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ASCOMS Doctors announced Strike in Solidarity with Kolkata Tragedy
Jammu, August 15, 2024 — The Resident Doctors’ Association (RDA) of Acharya Shri Chander College of Medical Sciences (ASCOMS) and Hospital, Jammu, has issued a press release expressing their deep concern and outrage over the recent tragic incident at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata. On August 9, 2024, a second-year female postgraduate resident in chest medicine was brutally sexually assaulted and murdered in the hospital’s seminar hall, a crime that has shocked the entire medical community across India.
In response to this horrific event, medical professionals across the nation have initiated protests demanding justice and stronger security measures for healthcare workers. Joining this nationwide movement, the RDA at ASCOMS, along with interns, undergraduate students, and nursing staff, has declared their full support and participation in the protests.
In a press release, the RDA stated, “This crime should awaken the human inside us and should move our souls to join this movement. We implore everybody to join us.” They extended their deepest condolences to the victim’s family, friends, and fellow residents, emphasizing the need for immediate and unbiased investigation and action.
The RDA has put forth several demands, including:
1. Immediate justice for the victim through an unbiased CBI investigation and the swift identification of all culprits.
2. Exemplary punishment for the perpetrators of this heinous crime.
3. Nationwide implementation of a strict “Central Healthcare Protection Act” to safeguard medical professionals.
4. Assurance of security for all doctors across India, under stringent regulations governed by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
Impact on Hospital Services
In light of their participation in the protest, the RDA has announced that all Outpatient Department (OPD) services and elective surgeries at ASCOMS Hospital, Jammu, will be temporarily suspended starting August 16, 2024. The association has urged the public to refrain from visiting the hospital for non-urgent or minimal complaints during this period.
However, the RDA has assured that emergency services, including NICU, SICU, and MICU, will remain fully operational. Patients in critical condition or requiring urgent care will be attended to by the hospital’s emergency team.
The Resident Doctors’ Association expressed their regret for any inconvenience this strike may cause to the public and thanked the community for their understanding and cooperation during this difficult time.

Public and Institutional Response
The RDA’s press release was copied to the Director Principal and Medical Superintendent of ASCOMS Hospital, all Heads of Departments, the Resident Doctors’ Association at GMC Jammu, media houses across Jammu and Kashmir, and other affiliated medical centers.
The strike at ASCOMS is part of a broader movement within the medical fraternity, demanding safety, justice, and better working conditions for healthcare professionals nationwide. The public is urged to stay informed and support the ongoing struggle for a safer and more just healthcare system in India.
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August 15, 2024
Telangana Junior Panchayat Secretaries to continue strike despite govt’s ultimatum

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Hyderabad: Junior Panchayat Secretaries in Telangana are determined to continue their strike for the regularisation of their services despite the state government’s warning that their services will be terminated if they fail to join duty on Tuesday.
In a notice served to the Junior Panchayat Secretaries (JPSs), Panchayat Raj Principal Secretary Sandeep Kumar Sultania said that they formed a union in violation of their agreement bond and went on strike.
The official said that as per the agreement, JPSs should not join any service union or organisation or association. The employees also declared that they would not have any claim or right to be appointed on a regular basis.

“The regularisation of service of any contract employee cannot be for all, but will be subject to the assessment and evaluation of their performance by a committee appointed by the government and those whose performance is found to be satisfactory can only be regularised,” Sandeep Sultania said.
Stating that JPSs went on strike illegally, Sultania said they lost all rights to continue in the services.
“As a last opportunity, you are directed to join duty by 5 p.m. of Tuesday. If you fail to join duty by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, your services will be terminated,” he added.
However, the JPSs, who are on strike since April 28, said they would continue the strike till the government gives a categorical assurance to them.
There are about 9,500 Junior Panchayat Secretaries in the state. They were recruited through Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) on three-year probation and the probation period was further extended by one year.

They are demanding that the state government fulfill the assurance given by Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao in the state Assembly that their services will be regularised.
“We want job security. We are not against the government. Our demands are justified,” said a striking JPS.
“Even if the government regularizes our services there will be no financial burden on it. We are receiving Rs 29,000 salary as consolidated pay and after deductions like EPF we will get 26,000,” said another striking employee.
The strike by JPSs is having an adverse impact on various services in villages, causing hardships to people. They play a crucial role in village sanitation, drinking water supply, greenery work, in addition to issuing important certificates such as birth, death, marriage, and residence.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

