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NDTV
22-07-2025
- NDTV
Man Accuses Wife Of Attempt To Murder, Gets Booked Under Child Marriage Act
Raichur: A man, who accused his wife of attempting to kill him, has been booked under the Child Marriage Act in Karnataka, police said on Tuesday. According to police sources, the Raichur Women's Police have registered a case against the husband, Tataiah, after confirming that he had married a minor girl aged 15.8 years. The case has been filed under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act. Police have also booked Tataiah's mother and his mother-in-law in connection with the offence. During questioning, the police verified documents and established the age of the wife, which led to the child marriage charges. Tataiah had initially approached the police, alleging that his wife attempted to kill him by pushing him into the river. Following this complaint, the State Child Rights Commission directed the Women and Child Welfare Department to take action. Subsequently, Ravikumar, the Panchayat Development Officer from Devasugur, filed a police complaint on the matter. The Child Protection Unit has since taken custody of the minor wife and sent her to an observation home. The Raichur Women's Police have begun a detailed investigation into the case. The shocking incident recently came to light. It was alleged that the minor wife, a distant relative of Tataiah, had pushed him into the Krishna River at the Gurjapura barrage in Raichur district while pretending to take his photograph. Tataiah, who managed to save himself, confronted his wife about the "murder attempt". A video of the incident went viral on social media, drawing widespread attention. Tataiah's family claimed that the couple's relationship had been strained since their marriage. They further alleged that after pushing Tataiah into the river, the wife showed him slippers. Although the family said they would not file a police complaint regarding the incident, they stated their intention to pursue a divorce. The wife had already signed papers consenting to a mutual divorce. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
New Indian Express
21-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Uncertainty looms over supply of eggs to Anganwadi centres, welfare hostels across Telangana
HYDERABAD: The tendering process for supplying eggs to Anganwadi centres and residential welfare hostels — Gurukuls — across the state is once again mired in uncertainty. Despite multiple efforts to streamline procurement and ensure continuous supply of nutritional eggs to children and students, the process now faces renewed political lobbying, demands for dilution of eligibility norms, and the threat of legal hurdles. The previous egg supply contracts expired in February 2025. However, the Model Code of Conduct for the Hyderabad Local Authorities Constituency MLC elections put the process on hold. In the meantime, the Women and Child Welfare Department continued procurement through existing contractors, after a report published in this newspaper exposing the gaps in the system. Although fresh tenders were floated in March, subsequent court cases, revisions to tender norms, and pending approvals delayed the finalisation till the end of June. While the High Court had previously upheld the eligibility norms — such as minimum turnover, prior experience in supplying eggs to government institutions, and Agmark certification — fresh attempts are being made to alter these very conditions. According to highly placed sources in the Woman and Child Welfare department, several poultry operators and a few ruling party leaders are reportedly exerting pressure to dilute these criteria, arguing for relaxation of norms related to minimum turnover and experience. The officials warn that any such changes could invite renewed legal challenges, further delaying the tender process. They assert that criteria like Rs 5 crore turnover and prior experience are not arbitrary but are standard safeguards in any public procurement process, especially one involving perishable food for children. 'If minimum conditions are removed to accommodate ineligible bidders, who will be held accountable if the supply fails midway?' an official said, seeking anonymity. The State government has expanded the scope of the egg tender in a major change from previous years. Earlier, tenders covered only Anganwadi centres, with an annual requirement of about 36 crore eggs. Now, the supply includes welfare hostels and various residential educational institutions, pushing the estimated annual demand to over 80 crore eggs. Besides, the government has moved to a district-wise model covering all 33 districts, putting an end to the earlier seven-zone tender system.
