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Hindustan Times
20-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Odisha CM: Shaktishree Programme to roll out soon in over 700 colleges, varsities
Bhubaneswar: Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday said the Shaktishree Programme—a comprehensive initiative aimed at ensuring safety, empowerment, and gender sensitivity across higher educational institutions—will be rolled out in 16 universities and 730 government and aided colleges across the state. Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi said that all higher educational institutions will be required to submit an Annual Campus Safety Report by December 31. (CMO Odisha-X) This comes in the wake of the death of a 20-year-old college girl in Odisha's Balasore district following a self-immolation attempt over her sexual harassment by a professor. 'The Shaktishree Programme is a decisive step toward making our campuses safer, inclusive, and empowering for our daughters. It is not just a scheme—it is a movement for gender equality and respect,' Majhi said. Every college and university will form a Shaktishree Empowerment Cell, a student-led body, which will be managed by a female student, the 'Shaktishree Saathi', and mentored by a female faculty member, the 'Shaktishree Coordinator'. Additionally, five accomplished working women, nominated by the district collector, will serve as 'Shakti Apas'. They will visit campuses quarterly to guide and mentor students. Also Read: A wake-up call from Odisha An annual workshop titled 'Shakti Swarupini' will be held for all Shaktishree Saathis, Coordinators, and Apas. The cell will organise a six-day training program covering self-defence, legal rights, mental health, and digital safety awareness. A dedicated Shaktishree App is in the pipeline too, Majhi said. The app will allow female students to anonymously report harassment, consult mental health professionals, access Tele-MANAS services, and use an SOS emergency button to seek immediate help. The app will also provide details of internal committees and offer escalation mechanisms if complaints are not adequately addressed. Majhi added that a special Code of Conduct for faculty and non-teaching staff will be implemented, along with mandatory annual online training on gender sensitivity and women's safety. Under the SAFE (Shaktishree Actions for Female Empowerment) Campaign, camps and workshops on self-defense will be held. Also Read: Girl, 15, set on fire by 3 men in Odisha's Puri days after Balasore student's self-immolation An online course on The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) and University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines will be introduced for students and staff. Also, CCTV cameras will be installed at key locations based on internal recommendations, and a control room will monitor the live feeds, Majhi said. All higher educational institutions will be required to submit an Annual Campus Safety Report by December 31.
Daily Express
07-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Nizam distributes 23 cows in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidiladha
Published on: Saturday, June 07, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jun 07, 2025 By: Lagatah Toyos Text Size: Nizam presents a sacrificial cow to Tawau District Police Chief ACP Jasmin Hussin at IPD Tawau on Friday. TAWAU: Apas Assemblyman Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan distributed 23 sacrificial cows to eight District Polling Centres (PDM), security agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and several associations in the district on Friday. He said the contribution was made in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration to strengthen bonds between leaders, the community and security forces. Advertisement He added that the act of 'qurban' (sacrificial slaughter) not only reinforces one's faith but also enhances the relationship between leaders and the grassroots, while offering the community an opportunity to understand the significance of sacrifice. 'The qurban ritual carries a profound message of unity and mutual aid among Muslims. Hari Raya Aidiladha is not just a celebration, but a reflection of the values of sacrifice, sincerity and compassion,' he said during the handover ceremony at the Tawau District Police Headquarters (IPD). Nizam, who is also Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister, called on the public to appreciate the peace in the country, which enables religious celebrations to be held in harmony. 'We must safeguard the blessings we have. Through programmes like this, we hope to maintain the peace we enjoy for generations to come,' he said. Advertisement Nizam was accompanied by his wife, Datin Wahida Mardiana Norsalim, during the distribution of the sacrificial cattle. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Nizam rebukes Suhaimi over emotional rhetoric and unanswered RM7.5 billion question
Nizam KOTA KINABALU (May 19): Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister of Sabah, Datuk Haji Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan, has issued a firm rebuttal to recent comments by Libaran member of parliament Datuk Suhaimi Nasir, accusing him of being overly emotional and ignoring key issues of public accountability. Nizam thanked Suhaimi for what he described as 'closely monitoring' his actions, suggesting that his name still held enough influence to provoke strong reactions. 'Clearly, my name carries enough weight to elicit an angry and emotional tone — a sign that the truth, however bitter, unsettles those with vested interests,' said Nizam. In response to Suhaimi's remark urging him to 'look into the mirror,' Nizam retorted, 'Sometimes the mirror itself is cracked, and what one sees is merely the shadow of unresolved political grudges. Perhaps that is why he fails to distinguish between fact and sentiment.' The Apas assemblyman acknowledged his past involvement in government but dismissed any accusation of hypocrisy. 'I do not deny once being part of the government, and I do not hide my record. The difference is, I did not reappear after two decades of silence pretending to be as pure as a white cloth. I continued to serve and stay with the people — not just re-emerge to shape perceptions,' he said. Nizam also took issue with Suhaimi's reference to being 'grateful to Umno,' calling such a mindset outdated. 'I am unsure if he is still trapped in 1990s-style politics, where positions were seen as party gifts instead of a mandate from the people. I wish him a speedy recovery from that nostalgic delusion,' he added. He criticised Suhaimi for indirectly casting aspersions on current Sabah cabinet members, who he said were working together to rectify mistakes made by previous leaders, including those from Umno. 'This is a textbook example of spitting into the wind,' Nizam remarked. Central to Nizam's response was a demand for accountability regarding the RM7.5 billion in federal funding for basic infrastructure projects during the Umno-led administration. 'My question remains unanswered: What happened to the RM7.5 billion in basic infrastructure funds during the Umno era? So far, it has only been met with emotion, not data.' Nizam concluded by calling for mature leadership and constructive contributions. 'Sabah does not need politicians who get offended when criticized. Sabah needs those who can accept criticism, work quietly, and deliver results — not long essays filled with metaphors, sarcasm, and nostalgia for lost seats.' 'If Datuk Suhaimi and the current Sabah Umno leadership truly wish to change and leave behind the burdens of the past, then start by contributing — not attacking. And if dramatics are necessary, at least ensure the script is logical and the characters are not contradictory.' Nizam currently serves as the Information Chief of Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah, a component of the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah government.
