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  Special Cover: The issue of marital rape in India Marital rape remains an issue in the under-provisioned backgrounds of Kerala. Many marital rape victims are afraid to speak about their plight to mainstream society. The India  Bulletin  wants to know why marital rape remains an issue in Indian societies. Ms. X (names changed under request) from the rural area of Malapurram is nursing her injuries. The 18-year-old girl was the brightest of her peers in academics. However, her poor parents married her off to Y who earned a respectable income from an overseas Middle-Eastern job. From day one, it was hell for the new bride. She had complained to her in-laws about persistent bleeding from private parts. However, they largely ignored her. Finally, she summoned the courage to notify her parents. However, Mr. Y divorced her on grounds that his bride did not consent to intercourse with him. Ironically, the divorced bride is happy. She aspires to continue her education and become an advocate.

  Assam groups threaten to block entry to Meghalaya Garo Hills:  Forty  different Assam groups have threatened to block all routes leading to Garo Hills District of Meghalaya. The Assam groups have threatened to block routes from October 29. The decision comes in the wake of the continued restrictions that restrict the entry of people to Meghalaya. Various organizations like All Assam Students Union (AASU), All Bodo Students Union (ABSU), All Moron Trade Students Union (AMSU), and other trade associations. The student body which met at the Golpara District of Assam to initiate the decision. They have urged the states to hold discussions to facilitate movement between the states. Assam groups questions government motives According to the Assam, groups questioned Meghalaya’s motives for restriction. They argue that the whole country is in the process of unlocking. Furthermore, the groups argue that “the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has strictly directed the states not to impose restri

  Editors Guild on Republic TV & Mumbai Police debacle New Delhi: The Editors Guild had strongly reprimanded the actions of the  Mumbai  police against the Republic TV’s journalists. However, the Editors Guild has also admonished the channel to foster a more responsible attitude. The intervention from the Editors Guild came after the Mumbai Police had registered FIR against prominent members of the channel. The organization requested the authorities to stop the “victimization of journalists”. The investigation carried out should not ultimately result in the suppression of press rights. Editors Guild’s comments come after the Reporters without Borders survey, where India has lost two places in the global press freedom index ranking.  However, the press release by the Editors Guild also reminded journalists of media credibility. The Editors Guild also commented on the media banter that occurred in context to Sushant Singh Rajput’s death. Many of the media, including Republic TV, h

 Jammu and Kashmir police Monday detained three BJP leaders from Kupwara who tried raise tricolour at the Clock tower, Lal Chowk, Srinagar, officials said. They said that three BJP leaders from the party’s  Kupwara unit reached Lal Chowk, near clock tower ( Ghanta Ghar) this morning. The three included the party spokesman from Kupwara Mir Basharat, and two other leaders—Mir Ishfaq and Akhtar Khan. Before they were stopped by police, Basharat said they came to  Lal Chowk to hoist Tricolour to send a message to members of Peoples Alliance for Gupkar declaration that only national flag will remain in Kashmir. “Today we came to celebrate the day when Maharaja Hari Singh signed the instrument of accession with the Centre. Our message is for Mehbooba Mufti, Omar Abdullah and all other members of PAGD, that only tricolour will be unfurled in Kashmir,” he said. Police however detained all three BJP leaders and lodged them in police station Kothibagh,” said a  police officer

  Mehbooba Mufti dares PM Modi in a maiden press conference after 14-month detention , The former chief minister of J&K and PDP chief says PM Modi and his party BJP desecrated Constitution of India for political gains “Ab rogation of article 370 was a dacoity, I will  not unfurl tricolour unless J&K flag is returned to us” Manzoor-ul-Hassan , Srinagar:  Former chief minister of Jammu Kashmir and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president, Mehbooba Mufti on Friday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party BJP saying that the right-wing party has desecrated the Constitution of India for political gains. Mehbooba called the abrogation of Article 370 a “dacoity” with the people of Jammu Kashmir. Addressing her first press conference after being released from a 14-month detention Mehbooba said the BJP-led central government has nothing to show to ask for votes. “The country is even behind Bangladesh when it comes to the economy. Be it unemployment or a

  Shocker for govt employees in J&K: Now govt can retire any employee after 22 yrs of service or 48 yrs of age Srinagar:   Jammu and Kashmir government has amended the service rules under which it can now retire any government employee after 22 years of Service or after attaining the age of 48 years. As per the latest order, the amendments have been made in article 226 (2) of J&K Civil Services regulation to make regular register. Here are the details: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory, on the orders of Lieutenant Governor, has introduced certain substitutes in 226(2) Article of Jammu and Kashmir Civil Service Regulations. A notification issued by Finance Department states that “In exercise of powers conferred under proviso to Article 309 of Indian Constitution, Lieutenant Governor has directed that Article   226(2) of Jammu and Kashmir Civil Service Regulations may be substituted as follows; “226 (2): (a) Notwithstanding anything contained in these Regulatio

