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Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Thane to celebrate independence day with social initiatives and community engagement
Thane: As the country observes the 79th Independence Day on Friday, several citizens and societies from Thane are taking the offbeat path to celebrate the day and make a difference to society. While a group of activists is working out plans to provide insurance cover to tribals staying along city fringes, an NGO will celebrate the day with children from the weaker segment of society and inculcate the importance of independence among them while a complex will hold a rally in honour of our armed forces. NGO Shree Sai Seva Sanstha from Bhiwandi has been celebrating the Independence Day week with street urchins and children from red-light areas in the textile town. "Though underprivileged, these children are the future of our country and need to be updated about the history of our freedom struggle and also taught to value our independence," says activist Dr Swati Singh. Closer to home, Thane Citizens Foundation said they are planning to start an initiative to bring over 2,500 Yeoor tribal residents aged between 10 and 70 years under the Rs 1 lakh accidental death cover. "These residents face risks while climbing trees or face wild animal attacks while sourcing their livelihood from the jungles. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Filipino credit card users should know about this! Read More Undo Their children who walk to school downhill also face risks of being run over. We plan to offer a safety net for them as we believe true freedom means living without fear. This initiative is not charity but an attempt to express solidarity with these families," said activist Kasber Augustine. Hiranandani Estate residents have organised a Sindoor Shaurya Samman Yatra in honour of the armed forces who protect the country's boundaries, said a resident. Thane Zilla Parishad and TMC have independently joined the 'Gharoghari Tiranga 2025' campaign. TMC installed a tricolour pledge signboard and selfie stand at its headquarters that saw good participation from youngsters and visitors. Municipal commissioner Saurabh Rao announced the launch of a cleanliness campaign in municipal schools. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai | Gold Rates Today in Mumbai | Silver Rates Today in Mumbai Shiv Sena (UBT) said they would continue the tradition of a flag hoisting ceremony by soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces in the presence of war widows and mothers of martyrs. Thane Bharatiya Janata Party organised a rally to mark the Partition Horrors Remembrance Day. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Independence Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
New Indian Express
01-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
JNU once again rusticates student leader Swati Singh, declares her ‘out of bounds'
NEW DELHI: Jawaharlal Nehru University on Wednesday yet again rusticated PhD student Swati Singh for two semesters and declared her 'out of bounds' from the campus, citing disciplinary violations. In an official notice, JNU stated Swati, who is president of the Democratic Students' Federation (DSF), was found guilty of 'being involved in an argument and physical violence with a lady security guard' on August 29, 2023. This action comes despite a 2024 Delhi High Court ruling overturning a previous rustication order against her on the same incident, calling JNU's inquiry process a 'mockery of the principles of fair play' and a violation of natural justice. The university invoked Statute 32(5), citing Category II (xxiv) and (xxv), which cover 'intimidation or insulting behaviour' and 'any other act... considered to be a violation of discipline.' Reacting to the latest development, Swati said, 'Barely a day after ABVP managed to win a Jt. Sec post in the JNUSU elections, I've been handed a two-semester rustication and declared out of bounds (AGAIN). Let's call it what it is - a blatant act of political vendetta. When they can't defeat our politics, they punish our presence.' She said that she would once again contest the order in court. DSF, which is an Independent Left Student Organisation of Jawaharlal Nehru University, won the recently concluded JNUSU polls in alliance with AISA. Three out of four central panel positions were won by the Left alliance. The official rustication order also warns that 'anyone giving shelter to Swati Singh in any hostel or residence on campus shall invite disciplinary action.'
