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HYDERABAD: The death toll in the alleged adulterated toddy tragedy has climbed to five on Thursday. Excise officials said preliminary lab tests detected alprazolam - a sedative used to treat anxiety and panic disorders - in samples from three licenced depots in Kukatpally area.Excise officials have arrested four men linked to the toddy depots. At least 48 others who consumed toddy from depots in and around Kukatpally over the last few days, are undergoing treatment in different hospitals in the city. Excise officials said all victims had developed severe symptoms, including excessive vomiting and acute diarrhoea. They said the effect of alprazolam was exacerbated due to suspected contamination of water in the toddy. "All those admitted to hospital, including the deceased, had developed gastric problems," said a source from the excise department. "This shows that while there was illegal use of alprazolam, it wasn't used excessively. The symptoms of excessive alprazolam are different. We don't have scientific evidence immediately to show that there is water contamination but we strongly suspect that it could be the prime reason," the source added.
As many as 57 students residing at a girls' hostel in Ahmedabad fell ill with food poisoning on Sunday. About 900 girls reside in the hostel, said Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's Medical Officer, Dr Bhavin Solanki, adding that 57 of them were rushed to a private hospital after they complained of symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach ache, and weakness. While 18 students were admitted, the rest were discharged after outpatient observation, hospital officials said. The condition of tho ...Read More >
Jaipur Water Contamination: Jaipur witnessed a severe water contamination crisis, like Indore, which grappled with a similar issue a few months ago. Hundreds of residents of the Sushilpura area of Jaipur, Rajasthan's capital city, have fallen ill over the last week, allegedly due to sewage contamination of the drinking water supply. Over the past two days, more than 50 patients have been hospitalised, suffering from stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhoea after sewage-contaminated water seeped into the main drinking water supply, sparking a health scare. ALSO READ: 'Pink Elephant' Dies In Jaip ...Read More >
Hyderabad: At least five people have died and 15 others have been hospitalised after allegedly consuming adulterated toddy from three compounds in Kukatpally and KPHB since Monday night. While police officially confirmed one death, hospital sources and the victims' families claim the toll is higher. The deceased include Seetharam, 47, a mason from Sriramnagar Colony, and Swaroopa, 61, a housewife from Hydernagar. Police have not released the names of two others suspected to have died at Kukatpally. Seetharam had consumed toddy on Monday evening and began vomiting soon after. He was declared ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: A defiant Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday scaled the gates of the Naqshband Sahib graveyard to pay tributes to the 22 people killed by the Dogra army on July 13, 1931. The dramatic scene unfolded a day after Abdullah and several leaders of the National Conference and opposition parties were put under house arrest to prevent them from going to the graveyard to mark Martyrs' Day. National Conference president Farooq Abdullah took an autorickshaw from the Khanyar crossing to the martyrs memorial while Minister for Education Sakina Ittoo surprised everyone by r ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The death toll in the suspected toddy adulteration case rose to seven after another patient died at Gandhi Hospital on Monday. According to the doctors, the deceased was identified as Putti Gangamani (40), a resident of Hydernagar. She succumbed to kidney failure.At least 39 patients, who consumed the spiked drink from areas in and around Kukatpally depots were admitted to two hospitals, with 11 of them discharged on Monday. Of these, 16 were admitted to Gandhi Hospital. While three have left against the medical advice of doctors, four others were discharged on Monday. According to ...Read More >