May 9, 2023
Man Injured In Lightning Strike

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SRINAGAR: A man was injured due to a lightning strike in the Aloosa Dal area of Handwara, located in the North Kashmir Kupwara district.
According to an official, the injured person has been identified as Ab Rashid Mir, son of Gh Ahmad Mir, a resident of Dardsun Reshigund.
The incident occurred during the evening due to a thunderstorm, and the injured person received immediate first aid at the SDH Kralpora. He was later shifted to the district hospital in Handwara, where his condition is reported to be stable.
Further investigation is underway to gather more information about the incident.(KS)

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

May 7, 2023
Man Injured in Lightning Strike in Kupwara Village

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Kupwara, May 7 (GNS): A man was hospitalised with injuries after struck by a lightning in Dardsun Kralpora area in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district this evening, officials said.
They told GNS that one Abdul Rashid Mir, son of Ghulam Ahmad Mir, resident of Dardsun Reshigund in Kralpora suffered injuries at Aloosa.
The individual, they said, was shifted to SDH Kralpora from where he was referred to DH Handwara. “He as per doctors is responding well to treatment as of now”, the officials said further. (GNS)
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( With inputs from : thegnskashmir.com )

May 7, 2023
Woman among 2 killed in lightning strike at Budgam

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Budgam, May 06: Two persons including a woman were killed after lightning struck them on Saturday at Khansahib area in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district.
An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a lady and a man were breeding their sheep in a higher altitude area when the lightning struck them this afternoon.
The incident took place at Sochalpathri Mujpathri, he said.
Station House Officer (SHO) Khansahib, Mubashir Ahmad confirmed the incident to KNO and identified the duo as Mohd Sultan Chopan (57) and Taja Begum (45) wife of Abdul Samad Chopan, resident of Gurweith Kalan—(KNO)
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( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

May 6, 2023
Woman Among Two Killed In Lightning Strike

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SRINAGAR: Two people died when lightning struck a high-altitude meadow in the Mujpathri area of Budgam district on Saturday, officials said.
The lightning struck the Sochalpathri area of Mujpathri, which is the upper region of Doodhpathri in Budgam, resulting in the deaths of two people, according to officials.
The deceased have been identified as Taja Begum, the wife of Abdus Samad Chopan, and Mohd Sultan Chopan, the son-in-law of Ghulam Mohd Chopan. They were residents of Gurwaith Kalan.
Meanwhile, a team of officials has rushed to the spot, and further investigations have been taken up. (KS)

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May 6, 2023
Telangana: Lightning strike kills 21-yr-old shepherd in Nirmal

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Hyderabad: A single lightning strike killed a 21-year-old shepherd on Tuesday when he was out to graze his goat herd in Rajura Village in Khanapur mandal.
The shepherd, identified as Pathakunta Mohan, was found dead under a tree after he took shelter during drizzles in the area.
Meanwhile, on Tuesday several parts of Kumram Bheem Asifabad, Adilabad, Nirmal and Mancherial districts witnessed a brief spell of rains, and hailstorms entangled with strong gales.

As a result, the electricity connectivity to some remote villages was affected. Maize grains also got drenched in Kubheer mandal.
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April 26, 2023
BJP cashed on Pulwama, Balakot air strike: CPI (M)’s Manik Sarkar

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Agartala: The BJP had “used” the 2019 Pulwama terror attack and the consequent air strike at Balakot in the neighbouring country to win the Lok Sabha polls that year, former Tripura chief minister Manik Sarkar claimed on Sunday.
Sarkar made the claim days after the former Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Satya Pal Malik, alleged that the Pulwama terror attack was a result of “systemic failure, involving gross security and intelligence lapses”.
A terror attack was carried out in Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir by a suicide bomber on February 14, 2019, resulting in the death of 40 CRPF personnel.

“Using the atmosphere, they (BJP) won the 2019 Lok Sabha election and it is Satya Pal Malik, who was the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir when the incident took place, is now speaking about it,” Sarkar said at a party programme here.
Soon after the Balakot incident, the CPI(M) had expressed doubt and asserted that there was a “deep-rooted conspiracy” behind the incident before the general election held in April-May that year to overshadow other burning issues like unemployment.
India’s warplanes pounded a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist training camp in Pakistan’s Balakot on February 26, 2019, in response to the Pulwama terror attack.
Expressing surprise over Malik’s interview, Sarkar said the Prime Minister, Home Minister and National Security Advisor are now “observing silence”.
Former army chief Gen (retd) Shankar Roychowdhury has also raised concerns over the issue, he said.

