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The Print
3 days ago
- Health
- The Print
TDP-led government privatising medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh: YSRCP leader V Rajini
Though 17 medical colleges were announced, Rajini said that only five were completed while colleges envisaged under phase II at Paderu, Pulivendula, Markapuram, Adoni, and Madanapalle were stalled. Rajini noted that during COVID-19 pandemic, former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy had initiated the construction of 17 medical colleges at a cost of Rs 8,500 crore with world class facilities akin to modern corporate hospitals for free healthcare and education. Amaravati, May 29 (PTI) YSRCP leader and former health minister V Rajani on Thursday said the TDP-led NDA government was 'privatising' medical colleges and termed it an 'institutional betrayal'. 'Each medical college, built at a cost of Rs 500 crore on 50 acres of prime land valued at over Rs 2 crore per acre, is being leased at Rs 100 per acre annually, totalling Rs 5,000 per college,' said Rajani addressing a press conference. She said these colleges were designed for local access to advance healthcare. Rajani alleged that public assets worth over Rs 8,000 crore are being handed over to private players for about Rs 5,000 annually, undermining decades of public healthcare investment. She said the government allegedly used audit firm KPMG's 'biased report' to justify the 'transfer of institutions' to corporate control, which could deprive medical education for the underprivileged sections and free super-specialty healthcare. Rajani accused the coalition government of dismantling several health schemes launched by the erstwhile YSRCP government which offered access to free healthcare and essential support. She alleged welfare, farming, and industrial systems are in crisis, while 'false promises' like iconic towers at Amaravati will only benefit a few and ignore public needs. There was no immediate reaction from the ruling TDP on Rajani's allegations. PTI MS STH SKY SKY This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Time of India
'Jawans should never be afraid': Purnam Kumar Shaw in Rishra after return from Pakistan
RISHRA: "Nation is always first, jawans should never be afraid," said Purnam Kumar Shaw as he stepped into his Rishra home on Friday evening accompanied by family members and scores of well-wishers. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The BSF jawan was taken into custody by after inadvertently crossing the border on April 23, the day after the Pahalgam massacre, and spent 22 days in captivity there before being released on May 14. Shaw reached Howrah Station by train at 4.30 pm and was received by his father and brother. He left for home in a car with a motley crowd at the station shouting 'Bharat mata ki jai'. At Bagkhali More, about 800 metres from his home, he was welcomed with garlands and flowers. From there, the road leading to his house was draped in fairy lights, festoons and banners welcoming him home. A band playing patriotic songs led the procession as women in traditional attire stood on both sides of GT Road waving Tricolours. Standing on an open-roof vehicle, Shaw waved at them even as a cavalcade of cars, bikes and e-rickshaws and hundreds of people on foot followed his car. "It's good to be back home. I have received love and support from everyone. I am also happy that the Indian Armed Forces avenged the Pahalgam killings. I will always continue to work for BSF," an overwhelmed Shaw said. But when asked about Pakistan, he remained silent. At home, Shaw's pregnant wife Rajani was busy arranging a thaali with diya, haldi, flowers and sweets. His mother, Debanti, had toiled for hours preparing poori, sabzi, and halwa for her son. Rajani wore the sari she had bought during last Teej — a monsoon festival when women seek blessings for their husbands. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "Mere liye to aj Diwali bhi hay Karwa Chauth bhi" (It is both Diwali and Karwa Chauth for me)," she said, glowing with happiness. "He is being welcomed as a hero. Every news channel is flashing his photo. This will boost the morale of every soldier guarding the border," she added. Rajni said her husband wasn't allowed to use his mobile phone after his release. "I used to call a senior officer. We had brief conversations. He wasn't harmed or physically tortured in Pakistan. They might have interrogated him, but there wasn't even a bruise on him," she said. Recalling the days when her husband was in captivity she said, "Each day was like a mountain that we had to climb. When I went to Pathankot, senior officers asked us to keep patience. But how could I be patient when my husband was spending days in an enemy country?" Shae's elder sister, Kiran, who has come down from Kharagpur to meet her brother said, "I just had to tell the toto driver that I want to go to Purnam's house and he brought us here. It was such a moment of joy for us. People have now started recognising out house because of my brother. There can't be a prouder moment for us."
