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Daily Mirror
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Glastonbury Festival-goers issued urgent alert ahead of June 25
With several UK festivals, including Glastonbury, only a few weeks away, doctors warn that a contagious infection is set to spread at events As Britain prepares for festival season, with events all across the UK - from Glastonbury and Wireless, to Reading and Leeds and Latitude - hundreds of thousands are getting ready to pack tents, glitter, and sunglasses. However, many may be unprepared for an unexpected issue: conjunctivitis. GP Nisa Aslam from Goldeneyecare—a line of pharmacy drops and ointments designed to treat conditions such as conjunctivitis, styes, and blepharitis—is urging festival-goers to monitor their ocular health. "Festivals can be a hotbed for eye infections like conjunctivitis (pink eye)," she warned. "Late nights, communal sleeping arrangements, inadequate hygiene, dehydration, and the use of glittery eye makeup and false lashes can create the ideal conditions for eye irritation and infection." But it's not just bacteria that attendees need to be wary of - those with allergies are also at risk. Around half the UK population experiences hay fever symptoms. When these affect the eyes, it's referred to as Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis," the health expert explained, reports Wales Online. "Grass pollen is the most common cause, and peaks in summer, right when festivals are in full swing," she explained. "Itchy, watery eyes are more likely to be rubbed - which increases the chance of introducing harmful bacteria. Dehydration is also common at festivals and that can create dry eyes that make them more susceptible to incoming bacteria and pathogens." Contact lens users are at additional risk. With four million Brits relying on lenses, the absence of adequate hygiene facilities, such as clean showers and lavatories, presents a considerable hazard. "Contact lenses are magnets for dust and grime," Dr Aslam warns. "Wearing them in dirty settings, or failing to remove them after an evening out, significantly heightens the peril of infections." Glastonbury is the biggest outdoor music festival in the UK, and it is set to begin on June 25, 2025, at Worthy Farm in Somerset. Hygiene at Glastonbury Festival can become challenging amidst vast crowds and the outdoor environment. Despite cleanliness efforts by organisers, not all situations can ensure hygiene perfection, particularly in areas like toilets and showers. People often express concerns about long wait times, insufficient facilities, and the possibility of inadequate cleanliness in toilets. Shower availability might be limited, and queues can be quite long. Additionally, muddy conditions, dust, and close proximity to others can squash attempts to remain clean. The Glastonbury Festival's website underlines its commitment to providing facilities like toilets, showers, and hand sanitisers. Despite equipping attendees with ample hygiene amenities, including 850 wash basins, standpipes with quality-tested drinkable water, and hand sanitisers, the sheer scale of the festival and large crowds can make maintaining good hygiene a bit tricky. Festival-goers are encouraged to bring essentials such as wet wipes, hand sanitiser, and portable collapsible buckets for personal washing. On-site food stalls are held to strict hygiene standards to ensure safety. Somerset Council has even pitched in with advice on curbing disease transmission, offering tips on measles prevention and STD testing. Last year, Professor Trudi Grant, Executive Director for Public and Population Health for Somerset Council and Somerset Integrated Care Board, said: "Keeping yourself safe over the Glastonbury weekend is paramount. Most health risks can be avoided by taking simple steps to help protect yourself and others. "Regular good hygiene can help prevent the spread of most germs and infections, and remembering to keep yourself cool and avoid excess alcohol can help keep you safe during periods of hot weather. We are encouraging everyone who attends the festival to take some basic steps to protect themselves and others so they can enjoy the festival and other events safely and responsibly this summer." How to keep clear of conjunctivitis at a crowded event: The NHS says: "Conjunctivitis is an eye condition caused by infection or allergies. It usually gets better in a couple of weeks without treatment. Conjunctivitis is also known as red or pink eye. It usually affects both eyes and makes them: red, burn or feel gritty, produce pus that sticks to lashes, itch and water." To combat conjunctivitis symptoms, begin with cleaning your eyelids using freshly boiled cooled water and a clean cotton wool pad for each eye, gently wiping away any encrusted discharge. Additionally, placing a cool flannel over your eyes for several minutes can provide relief. Avoid wearing contact lenses until your eyes have fully recovered. A pharmacist can provide assistance with conjunctivitis. They can offer guidance and suggest eyedrops or antihistamines to alleviate your symptoms. It's vital for festival attendees to be aware of potential hygiene issues and take steps to stay as clean and healthy as possible. GP Nisa Aslam shares her top five tips to help party-goers safeguard their eyes from potentially painful eye infections without dampening the festival spirit. GP Nisa Aslam's top five tips 1. Don't share makeup The GP advises: "Share the music, not your mascara. Exchanging eyeliner or false lashes is a quick route to eye infections like pink eye." 2. Rethink your lenses "Consider sporting some trendy glasses for the weekend instead. If you must wear lenses, choose daily disposables - and always cleanse your hands before inserting them," she added. 3. Pack a first-aid kit "If you do contract an eye infection, address it immediately." The GP suggests eye drops or ointment that contains propamidine isethionate and dibrompropamidine isethionate - antiseptics (not antibiotics). These aid in inhibiting bacterial growth and multiplication, thereby controlling the number of bacteria causing an infection. 4. Use glitter wisely The GP warned: "Stick to body glitter. Even sparkly or metallic eye makeup should be used with caution, as they contain tiny specks of glitter that can cause irritation that could lead to infection if they fall into the eye. If you wear contact lenses, this could be even worse." 5. Wash your hands Dr Aslam stressed the importance of keeping your hands away from your eyes, especially at festivals. "Festivals aren't the cleanest places," she pointed out. "Avoid touching your eyes, and if you must wipe them, use a clean tissue and bin it straight after."
