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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Elderly couple ‘abandoned' in their Gurgaon flat for 3 years, community steps in
Gurgaon: Behind the closed doors of an apartment at Ridgewood Estate, the muffled cries of a nonagenarian man and his octogenarian wife have stirred neighbours into action, making it a rare case of a community seeking the state's intervention to guarantee care, safety and dignity for the allegedly abandoned couple. Left in the care of two untrained attendants by their son who is abroad, residents of the society, also members of Ridgewood Estate Condominium Association (RECA), said they repeatedly tried to contact the son, but their appeals fell on deaf ears. The association then approached Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC), which took cognisance immediately and ordered a comprehensive medical, psychological, and social assessment of the couple by govt. The couple has been living here for three years, when the son purchased the flat and moved them, transferring power of attorney to his father, according to RECA. However, two caregivers working in day and night shifts became the couple's only connection with the outside world soon after. Concerned neighbours visited, making inquiries and offering assistance, but were turned away at the door. Residents said the son regularly made online payments for maintenance charges for the flat, but the association had no information about his whereabouts except his phone number and email ID in the society's records. None recollected having seen him in the compound either. "All we know is that he lives somewhere abroad. Earlier, a lady would visit the elderly couple, but she stopped coming a few months ago. We requested the son to visit his parents or arrange some help for them, but to no avail. The woman is bedridden, and the man's cries of distress echo in the corridor. It's deeply distressing," said Kittu Mathur, the association secretary. Mathur said they had no information about the couple, not even their names. The couple have never attended any society event. Last month, an elderly neighbour ventured in seeing the door ajar and discovered the house to be in a complete mess, according to RECA members. A few days later, the son allegedly responded with a threat to lodge a police complaint against the neighbour for trespass. Lalit Batra, the HHRC chairperson, expressed deep concern over the couple's prolonged mental and physical suffering, calling it a blatant violation of Article 21 of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to live with dignity. The rights panel emphasised that such situations were not merely "private family matters" but public human rights concerns. "Failure to ensure essential medical care, emotional support, and regular supervision reflects gross negligence. It amounts to a breach of not only the basic human rights of the senior citizens themselves but also of the larger community that has been involuntarily subjected to such trauma," the rights panel observed. Describing the situation as "alarmingly tragic", HHRC noted that the elderly should receive full family support, especially when they require love, care, and medical intervention the most. "Society and the state have a shared responsibility to intervene when the elderly are deprived of due care and dignity," the commission said. Batra ordered immediate intervention in the case, asking the deputy commissioner to form a multi-disciplinary medical and welfare committee. This team, comprising the police commissioner, sub-divisional magistrate, civil surgeon, and district social welfare officer, must now assess the couple's condition and submit a comprehensive care plan before the next hearing on July 3. Puneet Arora, the commission's protocol officer, assured strict compliance by all authorities.
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Government keen to increase credit availability to MSMEs: Official
Live Events The government wants to increase credit availability to micro, small and medium enterprises ( MSMEs ) and also improve them by enhancing technology, an official said on CII's Annual General Meeting, Rajneesh, Additional Secretary and Development Commissioner, Ministry of MSME said India is the fourth largest economy today and would be the third-largest highlighted how MSMEs took a hit during COVID-19 but turned around very said that MSMEs provide employment to 27 crore people and that is why the ministry keeps them in mind while making policies."We want to increase credit availability to MSMEs. This year Budget provided for providing credit cards to micro enterprises," he said adding MSME NPAs (bad loans) were less than 5 per cent in last five years as per RBI also highlighted the role of technology to improve MSMEs, suggesting that through use of technology issues between environment concerns and growth aspirations can be Mathur, Managing Director and CEO of Siemens Ltd said, today average productivity level is 75 per cent in India whereas it is over 90 per cent in Europe and use of technology can help bridge this gap (productivity). He pointed that Indian MSMEs are dealing with challenges like access to market and Somany, CMD Somany Ceramics said digitisation helps MSMEs reduce cost and improve operational efficiency and suggested that MSMEs find new ways for rating them properly so that they get required financial facilities."We must support MSME innovation hubs for improving quality of products to meet global standards," he said opining that regulatory compliance burden is heavy on Jain, Chairman Lumax Group said MSMEs represent the true entrepreneurship spirit of India."We need to have very collaborative ecosystem... today ecosystems compete with each other, " he said citing example of China competing with other ecosystems globally. He stressed on the need to support MSMEs saying that supporting MSMEs should be a national competitive strategy.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- The Hindu
Window Trail Inspection of Hubballi–Kulem Section held
General Manager of South Western Railway Mukul Saran Mathur, conducted a detailed Window Trail Inspection of the Hubballi–Kulem section today with a special focus on monsoon preparedness and safety precautions on Wednesday. The inspection covered key areas between Hubballi and Alnavar, where various operational and safety parameters were thoroughly reviewed with special emphasis on readiness for the upcoming monsoon including assessment of bridge and track maintenance works currently in progress, a release said. The General Manager, accompanied by a team from RDSO (Research Designs and Standards Organisation), conducted a comprehensive inspection at Caranzol Station. The condition of signal points was checked and a detailed discussion on the provision of check rails at key locations to enhance safety standards was held. This apart, the site of the recent derailment at Caranzol was meticulously examined to analyse the underlying causes for the mishap and possible remedies were discussed. The General manager examined the signal installations at Dudhsagar Station to verify their efficiency and safety compliance. Emphasising the need for maintaining highest safety standards Mr. Mathur gave several suggestions on enhancing operational reliability. The team also inspected recently renewed track and sleepers laid using the Track Relaying Train (TRT) Machine. During the inspection he was accompanied by Director of Track from RDSO B.P. Singh, DRM of Hubballi Division Bela Meena, principal heads of various departments and senior officials of Hubballi Division.
