PT Usha, IOA’s first woman president, likely to face a no-confidence motion: Report
New Delhi: PT Usha, the first woman president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), could face a vote of no-confidence during a Special General Meeting scheduled for October 25.
The IOA will ‘discuss and consider a motion of No Confidence against the President in light of alleged constitutional violations and actions potentially detrimental to Indian sports,’ according to point number 26 of the meeting’s agenda issued by the Executive Council, as reported by The Indian Express on Thursday.
Usha's opponents have accused her of "high-handedness," and she has faced scrutiny from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India regarding a contract with Reliance for a hospitality lounge at the Paris Olympics. The CAG alleges that the contract provided "undue favours" to Reliance, leading to an estimated loss of Rs 24 crore for the IOA. However, Usha has denied these allegations.
The publication mentioned that the meeting agenda also includes discussions on the president’s powers, details of sponsorship contracts executed by Usha, the appointment of a CEO, a Rs 1.75 crore loan to the Weightlifting Federation of India, and show cause notices issued to several executive council members, including IOA treasurer Sahdev Yadav, Ajay Patel, Bhupinder Singh Bajwa, Rajlaxmi Singh Deo and Alaknanda Ashok.
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22 students hospitalised post-lunch at Telangana school; probe underway
Hyderabad, Nov 26: At least 22 students from a government school in Telangana's Narayanpet district were hospitalised on Tuesday after complaining of headaches and stomach aches. Officials are investigating whether the illness was linked to the lunch served at the school.
The affected students had also eaten snacks from nearby bakeries and shops, and samples have been collected for laboratory testing, according to the District Educational Officer (DEO), based on preliminary information.
Over 400 students, along with district authorities, the school headmaster, and teachers, had the mid-day meal at Zilla Parishad High School in Maganoor on Tuesday. However, 22 students began experiencing symptoms of headaches, stomach pain, and vomiting at 3.30 pm.
They were admitted to a hospital, where doctors confirmed they were safe after treatment, the official said. One student who vomited claimed the potatoes and brinjal were inadequately cooked, while another had a stomach ache.
It was alleged that the affected students fell ill after having lunch, though they had also eaten snacks from outside the school. District authorities are investigating the matter from all angles, said a senior official.
This incident follows a similar case on November 20, when 17 students from the same school were hospitalised after consuming a mid-day meal.
