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Two workers killed in explosion at Tamil Nadu pyrotechnics factory, CM Stalin announces consolation payment
Last updated: August 14, 2024 4:12 pm ISTThe incident took place at the firecracker manufacturing factory in Mayathevanpatti village of Malli Utkadai. (Representative image)Chief Minister MK Starling said he has ordered the authorities to provide a solitary payment of Rs 3 lakh to the families of each of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to the injured workers who are undergoing treatment.After an explosion occurred at a nearby pyrotechnics factory on Wednesday, killing two workers on the spot, Chief Minister MK Starling announced a pension of Rs 3 lakh to the relatives of each of the deceased.The dead workers were identified…
Doctors say 151 milligrams of semen indicates Kolkata woman was gang-raped based on autopsy report
planner: Saurabh VermaLast updated: August 14, 2024 3:31 pm (IST)On August 12, junior doctors, trainee doctors and medical students protested against the sexual assault and killing of a postgraduate trainee doctor in Kolkata.A CBI team consisting of medical and forensic experts will visit the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital for a seminar where the body of the trainee doctor was found on August 9, they said.A post-mortem report by Kolkata doctors revealed that the 31-year-old woman had been gang-raped based on the amount of semen found during the autopsy.According to India Today, Dr. Subarna Goswami said the report confirmed…
Kerala HC highlights disparity in Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita while dismissing case under Section 377 against husband
Reporter: Ananya SinghLast updated: August 14, 2024 2:46 pm (IST)The court refused to quash the proceedings for the offense under Section 498A of the IPC. (for representative filing)The court partially allowed the petition, quashing the charges under Section 377 while allowing the trial for the offense under Section 498A to proceed The Kerala High Court (HC) recently observed that there is no equivalent of Section 377 in the Indian Penal Code (BNS), which replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC). this provision.The court presided over by Justice A. Badharudeen observed that a wife filed a complaint against her husband charging him…
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is proposing to build a flood wall to protect Baltimore's Fort McHenry and Harbor Tunnel entrances as the risk of flooding increases due to climate change.The project, estimated to cost $77 million, follows a three-year study of Baltimore's storm risks, particularly to critical infrastructure along the Patapsco River.If completed, motorists can expect to see new walls rising 2.5 to 6.5 feet above the ground along the southern entrances of both tunnels, Army Corps Baltimore District spokesperson Cynthia Mitchell said in an email.Mitchell said the existing walls at the tunnel entrance are not able to…
not many people know Paul Homewood h/t Joe Public Another 4 billion were wasted. Or is it just money? Ofgem today confirmed final approval of costs associated with the delivery of the Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2), allowing construction of the 525kV 2GW subsea connection between Peterhead in north-east Scotland and Drax on the east coast of England to begin.The energy regulator's final decision on the project assessment of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) connections over 500 kilometers is a key final approval in the regulatory process and allows construction to begin later this year, with the connection expected to be…
Last updated: August 14, 2024 2:15 pm (IST)For those who appreciate art Hpa-anA new luxury offering in Mumbai has upped the ante. exist'Paan’s story'You can buy Hpa-an Priced at a whopping Rs 1 lakh, this specialty is attracting attention for its unique and gorgeous appearance.The store is owned by MBA graduate Naushad Sheikh, who gave up a lucrative corporate job opportunity to pursue the family business, and the store serves as a traditional “Gadi Kapan.' Sheikh's adventure is not just a homage to tradition; It’s a luxurious experience that transforms humility Hpa-an Enter a high-end enjoyment.Premium Hpa-anThe fragrance called “Fragrance…
Last updated: August 14, 2024 1:31 pm ISTThe court ruled that the twin girls were legally recognized as the daughters of the petitioner and her husband. (data map)The case involves a 42-year-old woman seeking to be reunited with her 5-year-old daughter, who was conceived with her husband's sperm and her sister's egg.The Bombay High Court on Tuesday discussed the complex legal issues surrounding the rights of mothers of twin girls conceived as surrogates. The case involves a 42-year-old woman seeking to be reunited with her 5-year-old daughter, who was conceived with her husband's sperm and her sister's egg. The twins…
'Avoid loneliness': After backlash, Assam hospitals withdraw recommendations for female doctors amid outrage over Kolkata case
Last updated: August 14, 2024 12:52 UTCMassive protests took place at AIIMS in Delhi on Monday. (Photo: News18)Silchar Medical College and Hospital's advice drew flak on social media, with people calling it 'misogynistic'Amid protests against the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old female trainee PG doctor at RG Kar MCH in Kolkata, a government medical college in Assam has issued an advisory to female doctors and students, asking them to “avoid the following Situation: All alone.” The suggestion by Silchar Medical College and Hospital drew flak on social media, with people calling it “misogynistic”.The notification stated that in view…
Doctors and nursing staff are protesting against the recent rape and murder of a woman doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. (Ministry of Public Transport)The 31-year-old's seniors say they are sure she will make it to the top and now all their energy is focused on making sure she gets justice”She was a smart and sincere student who always wanted to do something new” – this is how the seniors of the 31-year-old doctor who was raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital remember her.The case caused uproar across the country, with…
Russia said it had thwarted Ukraine's accusations of a wider invasion. Kyiv says it will not occupy land
Russia says its troops stopped a stunning week-long incursion by Ukrainian troops into the Kursk region, while a Ukrainian foreign ministry spokesman said Kiev had no intention of occupying Russian territory.The Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday that Russian army units, including new reserves, aircraft, drone teams and artillery units, prevented Ukrainian armored mobile units from penetrating deep into Russia's Obuchi Kolodz, Snagost, Near the Kursk settlements such as Kauchuk and Alexeyevsky.At the same time, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said that the purpose of this cross-border operation was to protect Ukrainian soil from long-range strikes…