New Delhi: Sadhana Saxena Nair, the first woman to come in the position of Indian Army service as the General Medical Services. She also served as Directoral General Hospital services of the Armed Force.
She completed her graduation in Armed Force Medical College Pune, with an outstanding academic record. Then she joined the army medical corps in 1985, December. For her excellent service in the Army, the Indian Government honored her with Rashtrapathi’s Vishisht Seva Medal.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court made a historical verdict in the plea seeking whether the reservation can be made by states in the case of Scheduled Caste/Tribes in Government jobs in educational institutions.
The Supreme Court said, the sub- reservation can be imposed by state governments in such as government jobs and educational institutions.
The seven-member constitutional bench including Chief Justice DY Chandrachud delivered the verdict. The bench including Justices BR Gawai, Vikram Nath, Bela Mithl, Manoesh Mittal, Manoish Chandra Mishra and Satheesh Chandra Mishra considered 23 petitions regarding this matter.
The bench has considered the petitions which were passed by the Punjab Legislative Assembly in 2006, which was issued to the 50 per cent Valmiki and Massibi Sikh in government jobs. The petition of the Punjab government has also considered the petition of the Punjab and Haryana Courts against the Bill.
Airtel announced a free internet, and talk time for three days in Wayanad. In addition, collection centers have also been started in 52 retail stores in Kerala.
The offer applies to including in any package validity. The concessions have been announced for prepaid and postpaid customers. The post-paid bill has been exempted to pay the payment.
Kochi: The High Court has revoked the order that Saturdays, from government and aided schools on the 10th class as working days. Justice A Siyad Rehman’s order after considering the petition filed by Ministerial organizations and students. The court said that the order that was implemented as working days will not be applicable for coming Saturdays.
The court also said the government can decide on this matter after making discussions with organizations including teachers.
Kerala is currently battling incessant rainfall, prompting authorities to declare a holiday for all educational institutions in four districts tomorrow, August 1, 2024. The affected districts are Wayanad, Thrissur, Kasaragod, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Pathanamthitta and Kannur.
Wayanad Holiday Notification
Tuition Centers, Anganwadis and Professional Colleges in Wayanad district declared holiday tomorrow (August 1)
Pathanamthitta Holiday Notification
Tuition Centers, Anganwadis and Professional Colleges in Pathanamthitta district declared holiday tomorrow (August 1)
Kannur Holiday Notification
Due to persistent heavy rain and strong winds, the District Collector of Kannur has announced a holiday for all educational institutions, including anganwadis, professional colleges, and tuition centers, on Thursday, August 1st, 2024.
There will be no change in pre-scheduled public exams and university exams.. There will be no change in pre-announced exams.
Holiday Notification of Kasaragod District
Due to persistent heavy rain, colleges (including professional colleges) *State, CBSE, ICSC schools, Kendriya Vidyalayas, Anganwadis, Madrasahs etc. will be closed tomorrow (Thursday, August 1, 2024) by District Collector K. Impashekhar declared a holiday.
There is no change in pre-announced exams.
Thrissur Holiday Notification
District Collector Arjun Pandian has ordered a holiday for all educational institutions including Anganwadis, Nurseries, Kendriya Vidyalayas, CBSE, ICSE Schools, Professional Colleges and Tuition Centers in the district tomorrow (August 1).
The holiday is not applicable to residential institutions/courses where full-time students are staying. There will be no change for pre-scheduled tests and interviews.
Palakkad Holiday Notification
District Collector declared holiday on 01.08.2024 for all educational institutions including Professional Colleges, Anganwadis, Kindergarten, Madrassa, Tuition Center in Palakkad district due to heavy monsoon and rains.
The holiday is not applicable for pre-scheduled public examinations, residential model residential schools and Navodaya Vidyalayas.
Malappuram Holiday Notification
Holiday for all educational institutions in Malappuram district tomorrow (August 1, Thursday).
Tomorrow (01.08.2024, Thursday) will be a holiday for all educational institutions including professional colleges in Malappuram district. The holiday is applicable to all Anganwadis, Madrasas and Tuition Centres.
Kozhikode Holiday Notification
Rain continues to be heavy in Kozhikode district In the circumstances, tomorrow (01-08-2024) has been declared a holiday for all educational institutions including professional colleges in the district. The holiday also applies to Anganwadis in the district.
There is no change in pre-scheduled exams.
Thrissur, 31 July 2024: In response to the devastating flash floods and landslides that have
tragically struck Wayanad, Kerala, TS Kalyanaraman, Managing Director of Kalyan
Jewellers, has pledged Rs 5 crore to the Kerala Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund
(CMDRF). This contribution aims to provide much-needed support to the rescue, relief and
rehabilitation efforts in Wayanad.
“As a company with roots in Kerala, it is heart-wrenching to see our fellow Keralites
suffering due to these unexpected landslides and floods. The devastation in Wayanad has not
only claimed numerous lives but also displaced families, destroyed homes, and disrupted
livelihoods. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected during this challenging time,”
said Mr Kalyanaraman.
Kalyan Jewellers has a long-standing tradition of giving back to the community, and this
contribution is a continuation of its ongoing efforts to support disaster relief and recovery
initiatives in the state. The recent natural disaster has resulted in significant loss of life and
property, with over 160 reported deaths and many more injured and missing. Rescue
operations are ongoing, with multiple agencies working tirelessly to assist those in need.