Hindustan Times
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
JNU again rusticates PhD student Swati Singh despite being pulled up by Delhi high court
Jawaharlal Nehru University has again rusticated PhD student Swati Singh for two semesters and declared her "out of bounds" from the campus, citing disciplinary violations. In an official notice, JNU stated Swati, who is President of the Democratic Students' Federation (DSF), was found guilty of "being involved in an argument and physical violence with a lady security guard" on August 29, 2023. This action comes despite a 2024 Delhi High Court ruling overturning a previous rustication order against her on the same incident, calling JNU's inquiry process a "mockery of the principles of fair play" and a violation of natural justice. The university invoked Statute 32(5), citing Category II (xxiv) and (xxv), which cover "intimidation or insulting behaviour" and 'any other act... considered to be a violation of discipline.' Reacting to the latest development, Swati said: "Barely a day after ABVP managed to win a Jt. Sec post in the JNUSU elections, I've been handed a two-semester rustication and declared out of bounds (AGAIN). Let's call it what it is - a blatant act of political vendetta. When they can't defeat our politics, they punish our presence." She told ANI that she would once again contest the order in court. DSF, which is an Independent Left Student Organisation of Jawaharlal Nehru University, won the recently concluded JNUSU polls in alliance with AISA. Three out of four central panel position were won by the Left alliance. ANI reached out to Chief Proctor N. Janardhana Raju, seeking a response. However, he did not return calls or texts. The official rustication order dated April 29, shared by Swati on social media, also warns that "anyone giving shelter to Ms Swati Singh in any hostel/residence on campus shall invite disciplinary action." In her detailed response to the Show Cause Notice dated April 2, Swati said she had fully cooperated with the inquiry, but that key aspects of her defence--including testimonies of student witnesses, her allegation of being manhandled by a security guard, and questions about the authenticity of the "visual evidence" used against her--had been ignored. She accused the Proctorial Committee of reaching a one-sided conclusion while failing to act on her repeated request for full CCTV footage and disregarding contradictions in the testimonies of security personnel. Swati also emphasised that this fresh action effectively reopens a matter for which the High Court had already granted her relief. "Although the punitive orders were legally set aside, their consequences have continued in practice," she wrote. She said that despite the Court's direction to reinstate her and provide hostel accommodation, the university has not done so, forcing her to live outside the campus and bear "considerable financial and emotional strain." Swati, currently nearing her Ph.D. thesis submission, said this second rustication could severely impact her academic trajectory. "Subjecting me to fresh disciplinary proceedings not only undermines the authority of the court's judgment but also violates the principles of natural justice," she stated. In a strongly worded statement, the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) condemned the move as a continuation of institutional targeting. "Swati had to approach the Delhi High Court in the past for relief from the witch-hunt run against her. The timing of this rustication--right after the JNUSU elections--makes the political motivation unmistakable," it said. The statement, signed by President Nitish Kumar, Vice President Manisha, and General Secretary Munteha, called the move a "fascist assault" on campus democracy and urged students to stand united 'against the witch-hunt of activists and the strangling of our right to speak truth to power.'
India Gazette
30-04-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Despite Delhi HC relief, JNU again rusticates PhD student Swati Singh
By Vishu Adhana New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University has again rusticated PhD student Swati Singh for two semesters and declared her 'out of bounds' from the campus, citing disciplinary violations. In an official notice, JNU stated Swati, who is President of the Democratic Students' Federation (DSF), was found guilty of 'being involved in an argument and physical violence with a lady security guard' on August 29, 2023. This action comes despite a 2024 Delhi High Court ruling overturning a previous rustication order against her on the same incident, calling JNU's inquiry process a 'mockery of the principles of fair play' and a violation of natural justice. The university invoked Statute 32(5), citing Category II (xxiv) and (xxv), which cover 'intimidation or insulting behaviour' and 'any other act... considered to be a violation of discipline.' Reacting to the latest development, Swati said: 'Barely a day after ABVP managed to win a Jt. Sec post in the JNUSU elections, I've been handed a two-semester rustication and declared out of bounds (AGAIN). Let's call it what it is - a blatant act of political vendetta. When they can't defeat our politics, they punish our presence.' She told ANI that she would once again contest the order in court. DSF, which is an Independent Left Student Organisation of Jawaharlal Nehru University, won the recently concluded JNUSU polls in alliance with AISA. Three out of four central panel position were won by the Left alliance. ANI reached out to Chief Proctor N. Janardhana Raju, seeking a response. However, he did not return calls or texts. The official rustication order dated April 29, shared by Swati on social media, also warns that 'anyone giving shelter to Ms Swati Singh in any hostel/residence on campus shall invite disciplinary action.' In her detailed response to the Show Cause Notice dated April 2, Swati said she had fully cooperated with the inquiry, but that key aspects of her defence--including testimonies of student witnesses, her allegation of being manhandled by a security guard, and questions about the authenticity of the 'visual evidence' used against her--had been ignored. She accused the Proctorial Committee of reaching a one-sided conclusion while failing to act on her repeated request for full CCTV footage and disregarding contradictions in the testimonies of security personnel. Swati also emphasised that this fresh action effectively reopens a matter for which the High Court had already granted her relief. 'Although the punitive orders were legally set aside, their consequences have continued in practice,' she wrote. She said that despite the Court's direction to reinstate her and provide hostel accommodation, the university has not done so, forcing her to live outside the campus and bear 'considerable financial and emotional strain.' Swati, currently nearing her Ph.D. thesis submission, said this second rustication could severely impact her academic trajectory. 'Subjecting me to fresh disciplinary proceedings not only undermines the authority of the court's judgment but also violates the principles of natural justice,' she stated. In a strongly worded statement, the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) condemned the move as a continuation of institutional targeting. 'Swati had to approach the Delhi High Court in the past for relief from the witch-hunt run against her. The timing of this rustication--right after the JNUSU elections--makes the political motivation unmistakable,' it said. The statement, signed by President Nitish Kumar, Vice President Manisha, and General Secretary Munteha, called the move a 'fascist assault' on campus democracy and urged students to stand united 'against the witch-hunt of activists and the strangling of our right to speak truth to power.' (ANI)
