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Time of India
17 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
RMH, Maharashtra police & diplomats blur border for mentally ill
AI Image NAGPUR: A mentally challenged woman in her mid-30s landed in Gondia, 1,600km away from her native village in Noakhali, Bangladesh, under unexplained circumstances. She was rescued by Gondia cops, shifted to Regional Mental Hospital (RMH), Nagpur, treated, and reunited with her family after six years through diplomatic efforts and alacrity shown by Nagpur police. The remarkable reunion of the woman, Mona (name changed), with her family in Bangladesh materialised on June 12. On April 30, Mona was admitted to RMH by Gondia police. With no identification and only her name to share, she offered few clues about her origin. Under RMH's medical care, her condition stabilised, allowing her to recall fragments of her past. This sparked a search led by social service superintendent Kunda Bidkar (Katekhaye). Bidkar's attempts to trace Mona's family in Madhya Pradesh yielded no results. Undeterred, she turned to digital tools, using Google, Facebook, and language interpreters, even involving her son to scour social media. Her persistence paid off when she connected with Tapan Prodhan of Ishwar Sankalp Foundation, Kolkata, who collaborated with Shamsul Huda in Bangladesh. Huda verified Mona's address within 15 minutes, confirming she was from Bangladesh and was missing for over six years. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Search Ends Here for Better Health Insurance Plans. Buy Now. Buy HDFC ERGO Get Quote Undo Her family, who searched tirelessly, presumed she was dead. The reunion process required intricate coordination with the High Commission in Delhi and deputy commissioners in Kolkata and Mumbai. "We still don't know how she entered India and landed in Gondia," said Bidkar. Bidkar sought support from Union minister Nitin Gadkari's office and Nagpur district collector Vipin Itankar. The case was referred to the SP, Gondia, with constable Sanjay Badwaik coordinating efforts. On May 13, Mona received a travel permit, marking a critical milestone. After completing immigration formalities at Howrah railway intelligence bureau, Mona was handed over to Border Guard Bangladesh, her brother, and a Bangladeshi NGO. 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 .
Hindustan Times
03-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Unions allege exploitation of contractual sanitation workers at RMH
Pune: Many labour unions, including Janhit Kamgar Sanghatana (Maharashtra State) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Labour Front, Pune, have raised allegations about ongoing exploitation of contractual sanitation workers at the Regional Mental Hospital (RMH), Yerawada. The unions have complained to Maharashtra health minister Prakash Abitkar seeking action on unjust treatment and financial exploitation of workers. According to the unions, contractors have violated the Minimum Wages Act of 1947, depriving workers of their earnings. Despite monthly bills of approximately ₹14.2 lakh cleared in favour of contractors, the sanitation staff continue to receive less than minimum wage. Statement released from unions state that contractor B.S.A. Corporation Ltd allegedly underpaid workers between October 2024 and February 2025, offering just ₹8,000 per month, much below the government's prescribed minimum wage of ₹15,000 and February 2025 salary is unpaid. Another contractor, Lokarajya Self-Employment Cooperative Service Society, is accused of withholding fair wages since 2017. The contractor is also accused of submitting falsified documents with forged worker signatures, claiming cash payments in violation of contractual norms. The unions demand a criminal case be filed for defrauding the health department and have submitted evidence. As per the unions, for several years, contractors have reportedly deducted employees' Provident Fund contributions without transferring them to the authorities. Similarly, although contributions were deducted from workers' wages, they were not issued E-Pehchan (identity) cards under the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC). This forced many workers and their families to pay out-of-pocket for healthcare expenses, claimed protestors. Sanjay Kone, secretary, Janhit Kamgar Sanghatana, said, 'We do not wish to cause inconvenience to patients or disrupt mental health services. Our demands are constitutional. If corrective action is not taken immediately, we will be left with no choice but to stop work.' Dr Shrinivas Kolod, medical superintendent, RMH, said, 'We have received a copy of the complaint letter of the workers' union. The issue has been escalated to director of health services office for guidance and action.'
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Syracuse WorkForce Run returns this June, adds Ronald McDonald House Charities as beneficiary
(WSYR-TV) — For those who may be looking for something to do now that the weather is getting warmer, maybe consider getting your steps in to help you prepare for the Syracuse WorkForce Run in June! This year, the Syracuse WorkForce run will follow the same standards as in the past but has added a special beneficiary for proceeds raised during the event. Robert Barwick, owner and co-race director of the Syracuse WorkForce Run, stopped by Bridge Street to discuss the event and to also talk about the beneficiary. Barwick dropped the news of granting the Ronald McDonald House as a first-time beneficiary of the 2025 Syracuse WorkForce Run. The Syracuse WorkForce Run will donate to RMH in honor of the race, and entrants can make private donations at their discretion through the WorkForce Run website from now through the end of the 2025 calendar year. The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York has been working to help families with critically ill children receive comfort and support throughout their health care journey. The organization, which began in 1982, has since helped over 800 families receive the proper care and treatment that may not have been an accessible option for them before. The Syracuse Workforce Run will begin at Onondaga Lake Park in Liverpool at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10. The entry fee for the event is $43 for corporate participation and will include a $25 team creation fee as well. The entry fee if you wish to participate as an individual, separately from an organization, is $55 per person. Registration for the event closes for team creation on May 19. Registration for team joining closes on May 23. Individual registration closes June 10 at 6:30 p.m. To register for the event and to learn more about the Syracuse WorkForce Run, visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
