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The Hindu
2 hours ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Health officials probe into alleged kidney sale in Namakkal district
Officials from the Department of Health, on Tuesday (July 22, 2025), inspected the documents related to kidney donors, at the Tiruchengode Revenue Divisional Officer's (RDO) office. After a video of a woman claiming that she sold her kidney for ₹5 lakh and a person acted as a middleman surfaced on social media, the Namakkal district Health Department conducted an inquiry last week at Pallipalayam. Health Minister Ma. Subramanian on July 18 announced that S. Vineeth, project director of the Tamil Nadu Health Systems Project, would conduct a detailed inquiry into the alleged kidney sale in Namakkal district, and submit a report in two weeks. On Tuesday, Mr. Vineeth, along with police officials, came to the Tiruchengode RDO's office and inspected the documents regarding the donors from Tiruchengode, Pallipalayam, and Komarapalayam. The inspection was held for three hours and later Mr. Vineeth and his team visited hospitals in Tiruchi and Perambalur districts. Revenue department sources said the team was given instructions on the rules to be followed regarding organ transplantation. This was a preliminary inquiry and will continue till next week, sources added.
NDTV
3 days ago
- NDTV
Drugs, Steroids Found At Telangana Gym, Owner Arrested, Licence Cancelled
A gym owner in Telangana's Adilabad was arrested after illegal drugs and steroids were recovered from the fitness centre, the police said. The premises of Lion Fitness Gym in Vinayak Chowk area was sealed and its trade licence was also cancelled after a 20 ml AMP injection bottle, three drug injections, and 36 steroid tablets were found during a raid earlier this week. According to Adilabad Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) L Jeevan Reddy, the searches were conducted on the basis of a tip-off, and to send across a message that strict measures will be imposed on businesses engaging in unlawful activities. District SP Akhil Mahajan had ordered a crackdown on such irregularities. Mr Reddy said gym owner Sheikh Adil was found to be consuming the illegal drugs and providing steroids to his customers. A case has been registered against Adil at 1 Town Police Station under section 334/25 and 125 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and 27 (B)(ii) of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. The DSP said such actions, including distribution of drugs used for surgery and steroid tablets that could cause illness, will not be tolerated. Following the raid, a recommendation was made to the Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) to seize the gym. With the RDO's permission, Lion Fitness Gym was officially seized in the presence of officials from the police, revenue, and municipality departments. The municipality also confirmed the cancellation of the gym's trade license. DSP Reddy urged the public to be vigilant and refrain from using any unprescribed tablets or injections offered by gym administrators. He reiterated that criminal cases will be filed against anyone involved in illegal business activities, emphasising the importance of ensuring no irregularities occur in commercial establishments.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- The Hindu
Mariamman Temple at Chinna Dharapuram opened for darshan after eight years
Sri Mariamman Temple at Chinna Dharapuram, which was kept closed for eight years on an order of a Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) following a clash between two caste groups, was opened amid tight security on Friday by allowing entry to caste Hindus and Scheduled Caste people. The temple has been under the control of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment (HR&CE) since 1973 with the devotees belonging to various castes worshipping the Goddess. However, a clash between two caste groups erupted in 2018. While the SC people insisted on their right to worship at the temple, the caste Hindus opposed their entry. Since it became a law and order issue, the then RDO conducted an inquiry and issued an order to close the temple. Since then the temple had been kept closed for the public. Both the groups moved the Madras High Court on the issue. When the matter was taken up for hearing before Justice B. Pugalendhi, he questioned the need for keeping the temple closed for so long and issued an order to reopen the temple with immediate effect and directed the HR&CE department to ensure entry of all to the temple. The officials subsequently displayed a flex board on Thursday, thereby announcing that the people of all castes can offer worship at the temple. A group of caste Hindus rushed to the spot and forcefully removed the flex, thereby leading to a scuffle. They entered into arguments with the HE&CE officials and told them that they would not allow SC people to enter the temple. Amid a surcharged atmosphere, the HR&CE authorities, led by Assistant Commissioner M. Ramanikandan, opened the doors of the temple on Friday in the presence of revenue officials and a large number of police personnel. The people belonging to the two groups entered the temple. After cleaning the premises, special pujas were performed to the main deity. Mr. Ramanikandan told The Hindu that the temple was opened as per the High Court order. Irrespective of castes, the devotees, including SC people, were allowed to enter the temple and offer worship. No one would be restricted. Tough action would be taken against those creating trouble.
