26-Mar-2019
Students Protested Against JNU Vice Chancellor
Vice Chancellor of JNU, M Jagadesh Kumar reported that some university students forcibly entered his home and they trapped his wife for several hours. It was quoted that seven students were on a hunger strike since last week. The reason for the protest was online based entrance exam that will begin from this year. He also said that despite their protest he offered them, sweets. But on Monday evening when he was away from home, they shoved inside his home and confined his wife. Later, police were called and wives of other professors came to aid her. She got traumatized with this experience and was rushed to the hospital immediately. He added that for this time they have forgiven the students and they don't expect this kind of behaviour to be repeated anytime in future.
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25-Mar-2019
Bhaichung Bhutia To Contest For Sikkim Elections Bhaichung Bhutia, India's former football captain, will contest the polls in Sikkim. In an auction which took place on Sunday, he offered his two favourite tee-shirts to raise funds for his Hamro Sikkim Party (HSP). As per recent reports, he said that his main agenda to contest elections is to implement policies which will lead to the formation of “happy Sikkim”. On Twitter, he posted for his football fans quoting “like many other states issues related to corruption, unemployment, farmer's distress etc. are prevailing in Sikkim also, which needs to be looked upon”.
HSP was formed last year on 31 March with an agenda that the party will implement the policies for “happy Sikkim” for the next five years. Bhaichung told that their party had schemes and policies for youngsters so that they can become self-reliant and could lead the life of dignity. Also, at the same time, Sikkim is voting for its 32 assembly constituencies and for the sole Lok Sabha seats whose first phase will be on April 11. The results will be announced on May 23.
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22-Mar-2019
Jet Airways Pilots Facing Salary Issues Jet Airways has been under the debt of billion dollars, making it difficult for them to pay their lenders and aircraft lessors. Pilots have now made it clear that they won't fly from April 1 until salaries are credited.
The condition is getting worse as many pilots were spotted seeking jobs at other airlines. Sources have reported that the debt of billion dollars is responsible for their dire condition. If the airline will not be able to clear the salaries then this will lead to huge unemployment. Also, it is unclear that the State Bank Of India, which leads the group of lenders, will be able to bring any solution to the problem with immediate effect. As per the reports, SBI has asked Chairman of airlines, Naresh Goyal and his wife, along with the two other nominees to resign immediately. Rajnish Kumar, Chairman of SBI, said that from last five months they are trying their level best to improve the condition of airlines. The resolution plan was ready but due to some issues, they were not able to implement it. 1100 members have decided that they won't be flying flights if they won't be paid as they have roles and responsibilities towards their families that need to be fulfilled.
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