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The Hindu
31-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Telangana's Director of Public Health, seven others face department inquiry over transfer irregularities
The Telangana Health Department has initiated departmental proceedings against the Director of Public Health and Family Welfare (DPH), Dr B. Ravinder Naik, and seven other senior officials in connection with procedural irregularities during last year's general transfer process. According to a circular accessed by The Hindu, the government has appointed Dr J. Ajaya Kumar, Commissioner of Telangana Vaidya Vidhana Parishad (TVVP), as the presenting officer in the inquiry. The circular: 'The government, in exercise of the powers conferred under the Telangana Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1991, appoints Dr J. Ajaya Kumar as the presenting officer to present the case on behalf of the disciplinary authority in support of the article of charges against Dr B. Ravinder Naik and seven other government servants before the inquiring authority.' The probe pertains to the general transfers effected between June and July 2024, following the issue of a GO, which mandated that healthcare personnel who had served more than four years at a particular institution be compulsorily shifted. However, insiders allege the guidelines were manipulated, favouring certain officers. 'Many used the G.O. selectively to manipulate transfers. Senior officials, including the DPH, ensured that some individuals, despite crossing the four-year limit, remained posted in Hyderabad or other urban areas by invoking political connections or allegedly accepting bribes. Meanwhile, others were transferred even before completing three years of service, which is a clear violation of the rules,' a source in the Health Department said. The irregularities came to light after multiple doctors filed formal complaints, prompting the then Commissioner of Health and Family Welfare to order a preliminary investigation. The findings of that probe reportedly confirmed procedural violations and suggested financial transactions had occurred to influence postings. 'Based on the initial findings, departmental charges were framed against the eight officers. Since none of them responded with a written explanation despite being issued memos, a full-fledged inquiry has now been launched,' the source added. Officials familiar with the matter say further disciplinary action, including suspension, could follow depending on the outcome of the investigation.
Hans India
31-07-2025
- Hans India
Teacher booked under POCSO Act dismissed
Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh government dismissed a Physics teacher from service for alleged molestation of girl students, citing grave misconduct and violation of provisions under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Rakesh Kumar, presently posted at Government Senior Secondary School in Solan district, was served dismissal orders by the director of school education. During his previous posting in Paonta Sahib in Sirmaur district, Kumar was accused of misbehaving with and molesting girl students. An FIR was registered against him on May 9, 2023, under Section 354A (penalizes sexual harass-ment) of the Indian Penal Code and Section 11 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, officials said. A departmental inquiry under the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965, was initiated on September 6, 2023 and entrusted to Vaibhav Kumar Shukla, Principal of Gov-ernment Degree College, Paonta Sahib. Kumar had approached the Himachal Pradesh High Court seeking quashing of the charge sheet or a stay on the departmental proceedings until the conclusion of the criminal trial. However, the court dismissed the plea, observing that there was no ground to stay the inquiry under the given circum-stances. The inquiry officer, in his report, stated that the documents submitted by Kumar to contest the charges appeared questionable in authenticity and failed to adequately disprove the allegations. The report also noted that Kumar remained in judicial custody from May 9 to June 3, 2023, indi-cating the serious nature of the case. 'Taking into account the gravity of the misconduct, the nature of allegations involving moral turpi-tude, and the imperative need to ensure student safety, I am of the considered opinion that Rakesh Kumar is not fit to be retained in government service,' the inquiry officer concluded.
News18
25-07-2025
- News18
Assistant professor suspended for unauthorised admission of students in college
Agartala, Jul 25 (PTI) An assistant professor of a government-run degree college here was suspended for his alleged involvement in unauthorised admission of students, an official said on Friday. The action has been initiated against Abhijit Nath, assistant professor of Ramthakur College, following media reports about malpractice in the admission process for the 2025-26 academic year. 'Preliminary findings from the principal indicate that some students, whose names were not on the official admission list, were found with fee cards with forged signatures of college authorities", said special secretary of the Education department, Raval Hamendra Kumar, in an order issued on Wednesday. It said the college principal's submission revealed that Nath had taken 50 fee cards from the college office without authorisation and kept them at his residence. 'He later returned only 28 cards without providing an explanation for the remaining ones. It was later confirmed that a total of 120 fee cards had been taken by Nath, and 69 cases of unauthorised admissions were found", it said. 'The government has termed the case as a serious malpractice, forgery, and gross violation of admission norms. As per Rule 10 of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965, Nath has been placed under suspension with immediate effect," said the order issued by Kumar. During the suspension period, Nath's headquarters will remain at Agartala, and he has been instructed not to leave the station without prior permission, said another official. PTI PS RG view comments First Published: July 25, 2025, 11:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
16-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Reinstated By High Court, Manipur Education Officers Still Allegedly Kept Out Of Office
