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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Time of India
3 held for trying to dismount Dalit groom from horse
Jhunjhunu: Gudhagorji police Thursday arrested three men who had attempted to dismount a Dalit groom from his horse on July 19 at Titnawad village, Jhunjhunu district. The police then paraded all the three accused through the main market of the village. All of them were seen holding their ears, saying, "We made a mistake, we will not do this again." Navalgadh DSP Rajveer Singh said that arrested individuals have been identified as Ramesh Kumar, Dilip Singh and Ranveer Saunthli, all residents of Titnawad. He added that the police had promptly registered a case and began an investigation which led to the arrests. 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
a day ago
- Health
- Time of India
Pvt hospitals in state stop Ayushman Bharat services
Gurgaon: Private hospitals in Haryana pulled out of Ayushman Bharat scheme on Thursday, halting treatments and admissions under the Centre's flagship health insurance programme, weeks after they had warned the state to pay nearly Rs 500 crore that was pending as reimbursements. The indefinite suspension affects 1.8 crore people from low-income families who are covered under the scheme in the state. In the last three days, Rs 30 crore was released in reimbursements, but hospitals said it was too little, too late. You Can Also Check: Gurgaon AQI | Weather in Gurgaon | Bank Holidays in Gurgaon | Public Holidays in Gurgaon "Rs 30 crore released over the last few days is insufficient. Hospitals cannot continue offering treatment under the scheme without timely reimbursements," said Dr Mahavir Jain, president of Indian Medical Association (Haryana). Several hospitals in Gurgaon, Hisar, Karnal and Faridabad confirmed that they have stopped accepting Ayushman cards as of Thursday morning. "We cannot continue unless dues are cleared. We have been running on credit for months," said a senior administrator at a private hospital in the city. Patients are a worried lot, especially because a bulk of critical healthcare services are available at private facilities. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like They Are Unstoppable: The Most Beautiful and Talented Female Athletes Undo "I have three dialysis sessions a week. If the hospital stops taking Ayushman card, where am I supposed to go? I can't afford even one session without the card," said Ramesh Kumar, a 58-year-old who suffers from chronic kidney disease and usually visits a hospital in Sector 28. A daily wage earner (55) said he needs to get hip surgery done, but a hospital in the city told him to "come back when services resume". "We don't have money to pay on our own," he said. The decision comes weeks after IMA-Haryana in July warned the govt that 650 private hospitals will stop providing medical treatments under the scheme as most of the facilities had received just 10-15% of their billed amount since March. The association had issued a similar warning in Jan earlier this year and said Haryana's implementation of Ayushman Bharat was in a state of "chronic breakdown". At the time, govt cleared reimbursements worth Rs 195 crore. Launched by the central govt in 2018, Ayushman Bharat allows low-income families to avail medical treatments – anything from routine diagnostic tests to surgeries -- up to Rs 5 lakh a year. Families with annual income of less than Rs 2.5 lakh, elderly people and other vulnerable groups are eligible to get registered under the scheme. Empanelled hospitals provide free-of-charge treatments to beneficiaries and later raise reimbursement requests to the govt on an online portal. These reimbursements are reviewed and cleared by a state agency, after which payments are disbursed. "We have communicated to private hospitals that we have released the funds, and they will soon get it through the Ayushman department. The govt is clear that no private hospital will suffer because of the scheme. There might be some delays, but payments will be made. Also, private hospitals should not deny any patients treatment as it is inhuman and against ethics," said Manish Bansal, director general of health services, Haryana. Joint CEO for Ayushman Bharat scheme in Haryana, Ankita Adhikari, did not respond to repeated requests for comment till Thursday evening. IMA-Haryana also demanded on Thursday that the state should increase its Ayushman Bharat budget to Rs 2,000 crore from the existing Rs 240 crore. "This is not just about dues. The financial design of the scheme is flawed. Hospitals are being forced to either compromise on quality or shut services. We had a meeting with the health department on Wednesday, but we could not arrive at any solution," Jain said. Doctors said they are worried that suspension of the scheme by private facilities will also increase the burden on already-stretched govt hospitals. "We already have a high patient load. If Ayushman beneficiaries from private hospitals land at govt hospitals, then the entire burden will fall on us, but we will provide treatment to all," said Dr Lokveer Singh, principal medical officer at Civil Hospital in Sector 10. Around 650 govt hospitals are empanelled under Ayushman Bharat in the state. 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 s ilver prices in your area.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Kannur airport to host North Malabar Travel Bazaar in November
