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New Indian Express
7 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
CM Stalin restarts interaction with cadre after 20 days
CHENNAI: DMK president and Chief Minister MK Stalin resumed Udanpirappe Vaa interaction on Saturday after a gap of about 20 days following his hospitalisation. He interacted with functionaries of Uthiramerur Assembly constituency one-on-one at Anna Arivalayam. With the interaction on Saturday, a total of 40 constituencies have been covered, party sources said. Earlier, Stalin handed over a cheque for Rs 10 lakh to the minor sons and husband of Saritha, a party member from Tindivanam who died in a road accident on June 2. During the DMK general council meeting held in Madurai on June 1, Stalin announced that financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh would be given by the party to the family of party member who dies in road accident, provided their children are below 21. Saritha (45), a native of Iraiyur, died after being hit by a two-wheeler while crossing the road at Tindivanam. Despite receiving treatment at JIPMER, she succumbed to injuries. Saritha is survived by her husband S Kannan, and two sons aged 17 and 16. They received the cheque from Stalin on Saturday. Meanwhile, DMK's youth wing secretary Udhayanidhi Stalin held a review meeting with the state deputy secretaries of the wing. He stressed on appointing social media functionaries at all levels of the unit through interviews and on imparting training to young orators.
Time of India
01-08-2025
- Time of India
Cold-blooded murder of teenager sends shockwaves in Bengaluru neighbourhood
Bengaluru: Nischith's kidnap and murder have sent shockwaves through the otherwise peaceful Vysya Bank Colony at Arekere in south Bengaluru. Neighbours said Nischith — the only child of his parents — was a quiet boy, who loved cycling and was often seen playing football by himself along the 300-metre stretch of C Main Road. A relative said, "Nischith was an introvert. Every day, after returning from school near Dairy Circle, he attended tuition classes from 5pm to 7.30pm. As the tuition centre was nearby, he would take his bicycle there. However, Wednesday night, he did not return home from tuition. His grandfather went to the centre and enquired about him, but was told Nischith had already left. His bicycle was later found abandoned near a park, and his grandfather brought it back. I, too, searched for him in the locality until 9pm, but we couldn't find him. The next day, we received the devastating news that he had been kidnapped and murdered by a driver, who was working for the family on a contract basis." You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru It is said the family initially hired the driver using an app that helps private car owners find professional drivers. Another relative said, "The boy's mother, Saritha, works for an MNC and the father is a college lecturer. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Indian NRIs Are Getting Eligible For INR 2 Lakh Monthly Pension On Retirement. Invest 18K/M Get Offer Undo About a year ago, the family got acquainted with the driver through the app. He was hired to drop Saritha at her office or for other family outings. It appears that over time he gained their trust, and eventually, they began hiring him directly without using the app. " A neighbour said, "Nischith was their only child. No family should ever go through such a tragedy. This incident raises serious concerns about the safety of children. It appears that anti-social elements do not fear police. This kind of incident is very depressing and makes us feel insecure about the society we live in." After the postmortem, the body was taken directly from the hospital to Chandapur for the last rites.
Hans India
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Congress Workers Warn of Protest March from Gadwal to Gandhi Bhavan Over Neglect of BC Leadership
Gadwal: In a strongly-worded declaration of discontent, senior Congress leaders and grassroots workers from Gadwal expressed their anger over the party's alleged neglect of BC (Backward Class) leadership and loyal cadre. At an extended Congress party workers' meeting held at Brindavan Gardens in Gadwal, former Municipal Chairman B.S. Keshav and former Vice Chairman, TPCC member Ganjipet Shankar, led the chorus of voices demanding recognition and justice from the party high command. Allegations of Neglect and Injustice Addressing the gathering, B.S. Keshav alleged that although SC, ST, BC, and Minority communities played a crucial role in establishing a Congress-led people's government in Telangana, the very same communities — especially in Gadwal — are now being sidelined. He accused the party of ignoring the local BC leadership and said that this neglect is contradictory to the principles on which the current Congress government came to power. Keshav emphasized that before the 2023 Assembly elections, the Congress party in Gadwal was in a fragile state, and it was only under the leadership of party in-charge Saritha Tirupathayya that grassroots-level efforts were made to strengthen the party. 