Imphal: The Manipur government has not reinstated two zonal education officers (ZEOs) despite an order by the Manipur High Court to do so, which could amount to contempt of court, an organisation representing the Thadou tribe said in a letter to Governor AK Bhalla. The matter is linked to the suspension of the ZEOs for giving no-objection certificates (NOCs) - without following due process - for schools in two districts to apply for CBSE affiliation in 2023 amid the disruption caused by the ethnic violence. The education officers had already apologised to the state government in writing, and had also pointed out that they were "compelled" to sign the NOCs under "duress" and "pressure" from "elected representatives, CSOs (civil society organisations), and student bodies to issue the NOCs". The Thadou Students' Association (TSA) said two months have passed since the high court quashed the suspensions of Churachandpur ZEO Jangkhohao Haokip and Kangpokpi ZEO Lhingtinneng Singsit. "... Yet the state government has failed to reinstate the two Thadou officers, thereby constituting not only an administrative failure but also a contempt of court. TSA strongly urges the government to immediately reinstate both officers to their respective posts, in full compliance with the high court's orders, along with the release of all consequential benefits due to them," the TSA said. The TSA said the two ZEOs are widely recognised for their honesty, neutrality and dedication to educational service. "Their suspension, evidently influenced by political interference, has now been rightly invalidated by the Hon'ble Court. Justice delayed is justice denied, and further inaction will only intensify public dissatisfaction, particularly among the students and youth of the Thadou community," the TSA said. Court documents and the order copy, accessed by NDTV, showed that the two education officers were suspended on January 12, 2024 by the secretariat education (school) under Rule 10(1)(a) of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965. Under this rule, the suspension is only for 90 days, unless it is extended on the recommendation of a review committee, and it lapses automatically after 90 days if there is no recommendation to extend it. "It has been submitted on behalf of the petitioner that in the present case, as the authorities have not extended the period of suspension by issuing necessary order, the impugned suspension order dated 12.01.2024 has become invalid by operation of law..." the lawyer appearing for the zonal education officer, Jangkhohao Haokip, told the high court. Accepting the submission, the court set aside the suspension and directed the state government "to reinstate the petitioner back in service forthwith with all the consequential benefits". A TSA source said they have filed a Right to Information (RTI) query to the education secretary (school) and the state public information officer seeking reasons for the delay in reinstating the zonal education officers, and who is responsible for the delay. Naorem Praveen Singh is the secretary of education (school). 'Education Officers Made Scapegoat' In the letter to the Governor, the TSA also demanded stringent action against 25 private schools in Kangpokpi and Churachandpur that "exploited political influence to secure CBSE recognition by coercing or manipulating the issue of no-objection certificates from the ZEO offices". The TSA said institutions found to have engaged in such unethical conduct must be investigated thoroughly and, if proven guilty, blacklisted from the Board of Secondary Education, Manipur and held accountable. Principals of the affected schools in Kangpokpi and Churachandpur had in December 2023 criticised what they called the authorities' "obtuse focus" on procedures when all that the students needed amid the ethnic clashes and other cataclysmic disruptions was academic continuity, whether CBSE or state board. "The situation in Manipur after May 3 was such that functioning under the state board was becoming impossible. We have to go to Imphal for exam coordination and other state board work. How would that be possible?" the principal of a Kangpokpi school had told NDTV on December 20, requesting anonymity. Other school principals in the hill district cited difficulty in coordinating with the education department at a time when battle lines have been clearly drawn on the basis of ethnicity and deep mistrust.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Sev-parmal served instead of kheer-puri under mid-day meal, 5 get notices
Indore: A video showing students at Govt Primary School at Lalguwadi village in Ratlam district being served sev-parmal (puffed rice) instead of mandatory kheer-puri under the mid-day meal scheme has gone viral on social media. After receiving the video, Ratlam zila panchayat CEO Shringar Shrivastava directed the mid-day meal nodal officer and additional CEO to carry out an immediate inquiry and take necessary action. Following the order, show-cause notices were issued to five individuals associated with the school and the meal preparation, directing them to respond within three days. The incident occurred on June 24. But, the video surfaced on Tuesday, and reached the district panchayat officials. In the video, students can be seen eating only sev and parmal, while a few staff members and villagers stand nearby. A voice in the background is heard saying, "Jo ho raha hai, bolte jao, record ho raha hai" (Keep talking, it's all being recorded), suggesting the video was captured by a villager to document the deviation from the prescribed meal. "We got the video and information regarding this change in the menu through our internal monitoring system. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cách giao dịch ETH/USD mà không cần nắm giữ Ether IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Notices have been served to five persons responsible for providing mid-day meals in that school. A detailed enquiry has been initiated in the matter," Shrivastava told TOI. Based on preliminary findings, notices were issued to school headmistress Vijaya Maida, assistant programme coordinator Vivek Nagar, block academic coordinator Bhupendra Singh Sisodia, and president and secretary of Saraswati Self-Help Group, Shanti Bai and Kamla Bai respectively. The administration has warned that failure to provide a satisfactory reply will result in disciplinary proceedings under the Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965. The state govt has fixed menu under the mid-day meal scheme, kheer-puri is compulsory on every Tuesday.
