Latest news with #Manvi
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Time of India
NHRC notice to UP govt, DGP over death of 3 kids in pit dug by builder
The pit, allegedly dug by a builder and left uncovered, turned into a hazard during the monsoon, becoming a death trap for the children — Manvi, 7, her cousin Shivansh Singh, 8, and Hritik Kumar, 8. BAREILLY: National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of the death of three children, who drowned in a six-foot-deep water-filled pit dug by a builder in Meerut's Siwal Khas area on Aug 3. It has issued notices to Uttar Pradesh chief secretary and DGP, seeking a detailed report within two weeks. NHRC has also asked for the status of the investigation and whether any compensation has been provided to the children's families. The NHRC, through a statement issued via the Press Information Bureau, said that the contents of the media report, if true, raise serious concerns of human rights violations. The pit, allegedly dug by a builder and left uncovered, turned into a hazard during the monsoon, becoming a death trap for the children — Manvi, 7, her cousin Shivansh Singh, 8, and Hritik Kumar, 8. The children allegedly fell into the pit while returning from a nearby shop. Their bodies were recovered from a vacant plot barely 150 m from their homes. Locals said the builder had left the pit open for over a month. An FIR was later filed against him for negligence. The case took a turn after the postmortem report confirmed drowning but revealed a fractured hyoid bone in Manvi's neck. Her family, along with those of the other victims, have alleged foul play. 'Our children never went to that area. It's hard to believe all three drowned without a scream. There are houses nearby. And how does a drowning cause a broken throat?' asked Hritik's father, Himmat Singh. Police said a separate FIR under BNS section 137(2) was filed by the families, fearing abduction and murder. SP (rural) Rakesh Mishra said, 'There were no signs of sexual assault. While the primary cause of death appears to be drowning, the broken hyoid bone is suspicious. We're investigating all angles.' Doctors are also sceptical. 'In children, the hyoid bone is soft cartilage. It rarely fractures unless there's strangulation or blunt trauma to the throat,' said senior ENT surgeon Dr Ankur Gupta. The incident gained widespread attention after CM Yogi Adityanath sought a report from senior officials. The children's families and villagers have demanded swift police action and proper compensation. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Death of 3 kids: Autopsy finds neck bone fracture, families cry murder
Meerut: The postmortem reports of the three minor children who died in mysterious circumstances on Sunday in Meerut's Siwal Khas town, confirmed drowning as the cause of death, but revealed a fractured hyoid bone in seven-year-old deceased Manvi, creating suspicions. The children's families have now alleged they were murdered. The hyoid bone is in the front of the neck, and supports the tongue and plays a key role in speaking and swallowing. Connected to nearby structures via ligaments, muscles and cartilage, the hyoid bone is the only "floating" bone in the body. Bodies of Manvi, her cousin Shivansh Singh, 8, and another boy Hritik Kumar, 8, were found in a water-filled plot around 150 m away from their homes. Fearing kidnapping, the children's families filed an FIR against unknown individuals under BNS section 137(2). The case garnered significant attention after CM Yogi Adityanath took notice, prompting senior officials to get the report. SP (rural) Rakesh Mishra acknowledged that the hyoid bone fracture creates suspicion but noted it could also have been caused by an accident. "There were no other injuries, so we've ruled out sexual exploitation," he said, adding, "Teams are interrogating every person with a criminal history or who is a suspect." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Remember Him? Take A Deep Breath Before You See Him Now Reportingly Undo The family, however, is convinced that it was murder. "There's no doubt it's a murder case," said Himmat Singh, Hritik's father. "Our children have never gone to that area before. It's unbelievable that all three of them drowned without screaming for help, especially with so many houses nearby. And how do you explain the girl's broken throat?" Medical experts are also considering the possibility of foul play. Meerut's senior ENT surgeon, Dr Ankur Gupta, explained that "the hyoid bone is a cartilage in children and rarely fractures unless caused by strangulation or something that impacts the throat." Police are also investigating a potential link to a local builder who is developing a colony nearby. Locals say the builder's excavation created deep pits that got filled with water during recent heavy rains. "If the investigation finds negligence on the part of the developer, action will be taken against them," SP Mishra said.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Health
- Indian Express
Punjab FDA flags 1,420 failed food samples in HC compliance report, bans energy drinks near schools
