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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Samana parents protest and block bridge demanding further action fatal accident case; Samana witnesses shutdown again
Patiala: The grieving families of six schoolchildren killed in a horrific road crash earlier this month reignited protests on Friday, blocking a key road and demanding the arrest of all those alleged to be responsible for the tragedy. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Joined by political leaders, farmer unions, and social organisations, the families staged a sit-in outside the tehsil complex in Samana before moving to the Bhakhra Bridge on the Samana-Patiala Road, bringing the town to a standstill for the second time since the May 7 accident. The crash involved a Toyota Innova ferrying schoolchildren that collided head-on with a tanker-loaded tipper truck. Five children aged between six and 12, along with the 45-year-old driver, died on the spot. A sixth child died the next day, while six others remain in hospital. Police have arrested two main accused — tipper driver Bhupinder Singh and truck owner Davinder Singh — and six others for allegedly sheltering the suspects. However, four additional accused — Aniket Singh, Randhir Singh (alleged operator of the truck), Nirmal Singh (Randhir's father), and Gurjeet Singh, a relative — remain on the run. On May 24, families submitted a memorandum to subdivisional magistrate (SDM) Richa Goel, warning of a complete city shutdown if no action was taken by May 28. Goel forwarded the memorandum to senior superintendent of police (SSP) Varun Sharma, who met with the families and pledged arrests by May 30. That deadline has now passed without further arrests. Outraged by the delay, the families resumed their protest with heightened momentum. Local leaders across party lines criticised the administration for its inaction and pledged continued support for the victims' families. The tragedy has sparked wider concerns over unsafe school transportation, poor road regulation, and the unmonitored movement of heavy mining vehicles on public roads. On May 8, the town observed a total shutdown as hundreds gathered to mourn the children at the cremation ground. With emotions still raw and public outrage mounting, the families vowed to continue their protest until all accused are brought to justice and meaningful reforms are enacted to prevent similar tragedies. MSID:: 121519013 413 |
7NEWS
23-05-2025
- 7NEWS
Driver who killed Adelaide woman in high-speed collision stalls sentencing over religious restrictions in jail
The sentencing of a driver who killed a woman in Adelaide's north-east in a high-speed collision has been delayed due to concerns about religious hardship in custody. Bhupinder Singh, 25, pleaded guilty to causing the death of 40-year-old Christine Sandford after his Ford Mustang slammed into her Holden Commodore at high speed on North East Road, Windsor Gardens, in March 2023. Sandford had been just minutes from home, out on a quick trip to buy cooking oil, when her car was T-boned while exiting a petrol station around 10pm. WATCH ABOVE: Killer driver delays his sentencing over religious concerns. Previously in court, Judge Paul Muscat said Singh had been driving between 150 and 161km/h in the moments before the fatal crash. Singh pleaded guilty to aggravated causing death by dangerous driving. During earlier proceedings, Singh explained that he failed to render aid after the crash because his turban had fallen off—something his legal team compared to feeling ' naked in public,' given its significance in the Sikh faith. Now, his lawyer is arguing that Singh cannot properly practise his religion while incarcerated and would face undue hardship in custody. The court has adjourned sentencing until June 6 to consider the argument.
Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Students baffled as glitch delays JEE Advanced at Chandigarh University for an hour
Students appearing for Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advance at Block 3 of the Chandigarh University, Gharuan, faced an unexpected situation after their exam got delayed for one hour due to some technical glitch. Anxiety was already evident on the already tensed faces of the aspirants and their parents. The disruption led to considerable stress among candidates and sparked criticism over the preparedness of private institutions entrusted with hosting such high-stakes exams. The morning session of the JEE Advanced exam—conducted this year by IIT Kanpur—was scheduled to begin at 9 am. However, candidates at the affected centre reported that the exam started only around 10 am. 'There was no proper system in place. The biometric entry process began very late and the staff seemed unprepared to handle the volume of students,' said Bhupinder Singh, a parent. 'The lack of coordination caused unnecessary stress just before one of the most important exams of their lives,' he added. Students said the delay significantly disrupted their mental focus. Many also complained that they were not properly informed about the reason for the delay as they waited anxiously to the exam to begin. Further compounding the issue was the tight schedule between the two exam papers. Originally, the first session was to conclude at 12 noon, allowing students sufficient time to rest and have lunch before the second session at 2.30 pm. However, due to the delay, the paper 1 ended at 1 pm, leaving students little time to recover and prepare for the second session. Parents voiced concerns and demanded accountability. 'This kind of mismanagement can have a lasting impact on a student's performance and morale,' said another parent. 