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New Indian Express
26-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Telangana welfare minister urges underprivileged parents to prioritise education
HYDERABAD: Transport and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Sunday urged parents from underprivileged backgrounds to prioritise their children's education, assuring them that the government is committed to supporting educational needs. He emphasised that the state government is following the path laid down by social reformer Mahatma Jyotirao Phule. The transport minister, along with Forest and Environment Minister Konda Surekha, Fisheries Corporation Chairperson Mettu Sai and several other leaders, attended a special screening of Phule, a 2025 Hindi biopic directed by Anant Mahadevan, organised in the city. Speaking to the media after the screening, Ponnam Prabhakar pledged to facilitate the dubbing of the film into Telugu for the benefit of Telugu-speaking audiences, acting on the suggestion of Prof Kancha Ilaiah. He reiterated that education is the most powerful tool to break the cycle of poverty and stressed the importance of educating the girl child and empowering women.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Proposed cancer hospital's tender hinges on PCMC standing committee meeting next week
Pune: PCMC's plan to set up a dedicated cancer treatment facility gained some momentum two years after its announcement, as a senior civic official said a private operator was being finalised to execute the project. The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) had floated a tender for the project last year, but a poor response from private operators caused multiple delays. "We extended the tender deadline at least thrice over the past year because of the poor response from operators," the senior PCMC official said. The proposal to award the contract would be presented in the standing committee meeting next week for the final approval. The facility would be developed under a design-build-operate-transfer (DBOT) model through a public private partnership (PPP). The operator would be responsible for operating the hospital for 30 years and then hand over the infrastructure to the PCMC. The cancer hospital would be set up on a 34,868sqft plot near the new Thergaon civic hospital. It will have a 60-bed capacity initially, with plans to expand it to a 100-bed facility in the future. According to the civic officials, once the work begins, the hospital is likely to be ready within two years. The PCMC at present does not have a cancer treatment facility at any of its civic hospitals across the city. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Scarlett Johansson Shows Off Her Jaw-Dropping Figure - See Photos 33 Bridges Undo The chemotherapy service was briefly introduced at Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial Hospital with support from visiting specialists, but later it was discontinued. This has forced many cancer patients to seek expensive treatment in private hospitals. Dr Laxman Gophane, the medical officer of the PCMC's health department, said the operator would be responsible for constructing the facility and installing medical infrastructure. It is estimated to cost around Rs200 crore. "Under the agreement, treatment costs will be regulated and limited to rates prescribed under the Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MPJAY) and the Central Govt Health Scheme (CGHS)," he said. The hospital will offer comprehensive cancer care, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgeries and counselling. It will cater to different types of cancers such as breast, lung, prostate and cervical cancers. Advanced medical equipment, including linear accelerators, brachytherapy units and PET-CT scanners, will be available.
News18
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Rajkummar Rao Sends Big Love To Wife Patralekhaa Ahead Of Phule Release
Last Updated: The film highlights the achievements of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule, two visionaries who campaigned for the rights of women and the underprivileged in nineteenth-century. Rajkummar Rao is leaving no stone unturned to promote his wife Patralekhaa's upcoming biographical drama film Phule, slated to hit the big screens on April 25. Directed by Anand Mahadevan, the film is based on the life of famed social reformer Mahatma Jyotirao Phule and his wife Savitribai Phule. A while ago, the Stree actor took to social media and dropped an adorable video with his partner wherein the two are seen completely decked in love as they share a heartfelt moment. Brace Yourselves! This is going to give you a couple goals. In an Instagram video, Rajkummar and Patralekhaa are seen admiring their bond as they vibe to the film's song Saathi. Sung by Monali Thakur, it is composed by Rohan Rohan and penned by Kausar Munir. Sharing the video, the Stree 2 actor wrote in the caption, 'Saathi. #Phule releasing in theatres on 25th April, 2025." In no time, the comment section was flooded with reactions from fans and celebs alike. Actors Abhishek Banerjee, Bhumi Pednekar and Tahira Kashyap dropped red heart emoticons. An Instagram user wrote, 'Kya baat hai. So good." Another one commented, 'Love this couple." Earlier, Rajkummar praised the song via an Instagram story. He reshared the track and wrote, 'Such a heartfelt song'. Backed by Kingsmen Productions in association with Zee Studios, the film also features Pratik Gandhi in the lead role. It marks Pratik and Patralekhaa's first on-screen collaboration. Phule aims to highlight the extraordinary achievements of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule, two visionaries who campaigned for the rights of women and the underprivileged in nineteenth-century India. His efforts to provide education to all, especially women and the poor, have made him a symbol of social reform in Indian history. Apart from this, Patralekhaa will also be seen in the upcoming web series Gulkanada Tales, scheduled to premiere on Amazon Prime later this year. It also features Kunal Kemmu, Pankaj Tripathi and Abhishek Banerjee in the lead roles. Rajkummar, on the other hand, will be next seen in the romantic comedy Bhul Chuk Maaf. Backed by Maddock Films, it will be hitting the theatres on May 9. First Published:
