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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
1775-seat working women hostel in Pithampur soon
Indore: As a part of the recently approved working women hostels in industrial areas of Madhya Pradesh, a 1775-seat hostel is planned at Pithampur industrial area, one of the state's largest industrial areas, at an outlay of Rs 76.5 crore. The Union govt has also approved a special assistance loan of Rs 284 crore for this project. In addition to Pithampur, another hostel with 1,554 seats is planned in Vikram Udyogpuri industrial area of Ujjain, backed by a budget of Rs 66.4 crore. Rajesh Rathod, executive director of the Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation (MPIDC) said, "We are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for working women in industrial areas. The facilities in Pithampur, Ujjain, Raisen, Bhind and other areas will be developed to ensure that women can work in these areas without worrying about their accommodation. Industrial areas having textile and garment industry are among the ones that will be immensely benefited because they have a maximum number of women employees. " The accommodation facility in Mandideep industrial area of Raisen district will have 776 seats, with an estimated cost of Rs 77.4 crore. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Other projects include a 50-seat hostel in Jhabua at a cost of Rs 6.63 crore and 100-seat hostels in Singrauli, Dewas and Narmadapuram, with budgets of Rs 12.8 crore, Rs 10.3 crore and Rs 10.8 crore, respectively. Additionally, a 666-seat facility is planned for Malanpur industrial area in Bhind, with an outlay of Rs 23.16 crore. "We are planning to float the tenders for hostel construction soon. The approval from the centre has already come and construction work will start soon," said Rathod. Of the approved eight hostels, facilities at Pithampur, Ujjain, Raisen and Bhind will be developed by the Department of Industrial Policy and Investment, and the rest by the Women and Child Development Department in Jhabua, Singrauli, Dewas and Narmadapuram. The approval for the construction of working women hostels in industrial belts came in the special state cabinet meeting held at Indore's historic Rajwada Palace recently. To be built with central assistance under the 'Special assistance to states for capital investment 2024-25' scheme, the hostels will be equipped with modern amenities like parking, lifts, food courts and recreational spaces.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
COVID-19 resurgence: Could stomach ache be a symptom? Experts warn of gastrointestinal issues linked to JN.1 variant
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Southeast Asian countries, including Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong and even China. However, India has also been seeing a COVID-19 resurgence for the past week. On May 27, Tuesday, the total number of Covid cases has reached the mark of 1010; however, according to experts, these are mild cases with subtle symptoms; hence, there is nothing to panic about. Currently, the rise in cases is cited to new variants called NB.1.8.1 and LF.7 variants, which are under observation by the World Health Organisation (WHO), and so far there is no reason for concern that has been flagged yet. What is the JN.1 variant of COVID-19? JN.1 is a subvariant of Omicron that evolves from the BA.2.86 variant and is also known as Pirola. This variant was first identified in Luxembourg in 2023, and since then it has spread to other parts of the world, and now India. ⚠️ BREAKING: China 🇨🇳 Hit by New COVID Surge Driven by Omicron XDV and NB.1.8.1 Variants Hospitals Overwhelmed, Beijing Warns of Delayed Response Common symptoms of JN.1 Some symptoms of JN.1 are similar to earlier variants of Omicron, and some include: Fever or chills Dry cough Sore throat Fatigue Headache Runny or blocked nose Muscle aches Shortness of breath Gastrointestinal issues are a symptom of JN. 1 variant of COVID-19? The above-mentioned symptoms usually appear 2 to 14 days after the exposure and are often mild. 'The JN.1 variant of COVID-19 has shown a different set of symptoms compared to earlier strains, with gastrointestinal (GI) issues being more commonly reported. Unlike the original variants that primarily caused respiratory symptoms like cough, fever, and breathlessness, JN.1 has been linked to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhoea in some patients,' warns Dr. Raosaheb Rathod, Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist & Therapeutic Endoscopist, Medicover Hospitals, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. The JN.1 variant of COVID-19 is characterised by gastrointestinal problems as a symptom, something which was not entirely new but has become more common and pronounced than with previous variants. 