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New Indian Express
5 days ago
- New Indian Express
Tamil Nadu court awards life term to Maoist leader Roopesh
SIVAGANGA: The district court in Sivaganga on Friday sentenced Roopesh alias Praveen (64), a Maoist leader from Kerala, to life imprisonment in a 2015 case involving the purchase of a SIM card using a fake address. According to prosecution, Roopesh faces over 15 cases in Tamil Nadu, including in Sivaganga. He was arrested by Coimbatore police in 2015, and a large number of SIM cards were seized from him. Investigation revealed that one of the SIM cards was purchased at an outlet in Kanniyakumari using the ration card of a farmer from Idayan Valasai near Ilaiyangudi in Sivaganga district. The SIM card was used for Maoist activities, leading to a case being registered in Sivaganga district. Roopesh, who is currently lodged in Viyyur Central Prison in Kerala, was brought to court for the hearing under heavy security. Principal District Judge Arivoli found him guilty and sentenced him to life imprisonment and also imposed a fine of Rs 31,000. Roopesh was subsequently taken back to Viyyur Central Prison.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Forest Dept. officer seen playing game on his phone during meeting; Minister directs DC to issue him a notice
In a quick response to the video clip of an officer of the Forest Department playing a game on his mobile during the Karnataka Development Programme meeting held in Raichur on Friday, Minister for Medical Education and District in-charge Sharan Prakash Patil heavily came down on him for 'indecent' behaviour in the important meeting and sent him out from the meeting hall. The release said that in the incident Deputy Conservator of Forest Praveen was seen playing a a game on his mobile while Dr. Patil was chairing the meeting and giving instructions to the participating officers. The incident was telecasted by a private news channel. Reacting to the incident, the Minister rebuked the officer and sent him out from the meeting hall. He further directed the Deputy Commissioner, Nitish K., to send a notice to him on his 'indecent' behaviour and also submit a report to the government for disciplinary action.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Sadar hosp starts liver, pancreas and biliary treatment services
Ranchi: Sadar hospital in the state capital launched its new liver, pancreas, and biliary system OPD on Sunday. Liver specialist Dr Praveen Kumar from Kolkata conducted his first outpatient service, advising three patients on issues related to fatty liver and other hepatic ailments. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to experts, the initiative is part of a health campaign titled Fatty Liver Free Ranchi, which aims to raise awareness and ensure early detection and treatment of liver-related diseases, particularly fatty liver, which is increasingly being diagnosed even in children. During the consultations, Dr Praveen advised patients to undergo specific diagnostic tests and adopt dietary changes as preventive measures. "Early detection and timely lifestyle correction can prevent liver disease from escalating," said Dr Praveen. His consultation is completely free, with only a Rs 10 registration fee. Civil surgeon Dr Prabhat Kumar emphasised the importance of such specialist services at the district level. He said, "Dr Praveen is an expert in treating diseases of the liver, pancreas, and biliary system. Most liver conditions, if diagnosed early, can be managed at home through appropriate treatment. Around 10 to 20 percent of patients, however, reach the stage of acute or chronic liver failure and may require ICU-level care. We are preparing to offer such advanced support at Sadar hospital itself," he said. "Children are becoming increasingly vulnerable due to sedentary lifestyles. This condition, earlier seen only in adults, is now being detected in school-age kids," added Dr Prabhat. The hospital is also working in collaboration with schools to spread awareness. Dr Prabhat said, "We recently held discussions with school principals to educate students about liver health. The goal is to promote healthier habits early in life. "
New Indian Express
11-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Delayed census hit tribal welfare in Andhra: Expert
VISAKHAPATNAM: As the country awaits the next population census, originally due in 2021, the absence of updated data has become a hindrance for tribal development in Andhra Pradesh. 'With newly formed districts such as Alluri Sitarama Raju and Parvathipuram Manyam housing a large tribal population, the delay in the census is making it increasingly difficult to plan and implement welfare schemes effectively,' opined Chetti Praveen Kumar from Agro-Economic Research Centre, Andhra University. According to the 2011 Census, Scheduled Tribes (STs) accounted for around 5.3% of the erstwhile united AP's population. Since then, several administrative changes, including the bifurcation of the State, have altered demographic patterns, particularly in tribal-dominated areas. 'The lack of updated census data means that local planning still relies on decade-old statistics, limiting the accuracy and reach of welfare programmes,' Praveen explained. The allocation of funds under the Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) is largely dependent on ST population. This strategy, guided by the proportion of STs in the population, determines financial planning for schemes related to education, healthcare, housing, and forest rights. 'Without recent population figures, fund allocation is based on estimates, affecting the quality, and targeting of services on the ground,' he noted. Praveen stated that tribal communities in AP, including Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), rely on accurate population mapping for various entitlements. 'In areas such as Visakhapatnam Agency, many hamlets still lack official recognition due to the absence of updated habitation data.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Big fish' bomb maker: Police say terror suspect was inspired by Zakir Naik; behind BJP office blast
NEW DELHI: One of the two terror suspects recently arrested in Andhra Pradesh's Rayachoti town has been identified as a major operative with extensive experience in bomb-making and links to past terror attacks, according to Andhra Pradesh Police. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Abubacker Siddique, in his 50s, was arrested along with Mohammed Ali by the Tamil Nadu Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) earlier this week. Speaking to the media on Saturday, Kurnool Range DIG Koya Praveen described Siddique as a "big fish." "This fellow (Siddique) is too big a fish than what we had thought," Praveen told PTI. "He had travelled across the country and frequently visited Gulf nations. He operated as a lone wolf, offering his bomb-making expertise to those who shared his radical ideology." Links to Zakir Naik and previous attacks Police say Siddique was ideologically driven by the teachings of fugitive preacher Zakir Naik and had been acting independently, assisting others aligned with extremist ideologies. He is said to be an expert in manufacturing Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), timer-based bombs, and electronic triggering mechanisms. Siddique is suspected of being involved in the bombing at the BJP office in Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, as well as the 2011 pipe-bomb attempt in Madurai during BJP veteran L K Advani's rath yatra. Police are currently investigating his full network and past involvement in terror-related cases. Explosive materials, Isis literature, and digital evidence seized Authorities have carried out fresh searches at the suspects' premises, recovering several incriminating items. While no live explosives were found during Saturday's search, police seized documents and pen drives, adding to an already significant cache of evidence. Earlier searches yielded: Daggers, sickles, digital timers, clock switches, and speed controllers Ball bearings, nuts and bolts commonly used in IEDs Walkie-talkies, mobile phones, binoculars, and hacking software Maps of major Indian cities and Isis-inspired literature Coding manuals, digital storage devices, cheque books, and financial records On July 3, the police had also safely disposed of a parcel bomb recovered from the duo. Investigation continues into wider network DIG Praveen confirmed that Siddique had settled in Rayachoti in recent years, but his operations appear to have national and international footprints.
