Minister Sharanprakash Patil warns legal action against defamation of Koppal Medical Institute
Koppal: Medical Education Minister Dr. Sharanprakash Patil has issued a warning against any attempts to tarnish the reputation of the Koppal Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS). The minister, expressing confidence in the institute's efficiency, stated that strict legal action would be taken against those found responsible for defaming KIMS.
During a meeting held on Friday with the directors, department heads, and professors of KIMS, Dr. Patil emphasized that there would be zero tolerance for any irregularities, whether in the appointment of medical and non-medical staff or in the procurement of equipment for the institute. He urged the administrative board members to operate in a manner that would set KIMS as a model for other medical science institutions.
Dr. Patil informed the attendees that the tendering process for upcoming works on the KIMS premises had been completed, and construction would soon begin. He stressed that maintaining quality would be the board's responsibility and instructed members to issue notices to contractors who have compromised on work standards. He further highlighted the importance of assessing the condition of existing buildings before commencing new work to ensure the contractors meet the required quality standards.
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Acknowledging the need for improved medical facilities in the region, Dr. Patil emphasized the importance of smooth functioning across all committees formed at KIMS. He also addressed concerns about ragging in medical colleges, urging the panel members to create a safe and fear-free environment for students.
During the meeting, Vishwanath Itagi informed the minister that the state government had approved the filling of 81 vacant posts at KIMS, with 49 positions already filled. Recruitment for the remaining 32 vacancies is still in progress.
The meeting was also attended by MP Rajashekhar Hitnal, MLA K Raghavendra Hitnal, MLC Hemalatha Nayak, Director of the Department of Medical Education Dr. Sujatha Rathod, and Koppal Deputy Commissioner Nalin Atul.
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Road crash in UP leaves 10 dead
Lakhimpur Kheri (UP) (PTI): Ten people were killed when a van collided head-on with a truck on the Sisaiya-Lakhimpur national highway on Monday, police said.
The van was going to Sisaiya from Lakhimpur when the accident took place between Unchgaon and Bharehta villages.
Circle Officer of Dhaurahra, Shamsher Bahadur Singh, said all nine passengers travelling in the van and the driver were killed.
District Magistrate of Lakhimpur Kheri Anjani Kumar Singh told reporters that the van collided with a truck coming from the opposite direction, leading to nine casualties on the spot, while one succumbed to injuries at the district hospital.
Circle Officer, Dhaurahra, Shamsher Bahadur Singh told PTI, "Efforts are on to establish the identity of other deceased persons."
The seven of the deceased have been identified as Jaideep Singh (25), Pawan (23), Sohan (21), Ram Goyal (42), Sahajram (35), Pappu (18), all residents of Bahraich district and Adnan Khan (15), a resident of Lakhimpur Kheri district, police said.
Condoling the loss of lives in the accident, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in a post on X, said, "The loss of life in the unfortunate road accident in Lakhimpur Kheri district is deeply distressing and heart-wrenching. My condolences are with the bereaved families."
"I have directed the local administration to provide prompt and adequate assistance to the injured and the victims. I pray to Lord Shri Ram to grant the departed souls a place at His divine feet and to bestow a speedy recovery upon the injured," Adityanath said on X.
Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak too condoled the loss of lives in the accident.
"The loss of lives resulting from the road accident in Lakhimpur Kheri district is deeply tragic and heart-wrenching. My deepest condolences go out to the bereaved families," Maurya said.
