We are pleased to announce that Arumana Sreenarayanan Thampi has been elected as a member of the Travancore Legislative Assembly by the people's representatives. We believe that this election will be officially approved by the government. We need not discuss Mr. Thambi's social status. There are few aristocrats in this country who demonstrate the same level of enthusiasm as him in promoting public welfare and shaping public opinion. Mr. Thampi, the son of late His Highness Visakham Thirunal Maharajah, has garnered widespread acclaim for his qualities of diligence and dedication to public welfare among other matters. The nobility in this country is often perceived as leading comfortable lives without contributing meaningfully to the welfare of the people. However, it is evident that till today, Mr. Thampi stands out for his enthusiasm towards work and public welfare, and his eagerness to promote those virtues. We trust that he will extend special attention and care to the interests of the public.

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Mr. Shankarapilla, the Divisional Officer, travelled to Attingal to investigate the petitions submitted by local residents to the government and the allegations reported in the newspapers against Chirayankeezhu Tehsil Magistrate, Mr. Padmanabhapilla. During his visit, he interviewed several individuals, gathered their testimonies, and then returned from the investigation. It has been a while since the Peshkar was tasked by the government to conduct this inquiry and submit a report. On multiple occasions, the government has issued reminders to the Peshkar to expedite the submission of this report. The people are concerned that the report may not offer a satisfactory assessment of the trial because they believe that the statements have been manipulated to distort the facts rather than accurately revealing and confirming anything that could be harmful for the Tahsildar. It appears that the accused has not been properly tried based on the petitions. If the trial had been conducted promptly after the crimes occurred, it would have been difficult to conceal or manipulate the evidence. Therefore, it would not be surprising if the Peshkar's report aims to establish the Tahsildar's innocence.

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It is customary to conduct annual examinations to assess whether doctors and other personnel in the medical department possess the required qualifications for promotions and salary increases. These examinations are typically not held by gathering everyone together at a specific location. Question papers are distributed through the Taluk Tehsildars of the respective areas, and the candidates write their answers under their supervision. However, there have been some scandals or controversies related to this process. Tahsildars who do not know English are of no use as invigilators in examinations where English proficiency is required. It is rumoured that the Tehsildar of a nearby taluk once accidentally sent the question paper to the Medical Officer in advance without realising its content. Upon being informed of the mistake by the officer, the Tehsildar promptly retrieved the question paper. To prevent such errors, it is advisable to conduct the examination at a centralised location. It is understood that the Acting Durbar Physician has recommended this approach to the government.

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Just a few months ago, the government purchased a building and land near the hospital for five thousand rupees to accommodate European nurses from the general hospital. However, upon realising that the existing building was not suitable for habitation, a decision was made to construct a new building at a different location, costing six thousand rupees, and it has sparked some objections. It has been rumoured that there were previous concerns about the suitability of the purchased building for housing. In light of this, there should have been an investigation into who facilitated the purchase at such an inflated price. It does not reflect well on the government to allow public funds to be used for projects that seem to serve the personal interests of individual officials rather than the public good.

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It has been discovered that Mr. Govindan, the contractor at the General Medical Store, had pledged his bond as security to the Arbuthnot Company in Madras for interest. Unfortunately, due to the dissolution of the company, only a portion of the deposited money is available for withdrawal. Recently, it was announced through advertisements that this bond should be repurchased within a specified period. However, it is unclear whether the government has taken any steps to collect this amount. If no action has been taken, it would be highly problematic and flawed. It is essential to investigate and hold accountable those responsible for any failure to address this issue promptly.