Author: Kajol Nanavati

The mishap After 46 hours of search operations, the body of a sanitation worker who had gone missing while cleaning a canal in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala was discovered by the rescue team on Monday morning. The body identified as Joy has been transferred to Thiruvananthapuram Medical College. Joy’s remains were found approximately a kilometer from where disappeared in a canal stretch behind Sree Chitra Home at Thakaraparambu. Heavy rainfall had swept his body away. Joy, a 47 year old contractual laborer, had started cleaning parts of the Amayizhanjan Canal with two colleagues on Saturday according to the Press Trust of India…

What does the report say? An alarming government report revealed that 557 farmers committed suicide between January and June 2024 in the Amravati administrative division of Maharashtra which includes the districts of Amravati, Akola, Buldhana, Washim and Yavatmal. The report states that Amravati district recorded the highest number of suicides with 170 cases followed by Yavatmal with 150, Buldhana with 111, Akola with 92 and Washim with 34. Key reasons for these suicides were crop failures, insufficient rainfall, heavy debt and the absence of timely farm loans. The report mentions that the government has provided assistance to the families of…

New Academic Calendars The Rajasthan government’s recent release of a new school calendar has ignited controversy. The calendar includes the inauguration day of the Ram temple in Ayodhya known as Ramlala Pran Pratishtha Day as a celebration in schools. This decision has drawn praise for promoting cultural awareness but also criticism for potentially violating the state’s secular education principles. The calendar outlines plans for schools to mark Ramlala Pran Pratishtha Day on January 22nd. Specific activities have not been detailed yet but general guidelines suggest discussions about the day’s significance and student artwork depicting its importance. Education Ministers on Defense…

Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill 2023 Recommendations not included and unresolved issues- Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 Bhartiya Sakshya Bill 2023 (with inputs from news agencies)

The Special Marriage Act (SMA) 1954 is a law in India that provides a legal outline for civil marriages between people of all religions or castes. It offers an alternative to religious marriage ceremonies. Key features of SMA Advantages of the Special Marriage Act over Personal Laws includes religious freedom that enables inter-faith marriages without conversion and protection of the rights of both the spouses irrespective of their religious background. Challenges of SMA Some suggestions Possible improvements to this law includes simplifying the procedures and potentially making the 30 day notice period an option thereby reducing delays and harassments. It…