The third edition of the North Malabar Travel Bazaar (NMTB) will be held on November 15 and 16, 2025 at Kannur International Airport. The event, jointly organised by the North Malabar Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Entrepreneurs of North Malabar, North Malabar Tourism Organisation, Kannur International Airport and Metro Mart, aim at promoting the region's diverse tourism offerings. 500 tour operators Over 100 tourism-related businesses, including hotels, resorts, homestays, houseboats, Ayurvedic institutions, travel agencies, hospital and destination management companies, will showcase their services. Around 500 tour operators from across India are expected to participate in business-to business meeting. North Malabar Chamber of Commerce president T.K. Ramesh Kumar said that the last two editions were a huge success, which helped tourism and business in north Malabar. KIAL Managing Director C. Dinesh Kumar said the airport was working to improve air connectivity and tourist facilities and promised support for promotional initiatives. NMTC CEO Siji Nair said the event would serve as an inclusive platform for tourism operators of all scales. A workshop for entrepreneurs on marketing tourism products will also be held. The Travel Bazaar will highlight major tourism circuits of north Malabar and feature seminars on spiritual, cruise, health and wellness, MICE and wedding tourism. Cultural programmes and business presentations will offer visitors a taste of the region's traditions. The second day will be open to the public. Entry will be free with prior registration and special travel packages will be on offer at discounted rates. For details and registration, visit or contact 9947733339, 9995139933 or email northmalabartravelbazar@
Hans India
5 days ago
- Science
- Hans India
Teacher promotions: final list to be released tomorrow
Nagarkurnool: The process of teacher promotions in Nagarkurnool district has officially begun, following the schedule released by the state government. District Educational Officer (DEO) A Ramesh Kumar stated that the promotions are being carried out in a transparent manner based strictly on seniority, with all necessary measures implemented to ensure fairness and accountability. He announced that a total of 39 teachers will be promoted as GHMs (Headmasters), 109 as School Assistants, and 22 as Primary School Headmasters (PSHMs). The DEO informed that objections were recently invited from teachers regarding the seniority list, and all concerns have been addressed accordingly. As per the state-issued schedule, promotions will be given solely based on eligibility and seniority. For the 36 vacant GHM posts in Zilla Parishad High Schools and 3 in Government High Schools, the seniority list of eligible School Assistants has already been sent to the Regional Joint Director of Education (RJD) in Hyderabad. The final promotion list for these posts will be released by the RJD office. Based on district-level vacancies, 138 eligible Secondary Grade Teachers (SGTs) will be promoted subject-wise. The breakdown includes: 22 for LFL Headmasters, 11 in Mathematics, 2 in Physical Science, 16 in Biological Science, 25 in Social Studies, 10 in Hindi, 8 in Telugu, 8 in English, and 1 as Physical Director. In Local Body Urdu Medium schools, 1 promotion each will be given in Mathematics, Biological Science, and Social Studies; 3 in Urdu Language; and 15 teachers in Special Education. In Government schools, 1 teacher each will be promoted in Mathematics, Biological Science, and Social Studies, and 2 each in Physical Science and English. To ensure smooth and efficient handling of the process, a special committee comprising senior headmasters and Mandal Educational Officers has been constituted. All seniority details have been uploaded to the education department's online platform. DEO Ramesh Kumar confirmed that the final promotion list, along with school-wise and subject-wise vacancy details, will be officially released on Tuesday. The meeting and review process were attended by Nodal Officer Kurumayya, AC Rajasekhar Rao, Office Supervisors Nagender, MEOs Bhaskar Reddy and Venkateshwarlu Shetty, along with sectoral officers and other officials.
Hindustan Times
31-07-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Amarnath Yatra on track from Baltal in Kashmir, suspended from Jammu today
The Amarnath Yatra resumed from the Baltal axis in the Kashmir Valley on Thursday but was suspended from Jammu due to inclement weather conditions. No fresh batch of pilgrims was allowed to proceed from Jammu to the cave shrine on Thursday, officials said. A member of the Jammu and Kashmir Police's Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) stands guard as pilgrims move towards the holy cave shrine during the annual Amarnath Yatra in Anantnag district on Thursday. (PTI Photo) In view of maintenance work on the Pahalgam axis of the Amarnath Yatra route following heavy rain, the yatra will continue only through the Baltal axis. Torrential rain in Kashmir had rendered the roads unsafe, following which the pilgrimage was suspended on both the Baltal and Pahalgam routes on Wednesday. 'The yatra resumed this morning from the Baltal route,' an official said, adding, 'In view of maintenance works required to be carried out on the Pahalgam axis of the Amarnath Yatra route following the recent rain, the yatra shall continue only through Baltal axis.' The official said that no convoy movement would be allowed towards the Baltal and Nunwan base camps from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu on Thursday. Jammu divisional commissioner Ramesh Kumar said that due to heavy rain in the yatra area, the movement of pilgrims from the base camps in Kashmir has been affected. 'Therefore, it was decided that no convoy movement shall be allowed towards the base camps at Baltal and Nunwan from Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu on July 31,' he said. The pilgrims were housed in the high-security Bhagwati Nagar base camp for their further journey to the twin base camps of Pahalgam and Baltal on Friday. This is the second time the yatra has been suspended from Jammu this monsoon. On July 17, the yatra was suspended due to heavy rain at the twin base camps in Kashmir. Over 3.93 lakh pilgrims have paid obeisance at the ice lingam of Lord Shiva at the 3,880-metre high cave shrine since the 38-day pilgrimage commenced from the Valley on July 3. A total of 1,44,124 pilgrims have departed from the Jammu base camp for the Valley since July 2, when lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch. Last year, over 5.1 lakh pilgrims paid obeisance at the cave shrine. The pilgrimage is scheduled to end on August 9, coinciding with the Raksha Bandhan festival.
