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India Today
7 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
Kerala slams Centre over foreign aid approval to Maharashtra, cites bias
The CPI(M)-led Kerala government on Sunday accused the BJP-ruled Centre of political bias after it permitted Maharashtra to accept foreign contributions for disaster relief while denying similar requests from Kerala during its devastating 2018 Finance Minister K N Balagopal stated that the state welcomed the Centre's approval for Maharashtra but called out what he described as 'discriminatory treatment' between support the decision to give permission to Maharashtra, but there shouldn't be differential treatment towards states. It shows that centre sees the states differently and that is based on politics. It is not right for the administrators to show that their criteria is not the disaster but politics. This is not right for the relation between state and centre,' said Balagopal. His remarks came after the Maharashtra Chief Minister's Relief Fund was granted registration under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA), making it eligible to receive foreign aid. This contrasts sharply with the Centre's earlier refusal to allow Kerala to accept foreign assistance during the 2018 floods, despite offers from countries including the Balagopal's concerns, CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar also criticised the Centre, accusing it of showing 'step-motherly treatment' toward Union Government's recent approval allowing foreign contributions to the Maharashtra Chief Minister's Relief Fund starkly highlights the injustice done to Kerala during the devastating 2018 floods, when foreign aid was blocked and contributions to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund were disallowed,' he said.'At the time of the 2018 floods that devastated the state of Kerala, many international organisations including the Government of UAE expressed their willingness to extend a helping hand to Kerala but such requests were outrightly denied by the BJP government,' Kumar InTrending Reel IN THIS STORY#Kerala#Maharashtra
Hans India
3 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Youth dies during physical test
Bhubaneswar: A youth died and seven others were hospitalised after collapsing during a physical test for Home Guard recruitment in Gajapati district on Thursday morning, police said. The incident occurred during a 2 km running test held between Ranipenth and Padmapur near Paralakhemundi, the district headquarters. The deceased has been identified as Sulant Mishal, a resident of Parisal village in Gajapati district, police said. According to sources, Mishal suddenly collapsed just 30 seconds before completing the run. He was rushed to the district headquarters hospital but was declared dead on arrival. Seven other candidates, who fell ill during the physical test, are currently undergoing treatment at the same hospital. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed grief over the incident and announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the family of the deceased youth. In a post on X, the CMO said, 'Sulant Mishal died while undergoing physical examination for recruitment to the post of Home Guard in Gajapati. Chief Minister Shri @MohanMOdisha expressed deep grief over the incident and announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund for the next of kin of the deceased.'
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Time of India
Dwarka tempo crash: 6-yr-old dies, toll rises to 4; driver held
New Delhi: A day after a tempo carrying 22 labourers and their family members overturned due to a tyre burst in Dwarka Sector 23, a six-year-old boy succumbed to his injuries, raising the death toll to four. The vehicle's driver was arrested by police. Nine people were receiving treatment. The accused driver was identified as Shabeer, a resident of Hazrat Nizamuddin. The Bihar govt announced compensation for the victims who were from that state. "Chief minister Nitish Kumar expressed deep condolences on the tragic death of 4 people from Gaya (Bihar) in a road accident in Delhi. He described this heart-wrenching accident as extremely sad and prayed to God for the peace of the departed souls," posted CMO Bihar on X. It further said, "chief minister has directed to provide an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to the families of the deceased from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. Along with this, he also asked to provide the estimated assistance amount from other departments to the affected families." Around 4pm on Wednesday, police received a call about the incident, whichtookplace near the Dwarka Sector-23 flyover. Initial findings suggested that a sudden rear tyre burst caused the vehicle to lose control and overturn. Due to the impact of the crash, several passengers sustained serious injuries. "Emergency services swung into action and all the injured passengers were rushed to a hospital in Dwarka Sector 9 for immediate medical attention. Three people were declared brought dead at the hospital. The deceased were identified as Ajit, his four-year-old daughter, and a three-year-old girl. All three were residents of Bihar." an officer said. "One of the survivors said that they travelled from Bihar by bus and were on their way to a factory in Manesar. This statement is being verified," the officer added.
The Hindu
17-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
NIMS doctors perform heart procedures on two teenagers using advanced 3D mapping
The Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad has successfully performed complex radiofrequency ablation (RFA) procedures to treat supraventricular arrhythmias in two young boys. Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) is a procedure that treats abnormal heart rhythms by using heat to destroy small areas of faulty heart tissue. Doctors insert thin wires into the heart to find and fix the spot causing the problem. Under a team led by cardiologist Dr. Oruganti Sai Satish, who specialises in electrophysiology, the institute treated a 15-year-old from Khammam and a 14-year-old from Hyderabad, both of whom were battling life-disrupting heart rhythm disorders, the hospital said. The first case involved a teenager from Khammam who had suffered recurrent palpitations, chest discomfort, and sweating since early childhood. Despite long-term medication, his symptoms persisted. Investigations revealed that he had a rare condition, right-sided heart orientation and reversed positions of internal organs, along with Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome, an abnormal electrical pathway in the heart. The complex nature of his cardiac anatomy posed significant challenges for catheter placement and mapping. However, using advanced 3D mapping technology, the team was able to accurately identify and eliminate the abnormal pathways responsible for the palpitations through targeted radiofrequency energy, said a release. The second patient, a 14-year-old from Hyderabad, had experienced over 25 episodes of palpitations in just four months, frequently requiring emergency care and intravenous medication. His condition impacted his schooling and daily life. After consultations at multiple hospitals, he arrived at NIMS, where tests revealed an extremely rare electrical focus near the mitral valve on the left side of his heart. This too was successfully ablated using 3D mapping and RF energy. Both procedures were carried out free of cost under the Telangana government's Aarogyasri and Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF) schemes.
Hans India
15-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
Alampur MLA Vijayaudu Distributes Kalyana Lakshmi, Shaadi Mubarak, and CMRF Cheques to Beneficiaries
Gadwal: Undavelli, Alampur Mandal – In a commendable effort to support underprivileged families, Alampur MLA Shri Vijayaudu conducted a cheque distribution program at the MLA Camp Office located at Alampur Crossroads, Undavelli Mandal. The event was held to distribute financial assistance under the Telangana government's flagship welfare schemes — Kalyana Lakshmi, Shaadi Mubarak, and Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF). Attending as the chief guest, MLA Vijayaudu personally handed over the cheques to eligible beneficiaries. He reiterated the government's commitment to uplifting economically disadvantaged families and empowering women through financial support for marriages. Speaking at the event, the MLA stated that the Telangana government provides Rs. 1,00,116 as financial aid under the Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak schemes to help families with the marriage expenses of daughters from poor households. He encouraged all beneficiaries to promptly deposit the cheques into their bank accounts and make optimal use of these schemes. He emphasized the need for public awareness so that every eligible person can benefit from such welfare initiatives. In total, cheques worth over Rs. 70,08,120 were distributed to 70 beneficiaries under the Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak schemes. Additionally, Rs. 25,88,500 was disbursed to 102 beneficiaries under the CMRF scheme, which supports individuals facing medical and emergency hardships. The beneficiaries hailed from various mandals, including Alampur, Aiza, Undavelli, Itikyala, Manopad, Vaddepalli, Rajoli, and Erravalli. The event witnessed the participation of Tahsildars, revenue officials, and leaders from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) party from the respective mandals.
