PhD student at IISc in Bengaluru dies by suicide
Bengaluru, Dec 1: A 21-year-old PhD student of Indian Institute of Science (IISc) here died allegedly by suicide on Friday.
Diamond Kushwaha allegedly jumped from the sixth floor of the hostel building within the IISc campus, police said.
He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was declared brought dead.
However, no suicide note has been recovered yet and the reason behind such an extreme step is yet to be ascertained, they said.
The student's parents have been informed and the body will be handed over to them after post-mortem which would be conducted upon their arrival here, they added.
Meanwhile, IISc condoled the death of the student.
"it is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of a student, who was pursuing Integrated PhD at the Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit (SSCU), by suicide on 1 December," it said in a statement.
"We express our heartfelt condolences to the student's family and friends. We are committed to ensuring that the IISc campus is a safe and inclusive space for everyone," it added.
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Punishment for those disrupting assembly proceedings, warns Speaker UT Khader
Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.
The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.
At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.
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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.
Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.
