Man sets Tehsildar's vehicle on fire in Chitradurga, detained by police
Chitradurga: A man in Karnataka's Chitradurga district set a tehsildar's vehicle on fire, allegedly in frustration over the police’s refusal to accept his mother’s complaint. The accused, identified as Prithviraj, poured petrol on the vehicle of the Challakere tehsildar outside his office and ignited the flames.
Quick action by the office staff prevented the fire from spreading, as they managed to extinguish the flames before significant damage occurred.
Prithviraj was immediately detained at the scene by the police, and a case was filed against him for damaging government property, vandalising the vehicle, and obstructing official duties. The staff of the tehsildar's office also submitted a petition to the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), requesting protection while carrying out their official work.
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Sources revealed that Prithviraj, who works for a private company in Bengaluru, had gone missing during a trip in July. His mother, concerned about his disappearance, attempted to file a complaint at the Challakere police station on July 2, but her request was not accepted. Prithviraj eventually reappeared on July 23 and confronted the police about the matter.
In a related incident, on August 14, Prithviraj was also booked for setting fire to a motorbike near Vidhana Soudha.
A man in Karnataka's Chitradurga set a tehsildar's vehicle on fire, allegedly upset over the police's refusal to accept his mother's complaint.
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UK workers face some of Europe's greatest job stress: Report
London: British workers are facing some of the highest levels of job stress in Europe, with long working hours, tight deadlines, and limited autonomy, without being any more productive, according to a new report. The findings come as the UK's new Labour government prepares to introduce tougher regulations for employers.
The report, produced by the Commission for Healthier Working Lives — a body set up by the Britain's Health Foundation think tank and trade union representation — reveals that three-fifths of the UK workforce experience tight deadlines, and two-fifths had to work at high speed, as cited by Reuters on Monday. These figures are among the largest proportions in Europe. In contrast, only a third of workers have the autonomy to choose the pace of their work.
Jonny Gifford, principal research fellow at the Institute for Employment Studies and one of the report's authors, stressed that long hours, work intensity, and lack of control are problem areas that should be addressed.
The report noted that workers in certain sectors, particularly construction, transport, warehouses, retail, and hospitality, face the most demanding conditions, while professional roles like teaching and nursing also reported particular strain.
The report highlighted that the UK ranks poorly across nearly every measure of workplace demands, control, and job strain in comparison to other European nations. About half of the UK's workforce reported feeling exhausted from work, and stress levels have risen significantly over the past 25 years.
