint, he sounded unhappy over the job offered by the govt to his son. Navaneeth was planning to hand over the first salary he received working as a delivery boy to his mother before tragedy struck. Meanwhile, the Kottayam district collector will be handing over a primary report to the govt on the basis of which the cabinet will fix the compensation amount for the family. Navami will be admitted back to the MCH for further treatment on Monday. 5L from Chandy foundation Meanwhile, MLA Chandy Oommen told Visruthan that the Rs 5 lakh from the Oommen Chandy Foundation will be handed over to the family within 10 days. Oommen also visited the old hostel block for men on the MCH campus, which was in a dilapidated condition. He said that from the road leading up to the hostel to the entire building itself were in pathetic condition. The cement plastering at many places had come out. Speaking to reporters, Oommen urged the panchayat and the govt to act fast and conduct an examination of the fitness of the building.
The Hindu
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
The Hindu's campaigns receive prestigious INMA Global Media Awards
'Made of Chennai' (MoC), The Hindu Group's flagship initiative, made an impressive mark at the prestigious International News Media Association (INMA) Global Media Awards, bagging top honours across multiple categories. The Hindu also shared a first-place global win alongside VG, Norway. The MoC campaign, which marked Chennai's 385th birthday, was conceived as a vibrant 40-day celebration of the city's rich heritage and contemporary pulse. It won first place in two categories: Best Brand Awareness and Best Idea to Encourage Reader Engagement. MoC's 'Moonlight Cinema' secured second place in the 'Best Use of an Event to Build a News Brand' category, while the campaign video – 'Life in a Day in Chennai' – featuring a unique split-screen cinematographic treatment, won second place for 'Best New Video Product or Feature'. The MoC campaign also won third place in the 'Best Use of Print' category. Furthermore, 'Fostering Engagement: A Year-long Multifaceted Approach at The Hindu Young World' won third place at the Global Media Awards in the 'Best Initiative to Bolster Next-Generation Readership' category. MoC stood out for its immersive blend of music, art, cinema, cuisine, and civic pride initiatives, drawing citizens into a shared narrative of urban identity and progress. Conducted in collaboration with the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), Greater Chennai Traffic Police (GCTP), Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC), Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), and the Namma Marina initiative, MoC featured impactful events such as a two-day food and music festival, music shows in parks, beachside cinema screenings, and an archival photo exhibition in metro stations. L.V. Navaneeth, Chief Executive Officer of The Hindu Group, said, 'Our projects are a reflection of the deep connection we share with the city and its people. This recognition underscores The Hindu's commitment to storytelling, community engagement, and innovation.'