As many as 1,420 food samples out of 11,657 tested in Punjab in 2024–25 failed quality checks, the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) disclosed in a compliance report filed before the Punjab and Haryana High Court Monday. Punjab FDA also outlined enforcement and awareness measures taken across the state, including a ban on the sale of energy drinks to children near schools. The action comes in response to a March 4 order passed in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Kanwar Pahul Singh, following the death of a young girl, Manvi, in Patiala in March 2024 after she consumed a birthday cake ordered online. Her death had triggered widespread outrage. FDA's latest compliance report was filed in a related contempt petition, which is listed for hearing on August 19. A key development in the compliance report is a prohibition order issued on April 21, 2025, banning the sale of energy drinks to children, and their sale within 100 metres of schools in rural areas and 50 metres in urban areas. The ban is in effect for one year. The department also reported that inspections of high-risk food businesses are ongoing as per directives from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). 'There is no negligence on the part of state officials,' the FDA told the High Court, adding that the department is 'working day and night to improve the food safety ecosystem across the state.' According to the report signed by the FDA commissioner, 11,657 food samples were collected in 2024–25, of which 1,420 were found to be non-conforming. 'Subsequent appropriate action is being taken as per the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006,' the department stated. In the first quarter of 2025–26, the department lifted hundreds of samples of milk, oils, cereals, spices, sweets, and other commodities for enforcement and surveillance testing. Notably, 1,100 surveillance samples of fruits and vegetables were collected to check for contamination, including artificial ripening and heavy metal residues. Under the Eat Right India movement, the department reported more than 150 certifications awarded to clean street food hubs, mandis, schools, campuses, and places of worship. FDA has also conducted more than 500 awareness camps, 1,692 education programmes, and numerous workshops for food business operators over the past three years. The compliance report has been forwarded to the Registrar of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, all designated officers, and the petitioner.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
‘Unwanted' girl child, she has outshone everyone in family
Before Manvi (name changed) was born, relatives advised her parents to abort the girl child, their third daughter. "One more?" her father was told, once the family based in Rohtak's Hassangarh had coerced them into illegally getting a gender determination test done. The couple ignored the lot. After Manvi was born, they ensured she went to school. She was a bright student. Her marks and teachers' appreciation filled them with pride. "Manvi wanted to study science after Class 10. Govt schools in our village did not offer that. So, I started looking for options so that she could continue studying," her father told TOI. That was in 2018. The same year, Haryana launched Super 100, the state's special teaching programme in collaboration with Vilap Foundation to prepare children from economically weaker sections for competitive exams like IIT-JEE. Manvi aced the entrance exam and shifted to the centre in Kurukshetra for the residential programme. In 2020, she cracked JEE Advanced and got a seat in the computer science course at IIT Gandhinagar. Now 24, she works as a financial analyst for a Jaipur-based firm and takes home an annual package of Rs 12 lakh, outshining everyone else in her family. "I wanted to work in tech since I was in Class VI. Back then, it was a vague dream. It wasn't until I reached Class XI and enrolled in Super100 that I realised the journey would be difficult. Since I studied in a village, I had to go back to the basics to catch up. I had to also balance studying for IIT entrance exams and my regular schoolwork," Manvi said. Govt school students who clear Class 10 are eligible for Super 100. If selected, the students complete their schooling till Class 12 in Kurukshetra alongside their entrance exam training. Naveen Kumar Mishra, an IIT-Delhi graduate who teaches at the Kurukshetra centre, said Manvi was a resolute kid. "To the extent that she wouldn't line up in the canteen's queue to take more rotis after the first serving because she didn't want to waste time not studying," he said. One day, he recalled, some students told the staff snacks they had brought from home were missing. "It didn't take long for us to realise that Manvi might have been having them because she remained hungry. Eventually, we started keeping extra snacks for her. No student should have to choose between hunger and education," Mishra said. For many other govt school students, competitive exams in English is another challenge. Many of them have only studied in Hindi-medium schools. Lack of language skills and confidence was among reasons that the education