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The Hindu
13-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
State government tells HC it is contemplating legislation to protect women sportspersons
The State government has informed the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court that it is contemplating enacting a legislation to ensure the safety of women sportspersons during their training and participation in sports events. State Public Prosecutor Hasan Mohammed Jinnah said that since enacting the legislation will take time, as an interim measure, certain guidelines had been issued for the safety of women sportspersons. Various protection measures and preventive steps had been taken by the government, and the duties and responsibilities of physical education teachers, coaches and other staff had been incorporated in the guidelines, he said. Taking note of the submission, Justice K.K. Ramakrishnan observed that the government had acted swiftly in the interest of girl sportspersons, and issued detailed guidelines to be followed when they were taken for training and participation in sports events and competitions. The court recorded its appreciation of the steps taken by the State Public Prosecutor and the Chief Secretary, and hoped the government would bring in suitable legislation in this regard as soon as possible. In August 2024, the court had directed the Chief Secretary to address the issue of protection of women sportspersons from sexual harassment. In the interest of justice, and to achieve social justice, the court had directed the State government to provide accommodation at the State's cost for either the parents or the guardians of girls during sports events to avoid sexual harassment at the hands of coaches and organisers of such events. The High Court had issued the direction while upholding the sentence imposed by a trial court on a physical education teacher for sexually assaulting a 17-year-old Kabaddi player whom he had accompanied for a State-level sports meet. The High Court had observed that the State should take steps to prevent sexual harassment and sensitise the coaches since they, as 'gurus', were grooming and nurturing young talent into future champions. The right to enjoy a safe and supportive sports environment was a fundamental right of every woman sportsperson. Performance was linked to support and nurturing as much as it was to mental toughness, it had said. The court posted the matter to July 21 for passing further orders.
Hans India
10-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Nirmal DRDA stands 1st in loan recovery
Khanapur: In a remarkable achievement, Nirmal District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) has won the State-level award. In the financial year 2024-25, Nirmal district has not only sanctioned bank linkage loans to women's groups beyond the target, but also achieved the first position in the State in loan recovery. For this effort, the award was presented by Panchayat Raj Minister D Anasuya Seethakka along with Principal Secretary Lokesh Kumar and SERP CEO Divya Devarajan at a programme organised at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Praja Bhavan in Hyderabad recently. District Rural Development Agency Officer Vijayalakshmi, District Federation President Gangamani, DPM Gyanu, and APM Sudarshan received the award. On this occasion, the District Collector congratulated the officers and staff of the Rural Development Organization. PD Vijayalakshmi thanked the District Collector and Additional Collectors for encouraging the award.
The Hindu
08-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Madurai district goes up by two ranks from last year's 16th rank in Class XII exam results
In an evident improvement, Madurai district has gone up by two ranks from last year's 16th place in the State in Class XII State Board examination results, which were announced by the School Education Department on Thursday. The district with a pass percentage of 95.75 stood 14th at the State-level performance table. While it slipped from the 15th rank in 2023 to the 16th rank in 2024, it had gained its lost position this time, said School Education Department officials. Of the 324 schools in the district, including government, government-aided and private, 117 schools achieved 100% pass. While 33,742 students (16,187 boys and 17,555 girls) took the examination, 32,304 students (15,171 boys and 17,133 girls) cleared it. Girls secured a pass percentage of 97.60, outperforming boys who recorded 93.72. Eight of the 111 government schools in the district recorded cent percent pass. Of the 10,526 students of government schools (4,248 boys and 6,278 girls) who took the examination, 9,680 students (3,683 boys and 5,997 girls) cleared it, securing a pass percentage of 91.96%. While Madurai educational district recorded a pass percentage of 95.95, Melur educational district's score on the count was 95.56%, both contributing to the overall pass percentage of 95.74. Adi Dravidar Welfare Department schools achieved 92.47% pass; fully aided schools managed 95.90%, Kallar Reclamation schools 94.91%, partly aided schools 97.70%, government schools 91.35%, self-financing matriculation schools 99.12% and self-finance schools 96.35%. It is to be noted that Madurai district was ranked fifth in the State with a pass percentage of 96.89 in 2022. Corporation Schools Scoring 99.33% pass, Navalar Somasundara Bharatiyar Corporation School in Madurai stood on the top among the 15 schools run by the civic body. The officials said 2,092 students of Corporation schools passed in the exam, taking the total pass percentage to 92.54 from 91.78 recorded last year. Two students of CEOA Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Balayogi and Dinesh Karthik, scored 596 marks. A total of 93 students have scored full marks and in Maths alone 26 students scored full marks. Chairman of CEOA Group of Institutions M. Raja Climax felicitated the top scorers and centum scorers.
The Hindu
01-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Education is the key to overcoming women's challenges, says former KPSC member
'Education is the solution to all the challenges faced by women,' said the former member of the Karnataka Public Service Commission Nagabai Bulla during her inaugural address at the fifth State-level Women Agricultural Workers Convention in Kalaburagi on Tuesday. The event, organised by the Karnataka Pranta Krishi Koolikarara Sangha and the Women Agricultural Workers State Sub-Committee, took place at the KEB Function Hall. Ms. Bulla emphasised that poverty, illiteracy, superstition and even blind religious beliefs continue to hinder the progress of women. 'Education is the only cure,' she asserted. Urging mothers not to let hardship disrupt their children's education, she added, 'Even if you cannot build a house or own land, giving your children a proper education will empower them to build their own future.' She also cautioned against relying on others for change: 'No one else can come and transform our lives. We must use government schemes wisely and bring about our own change.' Speaking about financial traps, she warned women to be wary of microfinance loans that offer 'easy and quick' credit. 'Instead, manage expenses wisely and find ways to save within your means,' she advised. Advocate Sarasija Rajan, who addressing the gathering, stressed the importance of legal awareness among women. 'Knowledge of the law gives you strength and confidence. Without it, you're vulnerable to unnecessary legal troubles,' she said. Ms. Rajan highlighted that women now have equal rights to ancestral property, a significant change brought by legal reforms. 'Previously, women were entitled only to maintenance. Today, they can inherit ancestral property just like men,' she stated. She also encouraged women facing injustice to seek help from Legal Services Authorities available at every court complex. 'Don't suffer in silence. Use women-friendly laws to raise your voice effectively,' she concluded. The event saw the participation of union leaders and activists, including B. Venkatesh, Mallamma Kudli, Sarojamma, M. Puttamadu, Chandrappa Hoskera and Bhimashetti Yampalli.
The Hindu
25-04-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Two CSE rankers from Scheduled Castes study circle
Two students of Telangana Scheduled Castes study circle (TGSCSC) achieved ranks in the Civil Services Examinations 2024, results of which were announced on April 22 (Tuesday). Commissioner and Vice President (TGSCSC) N. Kshitija said both Gokamalla Anjaneyulu (AIR 934) and Ramtenki Sudhakar (AIR 949) are expected to get Indian Revenue Service (IRS). In the Civil Services (Preliminary) held in June 2024, 27 students from TGSCSC had qualified for the mains examination and three of them appeared at the interview stage. The study circle located at Banjara Hills offers 10-month residential IAS coaching for candidates hailing from poor SC, ST and BC communities. The students are enrolled based on a State-level entrance test, notified every year during May/June.
