Doctor sues medical coaching centre for not preparing for AIIMS test

Quite unusual and a warning to all the coaching centres in the country; a doctor in Hyderabad has sued a medical coaching centre for not giving him proper coaching to crack the entrance test for AIIMS.

R Sankara Rao, who sued the institute, alleged that the coaching centre failed to assign doctors to teach classes. He also said that his performance deteriorated due to the coaching centre’s negligence.

The district consumer forum, that heard the complaint, directed the coaching centre to pay back Rs 45,000, which the complainant had paid as coaching fee and also pronounced a compensation of Rs 32,000.

https://www.indianflash.com/2018/12/09/doctor-sues-medical-coaching-centre-for-not-preparing-for-aiins-test

First flight from Kannur takes off leaving behind blame game

With the first flight taking off from Kannur International Airport, the ruling Left and the Opposition Congress have now come out in the open blaming the other for the delay in making the airport operational much earlier.

In his inaugural address, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticised the UDF for the delay that occurred in completing the construction of the Kannur International Airport.

https://www.indianflash.com/2018/12/09/first-flight-from-kannur-takes-off-leaving-behind-blame-game

He said that there was no need for such a long time to realcomplete the project thatan in 1996.

Vijayan alleged that no works were done in the five years between 2001 to 2006. The reason behind that inactivity is still unknown. Later, the works of the airport restarted when V. S. Acuthanandan-led government came to power. The activities including land acquisition progressed rapidly during that period.

However, former chief minister Oommen Chandy said in Kottayam that the construction was progressing according to schedule till the UDF government was in power. The UDF was to complete the project in 2017 when a slight shift in the schedule occurred. This was only because a panchayat led by CPM did not cooperate for land acquisition and quarrying of rocks, he said and added that he was not for any controversy.

https://www.indianflash.com/2018/12/09/first-flight-from-kannur-takes-off-leaving-behind-blame-game

Hindu right women activists perform Puja at Taj Mahal

A group of women from right wing organizations on Saturday performed Puja in the mosque located inside Taj Mahal premises in retaliation to the Namaaz performed by local Muslims at the mosque on Tuesday despite the ASI's ban on it.

The women performed the Puja to prove that the monument was originally a shiv temple. These activities have created communal division between the two communities.

They performed the puja with dhoop bati and poured ganga jal inside the mosque premises. They also chanted "Om Namashway".

https://www.indianflash.com/2018/11/18/hindu-right-women-activists-perform-puja-at-taj-mahal

Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and Maldives president Ibrahim Mohamed Solih held talks when the former visited the Maldives to participate in the presidential inauguration ceremony.

The two leaders, while noting the resilience of the relations between India and the Maldives, expressed confidence in the renewal of the close bonds of cooperation and friendship with the election of Mr Solih as the President of the Maldives, an official release said.

The two leaders expressed their unwavering commitment and support for increased cooperation in combating terrorism both within the region and elsewhere.

President Solih also briefed Prime Minister Modi on the dire economic situation facing the country as he takes office. The two leaders discussed ways in which India can continue development partnership, particularly to help the new government in meeting its pledges to the people of the Maldives. In particular, President Solih highlighted the pressing need for increased housing and infrastructure development as well as for establishing water and sewerage systems in the outlying islands.

Prime Minister Modi assured President Solih of India’s firm commitment in assisting the Maldives to achieve sustainable social and economic development. He also conveyed India’s readiness to extend help in every possible way and suggested that both sides should meet at the earliest to work out details as per requirements of the Maldives.

https://www.indianflash.com/2018/11/18/india-maldives-agree-on-maintaining-peace-and-security-in-the-indian-ocean

BJP leader Surendran arrested; prevented from going to Sabarimala

BJP state general secretary K Surendran was on Saturday evening detained in Nilakkal base camp on his way to Sabarimala.

The police led by SP Yathish Chandra arrested Surendran and four others who had reached Nilakkal by 6pm.

On his arrival, police officers held discussions with Surendran. He said that he has the right to have darshan and nobody can block him. Though the police officers tried to pacify him, he stood firm on his stand.

Sabarimala was opened Friday for the annual pilgrimage season along with Mandala- Makaravilakku festival amidst tight security and strict surveillance.

https://www.indianflash.com/2018/11/17/bjp-leadersurendran-arrested-prevented-from-going-to-sabarimala

India formally hands extradition request on Mehul Choksi

India formally handed over an extradition request to the Government of Antigua and Barbuda to extradite fugitive jeweller Mehul Choksi, who has been accused among others in  the Rs 14,000 crore PNB Case.

https://twitter.com/indianflashnews/status/1026000697765101568?s=19

Kerala Government to give Rs Two lakh for sex reassignment surgery

The Kerala Government  will bear the cost of  sex reassignment surgery for transgenders.

" The government will give up to Two lakh rupees to transgenders for sex reassignment surgery. It will be implemented through the Social Justice Dept. The initiative follows many of the steps that the Kerala Government has taken to improve the lives of transgenders," Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan tweeted.
https://www.indianflash.com/2018/08/05/kerala-government-to-give-rs-two-lakh-for-sex-reassignment-surgery

Karunanidhi's health improving

https://www.indianflash.com/2018/08/02/karunanidhis-health-improving-kerala-cm

Making it clear that "horrendous acts of mobocracy" cannot be allowed to become a new norm, the Supreme Court on Tuesday asked Parliament to enact a new law establishing lynching as an offence with punishment.

https://twitter.com/indianflashnews/status/1019131704311795712?s=19

In  the wake of recent issues of illegal adoptions carried out by Missionaries of Charity in Jharkhand,  Women and Child Development  minister Maneka Sanjay Gandhi has instructed the states to get child care homes run by Missionaries of Charity all over the country inspected immediately.https://twitter.com/indianflashnews/status/1019107067246841856?s=19

Veteran Congress leader M M Jacob Passes away

Veteran Congress leader and former Maghalaya governor M M Jacob passed away in a private hospital in Pala on Sunday morning.

