A Dalit student at IIT Ropar, who consumed poison in his hostel room two weeks ago, died last Saturday in Chandigarh’s PGIMER.
The student, Marimesi Arun, hailed from Telangana and was in his fourth year studying Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. He would have graduated in barely three months.
A Hindi news report in the Jagran quoted unnamed sources saying Arun died by suicide owing to constant academic performance pressure and placement anxiety. The report added the news of his death broke in the IIT campus only this Monday, after a message was circulated for organising a condolence meeting.
Barring this report and the initial Jagran story, no news outlet has covered the incident, leave alone mentioning it in English media. The Jagran report added no official was willing to come on record about it. The Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering that Arun was studying in is said to have the most stringent grading system. Though Arun came through the preparatory batch for admission to the course and was given additional study for further assistance, the fear of not landing a placement has been named as a possible reason for his ending his life.
An IIT Ropar faculty member told APNLive.com on condition of anonymity that the condolence meeting was held at 12.30pm on Monday only after the deceased student’s body was sent with his parents to his hometown near Hyderabad, Telangana.
“Arun was doing poorly. His CGP was 5-point something out of 10. He had undergone the one-year preparatory course in English, Mathematics and Physics for students from marginalized and deprived backgrounds,” the faculty member said. He added that IIT Ropar authorities have downplayed the matter ever since Arun consumed poison and are now trying to hush it up.
Further, the authorities told Jagran that Arun was beset by personal problems and that academic pressure was not the reason why he chose death by suicide.
The faculty member said, “He was struggling against the toxic caste system prevalent in IITs. It is obviously why he didn’t get help to improve his scores. Nobody will speak the truth.”
“There was also a note he wrote in Telugu. Nobody has access. I am not sure whether his parents saw it. May be, it’s with the authorities. That letter will bring clarity,” the faculty member said.
The first news of Arun’s suicide, however, was posted on Reddit on March 19 under the thread Btechtards by an IIT Ropar student. It noted the pressure Arun was under and also that he had attempted suicide six months ago as well. The post said he was not offered the support that should have been provided. The post added both incidents were covered up by the administration.
Here’s the full Reddit post: “We recently got a message in one our groups that was promptly deleted, informing us of a suicide attempt by a final year student from Meta dept. The great thing? The attempt happened on Friday and we just got to know about it yesterday
“The student was under pressure due to acads and didn’t got placed and decided to take the major step. The student also allegedly took to such step 6 months before as well and was not offered the support that should have been provided. Both of these attempts was well covered up and hidden and by the administration.
“The acad pressure has been mounting up on various students and admin always bats an eye on such topics. The student is currently admitted in hospital. Mental health has been on a declining path in every clg around us nowadays.”
Comments on this post note Arun’s death after news broke in the campus.
If one goes by the Reddit post, Arun consumed poison on Holi, March 14. This was also the day a fire led to the discovery of large sums of cash in a Delhi bungalow. The story itself came to light later but is now all over the press and has breaking news coverage even after ten days. But Marimesi Arun, like other Dalit youngsters who die by their own hand in India’s IITs, remains unmourned.
The fact that deaths by suicide of Dalit IIT students receive barely any media attention is borne out by yesterday’s Supreme Court order directing the Delhi Police to register an FIR some two years after two Dalit students killed themselves at IIT Delhi.
B.Tech student Ayush Ashna was found hanging in his hostel room on 9 July, 2023. Within two months, B.Tech student Anil Kumar of Uttar Pradesh’s Banda district was found dead in his hostel room on September 1, 2023. The parents of the students had said the police did not register an FIR, although the suicides resulted from caste discrimination by IIT faculty and staff.
The government told the Lok Sabha in March 2023 that 33 IIT students had committed suicide in the last five years due to academic stress, family reasons, personal reasons and causes arising from mental health.
Kerala LSS USS result 2026: Official website slow? Check how to download scorecard online
The Kerala CM Kids LSS USS result 2026 has been declared online. Here is a comprehensive troubleshooting guide and step-by-step process to download your scorecard if the official portal bpekerala.in is down or unresponsive.
The Kerala Public Examination Section has officially announced the Kerala CM Kids LSS and USS result 2026. The scorecard link is live for candidates who sat for the scholarship eligibility examinations conducted in February 2026.
However, shortly after the declaration, several students and parents encountered difficulties trying to log onto the main portal, bpekerala.in. Due to a massive surge in simultaneous traffic from eager candidates, the official website has experienced temporary server slowdowns, loading delays, and intermittent error screens. Media reports indicate that the portal might stay slow during peak hours, but authorities ensure that the result data is perfectly safe and live online.
Technical glitches right after a major result declaration are quite common due to infrastructural limitations during peak traffic. Some of the primary factors contributing to the current loading errors include:
High visitor traffic: Thousands of students trying to load the homepage simultaneously.
Server overload: Simultaneous database requests leading to temporary unresponsive servers.
Mobile compatibility limitations: Heavy traffic coupled with certain mobile browsers causing slow rendering times.
Step-by-step guide to download Kerala LSS USS result 2026
If you are experiencing slow loading speeds on the primary web server, you can carefully try the following steps to download your marksheet:
Step 1: Navigate to the official website at bpekerala.in and let the landing page load completely without interrupting.
Step 2: Find and click on the link labeled “CM Kids LSS USS Result 2026” or head directly to the dedicated “Results” tab on the interface.
Step 3: Enter your accurate credentials, which include your Registration Number and Date of Birth (formatted as DD/MM/YYYY), precisely as mentioned in your original hall ticket.
Step 4: Click on the “Submit” or “View Result” button. If the screen takes time to process, avoid refreshing multiple times as it can block your session.
