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NDTV
20 hours ago
- Health
- NDTV
2 Tamil Nadu Hospitals Lose Transplant Licences Over Alleged Kidney Racket
In a major crackdown on a suspected kidney transplantation racket, the Tamil Nadu government has suspended the kidney transplant licences of two private hospitals - Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College Hospital in Perambalur, and Cethar Hospitals in Trichy - following a preliminary probe conducted by the state health department. The action came in response to alarming allegations that a broker based in Namakkal was luring poor textile workers into selling their kidneys for money, bypassing organ donation laws. A multi-member team led by Project Director Dr S Vineeth, IAS, conducted field investigations and inspections at both hospitals and in affected areas. Based on their findings, the department submitted a preliminary report, following which the government, under Section 16(2) of the Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1994, temporarily suspended the transplant licences of both hospitals. Several individuals who had donated kidneys have since come forward, sharing how they were promised money in exchange for their organs. In one telling instance, a mother of two children claimed she was paid Rs 6.5 lakh for donating a kidney to repay her family's debts and secure financial stability. She alleged that the procedure took place at Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College Hospital, where she was kept as an inpatient for a week for the transplant. While a police case has been registered and an investigation is underway, it remains unclear whether the hospitals and transplant surgeons were complicit in orchestrating the scam. The case also raises serious questions about the role and effectiveness of the authorisation or screening committees, which are mandated to rigorously verify the genuineness of the relationship between donors and recipients in cases of "living donor" transplants. Unlike cadaveric organ transplants, which are time-consuming and governed by a centralised waiting list, family or related donors can legally donate organs more easily - a loophole allegedly exploited by brokers. Investigators suspect that these middlemen supplied poor donors, preying on their financial desperation, to recipients under false relationships. The state government has reiterated its commitment to ethical transplant practices and has promised strict action against all individuals and institutions found to be in violation of the law. The case is likely to have wide-reaching implications for how transplant protocols are enforced and scrutinised in Tamil Nadu's private healthcare sector.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
UAE-based Indian doctor from Kerala found dead at her Abu Dhabi residence
Dr. Dhanalakshmi had over two decades of dental experience and was a graduate of the College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore/ Image Facebook /dr dhanalakshmi, Life Care Hospital Dr. Arayakandy Dhanalakshmi, a 54-year-old Indian expat and respected dental surgeon from Kannur, Kerala, was found dead at her residence in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi, on Monday night. The news has left her colleagues, friends, and the wider Indian community in the UAE in deep shock and mourning. According to reports, concerns arose after Dr. Dhanalakshmi failed to respond to phone calls from friends for two consecutive days. She also did not report for duty at Lifecare Hospital in Mussafah on Monday, where she had been working as a general dentist. Alarmed by her unusual silence and absence, her friends visited her residence and discovered her death. She was a long-time resident of the United Arab Emirates, having lived in the country for over a decade. A highly experienced dentist with more than 20 years in the field, Dr. Dhanalakshmi had joined Lifecare Hospital in August 2024. Before relocating to the UAE, she had served at Dhanalakshmi Hospital in Kannur, Kerala. Dr. Dhanalakshmi graduated from the College of Dental Sciences under MAHE University, Mangalore, Karnataka. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Hidden Cause Found: Dementia And Memory Loss Linked To This Habit Memory and Health Click Here Undo She was also a member of the Indian Dental Association. Beyond her professional achievements as a dental surgeon, Dr. Dhanalakshmi was a gifted writer and a compelling orator, admired for her versatility. She played an active and vibrant role in the Indian expatriate community in Abu Dhabi, particularly within the Malayalee circle. As a respected cultural activist and member of the Abu Dhabi Malayalee Samajam, she made significant contributions to preserving and promoting her heritage. She often volunteered her time for community awareness sessions, using her voice to promote health, well-being, and harmony. Additionally, she maintained a strong presence on social media, where she engaged with a broad network of friends and followers. Her sudden death has deeply affected the staff and management at Lifecare Hospital. In a condolence message posted on Instagram on Tuesday, the hospital expressed sorrow over her passing: 'We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Dr. Dhanalakshmi, General Dentist at Lifecare Hospital, Mussafah. A compassionate healer, dedicated educator, and beloved member of our medical family, she touched countless lives with her warmth, kindness, and joyful spirit. Her legacy of care and community connection will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. 'She will be dearly missed.' Following confirmation of her death, Dr. Dhanalakshmi's professional profile was removed from the Lifecare Hospital website. As per reports, authorities have not yet issued an official statement regarding the cause of her death. Personal Life According to reports, Dr. Dhanalakshmi hailed from Talap, a town in the Kannur district of Kerala. She was the daughter of the late Narayanan, who owned the Anandakrishna Bus Service, and Chandramathi. She is survived by her husband Sujith, who currently resides in Kerala, and her siblings Ananda Krishnan, Shivaram, and Dr. Seethalakshmi.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Back from doping ban, sprinter Dhanalakshmi finding her feet again
