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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Covid lab at MMCH to reopen after 3 years
Daltonganj: The virology and Covid laboratory at the Medinirai Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) here will be revived in the next fortnight amid rising Covid cases in the state. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Set up during the pandemic Covid 19 at a cost of Rs 2.5 crore, the lab tested close to 1,500 samples daily when cases peaked in Jharkhand. However, it was shut down after a memorandum of understanding with an NGO expired while the pandemic was on the wane. MMCH principal Dr P N Mahto and Palamu civil surgeon Dr Anil Kumar jointly inspected the lab on Monday after the state health department asked all districts to step up its preparedness. "The equipment is safe and requires only servicing. Other facilities like electricity, water supply too are not an issue," Mahto said. "We are planning to restart the lab within 15 days," he added. Mahto and Kumar also discussed the prospect of setting up a separate outpatient department (OPD) for attending to patients with influenza like illnesses and severely acute respiratory infections, considered the early symptoms for suspected Covid 19 patients. Kumar said all the hospital staff have been directed to document the names and contact numbers with such symptoms. "There is no shortage of PPE kits and medicines," he said.
News18
4 days ago
- News18
Taekwondo Player Alleges Gang-Rape In Ashram After Being Offered Spiked Laddoo
Last Updated: The survivor has provided a video to the police, which also circulated on social media, allegedly showing an elderly man assaulting her within the ashram premises. A national-level Taekwondo player has accused several individuals of gang-rape at an ashram near a police station in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The alleged incident occurred in January, but the complaint was filed four months later, various regional media outlets reported. An investigation is underway, and a video of the incident, which has surfaced on social media, is being examined. The survivor, a resident of Kanpur's Govind Nagar, claims she met Govind Mahto while looking for a spot to sell used clothes. Mahto allegedly took her to the ashram, promising to introduce her to influential people who could help her find a location. The woman alleged that after being offered a laddoo at the ashram, she lost consciousness and was subsequently gang-raped by Govind Mahto, the ashram's mahant, and several others, including four named individuals who are temple priests. When asked why she waited four months to file a report, the survivor said she feared retribution due to the accused men's alleged political connections. The survivor has provided a video to the police, which also circulated on social media, allegedly showing an elderly man assaulting her within the ashram premises. Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) Mahesh Kumar confirmed that a complaint had been filed. 'The woman approached the DCP with her complaint, which was handed over to me for investigation. A video has also been submitted, and we have visited the ashram room shown in it. We are examining all aspects and will take further action accordingly," Kumar said. The ashram's priests responded to the allegations by claiming they were in Prayagraj, attending the Kumbh at the time of the incident. They provided photos and videos as evidence to support their alibi, which are currently being examined by the police. First Published: June 01, 2025, 12:25 IST
India Today
4 days ago
- India Today
Fed drug-laced laddoo, gang-raped at Kanpur ashram: Taekwondo player's big charge
A national-level Taekwondo player has alleged that she was gang-raped inside an ashram located right next to a police station in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur. The alleged assault took place in January, but the complaint was lodged nearly four months later, officials said on investigation is underway, and a video of the incident, which has surfaced on social media, is being to the survivor, a resident of Kanpur's Govind Nagar, she had approached a local man, Govind Mahto, while searching for a space to set up a shop selling old clothes. Mahto allegedly took her to the ashram on the pretext of introducing her to influential people who could help her secure a location. The woman claimed that she was offered a laddoo inside the ashram, after which she lost consciousness. She alleged that she was then gang-raped by Mahto, the ashram's mahant (chief priest), and several others. She named four individuals in the assault, including temple asked why she waited four months to file a report, the survivor said she feared retribution due to the accused men's alleged political survivor has submitted a video to the police, which also went viral on social media. The footage reportedly showed an elderly man assaulting her inside the ashram Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) Mahesh Kumar confirmed that a complaint had been filed. "The woman approached the DCP with her complaint, which was handed over to me for investigation. A video has also been submitted, and we have visited the ashram room shown in it. We are examining all aspects and will take further action accordingly," Kumar response to the allegations, the ashram's priests claimed they were in Prayagraj attending the Kumbh during the time of the incident. They have provided photos and videos as evidence to support their alibi, which police say are also under Watch
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Time of India
Circle inspector held for taking Rs3L as bribe
Madhubani: Jayanagar circle inspector (CI) Ajay Kumar Mandal was caught on Saturday morning while accepting a bribe of Rs 3 lakh. A vigilance department team from Patna arrested him at his rented residence in Chitragupt Colony at Jayanagar around 7am. The operation, led by deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Sujit Kumar Sagar, was based on a complaint filed by Indrajeet Kumar Mahto, a resident of Jayanagar. Mahto alleged that Mandal had demanded Rs 20 lakh to facilitate the mutation (dakhil kharij) of his two-katha land near the new Kamla Barrage, valued at around Rs 2 crore. Following the complaint, the vigilance department registered a case on May 21. After verification, DSP Sagar's team organised a trap and intercepted Mandal as he accepted Rs 3 lakh in cash as an advance from Mahto. The DSP said preliminary inquiries suggest Mandal may not have been acting alone. "The demand for such a large bribe amount raises questions and further investigation will uncover the involvement of many others," Sagar said. The vigilance team seized the cash and took Mandal to the Jayanagar inspection building for questioning where key information was obtained. He has since been taken to Patna for further investigation. Mandal hails from Tapua village in Pirpainti, Bhagalpur.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
I suggested naming of BBMKU after Binod Bihari Mahto: Hemant
1 2 Dhanbad: Unveiling the statue of Jharkhand statehood movement leader and founding member of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Binod Bihari Mahto at the Binod Bihari Mahto Koylanchal University ( BBMKU ) here on Monday jointly with governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar, chief minister Hemant Soren said the govt's decision to establish the university in 2014 was a landmark step to help students of Dhanbad to study higher education in their own district. Hemant recalled Mahto as a noted educationist of the state and said naming the university was a fitting tribute to the late JMM leader . "Earlier, students were forced to travel long distances for academic work. Now, that is over. I also suggested naming the university after Binod Bihar Mahto when it was founded in 2017," Hemant said. Speaking on the occasion, governor Gangwar, who is also the chancellor of state universities, expressed dissatisfaction over the standard of higher education in Jharkhand, saying the benchmark remains below expectations and making the students seek opportunities in other states. "The crisis of faculty members is also a major issue in the state's universities. JPSC has been instructed to begin the recruitment process for teachers," the governor added. Several dignitaries, including Giridih MP Chandraprakash Chaudhry, ministers Sudvya Kumar MLA Jaimangal Singh, Raj Sinha, Jairam Mahto, Arup Chatterjee, Mathura Prasad Mahto, Shatrughan Mahto, Umakant Rajak and Chandradeo Mahto, were present at the event. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Apenas 2 minutos ao dia para você cuidar das varizes com este truque caseiro Fim das Varizes Undo The family members of Mahto were also present on the occasion. Welcoming the guests, the vice chancellor of the university, Ramkumar Singh, recalled Mahto's contribution to education and society. Students organised cultural performances and sang the university's 'Kulgeet' (anthem) as part of the programme. Meanwhile, Dhanbad MLA Raj Sinha slammed Hemant for taking credit of establishing BBMKU. Speaking after the statue unveiling ceremony, Sinha said the university was established during the tenure of former BJP CM Raghubar Das. "Hemant is spreading lies. The university was set up when Raghubar Das was in office. In fact, it was I who suggested naming the university after Binod Bihari Mahto," Sinha claimed and accused the CM of making politically motivated statements. "It seems the CM is delivering a speech at an election rally rather than addressing a formal event," he added.