'This can be due to how the virus has evolved to affect different systems of the body,' Dr Rathod said. How to differentiate between gastrointestinal symptoms of COVID-19 and stomach infection? The JN.1 variant appears to have a stronger link with the gastrointestinal tract, possibly due to changes in the way it binds to receptors in the gut lining. According to Dr. Rathod, 'It may be causing inflammation in the digestive system. While these symptoms are generally mild, they can be confusing and easily mistaken for common stomach infections.' 'Remember, the monsoon has begun now, and stomach infections are common during the monsoon. So, making awareness and timely testing important for accurate diagnosis and care. It is necessary to consult the doctor and go for COVID-19 testing in case of symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhoea that persist for a day or two,' he adds. Risk factors for gastrointestinal discomfort and COVID-19 Although the GI symptoms existed in previous COVID-19 strains as well, they were less frequent and mostly mild in nature. However, these symptoms appear to be more noticeable and more common in people with JN.1. 'The precise explanation for this change is probably because mutations in the virus have occurred, more so in the spike protein, enabling the virus to impact the body differently,' says Dr Pranav Honnavara Srinivasan, consultant surgical gastroenterologist, Fortis Hospitals Nagarbhavi. The problems presented are mild gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, reduced appetite, loose stools or mild abdominal pain. 'Risk factors for serious illness include being old, having comorbidities, or being immunocompromised. Immunisation, boosters, and other measures such as masking and hygiene can reduce risks,' adds Dr. Srinivasan.
Indian Express
23-05-2025
- Indian Express
Six days after he was thrashed ‘for addressing shopkeeper's son as beta', Dalit man dies of injuries in Gujarat's Amreli
Six days after he was thrashed for allegedly addressing a teenager of a different caste as 'beta' at a shop in Gujarat's Amreli district, a Dalit man succumbed to his injuries at a hospital in Bhavnagar on Thursday. Police have arrested eight people and apprehended a minor in connection with the case. On Friday, Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani sat on a protest with the family members of the deceased, Nilesh Rathod, and demanded justice. In a statement on Facebook, the legislator said, 'Nilesh Rathod from Jarakhiya village died…days after being mercilessly beaten by casteist elements on a small point of calling a child as such. We demand either a 5-acre farmland or government jobs for all four victims (including the deceased's kin and acquaintances who were also beaten up), and that the investigation be conducted by a good officer and the case be fast-tracked to set an example.' Rathod's family said they would not accept his body until their demands are met. According to the FIR filed by Lalji Mansukh Chauhan (28), who was among those thrashed in the incident on May 16, he was with Rathod and others at a bhajiya stall on the Amreli-Savarkundla road when the latter went to a shop in the neighbourhood to buy some packaged snacks. Chauhan said Rathod returned after a few minutes and informed them that the shop owner had tried to hit him with an iron ladle after Rathod called his minor son 'beta' (son) while asking the boy if he needed help in reaching the packets of snacks hanging from a hook. Chauhan then went to the shop to look into the matter but shopkeeper Chotha Khoda Bharwad assaulted him with a stick, he said in the FIR. Another man, named Vijay Anand Tota, also assaulted both Chauhan and Rathod, the FIR stated. At this point, Jaga Dudhat, the bhajiya stall owner, arrived at the spot and rescued them both, it added. After some time, Rathod's uncle Suresh Vala went to the shop to confront the owner but, by this time, the shopkeeper had called over a few more men who thrashed them with sticks and sickles while uttering casteist slurs, the FIR said. The complainant stated that he and others (Rathod, Vala and Dudhat) tried to run away from the spot but the attackers pursued them and continued their assault while taunting them for 'overreach' despite being from a 'lower caste'. It was only when an elderly person arrived at the scene and asked them to desist that the group stopped assaulting the men, the FIR said. The FIR in this case, filed at Amreli Rural police station, initially named just four of the accused, Bharwad, Tota, Bhavesh Mundhwa and Jatin Mundhwa, as the victims could only recognise them. They were booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections 118(1) (grievous hurt), 115(2) (voluntarily causing hurt), 189(2) (unlawful assembly), 189(4) (unlawful assembly armed with deadly weapons), 190 (liability of all members of unlawful assembly), 191(2) (rioting), 191(3) (rioting while armed