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Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Submit report on food security by July 30: HC to Centre, Raj
1 2 Jaipur: Taking suo motu cognisance of the poor implementation of National Food Security Act and the Food Safety and Standards Act , a single judge bench of the Rajasthan High Court issued notices to several ministries and state govt officials. The court asked the officers of the central and state govt to submit a report by July 30 and explain what action was taken by them in the matter. Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand said, "The implementation of the National Food Security Act and the Food Safety and Standards Act is very poor. These acts were aimed at providing nutritious and quality food to children and women, among others. The officials also failed to discharge their duties properly." Dhand said, "This unhealthy food is the cause of malnutrition and obesity, which is seriously affecting the mental health and development of children. When the health and welfare of the future generation is at stake, the court cannot close its eyes." The court also underlined the quote of Mahatma Gandhi that says it is difficult to remember even God on an empty stomach. "Junk food and carbonated drinks are affecting the mental and physical development of children. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trending in in 2025: Local network access control [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Efforts should be made to ensure good health by encouraging children and youth to eat traditional and seasonal food. They should be made aware of the benefits of grandmother's kitchen and home-made food," Dhand said. "It is the responsibility of the govt and FSSAI to meet food standards and stop the sale of junk food in schools and educational institutions," the court said. The court issued notices to the ministry of home affairs, ministry of food, ministry of child development, FSSAI, ministry of education, as well as the chief secretary of the state, additional chief secretary, woman and child development, additional chief secretary food and civil supplies, additional chief secretary, education, and sought a reply. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
HC stays Vivekananda scholarship for above 25 lakh income category
Jaipur: A single judge bench of Tuesday stayed the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship for Academic Excellence, which supports the state's students in studying abroad, for candidates in E3 category (families with annual income above Rs 25 lakh). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Along with this, the court asked state govt to provide details of all the beneficiaries and their families since the inception of this scheme, by May 9. The state govt was also asked to explain why this scheme should not be stopped. Justice Anoop Dhand asked for detailed information about this scheme while hearing a petition filed by Manjeet Deora , a student in Australia whose scholarship was not released by the state govt. "It appears that the state govt wishes to conceal the identity of the families of beneficiaries of this scheme, which is why it has not yet provided the details. It seems the scheme was meant to benefit rich people whose annual income is more than Rs 25 lakh," said Justice Dhand. "In the name of such scholarships, crores of rupees are given to people whose parents are rich. The govt is misusing the govt treasury in the name of scholarships. The court cannot turn a blind eye to such workings of the govt. It also came to the court's notice that many ineligible candidates are benefiting from the scheme because their parents are in influential positions. The actual benefit of the scholarship is not being given to the needy and the poor," said Justice Dhand. In the petition, advocate Puneet Singhvi said the petitioner applied for the Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship for Academic Excellence, now called the Swami Vivekananda scholarship. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "Based on documents, including income tax returns, she was selected for studying at a foreign university. After this, she began studying for a Bachelor of Science at University of Western Australia in Feb 2024. Despite this, the scholarship amount was not released to her," said Singhvi. Additional advocate general Vigyan Shah told court the petitioner's brother was given a scholarship in E2 category. "The annual income of the petitioner's family in the year 2021-22 was Rs 13.35 lakh, and in 2022-23 it was Rs 13.55 lakh, but to get a scholarship in E1 category, the annual income for the year 2023-24 was shown as Rs 6.96 lakh. In such a situation, she was not given a scholarship," said Shah.
New Straits Times
29-04-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Debutant Justin delivers for Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Shuttler Justin Hoh held his nerve on his debut to deliver Malaysia's second point in the 4-1 win over Australia in a Group C tie at the Sudirman Cup in Xiamen, China on Tuesday. Malaysia are assured of a quarter-final berth following their dominant 5-0 triumph over France on Monday. World No. 46 Justin beat the 302nd-ranked Shrey Dhand 21-9, 21-15 in 36 minutes at the Xiamen Olympic Sports Centre. Despite being a newcomer to the world mixed team competition, Justin said he was not nervous, even though Dhand staged a mini comeback in the second game. The 21-year-old led 17-6 before Dhand narrowed the gap to 18-14, but Justin remained composed to close out the match. "I'm excited to play in my first Sudirman Cup and very happy to win a point for Malaysia," he told the Badminton World Federation in a post-match interview. "I wasn't nervous before the match, just excited because this is a major tournament and I had the opportunity to contribute. "The wind was quite strong in the arena and I struggled a bit. My opponent did a good job of applying pressure. Credit to him — despite trailing, he never gave up and kept fighting. "Towards the end, I was making some mistakes, but my coaches advised me to adjust my game plan, and it worked," said Justin.
