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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Khargone woman tests Covid positive post delivery, dies
Indore: A 44-year-old woman from Khargone, who recently gave birth at MTH Hospital, tragically died at MRTB Hospital from intrapartum seizures after testing positive for Covid-19 on Friday. She delivered a healthy baby boy weighing 3.1 kg on May 28, but, succumbed just eight days later. This unfortunate death marks the second Covid-related fatality in Madhya Pradesh amid the current surge in cases. Previously, a 74-year-old woman from Indore, who was also Covid-19 positive, passed away while undergoing treatment for renal failure at Aurobindo Hospital. Indore district epidemiologist Dr Anshul Mishra said, "It's the second death of patients, who tested positive for Covid-19, reported in Indore. The 74-year-old woman was a resident of Indore, while the 44-year-old woman belonged to Khargone." Khargone CMHO Dr ML Sisodiya said, "We have got details of the woman. Her family members will be approached and examined. If any symptoms of Covid-19 are found among them, they will be tested and given the required treatment." Following her delivery, the woman's health rapidly deteriorated. An RT-PCR test on June 5 confirmed that she was Covid-19 positive, leading to her transfer to the isolation ward at MRTB Hospital, senior professor (gynaecology) Dr Sumitra Yadav said. Despite immediate medical intervention, her condition worsened, and she was declared dead at 3:50am the next morning. Dr Yadav explained that the woman suffered a convulsion on the operation table immediately after her delivery. "She experienced a sudden drop in blood pressure and oxygen saturation. Urgent intubation was done," Dr Yadav stated. The patient was diagnosed with placenta previa, a serious pregnancy condition. Compounding her condition were a history of two previous caesarean sections, a transverse lie (abnormal fetal position), and polyhydramnios (excess amniotic fluid). Due to these complications, the delivery was performed via lower segment caesarean section (LSCS). She was also a known case of hypothyroidism. Following her surgery, the patient was moved to the ICU on May 28 at 10:15am. Her condition remained critical, and it further worsened after she tested positive for Covid-19, leading to her transfer to MRTB Hospital's isolation ward where she died, Dr Yadav said. The total number of Covid-19 cases reported in Indore has reached 50 so far including nine patients from other districts. Health officials have confirmed there 26 active cases in the city at present.
New Indian Express
30-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Senior IAS officer Anshul Mishra to go on central deputation to AIIMS Delhi
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu cadre senior IAS officer Anshul Mishra will be going on central deputation as an Additional Director (Administration) at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, as per an order of the Appointments Committee of the Union Cabinet dated May 28. His transfer to Delhi comes close on the heels of the Madras High Court finding him guilty of contempt of court last week. The court ordered him to undergo simple imprisonment for one month and pay a compensation of Rs 25,000 to two elderly siblings, the petitioners in the case, who were trying to retrieve their property acquired by the government years ago but was not used. The court found that Mishra, who held the post of member secretary of Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) for around 4.5 years, did not act on the siblings' petition within the time set by it in 2023. He was transferred out of CMDA and posted as managing director of Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board in February.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Crime Branch Freezes Rs47 Lakh, Issues LOC Against Trader in Rs800 Crore Scam
Nagpur: In a significant development in the Rs800 crore fake businesses scam, the Nagpur crime branch froze Rs47 lakh in the bank accounts of the accused, and secured a Lookout Circular (LOC) against trader Anshul Mishra. Mishra, who was granted ad-interim bail by the court until June 2, is now under intense scrutiny as the police intensify their efforts to unravel the sprawling financial fraud. Police, though, said Mishra could have gone abroad a few days ago. While the police launched a manhunt for two key suspects, Rajesh Shahu and Avinash Shahu, two other accused, Bunty Shahu and Jayesh Shahu, described as masterminds of the syndicate, were shifted to magisterial custody and sent to Nagpur Central Jail. The scam involves a syndicate allegedly operating through 86 companies with 106 bank accounts. The crime branch, led by deputy commissioner of police (DCP) Rahul Maknikar and assistant commissioner of police (ACP) Abhijeet Patil, has been working tirelessly to trace the flow of illicit funds. This week, the investigation team approached the GST office, urging officials to expedite the release of critical details about the companies involved, which could provide further clues. Sources said Bunty and Jayesh played pivotal roles in orchestrating the scam, which allegedly involved online gaming and hawala transactions. Adding to the complexity of the case, the whereabouts of two other suspects, Vinod Tanna and Rizwan Shaikh alias Mamu, remain unknown. Both are believed to hold critical information about the syndicate's illicit activities, particularly to online gaming and hawala networks. The police are leaving no stone unturned to locate these individuals. The authorities suspect a sophisticated network of fraudulent businesses siphoned off massive sums of money. The freezing of Rs47 lakh is seen as a crucial step in disrupting the financial operations of the syndicate, but just the tip of the iceberg. The crime branch is working closely with financial and regulatory authorities to piece together the scam. The issuance of LOC against Mishra ensures he cannot flee the country, keeping the pressure on the accused.
