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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Two arrested near Salem for determining gender of fetuses
SALEM: Two people were arrested near Thalaivasal in Salem district on Saturday on charges of conducting scans for determining the gender of fetuses. There were reports that pregnant women from Dharmapuri district were being taken to a residence in Mani Vilundhan Puthur near Thalaivasal for the purpose of determining the gender of the fetuses. Officials led joint director of Dharmapuri district health services Dr Shanthi monitored the house. "Two men were caught in the act while attempting to perform the scan in a room on the terrace of the house," Dr Shanthi told reporters. The suspects have been identified as Manivannan, 36, of Arasakalathur in Kallakurichi district and Prasad of Panamarathupatty in Salem district. The team confiscated scanning equipment and Rs 20,000 in cash from them. The health department team handed over the suspects to the Thalaivasal police, who arrested them after registering a case.
The Hindu
20-05-2025
- The Hindu
Menstruating Dalit schoolgirl forced to sit outside classroom: Principal, Correspondent surrender before Coimbatore court
Over a month after a Dalit student of a private school near Pollachi was made to write her annual examination outside the classroom when she was on her menstrual cycle, the three persons booked by the police for the offence surrendered before a court in Coimbatore on Monday (May 19, 2025). Principal of the matriculation school at Senguttaipalayam near Pollachi M. Anandhi, office assistant Shanthi and Correspondent Thangavelpandian surrendered before the Special Court for the trial of cases registered under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in Coimbatore. The Negamam police had booked the three accused for offences under Sections 3(1) (r) and 3(1) (za) (D) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. A source said that the accused approached the Madras High Court with anticipatory bail pleas. However, they were instructed to surrender before the SC/ST Act Cases Court in Coimbatore and pray for bail. Judge K. Vivekananthan granted them conditional bail and ordered them to put signatures at Negamam police station daily.
The Hindu
19-05-2025
- The Hindu
Menstruating girl forced to sit outside classroom for exam: Three surrender before SC/ST Court in Coimbatore
Over a month after a Dalit student of a private school near Pollachi was made to write her annual examination outside the classroom when she was on her menstrual cycle, the three persons booked by the police for the offence surrendered before a court in Coimbatore on Monday. Principal of the matriculation school at Senguttaipalayam near Pollachi M. Anandhi, office assistant Shanthi and Correspondent Thangavelpandian surrendered before the Special Court for the trial of cases registered under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in Coimbatore. The Negamam police had booked the three accused for offences under Sections 3(1) (r) and 3(1) (za) (D) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. A source said that the accused approached the Madras High Court with anticipatory bail pleas. However, they were instructed to surrender before the SC/ST Act Cases Court in Coimbatore and pray for bail. Judge K. Vivekananthan granted them conditional bail and ordered them to put signatures at Negamam police station daily.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Scoring 599/600, Dindigul girl wants to become RBI officer
Dindigul: For M S Ooviyanjali of Dindigul, her top score of 599/600 marks in Class XII state board exams is just a number, and a first step towards her dream of becoming a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) officer. With centums in Accountancy, Commerce, Economics, Computer Application, and Tamil, and 99 marks in English, she said that developing one's skills and learning to apply them practically is more important in life than board exam father Muruganandham is an accountant at Oddanchatram market, and her mother, Shanthi, a union office assistant. A native of Palani and currently residing at Neikkarapatti, she did her schooling from LKG to Class XII at BVB Matriculation Higher Secondary School."We think of her as God's gift. She is a simple girl. From a young age, Ooviyanjali dreamed of becoming an RBI officer . Despite scoring centums in Maths and Science in Class X, she did not pick science group," Shanthi told expected to score above 590 marks, but 599 came as a happy surprise to all. Operation Sindoor India foils Pakistan's attack on Jammu airport: What we know so far How India used 'Sudarshan Chakra' to take down Pak drones, missiles Operation Sindoor: Several airports in India closed - check full list She had scored 589/600 marks in Class XI. "I was able to cover all topics in school itself. I also kept myself updated beyond textbooks by studying important topics online. But I never went for any tuition. My teachers helped me correct my mistakes and gave tips on presentation and how to avoid losing marks. It helped me a lot," she Thursday, Ooviyanjali was greeted by her excited school teachers, who were proud of her success and shared sweets. She looks forward to enrolling in a BA Economics course at a Chennai college. "I will then be preparing for the competitive exam to get a chance to work at RBI," said the girl.
News18
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Tamil Comedy Legend Goundamani's Wife Passes Away, Senthil Offers Support
1/6 The loss of a life partner is a deeply personal tragedy, and when such sorrow befalls a beloved public figure, it resonates far beyond their immediate circle. Veteran Tamil actor and comedian Goundamani is in mourning following the death of his wife, Shanthi, who passed away on Monday at 10:30 am after a period of illness at the age of 67. The news has cast a shadow of grief over the Tamil film industry. Shanthi, who preferred a private life away from the spotlight, had been unwell for several weeks. Her passing has left Goundamani and his family heartbroken. 3/6 Goundamani, a household name in Tamil cinema, rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s with his sharp wit and impeccable comedic timing. His iconic on-screen partnership with fellow comedian Senthil continues to entertain audiences even today.
