Tata Group announces ₹1 crore compensation for victims of Ahmedabad plane crash
Ahmedabad: The Tata Group has announced a compensation of ₹1 crore for the families of each victim who lost their lives in the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171. The announcement comes as rescue and recovery operations continue at the crash site near the BJ Medical College hostel in Ahmedabad's Meghaninagar area.
In an official statement shared on the group’s 'X' account, Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran expressed deep sorrow over the incident. “We are deeply anguished by the tragic event involving Air India Flight AI171. No words can adequately express the grief we feel at this moment. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost their loved ones, and with those who have been injured,” he stated.
The Tata Group also assured that it would bear all medical expenses for the injured and ensure they receive comprehensive care and rehabilitation. “Tata Group will provide ₹1 crore to the families of each person who lost their life in this tragedy. We will also cover the medical expenses of those injured and ensure they receive all necessary care and support. Additionally, we will assist in the reconstruction of the BJ Medical College hostel,” the statement added.
The group further affirmed, “We remain steadfast in standing with the affected families and communities during this unimaginable time.”
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Karnataka Health Dept bars leave for staff amid ASHA workers’ strike starting Aug 12
Bengaluru, Aug 11 (PTI): In response to a planned three-day strike by ASHA workers starting August 12, the Karnataka Health Department on Monday issued a notice prohibiting all officers and staff from taking leave during the protest period, except in cases of medical emergencies.
Accredited Social Health Activists workers are demanding the fixed honorarium of Rs 10,000 promised by the state government in January. They have announced a continuous state-level protest from August 12 to 14.
The notice stated, “Information about ASHA workers absent from duty within district limits will be collected daily from primary health centres, compiled at the district level, and submitted to the commissionerate by 3 pm during the protest.”
The Health Department also urged community health officers, primary health protection officers, health inspectors, and Anganwadi workers to cooperate in ensuring that health services to the public remain uninterrupted.