Dhanalakshmi Sekar CHENNAI: Dhanalakshmi Sekar, once a rising star in Indian athletics and part of the Tokyo Olympics squad, made an impressive comeback after serving a three-year doping ban by breaking her own state record in the 100m. She went on to set a new meet mark in the 200m at the recent 97th Tamil Nadu State Senior Athletics Championships in Salem too. However, her real test will begin when she lines up at Nationals next month. Once among the brightest prospects in the Indian sprinting scene, having outrun top athletes like Hima Das and Dutee Chand, Dhanalakshmi's rise came to an abrupt halt in 2022. The 27-year-old from Trichy tested positive for the anabolic steroid metandienone (a performance-enhancing drug) during an out-of-competition test in Turkey. She accepted the violation, which reduced her suspension from four years to three. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai Talking to TOI, Manikanda Arumugam, her long-time coach, said: 'When it happened, she was in the national camp. She had no idea how it happened. She says she can't understand it, even now. That's all she told me. And even I didn't push her to talk about it much because she was struggling a lot. My focus was just to make sure she came back and restored her name.' When Manikanda, who runs the Rockfort Star Academy in Trichy, visited her after the ban was imposed, Dhanalakshmi was deeply disturbed and shaken. 'Dhana was completely broken when I saw her after the ban. She comes from a poor background (her mother was once a farmer), and I have supported her a lot over the years. Thankfully, she had secured a job, so financially she was stable during that time. I told her after two years, 'we'll come back'.' Last year, they resumed training and started from scratch. 'She was completely unfit when we restarted. She was physically broken, especially in terms of fitness, and emotionally as well. We worked on strength training, endurance, and followed strict dietary routines. Last December, we held a trial specifically for her to assess her performance. We usually train at the Poonamallee Railway ground. Once a week, we go to the Anna Stadium for track work. Tamil Nadu Athletics Association supported us when we told them Dhana will run this year,' said Manikanda. But just 10 days before the TN state meet, another setback threatened to derail everything they had worked for. Dhanalakshmi, who is sponsored by CVB Sports Academy, picked up a hamstring injury during training. 'She was so scared. This was her first competition in three years, and the injury shook her confidence. But she ended up exceeding her own expectations,' the coach said. Charting the way forward, Manikanda said: 'We are eyeing the national record now. Dhana's participation in the Indian Open, to be held in Punjab, is still uncertain and we'll know only by Wednesday. But she will compete in the Inter-State event to be held in Chennai in August.'
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Twin female infants die near Perambalur
Trichy: Two infant sisters died within hours of each other in Perambalur district on Friday, allegedly due to illnesses. A case of suspicious deaths has been registered and investigation is on. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The deceased, Reshma and Thanushree, were eleven-month-old twin daughters of Kandasamy and Dhanalakshmi from Valikandapuram village. Kandasamy works abroad and Thanushree has been raising the children including their eight-year-old son, Akilan. The infants were allegedly unwell for the past few days and Dhanalakshmi gave them some herbal remedies. The condition of the two became critical on Friday evening, and Reshma passed away. Dhanalakshmi and her relatives took Thanushree to Perambalur GH, from where the infant was referred to Trichy GH. However, she passed away in the early hours of Saturday. A case was registered at Mangalamedu station under BNSS section 194 (unnatural death) based on suspicion. A team of three doctors performed autopsies at Perambalur GH and the results are awaited. Mangalamedu inspector K Balaji told TOI that the infants died due to diarrhoea and dehydration, and ruled out the possibility of 'infanticide'. Investigation is still in progress.
Hans India
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Plea to sort out lapses in implementation of RTE admissions
Visakhapatnam: Demanding that the education department should pay attention to RTE admissions in private schools, Andhra Pradesh Child Rights Awareness Forum president Gondu Dhanalakshmi wrote to the government of Andhra Pradesh. She requested the Andhra Pradesh government to take necessary steps to ensure that the Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act (RTE) admissions lapses are addressed and admission for free education in private schools for students belonging to weaker sections is enforced. She mentioned that in many private schools, issues are being raised and admissions for students are denied in the first round by some of the school managements. The forum president underlined the need for the government to organise a meeting with school managements and their associations to examine the reasons for the denial of admissions, look into the shortcomings and take necessary steps to resolve them. Further, Dhanalakshmi stressed that it is only through planned and proactive measures the state could implement the RTE Act and protect the rights of the poor children. She noted that similar issues continue to recur at the beginning of the RTE admissions every academic year. Keeping this in view, the Andhra Pradesh Child Rights Awareness Forum president demanded the government to take appropriate steps to ensure implementation of admissions under the RTE quota without any deviation. Under Section 12(1) of the RTE Act, 25 per cent of free seats are reserved for children of the Class I from economically weaker sections in private schools. However, several private schools deny admissions under the RTE quota despite it being mandated.
