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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
Tragic Balasore Case: Student's Fatal Self-Immolation Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations
B Tired of too many ads? go ad free now HUBANESWAR/BALASORE: Burns over 70% of the body are life-threatening. The victim had more than 90%, said Dr Dillip Kumar Parida, medical superintendent of AIIMS Bhubaneswar. "She arrived dehydrated. Her urine had stopped. Respiratory burns had damaged her lungs. We tried hard. But the chances were always slim," Dr Parida added. Odisha chief minister (CM) Mohan Charan Majhi has announced Rs 20 lakh in interim compensation for the family and promised the "strictest action" against those responsible for the student's self-immolation. The young woman had filed a formal police complaint on July 1 against an assistant professor for sexual harassment, a day after first reporting the matter to the college principal and tagging state authorities in a social media post. The college's students had been protesting since then, demanding action. The day of her self-immolation marked the eighth day of agitation. Medical experts said that the severity of her injuries worsened when she ran while on fire, intensifying the burns. "In such cases, the first six hours are critical," said Dr Parida. "But she reached our facility four-and-a-half hours after the act. By then, it was already too late." The student's death sparked a public reckoning over emergency response and fire safety awareness. Former chief fire officer Bhabagrahi Ghadei said that spraying water and covering her with a thick, wet cloth could have minimised the flames. "Rolling her on the ground or covering her would have saved her from deeper burns," he added. Police have arrested the accused faculty member and the principal, who allegedly tried to pressure the student into withdrawing her complaint. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A fact-finding committee has been set up by UGC, while governor and university chancellor Hari Babu Kambhampati vowed "uncompromising punishment". The student's father is a clerk at a govt women's college. He stood near her pyre, trying to make sense of it all. "My daughter was a self-defence master trainer, disaster management trainee, best actress winner, poet, and social worker. Why would she take such an extreme step?" he asked. "If the investigation had started earlier, maybe she would still be here." "She wanted to become a politician. I always wanted her to come home in a convoy, but she came in a hearse," her brother added.
New Indian Express
a day ago
- New Indian Express
CHSE cautions students against fraud calls seeking money to increase marks
BHUBANESWAR: With the admission process underway in higher educational institutions and results of Plus II Instant Examination scheduled to be declared, the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) on Monday cautioned students against cyber frauds seeking money to increase their marks or facilitate their enrolment in colleges of their choice. The Council urged the students and their parents not to believe in such calls and issued helpline number 0674 2300914 requesting them to report such cases instantly. 'Simultaneously, they should report such matters at their nearest police station and cyber cell,' said CHSE controller of exams (CoE) Prasanta Kumar Parida. Parida said they have received multiple complaints about fraud calls to students and their guardians seeking money to increase their marks in instant exam. The cyber fraudsters are also trying to lure students with fake assurance of improving their marks through rechecking. 'The fake calls have so far been received from two numbers 9583477659 and 8918813082, mentioning that they are Panda sir and Niranjan Sethi from CHSE. The fraudsters had even tried to contact a few staff from the Council,' the exam controller said. CHSE sources said over 1,000 students have appeared for the Plus II Instant Examination in June and are waiting for their results. Besides, thousands of students are also taking part in the ongoing admission process at Plus II as well as Plus III level. Though the Council officials assured that the three SAMS portals being used for online admissions are secure, they urged students to exercise caution while using computers in cyber cafes or sharing their details such as identity proof, roll number and phone number with others for form fill-up.