News18
25-05-2025
- Health
- News18
Ice Cream, 'Sattu': Animals At Rajasthan's Biological Park Get Special Treats To Beat The Heat
Last Updated: Dietary plans of animals have been adjusted to match the season, with special attention given to tiger and lion cubs, some of whom are experiencing sweltering heat for first time. To shield animals from the intense summer heat, Jaipur's Nahargarh Biological Park has made several arrangements, such as installing desert coolers in their enclosures and incorporating ice cream and 'sattu' in their diet. The dietary plans of the animals have been adjusted to match the season, with special attention given to the tiger and lion cubs, some of whom are experiencing the sweltering heat for the first time. Senior veterinary doctor Arvind Mathur said that fruit ice cream has been introduced into the animals' diets. The sloth bears are being provided with 'sattu' (protein-rich flour), honey and special fruit ice cream, while deer and hippopotamuses are being served watermelon and cucumber, Dr Mathur said. Mercury in the city is soaring, with the day temperature on Saturday being recorded at 42 degrees Celsius, which is expected to rise further in the days to come. 'Special measures have been taken to safeguard the animals from the ongoing heat waves. Desert coolers have been installed, and rain guns have been positioned in the open enclosures of tigers, lions and leopards. These devices help keep the temperature down by spraying water in the enclosures," Dr Mathur explained. He also said that a hippopotamus gave birth to a calf a couple of days back, and extra care is being taken to ensure the mother and calf are comfortable. 'Green nets, sprinklers and mud ponds for sambar (deer) and water ponds for other animals have been arranged. Adult animals are housed in open enclosures, while the cubs have been placed in the zoo area, where they are a key attraction for visitors," he added. 'To help regulate their body heat, they are given ice cream made from milk and fruits to bears well as fresh fruits, honey and sattu. Seasonal fruits like watermelon and cucumber are also part of the diet for deer, hippopotamuses and chital," he said. To protect other animals, such as panthers, leopards, foxes, baboons, and various species of deer, from the heat, water sprinklers have been installed outside their cages, while desert coolers have been placed in the enclosures of tigers and lions. Nahargarh Biological Park has diverse species, including Asiatic lions, Bengal tigers, panthers, hyenas, wolves, deer, crocodiles, sloth bears, Himalayan black bears and wild boars. The park currently has 13 tigers, including seven cubs, five lions, including one cub, three leopards and five sloth bears, including two cubs. The park, which spans 720 hectares and is part of the Nahargarh Sanctuary, is located on the Jaipur-Delhi highway, about 12 km away from Jaipur. It is known for its rich flora and fauna, hosting numerous bird and animal species. (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) First Published:
NDTV
25-05-2025
- Health
- NDTV
Ice Cream, 'Sattu': Animals At Rajasthan Park Get Special Treats To Beat The Heat
Jaipur: To shield animals from the intense summer heat, Jaipur's Nahargarh Biological Park has made several arrangements, such as installing desert coolers in their enclosures and incorporating ice cream and 'sattu' in their diet. The dietary plans of the animals have been adjusted to match the season, with special attention given to the tiger and lion cubs, some of whom are experiencing the sweltering heat for the first time. Senior veterinary doctor Arvind Mathur said that fruit ice cream has been introduced into the animals' diets. The sloth bears are being provided with 'sattu' (protein-rich flour), honey and special fruit ice cream, while deer and hippopotamuses are being served watermelon and cucumber, Dr Mathur said. Mercury in the city is soaring, with the day temperature on Saturday being recorded at 42 degrees Celsius, which is expected to rise further in the days to come. "Special measures have been taken to safeguard the animals from the ongoing heat waves. Desert coolers have been installed, and rain guns have been positioned in the open enclosures of tigers, lions and leopards. These devices help keep the temperature down by spraying water in the enclosures," Dr Mathur explained. He also said that a hippopotamus gave birth to a calf a couple of days back, and extra care is being taken to ensure the mother and calf are comfortable. "Green nets, sprinklers and mud ponds for sambar (deer) and water ponds for other animals have been arranged. Adult animals are housed in open enclosures, while the cubs have been placed in the zoo area, where they are a key attraction for visitors," he added. "To help regulate their body heat, they are given ice cream made from milk and fruits to bears well as fresh fruits, honey and sattu. Seasonal fruits like watermelon and cucumber are also part of the diet for deer, hippopotamuses and chital," he said. To protect other animals, such as panthers, leopards, foxes, baboons, and various species of deer, from the heat, water sprinklers have been installed outside their cages, while desert coolers have been placed in the enclosures of tigers and lions. Nahargarh Biological Park has diverse species, including Asiatic lions, Bengal tigers, panthers, hyenas, wolves, deer, crocodiles, sloth bears, Himalayan black bears and wild boars. The park currently has 13 tigers, including seven cubs, five lions, including one cub, three leopards and five sloth bears, including two cubs. The park, which spans 720 hectares and is part of the Nahargarh Sanctuary, is located on the Jaipur-Delhi highway, about 12 km away from Jaipur. It is known for its rich flora and fauna, hosting numerous bird and animal species.