with deadly weapons), 131 (assault or criminal force), 352 (intentional insult to provoke breach of peace) and 3(5) (joint liability of a criminal act). They were also booked under various sections of the The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, as well as section 135 of the Gujarat Police Act. However, after Rathod was admitted for treatment at Bhavnagar Civil Hospital, the police added BNS section 109 (attempt to murder), and later, section 103 (murder). Speaking to The Indian Express, Amreli Superintendent of Police (SP) Sanjay Kharat said, 'After arresting one of four accused mentioned in the FIR, we found that a total of 11 persons were involved in the incident. We have, since then, nabbed nine of them while police teams are searching for the remaining two accused persons.' The arrested persons include (besides Bharwad, Tota, Bhavesh and Jatin) Kathad Arjan Mundhwa, Deva Sanga Mundhwa, Duda Bogha Mundhwa, and Ravi Duda Mundhwa.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Launch near, district hospital requires 300 additional beds
Nagpur: Even before the district general hospital is inaugurated in June, after a delay of five years, its frugal bed capacity is set to hamper the commencement of full-fledged services and the ability to meet the expected patient load. The 100-bed hospital is grossly insufficient considering the patient load on govt hospitals, the size of Nagpur's population, and the inflow of ailing individuals from neighbouring states. Though delayed, the project is being started following court directives and widespread criticism. Civil Surgeon Dr ND Rathod said the addition of another 300 beds in the vertical expansion of the new building is proposed. However, Dr Rathod mentioned that it depends on govt approval if the hospital will be expanded. With a much higher bed capacity, tertiary care centres like govt medical colleges in Nagpur are strained for resources and often face difficulties in accommodating more patients, with their beds remaining occupied all the time. Last week, the govt cleared six acres of land for upgrading Kamptee sub-district hospital (SDH) to a 100-bed facility. Tumsar SDH capacity has reached 200 beds, officials said. Nagpur district hospital will have the lowest bed capacity in the state. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo A district-level hospital generally offers specialities that are not available at SDH. "Five wards with 20 beds each, including general medicine, ante-natal care, and paediatrics, will be started. The modular operation theatre will take time. Initially, limited services will be available. The public health women's hospital is running in Nagpur, so deliveries will not be done here right now. Services will be scaled gradually," Dr Rathod said. The civil surgeon added that a staff of 197 has been recruited, including 89 on a contractual basis, while 108 are regular posts. "We need 15 Class I posts for specialists, but right now only three are sanctioned. We have also sought 154 more regular posts to meet the requirements. The 197 strength is not enough to run 100 beds," he said. The district hospital is also hosting a 100-bed critical care hospital block (CCHB) on its eight-acre land. The Central Govt, through the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), has sanctioned a G+3 structure, spanning 8,500 sq mt with an estimated cost of Rs44.50 crore. The under-construction project is part of the Prime Minister Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana, aimed at enhancing critical care infrastructure across India. However, the CCHB will also take time to complete.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Time of India
Two policemen booked in Rs 40,000 bribery case
S urat: Two Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has booked a police sub-inspector and a head constable for allegedly accepting a Rs 40,000 bribe from a man accused in a prohibition case. One of them was caught red-handed in a trap laid by the ACB. The accused have been identified as PSI Amrut Vasava, posted at GIDC Chowki, and head constable Chirag Rathod of the Navsari (Rural) police station. According to ACB officials, the complainant was booked in a prohibition case by Navsari rural police on May 13. After securing anticipatory bail from the court, he approached the police to complete the formalities of arrest and release. However, PSI Vasava and constable Rathod allegedly demanded ₹40,000 to process the paperwork. Unwilling to pay a bribe, the complainant approached the ACB, which organized a trap. As per the plan, the complainant called Vasava, who directed him to hand over the money to Rathod. Rathod was caught red-handed while accepting money. Vasava, however, managed to flee and is currently absconding. The operation was led by ACB police inspector KR. Saxena under the supervision of Surat ACB assistant director R R Chaudhari.