department launched Super 100 to give govt school students an equal chance to compete with their counterparts from private schools or from families that are better off. In the years since, approximately 1,900 students have been enrolled in the programme, of which 252 have made it to IITs and 244 have cleared the medical entrance test NEET. Many of these success stories are of students from villages in Hisar, Jind, Kaithal and Bhiwani. Kajal, another groomed at Super 100, achieved what she hadn't even dreamt of. The 22-year-old said her father runs a shop in Fatehabad's Inda Chohi village and her hope was to get a "decent job" to "make her parents proud". She was 15 when she joined Super 100's first batch of students in 2018. Kajal went on to study BTech (computer science) from IIT Bombay and landed a job with tech giant Microsoft. "Now, I dream of becoming an IAS officer. I never thought I would have such a vision, but this journey has made me realise the power of dreaming big," she said. Like Manvi and Kajal, 22-year-old Kamal Sharma of Faridabad had humble beginnings. Growing up, he shared a single room with his parents and two brothers. His father, an electrician, always put his family first. "I've seen my father wear the same clothes, day in and day out. He never bought new clothes for himself and worked tirelessly. That's the kind of selflessness that I grew up seeing. His sacrifices made me realise that nothing is impossible if you are willing to work for it, no matter how tough life gets," Kamal said. Now employed with a private firm as a software developer in Gurgaon, the youngster said he was always trying to find pockets of time to study – in free periods at school, even during PT classes. Kamal's elder brother, in 2019, was the first in the family to get a job at a monthly salary of Rs 30,000. "That was a milestone for our family. Now, my job, with a package of Rs 20 LPA, has transformed our family," he said. A Super 100 spokesperson said a typical day at the centre includes not just classes, but yoga and assemblies, where the staff recites inspirational stories for motivation, fixed periods for peer-learning (similar to study groups) and self-study. "To implement and sustain this, the programme is supported by over 25 academic staff and 60 non-academic staff, who play vital roles in teaching, mentoring, monitoring, hostel management, and overall logistics," the spokesperson said. Though the programme was originally meant to pick a batch of 100, enrolments have expanded. This year, 46,000 students applied for entrance exams to Super 100, of which 401 were chosen. The 2025-27 session began on May 25. "The Haryana Super 100 programme is not just about competition but also support and collective growth. Students help each other solve problems. One of the most memorable incidents was in the first six months when these students had to study while sitting on the floor due to lack of furniture. When benches arrived, their joy was akin to a child receiving a prized toy," said Saket, who teaches at the Kurukshetra centre. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Summer Hacks 2025: Akanksha Chamola from Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye reveals her go-to tips to beat the heat in style
As the scorching summer sun enters and the days grow longer, it brings along some common beauty and health challenges. From sweating and breakouts to sunburns and feeling drained, the heat can be tough to deal with. Staying fresh, hydrated, and glowing this season is all about smart choices and simple tips. Who better to guide us than our favourite TV stars who work outdoors, long hours under bright lights and still manage to look great? This summer, take inspiration from an actress like Akanksha Chamola, who essays the role of Manvi in the TV show Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye as she shares her go-to summer essentials, simple skincare and haircare tips, and easy wellness hacks that help her beat the heat in style. Whether staying in or heading out, these celeb-approved tricks will help you breeze through summer looking and feeling your best. Akanksha Chamola, who essays the role of Manvi in Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye said, "Summers on set are a whole different game. With layers of makeup and the heat from the lights, it can be quite a task for the skin. Over time, I've built a routine that works well for me. Since I follow a vegan lifestyle, I skip all dairy and animal-based products! Instead, I keep myself hydrated with lots of coconut water, kokum sherbet, aam panna, sabja water, and seasonal fruits like mangoes and taadgola (ice apples), which are absolute lifesavers during summer. " She further added, "I also love fresh salads to keep things light. Before and after makeup, I always use a mix of glycerine and rose water — it's simple but so soothing for the skin. A cooling face mist is always in my vanity, and a quick spritz between shots makes a big difference. I avoid heavy meals on shoot days and tie my hair up loosely to stay comfortable. For me, it's all about small, mindful rituals that help me stay cool, calm, and camera-ready, even on the hottest days."