'Despite losing the election by a narrow margin, Saritha remains a people's leader with moral victory,' he said. Protest Against MLA Defection and Party's Silence The leaders strongly criticized the Congress high command for giving prominence to a BRS MLA who defected into the Congress post-elections. They claimed this act demoralized the local cadre, who had worked tirelessly during the elections. They also pointed out that nominated posts and welfare benefits have not been extended to grassroots workers who supported Congress through thick and thin. Ganjipet Shankar emphasized that even now, party workers continue to work sincerely under Saritha's leadership, responding to the party's call despite being overlooked. Demand for Clarity from High Command The leaders questioned why, when AICC leader Rahul Gandhi is championing 42% reservation for BCs, the Congress party is failing to uphold the same ideals in Gadwal. 'What is the Congress party's stance on Saritha's leadership? Has she been sidelined? The high command must clarify,' they demanded. The meeting saw loud support for the demand that Saritha's supporters should be prioritized in local body elections and schemes such as the Indiramma Housing Scheme. The leaders said that the entire Gadwal constituency stood behind Saritha during the elections, and despite conspiracies leading to her narrow defeat, she continues to have mass support, especially among the weaker sections. Threat of Protest March to Gandhi Bhavan Strong criticism was leveled against the inclusion and elevation of leaders from other parties, particularly the BRS MLA, while loyal Congress workers were left unrewarded. 'How can those who did not wear the Congress scarf or campaign for the party now receive the benefits meant for real Congress workers?' they questioned. 'If the Congress high command continues to ignore the workers who stood by the party in its lowest phase and gives opportunities to outsiders who came through the back door, we will launch a protest march from Gadwal to Gandhi Bhavan,' they warned. Attendees The meeting was attended by a large number of Congress leaders and former public representatives, including: Madhu Sudhan Babu Balgere Narayana Reddy Mohammad Ishaq Macherla Varalakshmi Venkataswamy Goud Gonupadu Srinivas Goud Pedapalli Alwala Rajasekhar Reddy DTDC Narasimhulu Bhaskar Yadav Youth Congress District President Tirumalesh General Secretary S. Lathipuram Venkatarami Reddy Pulipati Venkatesh D.R. Sridhar Kotesh Vakiti Sanjeevulu Yusuf S. Krishna Mahesh Advocate Shafiullah Suresh Nagaraju Anand Goud (Patapalem) Mahanandi Reddy Patel Srinivasulu Aragidda Balakrishna Seesala Venkat Reddy Janardhan Reddy, and others. The event sent a clear message to the Congress leadership: loyalty and dedication at the grassroots cannot be traded for political expediency. Party workers expect acknowledgment, representation, and fairness as Congress moves toward local body elections.
New Indian Express
21-06-2025
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Raising their game! Ex-varsity circuit hockey players live the global dream
KOLLAM: They have aged like fine wine — giving the world a taste of their talent and skill. Marking a comeback in a sport they once cherished, a group of four middle-aged women from the state, who in their youth were active on the national university circuit, have raised their game: Now, making a mark in the field of international masters hockey. Leading the charge is Saritha Devi, a 55-year-old schoolteacher from Thiruvananthapuram. The Indian captain guided her team to a gold at the recent World Masters Games in Taiwan. 'Becoming an international player was always my dream. After university, family pressures took over. But the passion never faded. Now, in my fifties, I'm determined to keep playing for the national team as long as health permits,' Saritha told TNIE. 'My university days were filled with dreams and aspirations. Playing hockey was a dream come true, and I lived it during my time at university,' recounts Sheeba R, 50, another member of the team.
New Indian Express
16-06-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
V Saritha becomes TGSRTC's first woman driver
HYDERABAD: In a landmark step for women's empowerment, 39-year-old V Saritha from Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district has become the first woman driver for the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC). Appointed through JBM Group, she now drives an electric bus on the Hyderabad–Miryalaguda route. Hailing from Seethya tanda in Sansthan Narayanpur mandal, Saritha's journey has been one of resilience. In 2004, driven by the need to support her ageing parents, four sisters and a brother, she began driving an auto-rickshaw. 'I drove an auto for over six years to care for my parents,' she told TNIE. Determined to upgrade her skills, Saritha obtained a heavy vehicle licence and, with help from the Azad Foundation, moved to New Delhi. There, she learned Hindi and mastered the city's roads while working as a cab driver. In 2015, she became the first woman selected as a driver for the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) from a batch of 15 women. She drove 120–160 km daily and worked with the DTC for nearly a decade. In May 2025, she returned to Telangana to care for her ailing parents. 'Though I was working in Delhi, my heart was always at home,' she said. Saritha had first appealed for a job with TGSRTC in 2017, when she met then transport minister P Mahender Reddy. Encouraged by his support, she continued working in Delhi while awaiting an opportunity.