News18
2 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Madras High Court Stays Student's Rustication Over ‘Jai Bhim, Free Palestine' Graffiti
Last Updated: The court observed that the action taken by the institution, if allowed to stand, would cause 'too much hardship' to the student, who is at the 'fag-end of his career' The Madras High Court has stayed the rustication of a postgraduate student of the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), who was expelled after allegedly painting graffiti reading 'Jai Bhim" and 'Free Palestine" on hostel walls. The bench of Justice TV Thamilselvi passed an interim order on May 29 in favour of the petitioner, S Aslam, a second-year Master of Social Work (MSW) student at the Sriperumbudur-based institute. The court observed that the action taken by the institution, if allowed to stand, would cause 'too much hardship" to the student, who is at the 'fag-end of his career". The controversy began on May 24 when graffiti was discovered in the boys' hostel. The following day, Aslam was rusticated through an administrative order issued by the Director of RGNIYD. According to Aslam, he was served a notice via WhatsApp merely an hour before the enquiry meeting and was denied an opportunity to present his defence or respond to the specific charges against him. Aslam contended in his plea that the enquiry process was biased and motivated. He alleged that the Assistant Registrar, Avinav Thakur (Respondent No. 6), who was part of the enquiry committee, harboured personal vendetta against him and other students for exposing an alleged sexual assault case pending against him in Jharkhand. The student claimed that Thakur influenced the disciplinary proceedings and, with the support of the hostel warden, orchestrated the action taken against him. Labelled as engaging in 'anti-national activity", Aslam argued that the rustication order was a violation of his right to dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution. He maintained that the institute neither provided him the list of charges nor considered his documentary evidence. Moreover, his plea to be allowed to take his final exams and complete his internship reportedly received no response from the administration. Taking note of these allegations and the academic stage of the student, the high court granted interim relief. The court directed the institute to reschedule examinations, issue him a hall ticket, allow participation in the block placement programme in the Department of Social Work, and include him in the official WhatsApp group to ensure educational continuity. All directions were made subject to the final outcome of the writ petition. The matter is now posted for further hearing on June 25. First Published:
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
‘Anti-national content': Madras HC stays student's ouster
CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has stayed the rustication order issued by the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD) in Sriperumbudur near here against a student, who was ousted from the institute for alleged defacement of the hostel property with content of 'anti-national' nature, and ordered the institute to allow him to take his final year examinations and participate in the placement programme. Justice T V Thamilselvi issued the order on Thursday on a petition filed by S Aslam, a final year student of Master of Social Work, who had alleged that the inquiry by the institute regarding the defacement was conducted in an 'arbitrary and illegal manner'. The RGNIYD, functioning under the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sport, took the stringent measure against Aslam and two other students last Sunday (May 25), following an inspection of some of the hostel rooms after an inquiry triggered by slogans such as 'Jai Bhim' and 'Free Palestine' found on the hostel wall. Sayeedh M A and Nahal Ibnu Abullaise, pursuing the same course, were the other two who faced the punishment. The high court's order pertained to Aslam who had filed the petition. The judge observed that if the petitioner-student is not allowed to appear for the exam, it will put him to hardship. Considering the student was at the end of his academic course, Justice Thamilselvi said, 'If he is not permitted to attend the examination and internship programme, it will cause too much hardship to the petitioner. Hence, the impugned order passed by the first respondent (director of the institute) dated 25.05.2025 is ordered to be stayed.'
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Madras High Court stays suspension of student over 'Free Palestine' graffiti
Representative image CHENNAI: Madras HC has stayed the May 25 decision of Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD) in Sriperumbudur to suspend a second-year PG student for defacing hostel property by painting 'Jai Bhim' and 'Free Palestine' graffiti in his hostel room. Justice T V Thamilselvi directed the institute to allow the student and petitioner, S Aslam, to appear in exams and take part in the internship programme. "If he is not permitted to attend the examination and internship programme, it will cause undue hardship to the petitioner," the court said in its interim order on Thursday. RGNIYD's assistant registrar, Avinav Thakur, the warden, and the assistant warden visited the hostel premises and found Aslam defacing the property with graffiti. An inquiry committee, including Avinav, subsequently suspended Aslam from the institute and expelled him from the hostel. However, Aslam alleged that he was being victimised after he and some other students exposed a pending sexual assault case against Avinav in Jharkhand. He claimed that Avinav influenced the committee and coerced some students to testify against him. The court then adjourned the matter for hearing on June 25.
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- New Indian Express
Madras HC stays rustication of RGNIYD student over ‘anti-national' graffiti, allows exam, placement access
CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has stayed the rustication order issued by the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD) in Sriperumbudur near Chennai against a student who was expelled from the institute for allegedly defacing hostel property with content of 'anti-national' nature. The court directed the institute to allow him to appear for his final-year examinations and participate in the placement programme. Justice T.V. Thamilselvi issued the interim order on Thursday on a petition filed by S. Aslam, a final-year Master of Social Work student, who alleged that the institute's enquiry into the defacement incident was conducted in an 'arbitrary and illegal manner'. The RGNIYD, functioning under the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, had rusticated Aslam along with two other students, Sayeedh M.A. and Nahal Ibnu Abullaise, on Sunday, 25 May, after an inspection of hostel rooms and an enquiry triggered by the discovery of slogans such as 'Jai Bhim' and 'Free Palestine' written on a hostel wall. The High Court's order pertains to Aslam, the only one among the three to file a petition. The judge observed that not allowing the student to take his examinations would cause him undue hardship. Considering that the student was at the end of his academic course, Justice Thamilselvi said, 'If he is not permitted to attend the examination and internship programme, it will cause too much hardship to the petitioner. Hence, the impugned order passed by the first respondent (Director of the institute) dated 25.05.2025 is ordered to be stayed.'