“Kerala is our home and we are committed to standing with our people and contributing to
the relief efforts. This is a small token of our solidarity and support to providing immediate
assistance, and we are prepared to do more if the need arises,” Mr Kalyanaraman added.
The Kalyan Jewellers team extends their deepest sympathies to the families who have lost
their loved ones and those who are struggling to cope with the aftermath of this disaster. They
also extend their gratitude to the government authorities, rescue teams, and volunteers who
have been working tirelessly to mitigate the impact of the disaster and provide relief to those
in distress. The company remains committed to supporting these efforts and stands in
solidarity with the people of Wayanad during this difficult period.
07:27PM : Death toll rises to 263
06:43PM Death toll rises to 250
06:35PM Heavy rain poses a challenge to rescue operations in Mundakai. Although the current in the Mundakai river is strong, the army is continuing the construction of the bridge.
06:04 : Death toll rises to 224
12:52 PM Construction of Bailey Bridge in Churalmala is in progress..
12:33 Death toll rises to 166
12:06 PM Kannur district administration has asked those traveling to Mysore to avoid traveling via Wayanad.
10:26PM Death toll rises to 162
08:37 : Death toll rises to 150
07:20 AM Wayanad Mundakai and Churalmala landslides resume search for missing persons
8:33PM All those trapped in the bungalow of Harrison Plant were rescued by the army. Everyone Reached Mepadi safely. All 300 people were rescued by the army
8.25PM : Rahul Gandhi will visit Wayanad tomorrow in the wake of the tragedy in Mundakai
08: 24: Top military officials to Wayanad; Sniffer dogs from Delhi
06:51PM : The health department said that the post-mortem procedures of 51 people who died in the Mundakai disaster have been completed.
06:36 PM Army moves to tree valley resort where more than 300 people are trapped
06:30PM : A temporary clinic has also been set up at Churalmala in a madrasa ,The temporary hospital at the Polytechnic has started functioning.
06:30 PM ; The temporary hospital has started functioning ,
06:17 Death toll rises again, The death toll has reached 120
06:07: The death toll has reached 116
06:01:Helicopter landed for rescue mission
05: 57PM : The army has started evacuating the trapped people through the temporary bridge.
05:42 : Death toll rises to 114, rescue operation continues
05:38PM The worst tragedy Kerala has ever seen, rescue operation continues: Chief Minister
05:13 : Wayanad, death crossed 100, 98 still missing
04.55 PM : The death toll is 107
4.50 PM : According to the latest official figures, 131 people are undergoing treatment in various hospitals. Many people are seriously injured.
4.49 PM : It has been announced that helicopters will be sent to the rescue mission, including the Navy, but with heavy fog in the area, rescue operations by helicopter may be difficult.
4.43 PM : Death toll rises to 95 in Wayanad landslide Many people are trapped
Dramatic images capture the devastation wrought by massive landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, and the ongoing heroic efforts of rescue teams to save lives.
Photos depict the sheer scale of the disaster, with entire hillsides collapsing, burying homes and infrastructure under tons of mud and debris. Rescue workers, including the Indian Army, NDRF, and local authorities, are seen battling adverse weather conditions to reach stranded survivors and recover bodies.
Four trains have been canceled in the state due to heavy rains. Guruvayur-Thrissur Daily Express, Thrissur – Guruvayur Daily Express, Shornur-Thrissur Daily Express and Thrissur – Shornur Daily Express have been cancelled. Rail traffic from Thrissur to the north, from Shornur and Palakkad to Thrissur and Ernakulam was completely stopped due to the flood.
Due to heavy waterlogging between Vallathol Nagar and Vadakancherry due to heavy rains, train services have been partially cancelled.
Train No. 16305 Ernakulam Kannur Inter City will terminate at Thrissur. Meanwhile, Train No. 16791 Tirunelveli Palakkad Palaruvi Express will terminate at Aluva and Train No. 16302 Thiruvananthapuram Shornur Venad Express will terminate at Chalakudy.
10 train services have been partially cancelled.
122 killed in landslides in Wayanad Today’s rescue operations were coordinated under the leadership of the Indian Air Force, Army, NDRF, Kerala Fire Force, Police, Forest Department and Revenue Local Self-Government Departments. When disaster strikes, government systems are activated to reduce the number of lives lost. Delivering aid to an area cut off from the outside world was a challenge. Proper coordination saved the stranded people in the face of disaster. But adverse weather conditions are a challenge for rescue operations.
The first signs of the landslide came out around 3 am. The state government immediately sprung into action. A 50-member river crossing team of the Navy started the rescue operation. There were medical experts in the Navy team that came from the Ezhimala Naval Academy. The soldiers bravely brought the dead bodies and the trapped people to the shore in a very difficult area.
Army and naval forces were also involved in the rescue operation. 325 members of the fire force are camping in the face of disaster. A 60-member NDRP team along with a contingent from Bangalore will participate in the rescue operation. Various forces are ready in Malappuram and Kozhikode districts. The army decided to construct a temporary bridge to Mundakai. But the army informed that the flow of the Iruvahinjapuzha is obstructed. Then the rescue operation was carried out on the part of the broken road by means of a rope.
Minister MB Rajesh said that employees and guaranteed workers will be deployed for rain-related relief work. Food Minister GR Anil informed that food grains and essential items will be provided to the camps.