New Indian Express
24-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Court sentences IAS officer to one month in jail
CHENNAI: Talking tough on the government officials failing to comply with the orders of the court within the stipulated time-frame, the Madras High Court has sentenced an IAS officer to one-month simple imprisonment in a civil contempt of court case. The judge also ordered IAS officer Anshul Mishra to pay a compensation of Rs 25,000 within three weeks, failing which he shall undergo a further period of 10 days of civil imprisonment. The court ordered the amount to be recovered from his salary. However, the judge kept the order under suspension to enable him to file an appeal and ordered the Registry of the court to take steps for arresting him if he failed to prefer the appeal within 30 days. Justice P Velmurugan recently passed the orders after finding the officer guilty of contempt of court when he was serving as the member secretary of CMDA. The contempt of court petition was filed by R Lalithambal and her brother K S Viswanathan seeking to punish the officer for wilful disobedience of the orders passed in 2023. The matter pertains to reconveyance of 17 cents of land belonging to them at Koyambedu that was acquired by the housing board in 1983. However, the land was not utilised. They filed a petition in the court for reconveying the land. Based on the court's order in 2003, 10.5 cents of land was returned. They filed another petition in 2023 for reconveyance of 6.5 cents. The court directed the CMDA to consider their representation, issue notices and hold an enquiry within three months. They filed a contempt petition in 2024 which contended that the 2023 order was not complied with within the time-frame.
The Hindu
23-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Madras High Court sentences IAS officer to one-month simple imprisonment in contempt case
The Madras High Court has found Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Anshul Mishra guilty of contempt of court and directed him to undergo simple imprisonment for one month. The court, however, suspended the sentence until he could prefer an appeal before a Division Bench of the court. Justice P. Velmurugan directed the Madras High Court Registry to take steps for securing the custody of the former Chennai Metropoligan Development Authority (CMDA) Member Secretary and make him undergo the sentence if he does not prefer the appeal within the limitation period of 30 days. The judge also directed Mr. Mishra to pay a compensation of ₹25,000 to aged siblings R. Lalithambal and K.S. Viswananthan, who had been struggling for years to retrieve their valuable immovable property, which was acquired for a public purpose but reportedly not used for the same. Making it clear that the compensation must be paid from the personal funds of the IAS officer and not from public funds, the judge ordered that the State government deduct the amount from his monthly salary. In default, the officer was ordered to undergo simple imprisonment for another 10 days. Displeased with the government authorities having taken two years to comply with a court order, which insisted that they take a decision within two months, Justice Velmurugan wrote: 'This court notes with concern that such conduct by public authorities is not an isolated incident.' He went on to state: 'In numerous cases, it is seen that poor and aggrieved litigants, after approaching public authorities for redressal of genuine grievances, are forced to approach the constitutional courts for directions. Even after judicial intervention, the concerned authorities, for reasons best known to them, either delay or altogether ignore compliance, compelling the litigants to resort to contempt proceedings for enforcement of their rights.' The judge said, such repeated and consistent defiance by public officials was not only wrong but also challenges the fundamental principles of justice and the need to uphold the rule of law. 'The confidence of the citizens in the justice delivery system rests upon the assurance that the orders of the courts will be implemented promptly and effectively. Public service is not a privilege but a trust reposed in the officials by the people. Public servants are answerable not only to their immediate administrative superiors but ultimately to the law and the Constitution,' he observed. Once an order gets passed by a court of law, it would be binding upon the executive and its compliance was not optional. 'Any deliberate failure to act amounts to wilful disobedience and constitutes contempt of court. This court, therefore, is constrained to record that the respondent/contemnor has wilfully and wantonly disobeyed the orders passed by this court. The excuses offered are neither bona fide nor satisfactory,' the judge added. The legal battle According to the siblings, who had filed the present contempt plea, 17 cents of their land abutting Nesapakkam Road in Chennai was acquired in 1983 for constructing Tamil Nadu Housing Board tenements. However, when the land was not utilised for long, the petitioners initiated a legal battle seeking reconveyance of the property. Pursuant to a writ petition filed in 2003, followed by contempt proceedings, about 10.5 cents of the land was reconveyed to them but the rest of 6.5 cents was retained for the purpose of widening the Nesapakkam Road. Again, the siblings kickstarted a second round of litigation to get back the remaining property. Disposing of their second writ petition on November 22, 2023, Justice Velmurugan had directed the CMDA Member Secretary to consider the couple's plea and pass appropriate orders within two months. However, since the order was not complied with, the siblings filed the present contempt plea in August 2024. The petitioners' counsel told the court the 2023 order was not complied with until Mr. Mishra was transferred from CMDA to the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board in February 2025. His successor in CMDA rejected the petitioners' plea, for reconveyance, on February 28, 2025.