Time of India
a day ago
- Health
- Time of India
No improvement in student's condition: AIIMS
Bhubaneswar: AIIMS Bhubaneswar on Monday said there is no improvement in the health condition of the 20-year-old girl who attempted self-immolation outside a govt college in Balasore on Saturday over alleged sexual harassment by a faculty member. "We cannot say the condition is improving. We can say she is critical and stable. Her condition is the same as when she arrived at the hospital," said Dillip Kumar Parida, medical superintendent of AIIMS Bhubaneswar. She is under ventilator support in the burn ICU. She has severe internal injuries affecting important organs like the kidneys and lungs. A team of doctors is trying to provide the best treatment to the girl, the superintendent said. "We are monitoring the patient 24x7. An expert team reviewed the health condition of the girl on Monday morning. They also discussed her situation with experts from AIIMS, Delhi. The patient's condition remains critical like Sunday. We have been saying that the 72-hour period is very crucial," Parida added. He said fluid replacement and dialysis were carried out. "There was an increase in the body temperature of the patient. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gentle Japanese hair growth method for men and women's scalp Hair's Rich Learn More Undo AIIMS, Delhi has advised continuing with the same antibiotics until the culture sensitivity report comes. Blood pressure is being controlled with inotropes. The rate of respiration is high because of the infection," Parida said. AIIMS Bhubaneswar has formed an expert committee for the management and monitoring of the girl's treatment. "The committee can co-opt any other faculty member of any clinical department as and when required and shall do the best possible management for the patient. Treatment shall be provided free of cost as decided by the govt," read a statement from the health institute. The girl's cousin brother, who is present at the hospital, said doctors are trying to save her life, but her condition remains critical. "We are waiting for a positive result within the first 72 hours. I thank the govt for providing the best possible treatment to my sister. A special team of doctors is looking after her. We appeal to the people to pray for my sister," the 36-year-old said. He said the individuals responsible for her sister's condition should not be spared. "Proper investigation is needed in my sister's case," he added.
Hans India
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Steps being taken to increase security for tourists: Pravati
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism Minister Pravati Parida on Monday said Odisha tourists don't require special permission from their home countries to visit the State. Answering media queries over the Level-2 travel advisory issued by the US State Department, Parida said on Monday: 'I was checking the data and found that the number of American tourists visiting Odisha is very negligible. The US may find the rapid development of India a threat, and for this, they are making such assertions. But I don't feel Odisha or any other State in India are in such a situation that tourists will visit that region after getting permission from their country. Every country is free to make laws for its citizens. However, India is safe under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.' The Tourism Minister also highlighted the prompt action taken by police following the college student gang-rape incident at Gopalpur beach in Ganjam district on June 15 that shocked the whole nation. Emphasising the State government's concerns over women's safety, she asserted that police succeeded in arresting all the accused involved in the shameful incident within just a few hours of the incident. She also informed mediapersons that the State government has already held two meetings mulling steps to increase security at various tourist spots and lovers' points in the State, and a decision in this regard will be taken soon. Speaking on the issue, Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan said the US travel advisory is a diplomatic issue which will be addressed diplomatically by the Ministry of External Affairs. Earlier, the Opposition Congress and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) had targeted the State government over the travel advisory issued by the US State Department, alleging deterioration of the law and order situation in the State under the BJP-led government. Senior BJD leader Arun Sahoo has alleged that the advisory issued by the US government corroborates the party's claim that the law and order situation has collapsed in Odisha, and incidents of women facing sexual abuse and other atrocities increased during the last year under the BJP-led State government. He also accused that Moist activities, which were suppressed during the BJD-led government, are rearing their head again in the State.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Portal for information on childcare launched
1 2 Bhubaneswar: Odisha govt on Monday launched a web portal, 'Amari Sishu', to upload real-time information about child nutrition and to strengthen childcare, protection and rehabilitation services across the state. Inaugurating the web portal, deputy CM Pravati Parida said the portal will facilitate seamless coordination among various all stakeholders in the child protection ecosystem. "This digital initiative is expected to enhance transparency and accessibility of child welfare services while streamlining the data management process. It is a significant step towards more efficient and effective child welfare management in Odisha," Parida said. The digital platform will serve as a unified interface connecting key organisations, including the district child protection unit, child welfare committees, Juvenile Justice Boards and child care institutions, she added.