New Indian Express
28-06-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
East Godavari girl gets first Rs 10 lakh cheque under PM CARES Scheme
RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM: The first Rs 10 lakh cheque in the country under the PM CARES Scheme has been presented to Prattipati Suma Mani of Dommeru village in East Godavari district, said BJP MP D Purandeswari. The MP took part in a programme organised by the Women and Child Welfare Department in the city on Friday to mark the occasion. Children who lost their parents due to Covid-19, attended the programme. The MP said the scheme is part of Mission Vatsalya, which aims to provide comprehensive support to the children in need. The Centre had selected 19 beneficiaries at the first instance under the PM CARES Scheme. The name of Suma Mani from East Godavari district figured first in the list, she said, hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi for introducing the scheme to ensure the well-being of children. Suma Mani expressed her gratitude to the government for extending `10 lakh under the PM CARES Scheme. PM CARES beneficiary delighted Suma Mani said she lost her father in her childhood, and mother during the second wave of Covid-19. Suma Mani, who did nursing, and now married, has got a daughter. 'I will deposit `10 lakh in the name of my daughter,' she said. MLAs Gorantla Butchaiah Chowdary and Adireddy Srinivas, MLC Somu Veerraju, District Collector P Prasanthi, ICDS Project Director Ch Srilakshmi and other officials were present.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
LKG, UKG classes to commence in 120 anganwadis this year
Hubballi: In a move to strengthen early childhood education at govt-run anganwadi centres, the women and child welfare department will introduce LKG and UKG classes at 120 centres in the district starting this academic year. The education department has already initiated similar efforts in govt primary schools. The state govt earlier announced the launch of pre-primary education in various districts, which is now being implemented. Admitting children to pre-KG has become expensive in private institutions. Today, the obsession with English-medium schools has increased among parents. Parents want their children to study in convents even if they have to work. This is also causing enrolment in govt schools to decline. Realising this, the Women and Child Welfare Department decided to teach pre-primary education across the state. Through this, it started an effort to attract parents to govt Anganwadis. There is a rising demand for LKG/UKG in schools among parents, especially in rural areas. To prevent kids from enrolling in private and other schools, the decision was made to start LKG education across the state. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Online Degrees: Boost Your Salary and Change Your Life! Online Degree Search Now Undo However, the education department has started with pre-KG in more than 100 schools since last year. In the district, PM SHRI schools that have started pre-KG are running at full strength. The classrooms for these children have been designed to be attractive and colourful. Deputy Director of the Women and Child Welfare Department, Dharwad, Huligemma Kukanur, said that there are 1,622 anganwadis functioning in the district. The department asked for a list of anganwadis to start pre-KG classes. Therefore, a list of 120 anganwadis has been sent to the govt for approval. Soon, after directions from the govt, the classes will start, she said. Shobha Karikatti, a contract teacher at PM SHRI School, Amargol, said that in UKG, 35 children and in LKG, 27 children were admitted, running at full strength. Teaching methods are different in private institutions. Activity-based education is our first priority. For that, we revised many toys, materials, flashcards, notes for teachers, etc. Pre-KG teachers will be trained at the District Institute of Education and Training every year. The English language is also included for children. For the intellectual and mental development of children, activity-based teaching is provided, she said.
Hans India
07-06-2025
- Hans India
People urged to cooperate to eradicate child labour
Vijayawada: NTR district Collector Dr G Lakshmisha stated that it is everyone's responsibility to eradicate child labour. On Friday, he unveiled a wall poster designed for the eradication of child labour, under the auspices of Labor, Women and Child Welfare Department, and Child Rights Advocacy Foundation (CRAF). Speaking at the District Task Force Committee meeting held on this occasion, the Collector said that as part of the Anti-Child Labour Month, officials from the Labour, Police, voluntary organisations, and the Revenue department should conduct special drive inspections to identify child labourers until June 30. He emphasised that employing children less than 14 years of age and adolescents between 14 and 18 years in hazardous work is a crime, according to the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act. He urged for public awareness campaigns about child laws. Collector Lakshmisha stated that if anyone identifies children or adolescents working as child labourers, they should inform the toll-free numbers: 100, 1098, and 1800 102 7222. The wall poster unveiling event was attended by Deputy Labour Commissioner Ch Asharani, ICDS PD D Srilakshmi, District Child Protection Officer M Rajeshwara Rao, Dr B Keerthi, secretary of Vasavya Mahila Mandali, CRAF representative Prabhakar, Forum for Child Rights member A Ramesh, and Assistant Labour Officers.
