Jayasurya denies sexual harassment allegations, vows legal action
Thiruvananthapuram: Malayalam actor Jayasurya has responded to sexual harassment allegations made against him, calling them false and expressing how they have deeply affected him and his family. Currently in the United States with his family, the actor issued a statement on his 46th birthday, denying the accusations and confirming his intention to take legal action.
Jayasurya, who is completing personal commitments in the US, assured that he would return to Kerala soon to address the legal proceedings. He also expressed faith in the judicial system, stating, "I believe truth will prevail."
The actor has been named in two sexual harassment cases, with the first FIR filed by former actress Minu Muneer and the second on August 30. Kerala Police confirmed that the second FIR includes charges under sections 354, 354A (A1) (I), and 354D of the IPC.
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Dhyan Chand lifetime award to be replaced by Arjuna lifetime
New Delhi, Oct 24: The sports ministry on Thursday announced the discontinuation of the Dhyan Chand Award for lifetime achievement from this year onwards and the introduction of the Arjuna Award Lifetime in its place in a bid to "rationalise" the various sporting honours of the country.
Instituted in 2002, the Dhyan Chand Lifetime Award, named after hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand, is given to individuals in disciplines that are part of the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games, among others.
In 2023, the award was given to former shuttler Manjusha Kanwar, ex-hockey exponent Vineet Kumar and kabaddi player Kavitha Selvaraj.
"The various schemes for sports awards have been rationalised wherein Arjuna Award (Lifetime) has been introduced in place of Dhyan Chand Award. To recognise the efforts of coaches at grassroots/development level, they are now eligible for the Dronacharya Award," said a ministry statement.
"The Arjuna Award (Lifetime) has been introduced and will be given for life time contribution to sports development.
"Further, to recognize the Khelo India scheme, the Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy will be given to the University for Overall Top Performance in Khelo India University Games," it added.
The last date for applying for the national sports awards for 2024 is November 14.