Mundakkal Mathew Jacob, popularly known as M M Jacob was born on 9 August 1927 at Ramapuram in Kottayam district.

He was appointed Governor of Meghalaya in 1995 and again in 2000 for a second term. He also discharged the function of the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh as well for some time in 1996.

https://www.indianflash.com/2018/07/08/congress-veteran-mm-jacob-passes-away

Kerala receives International award for Nipah prevention

The Kerala government received international recognition for the steps taken to prevent the spread of Nipah virus that claimed 17 lives in the state.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Health Minister KK Shailaja received the award given by the Institute of Human Virology, Baltimore in recognition of the anti-Nipah efforts of the state.
https://www.indianflash.com/2018/07/07/kerala-receives-international-award-for-nipah-prevention

Institute  co-founder Dr Robert C Gallo presented the award. Vijayan and Shylaja also held talks with Gallo and others.

The Supreme Court on Friday declared that the Chief Justice alone was the "master of roster" and have powers to allocate cases to different benches.

 A two-judge bench comprising Justices A K Sikri and Ashok Bhushan stated that the CJI’s role cannot be interpreted to include the Collegium when it comes to the allocation for cases as it will make day-to-day functioning difficult.

https://twitter.com/indianflashnews/status/1015184774980362240?s=19

UK court allows search; seizure of Mallya's assets

In a major setback to liquor baron Vijay Mallya, a UK High Court has issued an enforcement order in favour of a consortium of 13 Indian banks, seeking to recover funds owed to them.

The order is reported to grant permission to the UK High Court Enforcement Officer to enter the 62-year-old tycoon's properties in Hertfordshire, near London. The officer and his agents are allowed entry to Ladywalk and Bramble Lodge in Tewin, Welwyn, where Mallya is currently based.https://www.indianflash.com/2018/07/05/uk-court-allows-search-seizure-of-mallyas-assets

cVigil of Election Commission

The Election Commission of India has aunched Mobile App “cVIGIL” to enable citizens to report on any violation of the model code of conduct during elections.
https://www.indianflash.com/2018/07/04/cvigil-for-reporting-election-code-of-conduct-violation

“cVIGIL" is a user-friendly and easy to operate Android application. It will be operational only where elections are announced. Upon successful completion of the trial that is underway, the application will be made available for general use by all, right from the forthcoming Assembly elections in the States of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram and Rajasthan. The practical use of the app during the four-state Assembly polls will also serve as a pilot initiative before it is put to extensive use during the next Lok Sabha General Elections.

More than 1500 Mansarovar pilgrims stranded in Nepal

As many as 1575 Pilgrims who are undertaking the Kailash-Mansarovar yatra are stranded in Nepal due to heavy rain and bad weather. About 525 pilgrims are stranded in Simikot, 550 in Hilsa and another 500 more in Tibet side, according to the latest information available with the Indian Embassy in Nepal.

As the weather remains inclement, the government said there was very little chance of operating evacuation flights.
https://www.indianflash.com/2018/07/03/more-than-1500-mansarovar-pilgrims-stranded-in-nepal

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a bunch of directions on police reforms in the country and ordered the states and Union territories not to appoint any police officer as acting Director General of Police (DGP).

A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra also directed all the states to send names of senior police officers to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for being considered as probable candidates to be appointed as DGPs or Police Commissioners. In turn, the UPSC will prepare a list of three most suitable officers.

https://www.indianflash.com/2018/07/03/sc-issues-directions-on-police-reforms

The bench also said that endeavour should be made that a person, who had been selected and appointed as DGP, has reasonable period of service left.

Tharoor seeks bail in Sunanda Pushkar death case

New Delhi: Congress Lok Sabha member from Thiruvananthapuram Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday moved a Delhi court seeking anticipatory bail in the case pertaining to the death of his wife Sunanda Pushkar.

He filed the petition before Additional Sessions Judge Arvind Kumar, who listed the matter for further hearing on Wednesday. The court also sought response of the Delhi Police on Tharoor's plea.

https://www.indianflash.com/2018/07/03/tharoor-seeks-anticipatory-bail-in-sunanda-pushkar-death-case

Priest of Niranam Seeks Bail

 One of the four priests of the Orthodox Church, who was booked in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of a woman, has approached the Kerala High Court seeking anticipatory bail.

https://www.indianflash.com/2018/07/03/priest-of-niranam-diocese-seeks-bail

Fr. Abhraham Varghese (Sony) of Niranam Diocese has approached the High Court. In the petition, he said that the case was a fabricated one and he has no connection with the case.

He also alleged the woman’s husband behind the complaint. The three other accused priests, who are also named as accused in the case along with Abraham Varghese, are learned to approach the High Court seeking anticipatory bail.

A case was registered by the CBI against four priests of the Orthodox Church in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of a woman. Two charges including that of rape have been slapped against the priests. The case was registered against Priests Abraham Varghese (Sony), Jaise K George, Job Mathew and Johnson V Mathew.

A case was registered by the CBI against four priests of the Orthodox Church in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of a woman.

Two charges including that of rape have been slapped against the priests. The case was registered against Priests Abraham Varghese (Sony), Jaise K George, Job Mathew and Johnson V Mathew.

The woman, who was allegedly abused had filed an affidavit against the priests belonging to Niranam, Delhi, and Thumbamon diocese.

https://www.indianflash.com/2018/07/02/case-registered-against-priests

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