Patna, April 3: In a suspected hooch tragedy in East Champaran district of Bihar, at least four people have died while more than a dozen others fell ill after allegedly consuming toxic liquor. The incident has triggered panic in the affected villages. According to sources, several persons consumed suspected spurious liquor in Balganga village under the Turkauliya police station area on Wednesday evening. The deceased have been identified as Pramod Yadav, Chandu Kumar, Parishan Manjhi and one other person. An FIR of murder has been registered against an individual named Naga Rai, who was detai ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The number of deaths linked to the consumption of adulterated toddy in Hyderabad continues to climb, with two more fatalities reported in recent days. With these, the death toll has now reached 10. Currently, 34 people are undergoing treatment in government hospitals, 16 at Gandhi Hospital and 18 at Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences. Victims Identified One of the victims, Putti Gangamani (40), a housekeeper from Hydernagar under KPHB police station limits, consumed the contaminated toddy along with her husband at a local shop around 8 PM on July 6. She began experiencing vomit ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Ina significant crackdown on illegal drug manufacturing, the State police's Eagle team raided a major Alprazolam lab at a closed in Bowenpally on Saturday. The operation led to the seizure of 7 kg of Alprazolam and cash worth Rs 20 lakh. The clandestine lab was discovered spread across the principal's office and two classrooms of the abandoned school premises. Officials seized machines and equipment used in the manufacture of Alprazolam, a powerful prescription drug primarily used to manage anxiety and panic disorders but frequently abused for its euphoric and anxiolytic effects. ...Read More >
JAIPUR: Hundreds of residents in the Sushilpura area have fallen ill over the past week, allegedly due to sewage contamination of the drinking water supply, triggering a health scare.Many residents have reported similar symptoms, including vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, nausea, and fever, with children and the elderly among the worst affected. Locals claim the crisis has impacted nearly every household, forcing many to depend on water tankers or purchase packaged drinking water.A resident, Pooran Mal Kumawat, said his family has been unwell for several days."We have all been suffering from ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Hyderabad Police have uncovered a racket of artificial ripening of fruits in the city. A 32-year-old fruit trader, Kunal Nokatwale was arrested following a raid near Balkishan Mandir in Chudi Bazar on April 3. During the raids, the Goshamahal Police Station found the trader using the "Diamond Ripe - Ethylene Ripener" to ripen mangoes quickly, and then selling them in the market. The team seized 4 seized packets of the artificial ripener and at least 25 other lose packets. They also seized 200 kgs of mangoes from the trader. What are the norms for using artificial ripeners? Ac ...Read More >
As the body experiences prolonged stress, the "calming neurotransmitter GABA can dip" When your body experiences prolonged stress, the supply of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) can be diminished. Nutritionist Anjali Mukerjee has said that GABA is an important neurotransmitter that helps to inhibit neural activity and calm the brain, acting as a natural tranquiliser. But, if its supply lessens, then a person starts experiencing weakness, unsteady legs, muscle tension, headache, loose motions and excessive thirst, according to the nutritionist. In a video on Instagram, Anjali Mukerjee has discu ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 9 (ANI): A 43-year-old man died and 15 others were hospitalised after allegedly consuming adulterated toddy in the Kukatpally area of Telangana's Hyderabad, officials said on Wednesday. According to police, the deceased, identified as Seetharam, a daily wage labourer (mason), reportedly consumed toddy at HMT Hills on the evening of July 7. Later that night, he started vomiting and diarrhoea. Also Read | ISRO Successfully Conducts 2 Hot Tests of Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System To Validate Test Article Configuration. As his condition worsened, Se ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 09: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that Jammu & Kashmir's tourism sector is witnessing a strong revival, with a steady rise in the number of tourists visiting the Union Territory each day.Abdullah, while addressing reporters in West Bengal ahead of the Kolkata Tourism Fair, said, "Tourists are coming back to Kashmir in good numbers. The ongoingAmarnathYatra is proceeding smoothly with heavy footfall on both the Pahalgam and Baltal routes, he said."I spoke to several pilgrims, and they are all happy and satisfied with the arrangements. I have come to Kolkata to ta ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Atleast 18 individuals were hospitalised on Tuesday evening, July 9, in Hyderabad after reportedly drinking adulterated toddy from Kukatpally shops. The incident came to light after the department started receiving alerts from various hospitals, including one in Kukatpally, with patients complaining of dizziness, diarrhea, and low blood sugar levels. According to a report by The Hindu, initial investigations revealed that the cases were tied to toddy shops in Kukatpally. The majority of the victims are wage laborers who live in places such as Hyderanagar and Indiranagar and among ...Read More >
