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The Hindu
2 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Coimbatore man gets double life term, 16 years of RI for raping elderly Dalit woman in 2022
The Special Court for the trial of cases registered under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in Coimbatore on Tuesday awarded 16 years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) and double life imprisonment to a 42-year-old man from Kinathukadavu in the district for raping an elderly Dalit woman in 2022. Judge K. Vivekananthan awarded the punishment to M. Velusamy, a daily wage labourer from a village near Kinathukadavu. Velusamy, who belongs to a dominant caste, was arrested for raping a 65-year-old Dalit woman from the village on June 26, 2022. He committed the crime when the woman went out in search of fodder for goats. As per the First Information Report (FIR), Velusamy also assaulted the woman when she resisted the rape attempt. While Velusamy escaped after the crime, the woman managed to walk to the nearest bus stop, where she fainted. After identifying the woman in unconscious state, a villager informed her grandson, who rushed her to the Primary Health Centre (PHC) at Kinathukadavu. Sensing the gravity of the crime and the health condition of the woman, the PHC authorities referred her to the District Headquarters Hospital in Pollachi. S. Amutha, the then inspector of the All Women Police Station (AWPS), Perur, reached the hospital after being alerted about the crime and recorded the woman's statement. The court found Velusamy guilty and awarded him seven years of rigorous imprisonment for offence under Section 325 (punishment for voluntarily causing grievous hurt) of the Indian Penal Code. He was awarded another seven years of RI for offences under Section 325 IPC read with 3 (2) (Va) of SC/ST) of SC/ST Act. He was sentenced to undergo two years of RI for 506 (i) (criminal intimidation). The court awarded life imprisonment to the accused for offence under Section 376 (1) of IPC and another life term for offence under Section 376 (1) read with 3(2) (v) of SC/ST Act. The convict was ordered to undergo the two life terms concurrently, after undergoing the 16 years of rigorous imprisonment for other offences consecutively. He was slapped with a total fine of ₹32,000.
News18
3 days ago
- News18
Angered By Her 'Most Hated Person' WhatsApp Status, Ex-Lover Kills Malayali Student In TN
Last Updated: According to reports, Praveen Kumar visited Ashvika's home after 9:30 am on Monday and, following an argument, stabbed her in the neck, chest and back In a tragic incident in Tamil Nadu's Vadugapalayam, a 19-year-old Malayali student was stabbed to death by a young man after she refused his romantic advances. The victim Ashvika was a second-year Computer Science student at a private college at Malumichampatti near Coimbatore. Ashvika belonged to a Malayali family residing in Ponmuthu Nagar near Pollachi. The accused, Praveen Kumar, hailing from Anna Nagar, Udumalpet Road, was employed at a private money transfer firm. Kumar, who had once lived near Ashvika's home for about five years, had become acquainted with her during that period. Despite moving to Anna Nagar, he continued to harass Ashvika through frequent phone calls. According to The Hindu, the police stated that Ashvika was alone at home when the incident occurred, as her younger sister was at school and her parents had left for work at 9:30 am. Her father, Kannan, came back with a relative around 12.30 p.m. to collect a two-wheeler. Despite calling out to his daughter, he received no answer and found her unconscious, suffering from severe bleeding injuries near the pooja hall. According to reports, Kannan immediately informed his wife and rushed the girl to the District Headquarters Hospital in Pollachi. Unfortunately, doctors pronounced her dead on arrival. The police stated that a Kumar had expressed his romantic interest in the girl, which she did not reciprocate. Despite her lack of interest, Kumar persisted in his unrequited love. As per a Times of India report, police stated that Ashvika had shared an animated image with the caption 'Most hated person" on Instagram and used it as her WhatsApp status on Monday. This reportedly enraged Kumar. The Hindu reported. Praveen Kumar fled the scene but later surrendered to the Pollachi west police, where he was subsequently arrested. According to the report, he was shifted to Pollachi taluk station as the crime took place in its jurisdiction. Shristi Singh, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Pollachi Sub-Division, said the police were questioning the accused over the murder and his arrest would be recorded. Ashvika's body was handed over to her family after a post-mortem at a government hospital. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: June 03, 2025, 11:01 IST
Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Pindi's cinema era fades into history
Rose Cinema, once a bustling hub of film and community life in Rawalpindi, stands in stark contrast to its present-day ruins. The left image captures its vibrant heyday; the right reveals the silent aftermath. PHOTOS: EXPRESS With the recent demolition of the iconic Rose Cinema, established in 1926 during the British era, Rawalpindi has witnessed the symbolic end of a vibrant chapter in its cultural and cinematic history. Once a hallmark of the city's thriving film scene from the 1960s to the early 2000s, the destruction of this nearly century-old cinema marks the final blow to the city's once-flourishing film industry. Located in the heart of the city near Raja Bazaar, Rose Cinema was built on land donated by a wealthy Hindu philanthropist, Bhimas Ram. Adjacent to the District Headquarters Hospital, the cinema was conceived with a clear purpose: to provide accessible entertainment to labourers and workers from the surrounding 30 wholesale markets and trade centres after a hard day's work. It succeeded for over four decades, particularly as a hub for Punjabi films, drawing large crowds of working-class moviegoers. It was not just a place of entertainment but a cultural landmark, often enjoying "sold-out weeks" with massive queues for tickets. At its peak, Rawalpindi boasted 24 cinema houses. These included notable names such as Naz, Shabistan, Gulistan, Kahkashan, Shaheen, PAF, Moti Mahal, Rialto, and Sangeet along the Faizabad-Marrir Chowk route. In the inner city, cinemas like Nadir, Khursheed, Rose, Nishat, Imperial, Taj Mahal, and Novelty thrived, while Saddar was home to Ciros, Odeon, Plaza, and Capital. In other areas, there were Tasveer Mahal in Lalkurti, and Rex, Garrison, and Qasim Cinema near the Qasim Airbase in Dhamial. For decades, these cinemas offered more than just films. They supported a parallel economy, offering