“After the former Governor gave the interview, I was thinking that he would be summoned by the CBI and it proved to be correct as he was asked to appear before the federal investigating agency on a case related to an alleged insurance scam,” Sarkar said.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has asked Malik to answer certain queries in connection with an alleged insurance scam in Jammu and Kashmir.
The CBI move comes barely a week after Malik gave an interview to “The Wire”, in which he made critical remarks about the BJP-led Centre, especially regarding its handling of Jammu and Kashmir where he served as the last governor before the erstwhile state was bifurcated into Union territories.
Claiming that the country has for the first time experienced such a “reactionary government”, the CPI(M) politburo member said the BJP can be defeated if people come together.
“In Tripura, 60 per cent of voters did not support them (BJP) in the recent Assembly elections. Political force, Tipra Motha which openly criticised the BJP, helped the saffron party to win the polls”, he said.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

April 23, 2023
Telangana HC’s conditional nod to YSRTP for hunger strike

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Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Friday granted conditional permission to the YSR Telangana Party (YSRTP) for a day-long hunger strike at Indira Park in Hyderabad on the problems faced by the unemployed.
The hunger strike was scheduled on April 17 under the umbrella of ‘Telangana Students’ Action for Vacancies and Employment’ (T-SAVE), a platform mooted by YSRTP President Y.S. Sharmila but the police had denied permission for the same.
Sharmila had filed a petition in the High Court, seeking direction from the police to allow the protest. The High Court, however, directed that not more than 500 people should participate in the hunger strike.

The organisers were also directed to approach the police 48 hours before their hunger strike.
Sharmila is likely to announce a new date for protest in a day or two.
After the police denied the permission, the YSRTP had lashed out at Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao for it calls his atrocious reign and dictatorial treatment of those who raised voice against his failures and fake promises.
Blasting the state government for forcing Hyderabad police to refuse permission to T-SAVE hunger strike, YSRTP official spokesperson Gattu Ramachandra Rao said that it is shameful in a democratic setup to not let activists enter their own party office.
The Political Affairs Committee had alleged that Sharmila is repeatedly being targeted because KCR is now scared of her fight and commitment towards Telangana. “We have been tirelessly fighting for the cause and the rights of the unemployed. Not only is the state government silent and arrogant, they are also depriving us of our right to fight and protest,” he said.

“T-SAVE was proposed as a common platform and we had decided to conduct a hunger strike for a day near Indira Park. This plea was rejected by the city police. Is this fair on the part of the party that claims its emergence and existence to public movements and people’s protests? Didn’t KCR conduct numerous protests at Indira Park earlier? How can the rules be different for BRS and others?” added Ramachandra Rao.
He claimed that the proposed hunger strike had the support of 39 social organisations and various political parties.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

April 21, 2023
‘Govt forcing police to deny hunger strike’, YSRTP to knock court doors

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Hyderabad: YSR Telangana party on Monday said that it would knock on court doors to get permission for Telangana Students’ Action for Vacancies and Employment’s (T-SAVE) day-long hunger strike at Indira Park, which was refused by the city police earlier.
Addressing the media after the political affairs committee meeting, YSRTP official spokesperson Gattu Ramachandra Rao said, “This is completely shocking and a sorry picture where YS Sharmila is repeatedly being targeted because chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao is now scared of her fight and commitment towards Telangana”.
The YSRTP spokesperson said that the CM KCR’s treatment of those who raised their voices against his failures and fake promises was atrocious and dictatorial. Rao claimed that the state government is forcing the Hyderabad police to refuse permission to a T-SAVE hunger strike.

He said that the party is tirelessly fighting for the cause and the rights of the unemployed. “Not only is the state government silent and arrogant, but they are also depriving us of our right to fight and protest,” alleged Rao.
He said that it is shameful that a democratic setup does not let the partymen enter their own party office.
“T-SAVE was proposed as a common platform and we had decided to conduct a hunger strike, for a day near Indira Park. This plea was rejected by the city police. Is this fair on KCR who owes his party’s emergence and existence to public movements and people’s protests?” he added.
“Didn’t KCR also conduct protests at Indira Park? Why different rules for Bharat Sashtra Samithi (BRS) and other parties?” added Ramachandra Rao.
He said that the YSRTP will approach the court to obtain permission to conduct the day-long hunger strike. “We have the support of 39 social organisations and other political parties as well. When BRS can carry out dharnas in Delhi, why does it pose obstacles for other parties in Telangana? Isn’t it because they are scared?” said the party spokesperson.

The hunger strike was announced at T-SAVE’s inaugural roundtable meeting on April 10. YSRTP leader Sharmila had announced that her party will stage a hunger strike for a day at Indira Park to “bring this government to task” and put pressure and force it to deliver justice to the youth.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

April 17, 2023