Several people remain hospitalised in Hyderabad after allegedly consuming adulterated toddy sourced from depots in Kukatpally. At Gandhi Hospital, 23 people were receiving treatment as on Sunday evening, with five of them reported to be in critical condition. The critically ill patients have been identified as Vadla Sugunamma, 61, from Hydernagar; K. Nirmala, 47 and B. Latha, 55, from Kukatpally; Manjala Swapna, 26, from Jagadgirigutta, and P. Gangamani, 42, who are either on ventilator support ...Read More >
KALABURAGI / YADGIR : Three persons were feared dead due to alleged consumption of contaminated water at Tippanatagi village of Shorapur taluk in two days. The deceased have been identified as Ramanna Pujari (54), Dechamma (60) and Venkamma (62). There were six cases of diarrhoea and vomiting in the village over the last few days. The health department and gram panchayat got water samples from the village tested, and the test confirmed that water was potable, said Shorapur Taluk Health Officer Dr Raja Venkatappa Naik. The death of three, meanwhile, was assumed to be because of water contami ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) The death toll due to consumption of spurious toddy in the Kukatpally area of Hyderabad has gone up to seven, while 51 people were hospitalised. Of the total, 34 patients are receiving treatment at the Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS). Eleven have been hospitalised in Gandhi Hospital, while the remaining are undergoing treatment in private hospitals. Two of the affected persons succumbed late on Thursday, bringing the toll to seven. One of them succumbed in a hospital in Nagarkurnool. Authorities at NIMS were taking steps to keep beds ready to ...Read More >
The doctors believe that the vomiting and loose motions may be linked to gas formation. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * 32 students from Ashram Gurukul School were hospitalised after eating chicken and Pulihora rice * 13 students were initially in serious condition but have now stabilised * Some students have been discharged from the hospital Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Nalgonda: 32 students of Ashram Gurukul School were hospitalised after consuming ...Read More >
Jaipur: A five-year-old child allegedly died in Sikar, while a few got ill after consuming a cough syrup supplied under the free medicines scheme of the Rajasthan government. The state government has stopped the supply of the concerned batch of the syrup. The case of a child's death has been reported in Sikar, while two children fell ill in Bharatpur, and a two-year-old girl had to be admitted to the ICU of a private hospital in Jaipur after allegedly consuming the syrup. As per reports, the child, Nitish of Khori Brahmanan village in Sikar district, was down with a cold and cough for a few ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The deaths of five persons after consuming adulterated toddy triggered public outrage in Kukatpally, where locals staged a protest outside a toddy compound, demanding strict action and tighter regulation. Protesters alleged that earlier complaints about spurious toddy had been ignored by officials. As the protest intensified on Wednesday morning, police reached the spot and dispersed the crowd. "Can't believe this is being taken so lightly. It is an act that puts so many lives at risk," said one protester, a relative of one of the victims. Following the protest, officials sealed th ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Four people died in Himachal Pradesh as rain continues to wreak havoc in the state, while five were swept away in Rajasthan's Kota at a barrage after a heavy downpour caused the authorities to release water from a reservoir. In Himachal, more than 200 roads are out of bounds for vehicular traffic, a majority of them in Mandi, while a flash flood warning has been issued for 12 districts in Jharkhand. An individual each drowned in Kullu and Kangra districts, one died after being bitten by a snake in Bilaspur, while one was killed after falling from a height, the State Emergency Oper ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi government will soon begin clearing pending electric vehicle (EV) subsidy dues amounting to about ₹140 crore, officials said on Monday as per PTI. Transport Minister Pankaj Singh confirmed that the department will verify all subsidy applications to resolve the backlog, which has piled up over the past two years. "The process of identifying eligible beneficiaries has already started," an official said. A dedicated portal for clearing dues is also being prepared. The development follows a September 3 Delhi High Court directive asking the government to take immediate steps ...Read More >