  ‘Covid Patient death due to negligence’, Clarifies Doctor Ernakulum: A Covid patient’s death in Kerala occurred due to negligence. A doctor from   Kalamassery Medical College  has confirmed that the Covid patient had died due to negligence. Dr. Najma from Kalamassery Medical College has clarified that the  Covid patient's death due to negligence from the concerned personnel. Though he had a mask, the ventilator tube was not connected. This had implicated in the death of the patient. Earlier, an audio clip had surfaced which claimed that a Covid patient, who underwent treatment in the hospital had died due to a disconnected ventilator tube. Based on the audio clip, the Health Minister KK Shailaja had prompted the suspension of the nursing officer. However, the RMO,   Dr. Ganesh Mohan , had taken a stance that was supportive of the nursing officer, over the Covid patient's death due to medical negligence. He said that the nursing officer in question was on leave for one month

  Reinfection in recovered Covid patients possible New Delhi: Reinfection is possible in patients who have recovered from the Covid-19 virus. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has made a new revelation regarding the plausibility of reinfection. The second wave of infection can occur when the antibodies of the patients will begin to deplete. According to Balaram Bhargava, Director General of ICMR, “According to the Centre for Disease Control (USA), you call it reinfection (of Covid-19) if the person is reinfected after 90 days from turning negative to the Sars-CoV-2 after testing positive to it. “However, there are multiple studies which suggest that the antibodies that develop after Covid-19 sustain for up to five months”. “However, there are multiple studies which suggest that the antibodies that develop after Covid-19 sustain for up to five months. Since the disease is new, we do not have any further information about it. However, people can contract the infection if an

  Trivandrum: Onion, a staple vegetable in   Keralite households,   has been experiencing a spike in price. A kilogram of onion sold for Rs. 96 in the state, yesterday. The price of onion increased at least by Rs. 52 per kg. Last week, the vendors sold onion for Rs. 40-44 per kilogram. Shallots, a variant of onion, have also experienced an increase in spike. One kilogram of shallots will cost Keralites Rs. 90-100. Dealers attribute the increase in onion prices to the rains and floods that have destroyed most onion crops. According to them, at least 40 percent of the product has been lost to the rains and floods. Usually, onion prices go up when the production of white onions (Pune onions) decrease. However, the red onion variety from Andra Pradesh will keep the price hike under control. However, the persistent rains and other factors have destroyed most crops in Andra Pradesh and Maharashtra.   Kerala relies on onion  harvests from Pune, Nasik, and Ahmednagar. The traders pay around 1

  Trivandrum:   Kerala Chief Minister , Pinarayi Vijayan has responded to the Union Health Minister’s remarks on the state’s Covid prevention strategy. The CM has responded that some people cannot focus on the state’s achievements on the low Covid mortality rate. Instead, they are in the pursuit of defaming the state. Earlier, Harsh Vardhan had criticized the state for easing restrictions during the Onam festivities. The ease of restrictions had contributed to a spike of Covid cases in Kerala. Harsh Vardhan had commented, “Kerala is paying the price for gross negligence during recent Onam festivities when state-wise unlocking of services with an increase in inter and intrastate travel for trade and tourism led to the spreading of COVID-19 cases. The epi curve of Kerala changed completely… daily new cases nearly doubled”.   He had added, “This ought to serve as a good lesson for all state governments against being negligent in planning for the festival season”. The CM of Kerala had s

 New Delhi:   Taiwan is looking ahead to set up production bases in India under a “new southbound policy”. The New Delhi-Taipei Engagement will see joint-efforts by both nations to develop and strengthen industrial ties. Taiwan, a global hi-tech heavyweight looks at India as a key partner in the Asia-Pacific region, to collaboratively work with. Both democracies with identical ideologies aim to reach a common objective in the region after having strained relations with China. India’s representative to Taiwan , Gourangalal Das, said that Taiwan's unique position as a global technology supplier can be leveraged to serve India’s aspirations. The nation can take this opportunity to emerge as the next key global manufacturing hub. Das, also highlighted that Indian software firms will amalgamate with Taiwan’s hardware industry to co-develop future tools for various industries. Besides software and hardware, the nations will also focus on automobiles, agriculture, medicine, skill traini

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Sabarimala will Accept 1000 devotees daily; No Online Darshan. October 8, 2020     Princy Cycil Trivandrum: The state government has finally reached a conclusion to allow devotees to visit the Sabarimala but with strict adherence to COVID Protocol. This year’s Mandalam-Makaravilakku season will only see 1000 devotees daily. However, on auspicious days such as Mandala Puja and Makaravilakku, the devotee list can extend up to 5000. On Saturdays and Sundays, the government allows around 2000 devotees. There will be no scope for online Darshan or puja. The government and Devasam Board did not comply with the recommendation, in this regard, put forth by the Chief Secretary and his team. Devotees need to register through the COVID Jagratha Portal and furnish the COVID negative certificate, taken within a timeframe of 48 hours. The devotees will have to take the antigen test at Nilakkal. The traditional bath at Pampa will no longer be available, owing to the ongoing pandemic. Sabarimala shrin

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