Step 5: Once your breakdown of scores appears on the dashboard, download the digital copy or capture a screenshot, then print a physical copy for any future administrative or school needs.
Alternative links and troubleshooting tips
If bpekerala.in fails to open entirely, candidates are advised not to panic. A backup official digital platform has been set up to ease the main server load. Students can log into pareekshabhavan.kerala.gov.in to access mirrored links for checking their LSS and USS scholarship scores.
Additionally, you can follow these easy technical fixes to bypass server bottlenecks:
Clear browser data: Empty your browser cache or open the link using an Incognito/Private window.
Change connectivity: Switch your internet connection from mobile data to a stable Wi-Fi connection, or vice versa, to reset data routing.
Switch your browser: Try alternative web browsers like Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome instead of default system web viewers.
Check during off-peak windows: Wait for about 15 to 30 minutes and re-attempt during non-peak windows when server traffic naturally drops down.
Satellite imagery shows major cloud surge across India, weather alerts issued for multiple states
A massive collision between hot summer air and shifting moisture zones has triggered a yellow weather alert across India’s northern states, while southern regions prepare for an early monsoon burst.
The weather dynamics over the Indian subcontinent are experiencing a dramatic shift. Recent thermal infrared space data has captured a massive atmospheric disturbance moving over the upper regions of Northern India, prompting weather authorities to declare warning alerts for several regions. Simultaneously, signs of seasonal wind shifts are rapidly accelerating in the southern parts of the country.
Himalayan states on alert for heavy downpours
According to data released by the state meteorological body, a yellow alert has been activated across various Himalayan states due to an eastward-moving weather system that is triggering unstable atmospheric conditions. Advanced INSAT-3DS tracking imagery shows a giant, spiral-shaped cloud cover spreading extensively over Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
Media reports confirm that these dense, cold cloud formations are the result of an active western disturbance colliding with hot pre-monsoon air masses over Northern India. The distinct bright white bands observed in the satellite visuals represent heavily developed thunderclouds. Experts warn that these formations have the capacity to trigger severe localized rain, heavy lightning, and intense hailstorms in the affected mountain zones.
Southern India braces for early monsoon arrival
While the northern mountains handle shifting cloud patterns, a completely different weather system is gathering strength in Southern India. Deep convective cloud formations are accumulating rapidly over the Arabian Sea, specifically near Lakshadweep and the Kerala coastline.
This specific cloud pattern points to an active surge of moisture moving from the equatorial Indian Ocean directly into the southern mainland, which serves as a major indicator that the southwest monsoon is arriving ahead of schedule. Official forecasts note that the onset of the seasonal rains could happen as early as May 26, bypassing the traditional June 1 timeline. This would stand out as one of the earliest recorded monsoon arrivals in recent years.
Intense heatwave collides with incoming moist air
The upcoming seasonal transition has sparked a complex environmental situation. Even as these rain systems intensify, large areas of Central and Northwest India continue to struggle under severe heatwave conditions.
This severe clash between the scorching, dry continental air over the central plains and the incoming moist marine currents is actively fueling violent, sudden thunderstorm activities further north. Analysts monitoring the real-time satellite maps observe a massive atmospheric tug-of-war, with heavy cloud shields expanding over both the Himalayan range and the Arabian Sea, signaling the official end of peak summer conditions across the nation. Looking ahead, authorities have issued warnings for isolated heavy to very heavy precipitation over Kerala between May 28 and June 3 as the moisture currents consolidate.
No uniform civil code provisions will be imposed on tribals, clarifies Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured tribal communities that the proposed Uniform Civil Code will not interfere with their customs, urging them not to be misled by misinformation.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday declared that the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will not impact tribal populations in any manner. He called upon the community to stay vigilant against “conspiracies” and misinformation circulating on the subject.
Addressing the Janjati Sanskritik Samagam—a tribal conclave organized by the Janjati Suraksha Manch at the Red Fort grounds to mark the 150th birth anniversary year of Birsa Munda—Shah stated that specific provisions have been implemented in states ruled by the ruling party to exclude tribal communities from the scope of the code.
Clarification on customs and traditions
The Home Minister highlighted that a deliberate narrative has emerged suggesting the proposed legislation would strip tribal societies of their distinct culture, traditions, and customary lifestyles.
He explicitly clarified that the central government has no intention of forcing UCC regulations upon tribal or Vanvasi communities. Shah pointed out that where regional administrations have initiated the code, care has been taken by the leadership to ensure that indigenous populations remain fully outside its jurisdiction. He requested attendees to disseminate this assurance deeply into forest zones and rural villages to erase lingering apprehensions.
Focus on security and community development
Beyond the legislative framework, Shah detailed the progress made toward curbing internal security threats, stating that the nation is steadily advancing toward eradicating Naxalism entirely. He noted that violent disruptions had severely restricted progress in these belts for decades, leading to the loss of thousands of tribal lives. According to the minister, regional stability will now pave the way for accelerated development across remote hills and forests.
The address also covered constitutional rights regarding personal faith. Shah mentioned that the original framework of the Constitution grants every citizen the dignity to practice their traditional beliefs without facing coercion, temptation, or material inducement for religious conversion.
Reflecting on financial allocations, the minister criticized earlier political administrations for keeping tribal welfare funding low. He underscored that the current administration under Prime Minister Narendra Modi significantly elevated the dedicated tribal budget from a previous Rs 28,000 crore to Rs 1.54 lakh crore. Terming the vast gathering a historical movement for cultural preservation, Shah described the societal awakening as a major step toward safeguarding tribal heritage for future generations.
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