part-time jobs to thousands. After their day jobs, people would run food stalls, manage ticket counters, or work security. Cinema projectionists held full-time positions, and skilled artists hand-painted film posters and signboardsan art that has now vanished. In parallel, Rawalpindi's Liaquat Hall, a grand auditorium in Liaquat Bagh, served as the epicentre of theatrical performances. Securing a slot there was considered a guaranteed success for any stage production. Iconic performers like Moin Akhtar, Qavi Khan, Masood Akhtar, Roohi Bano, Agha Talish, Umer Sharif, and Ismail Tara brought the stage to life, often drawing family audiences in large numbers. Women made up the majority of attendees during the golden years of family-oriented stage dramas. However, as the years went by, things began to unravel. Crass humour and vulgar dialogues alienated families, who once formed the backbone of the theatre audience. The advent of VCRs, the flood of international dramas, social media, and a decline in film quality gradually pushed cinemas and stage plays into obscurity. Once a thriving industry with long booking queues for new film releases and stage shows, Rawalpindi now finds itself devoid of any meaningful cinema culture. Of the original 24 cinemas, nine have been converted into commercial plazas, four into wedding halls, seven are permanently closed, and four have been demolishedawaiting new construction. The art of painting movie billboards, once a proud tradition, has also disappeared. Today, only a few cinemas remain, occasionally hosting stage plays, most of which fade quickly due to lack of quality and interest. With the fall of Rose Cinema, Rawalpindi's cinematic legacy has, in many ways, reached its final scene.
Express Tribune
09-05-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Gandapur commits full royalty to Kohat
As part of the ongoing consultative sessions with elected public representatives aimed at preparing the development program for the new fiscal year at the divisional level, a significant meeting was held in Peshawar on Friday. The session, chaired by Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, focused on finalizing the Annual Development Program (ADP) for the Kohat Division for the upcoming fiscal year. Members of the National and Provincial Assemblies from all five districts of the division attended the meeting, along with the Chief Minister's Advisor on Finance, senior officials from the Planning and Development Department, and the Kohat divisional administration. During the session, participants reviewed the progress of ongoing development projects across Kohat Division, as well as the current status of fund allocations. On this occasion, relevant officials provided detailed, sector-wise briefings on the implementation status of development projects underway in the region. The meeting also included comprehensive presentations on the proposed projects slated for inclusion in the forthcoming ADP. Chief Minister Gandapur instructed officials to allocate 100 per cent of the required funds in the next budget for projects that are nearing completion, underscoring that the timely completion of these ongoing initiatives would be a top priority in the upcoming fiscal cycle. He stated that 80 per cent of the development funds for the next fiscal year will be allocated to existing projects, while new initiatives addressing pressing public needs would also be considered for inclusion in the development program. "The new projects are being finalized in close consultation with the relevant elected public representatives," the Chief Minister remarked. He directed officials to prepare feasibility studies and PC-1s for new projects in a timely manner, emphasizing that drinking water supply schemes in the southern districts should be prioritized in the upcoming development plan. In addition, the Chief Minister directed that all tube well solarization projects should receive full funding in the new budget. He also urged elected representatives to submit proposals promptly for establishing schools and colleges currently operating in rented buildings within their constituencies. He called for special attention to be paid to healthcare projects in remote and underserved areas. The Chief Minister stressed that no district should be left without a District Headquarters Hospital and no tehsil without a Tehsil Headquarters Hospital. He further instructed the relevant departments to work towards improving service delivery standards in existing healthcare facilities. The meeting also discussed issues concerning the use of royalty funds from oil and gas-producing districts within Kohat Division. Chief Minister Gandapur announced that in the upcoming budget, Kohat Division would receive 100 per cent of its due royalty share. He also revealed that special development packages would be included in the ADP for the tribal areas of Kurram District that have played a vital role in supporting the government's efforts to restore peace and stability.
Express Tribune
08-05-2025
- Climate
- Express Tribune
Child dies, two swept away in flood
Relentless rainfall on Thursday continued to wreak havoc across Abbottabad, flooding low-lying areas, blocking major roads, and severely disrupting daily life. Amid the chaos, tragedy struck near the Kala Pul area, where two Afghan children were swept away by a fast-flowing seasonal stream, resulting in the death of one child. The incident occurred as the children, reportedly playing near the edge of the stream, lost their footing on the rain-slicked ground. As the water level surged, both were carried away by the powerful current. Residents acted swiftly and managed to rescue one of the children within a few minutes. However, the second child could not be located immediately, prompting a large-scale search operation. Upon receiving the call, emergency services and Rescue 1122 teams were dispatched to the scene without delay. The operation spanned several kilometres downstream, with support from divers and search teams using boats and ropes to navigate the turbulent waters. Tragically, the lifeless body of the second child was eventually found caught in debris several kilometres from the initial site. The body was retrieved with great difficulty and immediately shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital for legal and medical procedures. The ongoing monsoon-like weather has placed emergency services on high alert, with the district administration urging citizens to avoid riverbanks, seasonal streams (nullahs), and other water bodies until the weather stabilises. Flash flood warnings remain in effect in several parts of Abbottabad. Officials have also advised people to stay indoors unless travel is necessary, as waterlogging and landslides pose continued risks on mountain roads and urban routes.