'We are demanding that IIT Kanpur consider awarding grace marks or providing relief to students affected at this particular centre,' they added. Supinder Sodhi, zonal operations manager at TCS, which conducted the exam, stated that a technical glitch in the system led to a one-hour delay for candidates in Block-3 of the university. However, he clarified that no candidate lost any exam time because of the delay. All candidates were given the full 180 minutes to complete the test. A total of 291 candidates were present at the centre, he added. Around three thousand students appeared for exam in the tricity area, held at five designated centres, most of which were in Mohali. The two compulsory back-to-back exams were conducted in online mode. The students seeking admission to undergraduate engineering courses at the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian institute of Sciences (IISCs) as well as some other prestigious Research based colleges appear in these exams. Kunal Singh who runs a coaching centre in Chandigarh said 'Based on Student feedback, I think paper 2 was actually tougher as well as lengthy than paper 1 due to the increased complexity emphasizing in-depth understanding, more weightage on decimal answer type questions instead of MCQs and length of questions in Physics and Mathematics.' He added that as seen usually, the physics part was the toughest out of all the three subjects with conceptually dense and time-consuming problems. Chemistry was more focused on organic chemistry. Overall any candidate who may have attempted 45% of the questions correctly will score well enough to cross the cutoff, Singh said. The Results of JEE Advanced will be declared on June 2.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
1-hr delay in starting JEE at Gharuan centre adds to students' anxiety
1 2 Mohali: A one-hour delay in the commencement of JEE Advanced at a private university in Gharuan caused widespread concern among students and parents on Sunday. The disruption, which took place at Block B-3 of the examination centre, led to mental stress among candidates and is now drawing criticism over the preparedness of private institutions hosting such high-stakes exams. The morning session of the JEE Advanced exam, conducted this year by IIT Kanpur , was scheduled to begin at 9am. However, candidates at the affected centre reported that the exam started only around 10am. The delay was attributed to a sluggish and disorganised biometric verification process, compounded by alleged negligence on the part of the centre's staff. "There was no proper system in place. The biometric entry process began very late, and the staff seemed unprepared to handle the volume of students," said Bhupinder Singh, a parent. "The lack of coordination caused unnecessary stress just before one of the most important exams of their lives." Students said the delay significantly disrupted their mental focus, a key factor in competitive exams like JEE Advanced, which determines admission to India's premier IITs. Many also said they were not properly informed about the reason for the delay while they waited anxiously to begin. Further compounding the issue was the tight schedule between the two exam papers. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Originally, the first session was to conclude at 12 noon, allowing students sufficient time to rest and have lunch before the second session at 2.30pm. However, due to the delay, the first paper ended at 1 pm, giving students barely 30 minutes to recover and prepare for the second session. Parents voiced strong concerns and demanded accountability. "This kind of mismanagement can have a lasting impact on a student's performance and morale," said one parent. "We are demanding that IIT Kanpur consider awarding grace marks or provide relief to the students affected at this particular centre." As of now, there has been no official response from the exam conducting body regarding the incident. The disruption has sparked broader calls for stricter oversight and preparedness standards when assigning private universities as examination centres for national-level competitive tests. MSID:: 121251079 413 |
Entrepreneur
15-05-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
InCred Finance Reports INR 372 Crore Profit in FY25 with 3.6% RoA
Profit after tax (PAT) surged to INR 372 crore, reflecting a return on assets (RoA) of 3.6 per cent, which the company describes as "best-in-class." You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. InCred Financial Services Limited (InCred Finance), a non-banking financial company (NBFCs), has reported exceptional financial results for the fiscal year 2024–25. InCred Finance witnessed significant growth across key performance parameters including loan book expansion, profitability, and asset quality, according to a press release issued by the company. As of March 2025, the company's loan book stood at INR 12,384 crore, marking a 37 per cent year-on-year growth. This acceleration was driven by a balanced uptick in its core verticals such as consumer loans, education loans, and SME Lending; demonstrating the firm's well-diversified portfolio strategy. Profit after tax (PAT) surged to INR 372 crore, reflecting a return on assets (RoA) of 3.6 per cent, which the company describes as "best-in-class." Even as it grew rapidly, InCred Finance managed to keep a tight rein on asset quality, with gross non-performing assets (NPA) at 1.9 per cent and Net NPA at 0.7 per cent, highlighting the company's disciplined approach to credit underwriting and risk management. Commenting on the performance, Bhupinder Singh, Founder & Group CEO of InCred Finance, said, "FY25 was a defining year for InCred Finance — we delivered robust, well-balanced growth while maintaining best-in-class profitability and asset quality. These results are a testament to the maturity of our credit model and the sharp execution by our teams across verticals. We move forward with discipline, momentum, and a clear commitment to long-term value creation."