Time of India
5 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Can't deny entry into temple on basis of caste, says HC
Chennai: Asserting that caste-based discrimination cannot be permitted in a country governed by the rule of law, Madras high court has ordered legal action against anyone who prevents others' entry into a temple based on caste. Justice N Anand Venkatesh, passing orders on a plea that flagged prevention of people from Scheduled Castes into Ayyanar temple in Pudukudi village, Udayarpalayam taluk, Ariyalur, said: "Caste and community are the creations of human beings and god is always considered to be neutral. That apart, preventing persons from offering prayers on the basis that they belong to scheduled caste communities, is an affront to the dignity of persons who are discriminated against based on their caste. " "If a temple is permitted to be visited by the public, it assumes the character of a public temple. In such an event, irrespective of the caste or community of the devotees, they must be permitted to offer their prayers to god," said the judge. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai This can never be permitted in a country, which is governed by the rule of law. That apart, Section 3 of the Tamil Nadu Temple Entry Authorisation Act, 1947, makes it abundantly clear that notwithstanding any law, custom or usage to the contrary, every Hindu irrespective of the caste or sect to which he belongs to, shall be entitled to enter any Hindu temple and offer worship therein, Justice Anand Venkatesh said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo If they are restricted entry, it will amount to an actionable wrong and the person concerned can be sued or prosecuted there for. This act came into force after a long struggle by many leaders, who wanted to ensure that persons are not prevented from entering the temples based on their caste, he said. The judge added that the Act was brought into force as a policy taken by the Tamil Nadu govt to remove the disabilities imposed on certain classes of Hindus against entry into Hindu temples in the state. The issue pertains to a plea moved by Venkatesan. He submitted that recently idols installed by people belonging to the scheduled caste at Ayyanar temple located in Pudukudi village, Udayarpalayam taluk, Ariyalur were vandalised by a certain group of dominant caste members. He further alleged that members of the scheduled castes were only being allowed to view the deity from behind a large iron gate installed in the temple. Therefore, he wanted the court to direct the authorities to allow members belonging to scheduled castes to enter the temple and worship the deity and to permit them to participate in the temple car festival scheduled from July 16 to 31. Recording the submissions, Justice Anand Venkatesh said, "…there shall be a direction to the district SP and RDO to ensure that all classes of Hindus are permitted to enter the temple and participate in the festival." If anyone prevents them from participating, action shall be taken in accordance with law. It shall be ensured that no law and order problem is created, the court concluded.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Punish those preventing temple entry over caste: HC
Representative photo CHENNAI: Take legal action against those preventing a person from entering a temple because of his or her caste, Madras high court has directed authorities, stressing that caste-based discrimination cannot be permitted in a country governed by the rule of law. Petitioner Venkatesan moved the court after idols installed by people belonging to scheduled caste (SC) at Ayyanar temple in Pudukudi village in Ariyalur's Udayarpalayam taluk were vandalised by dominant caste members. He alleged that members of SC were being forced to have a darshan of the deity from behind a large iron gate. 'If a temple is permitted to be visited by the public, it assumes the character of a public temple. In such an event, irrespective of the caste or community of the devotees, they must be permitted to offer their prayers to god,' justice N Anand Venkatesh ruled. Recording the submissions, Justice Venkatesh said, 'There shall be a direction to district SP and RDO to ensure that all classes of Hindus are permitted to enter the temple and participate in the festival.'