HYDERABAD - As Eid al-Azha festivities approach, Dr. Akram Bajo, Head of Gastroenterology at Civil Hospital Hyderabad, has issued a health advisory urging citizens to consume meat in moderation. The doctor warned that excessive meat consumption can lead to digestive issues, diarrhea, and other health problems, particularly during the hot weather. Dr. Bajo recommended consuming sacrificial meat within three days and storing offal in cold storage for 24-48 hours to prevent infection. He also advised individuals with specific health conditions to avoid certain types of meat and to prioritize bala ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The death toll in the spurious toddy case in Hyderabad has gone up to nine, following the death of a woman at a hospital on Monday. P. Gangamani (42) succumbed at government-run Gandhi Hospital in Secunderabad. A resident of Hydernagar, she was among the 23 patients admitted to the hospital after consuming spurious toddy last week. The adulterated toddy claimed nine lives and affected about 60 others in Kukatpally area. The victims, who had consumed toddy at different shops on July 6 and 7, approached various private hospitals on July 8 with complaints of ...Read More >
Malela Jaya Prakash Goud, the director of the Medha School, converted classrooms and restricted areas into a facility to produce Alprazolam, a banned narcotic substance used in the adulteration of toddy. Hyderabad police have busted a drug racket running from the building of a private school in Hyderabad and arrested three persons, including its director, in connection with the case. According to officials familiar with the matter, Malela Jaya Prakash Goud, the director of the Medha School, con ...Read More >
Hyderabad: With the onset of summer, markets across Hyderabad are witnessing a surge in the availability of mangoes, popularly known as the "King of Fruits." However, alongside the seasonal delight comes a serious public health concern. Authorities have cautioned that some traders are resorting to hazardous methods to artificially ripen mangoes, putting consumers at risk. According to officials, certain unscrupulous traders are using substances such as calcium carbide to accelerate the ripening ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The death toll in the adulterated toddy case rose to eight after a 42-year-old woman succumbed to kidney failure at OGH. The deceased patient was identifed as D Sunitha.Meanwhile, 14 patients are still undergoing treatment at the NIMS and Gandhi hospital. Among them, the health condition of three patients, two at Gandhi and one at NIMS, remains critical. According to doctors, the patients are being administered peritoneal dialysis and CRRT dialysis, respectively. The health condition of the rest of the patients is said to be stable, with some undergoing HD dialysis.Dr Rakesh Sahay, ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In an incident that reflects gross official apathy for ST hostels, at least 30 girl students of the ST Gurukul hostel at Mudigonda in Devarakonda mandal, Nalgonda district, were hospitalised after consuming food provided at the hostel. Officials suspect that the sickness may have been caused by food poisoning. They ate chicken curry for dinner on Sunday night and lemon rice for breakfast the next morning. Out of around 40 students in the ST hostel, more than 30 ate the chicken curry for dinner. Around midnight, some of them began complaining of stomach pain and diarrhoea. On Monda ...Read More >
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday backed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for calling out the Delhi police for allegedly referring to Bengali as a Bangladeshi language, labelling it a "direct insult to the very language in which the National Anthem is composed." Stalin said such remarks were not "inadvertent errors" but a reflection of a regime that undermines India's linguistic diversity. "The Delhi Police, under the Union Home Ministry, has described Bengali as a 'Bangladeshi language.' This is a direct insult to the very language in which our National Anthem ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Apr 5 (PTI) At least 57 girls from a hostel in Ahmedabad were taken to the hospital due to suspected food poisoning on Sunday, a civic official said. Currently, 18 of them are admitted, and all are in stable condition, he said. Dr Bhavin Solanki, medical officer of health at Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), said 57 girls from Saurashtra Patel girls hostel in the Memnagar area experienced abdominal pain, diarrhoea and vomiting in the afternoon. They were taken to Sterling Hospital. He said that 18 of them have been admitted, while others are under medical observation. A tot ...Read More >