Hindustan Times
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
BSF jawan treated like a spy by Pakistan, was not allowed to brush: Report
Border Security Force (BSF) jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw, who recently returned to India from Pakistan, was reportedly deprived of sleep and interrogated like a spy during his custody of over three weeks,. Shaw was apprehended by Pakistani forces on April 23 after he crossed the international boundary inadvertently while escorting a group of local farmers across the border fence in Ferozepur sector. He was released on April 23 after the BSF consistently raised the issue of his custody during flag meetings with their Pakistani counterparts. A Times of India report on Friday carried details of Shaw's conversation with his pregnant wife Rajani on Wednesday. The jawan shared that he was not physically tortured but was interrogated every night which drained him mentally, the report said. During his over three week long custody, Shaw was treated like a spy rather than a soldier and was shifted to three different locations. Rajani also learnt that one of the locations looked like an airbase as Shaw reportedly heard sounds of aircraft movement, the report said. Shaw's wife also noted that her husband was served food regularly but was not allowed to brush his teeth. 'When he spoke, he sounded extremely tired and said he was sleep-deprived,' she was quoted in the report. Also read | After 20 days, Pak hands over BSF jawan, wife says sindoor safe thanks to PM Modi Shaw, a resident of Hooghly in West Bengal, who was posted with an ad-hoc team at the Indo-Punjab border since April 10, was wearing his uniform and on duty armed with his G2 service rifle when he inadvertently crossed the border. The jawan's wife had expressed relief, thanking prime minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee for ensuring Shaw's return. 'Modi ji has not just worked for national pride but also to protect the sindoor of every Indian woman. Because of him, my sindoor is safe, and my husband has come back,' she had said.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Time of India
Was grilled every night, says sleep-deprived BSF jawan
Rishra: Purnam Kumar Shaw , the BSF jawan freed from Pakistan after 21 days, was deprived of sleep and interrogated regarding the deployment of BSF personnel and officers on the international border almost every night. Following his release after being held captive for three weeks, Shaw shared his ordeal with his wife, Rajani, over the phone on Wednesday. Shaw had inadvertently crossed over into Pakistani territory while on duty at the border in Punjab's Ferozepur sector on April 23, a day after the terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam. Hours after the phone conversation on Wednesday, Rajani told TOI that there was no doubt he would continue to serve the country. "For 17 years, he has been doing so. We are proud that he does so and will return to duty again," said Rajani. Though Shaw told his wife that he was not physically tortured, he felt mentally drained after being interrogated every night. Rajani said he felt he was treated as a spy rather than a paramilitary jawan guarding the border. She also learnt that during his captivity, he was shifted to three different locations, at least one of which appeared to be near an airbase as there were sounds of aircraft movement. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like CFD's: Investing $200 in Emaar Malls can give you a second income TradeLG Undo "He was served food regularly. But they did not allow him to brush his teeth. When he spoke, he sounded extremely tired and said he was sleep-deprived," said Rajani, who intends to travel to Pathankot and meet him if he doesn't get leave to visit Rishra soon. Shaw returned to India through the Attari-Wagah border on Wednesday evening. He thereafter underwent medical examinations and was debriefed about his time in Pakistan. This development ended weeks of anxiety for the Shaw family.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'He brought back my suhag': Wife of BSF jawan held by Pakistan praises PM Narendra Modi
NEW DELHI: Rajani, the wife of BSF jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw , expressed deep gratitude to the government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi after her husband was handed over to Indian authorities by the Pakistan Rangers on Wednesday. Shaw inadvertently crossed into Pakistani territory on April 23 while on operational duty in the Ferozepur sector of Punjab, where he was subsequently detained. The jawan's safe return was met with immense relief and emotion from his family, especially his wife, Rajani Shaw, who thanked PM Modi, stating, 'Everything is possible if there is PM Modi.' — ANI (@ANI) Rajani said, 'Everything is possible if there is PM Modi. When Pahalgam attack occurred on 22nd April, he avenged everyone's 'suhag' within 15-20 days through Operation Sindoor. Four-five days later, he brought back my 'suhag'. So, I would like to fold my hands and extend my heartfelt gratitude." Recounting the emotional moment, she added, 'I am very happy today. We received a call from an officer in the morning. My husband also video-called me. He is physically fit. He told me to not be tense, that he is fine, and that he would call me at 3pm.' Rajani also expressed her gratitude for the support from both state and central authorities. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Co-Founder of Google Brain, Andrew Ng, Recommends: "These 5 Books Will Turn Your Life Around" Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo She mentioned speaking with West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, who reassured her that her husband would return this week. 'I spoke with the CM three-four days ago. She reassured me that my husband would return this week and said she was in touch with BSF officers.' Rajani expressed her heartfelt gratitude, saying, "I had everyone's support, the entire country was standing with me. So, thank you to everyone with folded hands - my husband could return to India due to all of you." Shaw had accidentally crossed the border while escorting farmers near the 'zero line,' a stretch along the India-Pakistan border where farming is permitted under BSF supervision.
