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11 April 2025
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Senior Congress Leader Sooranad Rajasekharan Passes Away at 75
Senior Congress leader Sooranad Rajasekharan, a prominent political figure in Kerala, passed away on April 11, 2025, at a private hospital in Kochi. He was 75 years old. Rajasekharan was a member of the Political Affairs Committee of the Kerala State unit of the Congress party and had served in various capacities within the party and its affiliated organizations. Despite his active political career, he had unsuccessfully contested for both the Parliament and the Kerala State Assembly. Additionally, he held significant positions such as State vice president and president of the State Cooperative Bank. Born in 1949 in Sooranadu, Kollam, Rajasekharan completed his education at Sasthamkotta Devaswom Board College, Changanassery St. Berchmans College, and Thiruvananthapuram Law Academy-Law College, later earning a doctorate from the University of Calicut. Apart from his political contributions, he was also a journalist and served as the president of the Kollam Press Club. He is survived by his wife and children. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed condolences on his demise.
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PM Modi to Launch ₹3,880 Crore Development Projects in Varanasi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit his parliamentary constituency, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on April 11, 2025. During his visit, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for 44 development projects worth over ₹3,880 crore. These projects span various sectors, including rural development, infrastructure, and electricity. Key initiatives include 130 drinking water projects under the Jal Jeevan Mission, 100 new Anganwadi centres, 356 libraries, and educational institutions like a polytechnic college in Pindra and a government degree college. Additionally, infrastructure projects such as a road bridge between Varanasi Ring Road and Sarnath, flyovers at Bhikharipur and Manduadih crossings, and a highway underpass road tunnel at Varanasi International Airport will be inaugurated. The PM will also boost electricity infrastructure by inaugurating 400 KV and 220 KV transmission substations and associated lines in Jaunpur, Chandauli, and Ghazipur districts. Other notable projects include the redevelopment of Samne Ghat and Shastri Ghat along the Ganga River, improvements in six municipal wards, and the installation of sculptures and landscaping at various sites. The visit will also see the inauguration of facilities for security personnel, including a Transit Hostel at the Police Line and barracks at the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) Ramnagar Campus. Furthermore, the PM will distribute Ayushman Vay Vandana cards to senior citizens over 70 years of age.
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Human-Leopard Coexistence in Mysuru: Challenges and Conservation Efforts
Mysuru, a prominent tourist destination, is known for its proximity to tiger reserves and elephant sanctuaries like Bandipur and Nagarahole. However, the city has recently gained attention due to frequent leopard sightings in its industrial and residential areas. Leopards have long been part of Mysuru’s landscape, but unchecked urbanisation has led to increased human-leopard encounters. Notable incidents include leopards entering the Infosys campus and the Reserve Bank of India’s currency note printing unit, prompting forest department interventions. The Leopard Task Force, established in January 2023, has captured and translocated nearly 150 leopards in two years, with 122 captured in Mysuru district alone. Experts highlight the need for habitat conservation and conflict mitigation strategies, such as early warning systems and garbage management, to promote coexistence. A proposal for a 92-acre enclosure at Yelwal to house leopards is under consideration, though experts advocate for preserving wilderness and securing wildlife corridors instead.
Action Plan for Development of Rushikonda and Sagar Nagar Beaches Announced
Collector M.N. Harendhira Prasad has directed officials to prepare a comprehensive action plan for the development of Rushikonda and Sagar Nagar beaches. The plan includes equipping Rushikonda Beach with additional amenities, a tourist information centre, and signboards for tourist convenience. During a meeting with the Beach Management Committee, Prasad emphasized the need to train staff at the 'Blue Flag' beach and revive the marine watch tower. He also suggested constructing steps, providing lighting and washrooms, removing encroachments, and streamlining water supply. Sagar Nagar Beach is to be developed similarly. Prasad stressed the importance of cleanliness, greenery, and renaming the 'complaint box' to 'suggestions and opinions' box. A board for the greywater treatment plant and a special register for recording beach incidents were also proposed. The meeting was attended by Regional Director of Tourism Jagadeesh, District Tourism Officer Sudhasagar, and officials from GVMC, Tourism, VMRDA, Pollution Control Board, EPDCL, Fisheries, Revenue, and Police Departments.
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Pharm D Intern Dies After Alleged Sexual Exploitation in Andhra Pradesh Hospital
On March 23, 2025, Devi, a 24-year-old Pharm D intern at KIMS-Bollineni Hospital in Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh, allegedly attempted suicide by self-administering a powerful anaesthetic. Devi, who was just a month away from completing her six-year course, succumbed to her injuries after 11 days of treatment. A suicide note found in her diary revealed a harrowing tale of exploitation, manipulation, and sexual abuse by Duvvada Madhava Rao Deepak, a 37-year-old assistant general manager at the hospital. Deepak, who had promised to marry her, allegedly raped her repeatedly and warned her against revealing the abuse. The incident sparked protests across Rajamahendravaram, leading to Deepak’s arrest on charges of rape, stalking, and sexual harassment. Investigations revealed that some CCTV cameras in the hospital were non-functional, complicating the case. Devi’s family, who had invested heavily in her education, is now awaiting the autopsy report.
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