Lawyers to boycott proceedings from tomorrow

July 10, 2012

Mangalore, July 10: Members of the Mangalore Bar Association will stay away from Court proceedings on July 11 and 12 besides holding a protest on July 11 in front of the Deputy Commissioner's office in the city against the central government's decision to bring the Advocates Act (1961) under the purview of Higher Education and Research Bill 2011 and five other Bills.

Addressing media persons at Press Club in Mangalore on Tuesday, S P Chengappa, President, Mangalore Bar Association, said that the central government's decision to bring Advocate's Act (1961) under the purview of Higher Education and Research Bill 2011, The National Acreditation Regulatory Authority for Higher Educational Institution Act 2010, The Foreign Educational Institution Regulation of Entry and Operation Bill 2010, The Prohibition of Unfair Practices in Higher Educational Institution Bill 2010, The National Law Schools Bill 2011 and Motor Vehicle Act (amendment) 2012, will deal a blow to the freedom of judiciary and the profession of law.

The National Bar Council, State Bar Councils and Bar Associations across the country are staying away from court proceedings on July 11 and 12.

A procession from the court premises to Deputy Commissioner's office will be held on July 11, where a protest would be held against the central government demanding it to take back the Bills in question, Mr. Chengappa said.

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Udupi: Student slips down while boarding moving train, rescued by woman constable

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September 20,2024

Udupi: A vigilant Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable, Aparna K T, demonstrated remarkable presence of mind when she rescued a student who slipped while trying to board a moving train at Udupi Railway Station on Friday morning.

The incident occurred as passenger train number 06602 arrived at the station around 7:30 AM. The student, traveling from Mangaluru to Gokarna, had briefly alighted to purchase snacks. However, as the train began moving, she hurried back towards the carriage with the snacks in hand. In her rush, she lost her footing, slipping dangerously between the platform and the moving train.

Woman constable Aparna K T was given a cash reward of Rs 5000.

Constable Aparna, who had been closely monitoring the passengers, immediately sprang into action. “I saw her running towards the train and alerted everyone by blowing my whistle. She slipped, and her legs were caught between the platform and the train. Without hesitation, I pulled her out with the help of others nearby,” she recalled.

Thanks to Aparna’s quick thinking and the swift response of the railway staff, the train was stopped in time. Railway personnel, including the guard and loco pilot, were immediately informed, and they acted promptly to halt the train using both flag signals and a walkie-talkie.

RPF Inspector Madhusoodhanan PV arrived at the scene shortly after to check on the passenger's condition. The shaken but uninjured student was given water and helped back onto the train to safely continue her journey.

In an added measure of care, the RPF post at Bhatkal was notified to follow up on the passenger’s well-being during her journey. The student, fortunately, reached her destination without further incident.

The heroic rescue was captured on CCTV and has since gone viral on social media, earning widespread praise. In recognition of her bravery, Regional Railway Manager (RRM) Karwar awarded Constable Aparna a cash reward of ₹5,000, commending her quick action that averted a potentially tragic accident.

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