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India Today
2 days ago
- Health
- India Today
11 bitten by stray dog in Tamil Nadu in single day, Congress MP demands task force
Eleven people were bitten by a stray dog in a single day at Chettipalayam in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore district, prompting widespread concern and calls for immediate government intervention. The repeated attacks, all from Ward 1 of the area, have triggered alarm among local of the victims, a man named Ganesan, described how he was bitten in the leg while heading to water his field. 'There are a lot of dogs in our area. I was on my way to water my field when it quietly came behind me and bit me. When I went for treatment, I was shocked to see many under treatment for dog bites,' he said. Ganesan suffered a chunk of flesh missing from his leg and joined a growing number of patients seeking treatment for similar to District Hospital records, a total of 7,991 dog bite cases have been registered up to June this year, all of whom have received anti-rabies vaccination. In July alone, 800 cases have already been reported. Tamil Nadu Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram, who has been consistently raising the issue, brought up the matter during Zero Hour in the Parliament. He demanded a national response to what he termed a public health crisis.'This is an issue which concerns the man on the street. In India, we have over 6.2 crore stray dogs, one of the largest populations globally, and remains endemic for rabies, accounting for 36 per cent of the world's rabies-related deaths. We are spending 150 million dollars on rabies vaccine,' he further added, 'Recently in Chennai, one dog bit 29 people who had to be hospitalised because after testing it was found that the dog had Rabies. The Ministry of Animal Husbandry or the Ministry of Health do not take responsibility for this. The local bodies do not have the funds or expertise to implement Animal Birth Control rules. I'm requesting that the Prime Minister constitute a National task force to fund it and deal with the problem.' Earlier, on March 28, Karti Chidambaram met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his Parliament House office, highlighting the growing health and safety concerns posed by stray dogs in the country. The Congress leader proposed forming a National Task Force to develop a 'holistic, humane, and scientific solution' while working closely with local bodies. He also emphasised the need for dedicated shelter houses and a long-term plan to manage the crisis. - Ends IN THIS STORY#Tamil Nadu
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
HG-3 downgrade of Singanallur Railway Station causes consternation among travelling public
Downgrade of Singanallur Railway Station by the Railways by bringing it under 'Halt Grade-3' categorisation has come in as a rude shock for the travelling public. Hundreds of office-goers and labourers, who used to undertake to and fro travel from the railway station to Tiruppur and Erode prior to the Covid pandemic lockdown, had been demanding stoppages of passenger trains at the station in recent years, after restoration of normal services and stoppages. The Coimbatore-Nagercoil-Coimbatore (16322/16321) and Palakkad Town-Tiruchi-Palakkad Town (16844/ 16843) trains ceased to stop at these two stations, even after train stoppages were revived in the post-covid phase most of the other stations. The downgrade from HG-2 to HG-3 categorisation this year was apparently been determined based on the revenue and outward passengers handled. According to Railway officials, railway stations that handle less than one lakh passengers a year and generate revenue less than or equal to ₹5 lakh are categorised under HG-3. Till last year, the station was categorised under HG-2 implying handling of more than one lakh passengers and generating revenue of less than or equal to three lakh rupees. According to the travellers, there was no fair play on the part of Railways in curbing the stoppage of the passenger trains and then citing the absence of patronage to downgrade the categorisation. Battling inflation, the working class are required to spend nearly ₹ 150 a day for to-and-fro expenses towards bus travel in the absence of the train facility which would have costed them just one-sixth of the expenditure. According to Ganesan of Vellalore, who has been espousing the cause of the affected train travellers, the Railways has not responded positively to several representations in recent years. The refrain of the Railway authorities is that the stoppages of the passenger trains had to be stopped at these stations after their conversion into express trains. The passengers, on their part, contend that the demand ought to be analysed objectively, reasoning out that the stoppage of the two trains would only result in additional revenue and optimal utilisation of existing infrastructure.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Promises take center stage in Canara HSBC Life Insurance's new campaign
Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company ('Canara HSBC Life Insurance') has announced the launch of its new brand campaign featuring the real-life couple, cricketer Jasprit Bumrah and media personality Sanjana Ganesan . The campaign reinforces the company's aim to feature as a trusted partner in fulfilling life's long-term promises and marks the next chapter in this partnership through a high-impact 360° marketing rollout . Rooted in the brand's philosophy of being a 'Promises ka Partner,' the campaign features two engaging films that highlight deeply personal reflections between Bumrah and Ganesan. The campaign films portray promises not just as words, but as enduring commitments that shape families, futures and legacies. In the TVC, Bumrah contemplates the fleeting nature of fame and how the value of personal commitments, particularly those made to a life partner, stay strong. Ganesan's presence in the narrative offers emotional balance and connection, underscoring the power of mutual support in long-term planning. Both narratives are anchored in authenticity, trust and emotional foresight- values that align closely with Canara HSBC Life Insurance's aim in helping individuals plan and protect their futures. Rishi Mathur, chief marketing officer and chief distribution officer- alternate channels, Canara HSBC Life Insurance said, 'Through this campaign, we continue to strengthen our commitment to being a dependable partner in those promises.' Bumrah, while commenting on the campaign launch said, 'The films reflect this idea, showing how promises made to loved ones are not just emotional in nature, but foundational to a future that is secure. It's a message I believe in deeply.' Shoojit Sircar, director of the brand films said, 'It was really great to work with Jasprit and Sanjana, it was lovely to bring out a side of their relationship, their partnership which hasn't been seen before. I think with these films we were able to showcase the brand promise in a very simple and charming way. What made this possible was the brand's clarity and their trust in the process. Working with Canara HSBC Life Insurance & Pravis felt less like a usual campaign and more like a lovely partnership.' Targeted at young couples, modern families , and financially aware individuals, the campaign is built around insurance as a tool for empowerment rather than fear. It will be rolled out across TV, digital, social media and other platforms as part of a multi-touchpoint strategy. The creative team behind the campaign is Gurgaon based, PRAVIS consulting. Watch the video here:
New Indian Express
05-07-2025
- New Indian Express
Madras HC directs govt to pay Rs 6.75 lakh to baby whose thumb severed by nurse
MADURAI: The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court has directed the state government to pay Rs 6.75 lakh as compensation to a family after a staff nurse of a government hospital in Thanjavur accidentally severed the thumb of a new born post-delivery in 2021. Justice S Srimathy gave the ruling on a petition filed by the baby's father Ganesan. Ganesan stated that his wife delivered a girl child at Government Raja Mirasdar Medical College Hospital in Thanjavur on May 25, 2021. Two weeks later, a staff nurse, Sheela, who was on duty, who tried to remove remove the venflon from the baby's left hand using a pair of scissors, severed her thumb due to negligence. Subsequently, Ganesan filed a mandamus petition before the court seeking fair compensation and the passed an interim order granting compensation of Rs 75,000.
News18
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
'Balcony Mein...': Sanjana Ganesan Reveals How Jasprit Bumrah Proposed To Her During IPL
Last Updated: Jasprit Bumrah and Sanjana Ganesan have revealed the hilarious story of their engagement -- that happened in the middle of IPL 2020! Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah and his wife, sports presenter Sanjana Ganesan, have revealed the story of their engagement in the middle of IPL 2020 in the UAE, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The power couple got married in 2021 after over two years of dating and now have a son, Angad, who was born in 2023. In an interview with former cricketer Harbhajan Singh and his wife Geeta Basra, Bumrah spilled the beans on how he got a bubble-to-bubble transfer arranged by speaking to IPL officials, decorated his room, and even lit up candles on the balcony. Ganesan, on the other hand, admitted being confused by Bumrah's eagerness to take her to the balcony when she entered his room before the surprise was unveiled. 'That was during COVID times. So, there were bubbles for each and every team." Bumrah said on the show, as quoted by Sportskeeda. 'As luck would have it, she was in KKR, and I was with the Mumbai Indians (MI). Both teams were in Abu Dhabi. I carried a ring in the hope that perhaps after the tournament ends, I'll get a chance. Apart from the ground interactions, we couldn't meet because of the bubble." 'So, she was out. Then, I had to tell people that look, I've brought this ring. Please arrange a bubble-to-bubble transfer. So, that transfer happened. When she arrived, I did everything myself. I placed the cake myself, decorated everything in my room and I had the ring ready," the pacer added. Ganesan recalled her side of the story, saying: 'I've come to the room and he's telling me, 'balcony mein chalo' (come to the balcony). I am like, I've just walked in, at least give me water. But he's like, nahi nahi balcony mein chalo (no, no come to the balcony)." Bumrah and Ganesan are currently together in England, where India are playing a five-Test series under the banner of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Bumrah was India's best bowler in the first Test at Headingley but couldn't prevent a five-wicket defeat on the final day. There's speculation galore over whether he'll play the second match in Birmingham or if the management would choose to manage his workload instead. First Published:
