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Time of India
16-07-2025
- Time of India
18-yr-old BBA student on day out with friends falls ill at Nicco Park, dies
1 2 Kolkata: A BBA student died during a day out with friends at Nicco Park on Wednesday. Police suspect he died of heart attack. Rahul Das (18), the only child of his parents, studied at a private university in New Town. On Wednesday, Das, along with six friends, had reached the park around 11 am, said police and park officials. They had gone to celebrate a friend's birthday. The seven youngsters had entered the water park—Niagara Falls—when Das suddenly fell ill around 1 pm. According to witnesses, he was standing on the balcony at the water park area and was joking around when he collapsed. His friends rushed to his rescue. Lifeguards seated him in a wheelchair and took him to the first aid section. The nurse at the Nicco Park medical room examined him and said his pulse was low. Das was put on a park ambulance and taken to Calcutta Heart Clinic, where doctors declared him dead. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata Sources at the clinic said the youth was brought into the emergency around 1.10 pm. "At least four doctors attended to the boy. We found no BP. Still, we tried to revive him but all attempts failed," said a hospital source. Doctors said a sudden cardiac arrest or underlying health conditions could have led to the death. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Schweizer haben Anspruch auf kostenlose Hörgeräte Hörgeräte Undo There was no evidence of foul play. "Only a post-mortem can confirm the cause of death," said a doctor. Police recorded Das's friends' and other witnesses' statements and collected CCTV footage. Senior officers said prima facie, no foul play could be established. "He seemed to have suffered a sudden cardiac arrest," said an officer. But his father, Satyajit Das, said: "My son had no health problem. I lost him solely due to negligence." He claimed had the amusement park provided initial medical aid when his son fell ill, it could have been averted. Claiming the ambulance didn't have an oxygen cylinder, he said he intended to lodge an FIR against the park. "If required, I will seek the CM's help," he said. But Nicco Park MD Rajesh Raisinghani said: "The boy was immediately taken to the first aid centre where a nurse checked him. He was then taken to a nearby hospital by a park ambulance. The boy felt uneasy around 1.05 pm, and he was in the hospital by 1.11 pm," he said. A Nicco Park official said, "Our lifeguards took the boy to the first aid section within two-three minutes." DC (Bidhannagar) Anis Sarkar said initial investigations revealed the youth was feeling unwell but he did not alert anyone immediately.
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Raj govt releases partial payment to private hospitals under RGHS
1 2 Jaipur: Facing a threat from private hospitals to halt cashless treatment under the Rajasthan Government Health Scheme (RGHS), the state govt Saturday released part of the pending payments to defuse the crisis. Private hospitals had warned they would stop cashless services from July 15 if their dues were not cleared. Hospital associations claimed that bills for cashless treatment have been pending for the past seven months. While they acknowledged the govt's release of partial payments, they insisted that all outstanding dues—particularly those up to March 2025—must be settled for services to continue uninterrupted. "This is a welcome step, but not a complete resolution. Our bills are still not fully paid. We haven't withdrawn our call to stop cashless treatment starting July 15. A meeting with the govt is scheduled to discuss the matter," said a senior official from a private hospital. Under RGHS, the state provides medical coverage to MLAs, former MLAs, govt employees, pensioners, and other eligible beneficiaries. The scheme allows these groups to receive treatment without upfront payment at empanelled private hospitals. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Schweizer haben Anspruch auf kostenlose Hörgeräte Hörgeräte Undo Hospital representatives stressed that without timely payments, it is becoming financially unsustainable to continue offering cashless treatment. They urged the govt to clear all dues to avoid disruptions in patient care. Health minister Gajendra Khimsar said the govt will soon hold a meeting with private hospitals and other stakeholders involved in the implementation of Rajasthan Government Health Scheme (RGHS). He emphasised that the health department, which recently took over RGHS from the finance department, is committed to resolving the issue. "We are open to talks and will engage with all parties concerned. Our priority is to ensure that beneficiaries continue to receive the benefits of RGHS without disruption," said Khimsar.
New York Post
09-07-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Boston Consulting Group fires rogue employees who worked on Gaza ‘relocation' plan
One of the world's largest consulting firms has fired two rogue employees who defied a company prohibition and led a 'small, off-the-books team' involved in crunching the numbers on the costs of relocating Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. Two partners involved in the project were fired in early June, according to the Financial Times. Their team reportedly worked on a proposal to transform postwar Gaza into a regional trading hub and were involved in modeling the cost of relocating a quarter of the Palestinian population. 'This work was explicitly prohibited, and BCG disavows it,' Christoph Schweizer, the CEO of Boston Consulting Group, wrote in a letter. He added that the partner responsible 'ignored a direct instruction and proceeded anyway, coordinating a small, off-the-books team and executing the work outside BCG systems and approvals.' 4 Boston Consulting Group, one of the world's largest consulting firms, has fired two rogue employees linked to a scheme to help 'relocate' Palestinians from Gaza. Sipa via AP Images 'Even if this was not in any way, shape, or form a formal BCG project, our association with it is real, deeply troubling, and reputationally very damaging,' Schweizer said. More than a dozen BCG staff worked on the effort, codenamed 'Aurora,' between October 2024 and late May of this year, including senior figures such as the firm's chief risk officer and the head of its social impact practice, according to FT. The work stretched over seven months and exceeded $4 million in contracted value. BCG's model included cost estimates for relocating more than 500,000 Gazans, with 'relocation packages' worth $9,000 per person, totaling around $5 billion, according to the FT. One scenario under 'voluntary relocation' proposed giving Gazans $5,000, subsidized rent for four years, and subsidized food for a year. The model assumed a quarter of Gazans would leave, and that 'three-quarters of those relocated would never return.' One person involved told the FT that 'there is no coercive element here and the plan is not incentivizing people to leave. The 25% is a 'plug number'. The people of Gaza will decide. It is not a plan to empty Gaza.' 4 More than a dozen BCG staff worked on the effort, codenamed 'Aurora,' between October 2024 and late May 2025, according to a report. AP BCG, which employs between 32,000 and 36,000 people globally in over 100 offices scattered across more than 50 countries, said the work was unauthorized. 'The lead partner was categorically told no, and he violated this directive. We disavow this work,' the company told FT last week. The firm added: 'We stopped the work, exited the two partners who led it, took no fees and launched an independent investigation.' Keep up with today's most important news Stay up on the very latest with Evening Update. Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters In his letter, Schweizer added: 'For many around the world, and in particular for those of you with Palestinian roots, this has been deeply painful and profoundly disappointing. We feel this too. And we deeply regret that we fell short — not only of our standards, but of the trust that you, our people, our clients, and our broader communities place in BCG.' The Gaza Strip is home to 2.1 million Palestinians — an estimated 80% of whom were registered as refugees who fled what is present-day Israel in 1947-48. The project was tied to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a group BCG had not previously disclosed its full involvement with. 4 BCG said the rogue plan to help Palestinians leave Gaza was 'reputationally very damaging.' AP Senior BCG executives reportedly held multiple discussions about the project, though the firm says its leadership was misled. GHF is a US-based group operating with the backing of both the US and Israeli governments to distribute humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip. It was created to bypass traditional distribution systems including the United Nations and other aid organizations. But the group has attracted scrutiny in light of the fact that it operates under heavy Israeli military oversight. It also employs private security contractors in charge of managing crowd control. Since GHF started distributing aid, hundreds of Palestinians have reportedly been killed and thousands injured while seeking aid at its distribution sites, often as a result of Israeli forces firing into crowds, according to UN officials and Israeli media reports. Israel has claimed that armed Palestinians are firing at Gazans near the aid distribution sites. GHF has slammed the reports as 'inaccurate,' telling The Post: 'False allegations of attacks near aid distribution sites have unfortunately become a consistent pattern. Inaccurate reporting of events in the region hampers distribution of life-saving aid to those who need it most.' 'To date, there have been no incidents or fatalities at or in the immediate vicinity of any of our distribution sites,' GHF said in a statement. 'However, IDF is tasked with providing safe passage for aid-seekers to all humanitarian organizations operating in Gaza, including GHF. GHF is not aware of any of these incidents but these allegations are too grave to ignore and we therefore call on Israel to investigate them and transparently publish the results in a timely manner.' When news initially surfaced of BCG's involvement with GHF, long-time partner Save the Children, the UK-based charity, cut ties with the firm. 4 Palestinians line up to receive bags of flour distributed by the World Food Programme in Gaza City on June 26. AP The nonprofit's chief executive, Inger Ashing, reportedly told staff on Monday that the organization was 'appalled and deeply disturbed' to learn that BCG had modeled relocation plans for Palestinians. 'Following that, we suspended all ongoing work with BCG pending the outcome of their external investigation,' Ashing said, noting that the suspension began on June 13, shortly after BCG first acknowledged its work with the GHF. 'Save the Children suspended its pro bono partnership with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) on June 13 pending a review by the firm into its processes that led to BCG staff carrying out unauthorized work with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF),' the charity told The Post in a statement. 'Save the Children has repeatedly warned publicly that any militarized aid distribution system, such as that set up by the GHF, would carry catastrophic consequences, and put civilians attempting to access food at risk.' The charity told The Post that 'we continue to advocate for aid delivery in Gaza that is guided by humanitarian principles and by international humanitarian law, ensuring that assistance reaches those in need safely, with dignity, and free from political interference.' BCG isn't the only private firm distancing itself from GHF. Last week, banking giants UBS and Goldman Sachs both declined to set up Swiss accounts for GHF, Reuters reported last week. The Post has sought comment from BCG, UBS and Goldman Sachs.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
High admissions, five sets of twins bring double delight to Sullia school
Mangaluru: The Government High School, Yenmoor, in Murulya village, Sullia, is now home to five pairs of twins, four in class eight and one in Class 10, creating an unusual and delightful sight of identical faces and shared milestones in the school. The school currently has two pairs of twin girls and three pairs of twin boys. In class eight, the twins include Chayan and Chayank, Hiba Fathima and Shifa Fathima, Yashwin and Yashwith, and Fathimath Asna and Aminath Husna. In class 10, Bhavan and Bhavin complete the lineup of lookalike batchmates. Headmaster Titus Varghese, who is also an award winning teacher, told TOI that the school recorded its highest-ever admissions this year, with 90 students joining class eight. Among them are four sets of twins. "To ensure individual attention and minimise confusion, we have placed each twin in separate sections. Twins often wear similar clothes and carry identical belongings, which can confuse teachers or lead to playful pranks. Separating them allows us to focus better on each student," he explained. Adding to the fun, the school plans to host a special twin-themed activity during children's day. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Neuestes Schweizer Hörgerät ist genial und sogar unsichtbar Gutes Hören Undo "We want to make learning engaging. One of the games will involve students identifying each twin by name. It is fun and helps everyone bond," the headmaster said. Yenmoor is not just any village; it holds cultural significance in Tulunadu as the place where the legendary twin heroes, Koti and Chennaya, are believed to have died in combat. Their 'Adi Garadi' still stands there, adding a historical layer to the school's unique twin story. The headmaster credits the surge in admissions to the school's active promotion of science and tech-based learning. "Last year, we hosted a science mela that drew nearly 100 students from nearby areas. Every classroom is now a smart class, equipped with projectors and digital tools. Last year we had 53 admissions; this year it rose to 90, possibly the highest among govt and private schools in the area," he said. Total strength of the school is 230 students. It places strong emphasis on extracurricular activities, including sports, culture, and overall development of the school. Students have even participated in state-level events and won awards, other than winning district-level prizes. The faculty too have been winning prizes in various events. Amid this, the school is in need of more development, including better playground and a toilet block.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Last rites of DNA-identified crash victims complete
Ahmedabad: On Tuesday, Civil Hospital authorities carried out the last rites of the mortal remains of AI 171 airplane crash victims. These were the remains found at the crash site or in the debris and were in addition to the first round of the handover of the remains, said officials. Dr Rakesh Joshi, medical superintendent of Civil Hospital, said that a total of 26 mortal remains were identified after the first round of the handover of remains to the relatives. "They were matched with the DNA records of the passengers and crew members, and the family members were approached to seek their approval for the last rites. Out of the total, seven families received the second set of remains for performing the last rites, whereas 19 consented to the hospital carrying out the rites," said Dr Joshi. Out of the 19, 18 remains were of Hindu victims. Last rites were performed at the Vadaj crematorium by following all religious rituals, and their ashes immersed in the Sabarmati at Narayan Ghat in Shahibaug. Likewise, the mortal remains of one Muslim victim were laid to rest at a cemetery near Civil Hospital in the presence of a maulvi, said officials. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad The last rites were performed in the presence of the Civil Hospital superintendent, forensic medicine official, resident doctors, Civil Hospital staff, DCP Zone IV Kanan Desai, and police personnel. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Neuestes Schweizer Hörgerät ist genial und sogar unsichtbar Gutes Hören Undo Health department officials said that the rites were performed to provide closure to the relatives of the the update, all identified mortal remains with Civil Hospital in connection with the crash have been given last rites. According to health department officials, the number of identified victims in the incident is 260, which includes 241 persons aboard the airplane and 19 persons on the ground. The 241 aboard the airplane include 229 passengers and 12 crew members. All mortal remains, including those from the UK, Portugal, and Canada, have been handed over to relatives, said officials.
