St. Joseph's University to launch awareness campaign on women's safety and rights
Bengaluru: In light of recent incidents of violence against women, including the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, St. Joseph's University in Bengaluru is set to launch an Awareness Campaign on Women's Safety and Rights. The campaign, organized in collaboration with student bodies, is themed "Protest by Art" and aims to raise awareness, foster solidarity, and advocate for women's safety and rights across the country.
The event is scheduled to take place on Monday, 26th August 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Freedom Park, Bengaluru. Over 1,000 students are expected to participate, with all attendees dressed in black as a symbol of protest and unity.
The campaign will include various artistic expressions, such as a silent candlelight gathering and a street play, highlighting the importance of safety, awareness, and proactive measures to protect women's rights. The initiative seeks to channel the concerns of the youth through art, promoting a peaceful yet powerful dialogue on this pressing issue.
St. Joseph's University has informed that, in cooperation with the law enforcement and relevant authorities, it has ensured that the event will be peaceful and organized, adhering to all public safety regulations.
The campaign is open to all students, faculty, and staff of St. Joseph's University, encouraging collective action for women's safety and rights.
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Heavy rain, hailstorms lash parts of Uttarakhand; all districts put on high alert
Dehradun (PTI): Heavy rain and hailstorms accompanied by strong winds lashed several districts of Uttarakhand on Sunday morning, prompting the state administration to put all district authorities on high alert.
The sudden change in weather caused uprooted trees to block roads and disrupted power supply at various locations.
Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman chaired a review meeting with district officials to assess the situation.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rain and thunderstorms at most places across all districts for Monday and Tuesday. Snowfall is expected in regions situated at altitudes of 4,000 metres and above.
An 'orange alert' remains in place for Dehradun, Haridwar, Tehri, Pauri, Nainital, Champawat, and Udham Singh Nagar. These districts are likely to witness isolated heavy rain, hailstorms, and intense to very intense spells of rain accompanied by gusty winds reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph, the IMD said.
The weather office predicted that maximum temperatures across the state are likely to fall by 3-5 degrees Celsius over the next three to four days. During the past 24 hours, maximum temperatures remained "markedly below normal" in the plains and ranged from "markedly" to "appreciably" below normal in the hilly regions.
Dehradun experienced dark, overcast skies early Sunday, creating night-like conditions during morning hours. The city recorded a maximum temperature of 34.7 degrees Celsius, 5.3 degrees Celsius below the seasonal average.
For the state capital, the forecast predicts a partly to generally cloudy sky with a high of 31 degrees Celsius and a low of 19 degrees Celsius.
Significant rainfall was recorded across the state after 8.30 am on Sunday, with Jollygrant receiving 21.6 mm and Mohakampur recording 19.8 mm. Other areas, including Mukteshwar (15.0 mm), Mussoorie (13.4 mm), and Pithoragarh (8.5 mm), also saw measurable precipitation.
Secretary Suman directed officials to clear blocked roads on priority to ensure public convenience. Specific instructions were issued regarding the Char Dham Yatra, ordering that helicopter services must operate strictly according to weather conditions to ensure pilgrims' safety.
Isolated places in the remaining hilly districts are also expected to experience thunderstorms with lightning and intense rain spells.
