Zee News anchor Zeenat Siddiqui alleges harrasment, unlawful termination from management
Noida: In a shocking revelation on X platform, a Zee Media employee Zeenat Siddiqui, who was working as an anchor has come forward with allegations of unlawful termination and harassment. She has also written in detail about the disturbing events leading up to her dismissal.
Siddiqui, narrated the sequence of events that happened on the day of her termination. According to her X post, she arrived at the office on a usual Saturday, a day when a significant portion of the staff, including HR personnel, was absent. Upon her arrival, she described experiencing a sense of confinement, with her belongings inspected and her attempts to contact her mother restricted.
She further alleged that she was subjected to verbal abuse and intimidation, culminating in an attempt to coerce her into signing a resignation letter. Refusing to comply, she attempted to leave, only to be forcibly restrained and ultimately terminated from her position. Throughout the ordeal, she claims to have endured emotional distress and physical discomfort, exacerbated by the beginning of her menstrual cycle.
Despite her efforts to seek assistance from HR, she asserts that her pleas were ignored, and she was left to tackle the problems alone. Subsequently, she lodged a formal complaint with the police, detailing the events of the incident. However, as of the time of her post on X, no formal FIR has been filed, prompting concerns over the handling of the case.
Siddiqui's account has sparked outrage and calls for accountability, with demands for a thorough investigation into the alleged misconduct. The incident has reignited discussions surrounding workplace harassment and the efficacy of existing legal frameworks in addressing such grievances.
Siddiqui remains apprehensive about the outcome of her legal battle, citing concerns over potential external influences. In her post she has also requested for sustained support from the public.
ये मेरा UNLAWFUL TERMINATION ORDER जिसे मैं बिना किसी शर्म के आप लोगों के सामने रख रही हूं, अब ये जानिए ये मुझे दिया कैसे गया
— ZEENAT SIDDIQUI (@ZSiddiki) February 8, 2024
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Delay in land acquisation of 3341 hectares halting railway development in Karnataka: Vaishnaw
Mangaluru: Several major railway projects in Karnataka have come to a halt due to delays in land acquisition by the state government, even as the Centre has sharply increased funds for railway development in the state.
According to a report published by The New Indian Express on Friday, in a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Karnataka needs 9,020 hectares of land for various railway projects, of which 63% (5,679 ha) has been acquired, while 3,341 ha is still pending.
Dharwad–Belagavi via Kittur new line (73 km), taken up under a 50:50 cost-sharing agreement with the state. The project has made no progress reportedly, because the required land has not been handed over. As per the agreement, land is to be provided free of cost by the state.
The other projects facing significant delays due to land acquisition include 333 ha pending for Shimoga–Rannebennur new line (96 km), as per the report, 581 ha pending for Belgaum–Dharwad new line (73 km), 488 ha pending for Shimoga–Harihar new line (79 km), 337 ha pending for Whitefield–Kolar new line (53 km), and 206 ha pending for Hassan–Belur new line (32 km).
Vaishnaw allegedly said that timelines depend on factors such as land acquisition, statutory clearances, forest permissions, utility shifting, topographical challenges and law and order conditions, all of which can affect both cost and time.
The minister pointed out that added that while the Centre is prepared to move fast, progress depends heavily on the support and cooperation of the state government.
The minister pointed out that annual outlay for Karnataka has risen from Rs 835 crore per year during 2009–14 to Rs 7,564 crore in 2025–26, an increase of more than nine times.
According to the report, as of April 1, 2025, Karnataka has 25 sanctioned projects including 15 new lines and 10 doubling works covering 3,264 km and costing Rs 42,517 crore, fall completely or partly within Karnataka. Of these, 1,394 km have been commissioned so far, with an expenditure of Rs 21,310 crore.
Recently completed works include the Kottur–Harihar, Hassan–Bengaluru, Bidar–Gulbarga lines and several doubling projects in Shivamogga, Bengaluru, Mangaluru, Arsikere and Hubballi regions.
As per the report, major ongoing projects such as the Hospet–Hubli–Londa–Vasco doubling, Hotgi–Gadag doubling and new lines like Gadag–Wadi, Bagalkot–Kudachi, Tumkur-Rayadurga and Tumkur–Davangere continue to progress, the minister said.
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