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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 officials, a couple from Nizamabad, who came to the city to visit their daughter at Gajularamam, was also rushed to a private hospital in Kukatpally on Monday on suspicion of consuming adulterated toddy. However, they were declared fit after checkups."The couple - Lachiram and Sakribai - regularly consume toddy in their hometown. When they came to the city, they drank toddy from a nearby compound in Ram Reddy Nagar. On Monday, they experienced low blood pressure, diarrhea, and vomiting, so they were taken to a hospital. They were later declared fine," said a police official.Meanwhile, at least 23 patients are undergoing treatment at Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences. "Of them, the health condition of two patients is said to be critical. Seven people are clinically stable and they were discharged on Monday," said a nephrologist from NIMS.
Hyderabad, July 11 (PTI) The death toll in the "adulterated" toddy tragedy here rose to six, police said on Friday. Three deaths each were reported in the limits of Kukatpally and KPHB police station limits, a police official told PTI. State Health Minister C Damodar Rajanarasimha was informed that 18 patients are currently under treatment at state-run Gandhi hospital, while 35 others were being treated at the Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS). Of the 35, five are expected to be discharged soon, an official release said. The Health Minister directed health officials and senior do ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The death toll in the suspected adulterated toddy case rose to six on Friday, after one more person died while undergoing treatment at the Gandhi Hospital, Secunderabad. According to the doctors at the hospital, the deceased, identified as 70-year-old Ch Gangaram, succumbed due to kidney failure.At least 48 others who consumed toddy from depots in and around Kukatpally over the past few days are currently undergoing treatment at Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) and Gandhi Hospital, with the health condition of nearly five patients being critical. Meanwhile, five others w ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar/Balasore: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar, has constituted a high-level expert committee to oversee and monitor the treatment of the Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College student who attempted self-immolation. The woman student was admitted to the institute following her self-immolation bid before the principal's chamber Saturday over alleged harassment by the Head of Department (HOD). As per the office order issued by the Medical Superintendent of AIIMS Bhubaneswar, the expert committee includes Prof. Jayant Mitra - Department of Anaesthesia, Prof. Ma ...Read More >
Dantewada (Chhattisgarh) [India] July 15 (ANI): The tribal-dominated Dantewada district is all set to make its footprint visible in the high-octane sport of Thai Kick Boxing, as young athletes here have clinched medals in international as well as national events. With the support of the Chhattisgarh Government, the youth of Dantewada are sharpening their skills and preparing for Thai Kick Boxing events to be held in the country and overseas. As Dantewada moves on the path to becoming a hub for producing Thai Kick Boxers, the district is also ready to shed its infamous identity that emerged du ...Read More >
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 >
Patna: Nephrologist Dr Hemant Kumar, who served in the field of health, was nominated for the Padma Shri on the eve of Republic Day. In an interview with TOI's Sheezan Nezami, Dr Kumar talks about his journey, inspiration and his future plans. Excerpts: Congratulations on making it to the list of Padma Shri. How are you feeling and what about the celebration? My family, everyone associated with me, and I are very happy. I was awarded for my social work and my model of working, which focused on kidney diseases and primarily on its prevention. Can you share your journey in brief? What inspire ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Jul 13 (PTI) The health condition of a 20-year-old college student, who immolated herself over an alleged sexual harassment incident in Odisha's Balasore district, remained critical, with doctors at AIIMS Bhubaneswar starting her dialysis as part of the initiation of renal replacement therapy, a treating medical practitioner said. The second-year student of the integrated B Ed programme at Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College in Balasore had on Saturday set herself on fire, demanding action against a teacher who had allegedly sexually assaulted and mentally harassed her. Dialysis co ...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 >
Pune: The Indian Gig Workers' Front on Saturday evening suspended the ongoing strike of cabs and autorickshaws operating on applications till Tuesday, after leaving many commuters, including those arriving at the airport on Saturday morning, hassled. Keshav Kshirsagar, the president of the front, said, "We have a meeting on Tuesday with senior officials of the state transport department. If its decisions don't meet our expectations, the strike will resume." Several commuters had a harrowing experience on roads on Friday and in the early hours of Saturday. Cabs and autos were hard to come by. T ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The four-member expert committee, formed by the Telangana government to investigate the alleged kidney racket at Alaknanda Hospital here, has put a plastic surgeon also under the scanner. The panel is currently questioning a large group of people, including kidney donors, recipients, and doctors, to unearth the details behind the racket. Officials said a comprehensive report will be submitted to the Director of Medical Education (DME) today. DME's Statement Speaking about the probe, the DME Dr. N. Vani claimed that there were several instances where donors, including widows, wer ...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 >
Kolkata, June 28: A political slugfest has erupted in West Bengal after a woman accused Padma Shree awardee monk Kartik Maharaj, who is posted with the Murshidabad unit of Bharat Sevashram Sangha, of allegedly raping her 12 times for six months in 2013. As per the police complaint lodged by the woman, Kartik Maharaj raped her multiple times 12 years ago promising her a job at a local school. The ruling Trinamool Congress is highlighting the issue in a major way and accusing the BJP of being silent on it since the accused monk had been reportedly close to the saffron party. The woman accusin ...Read More >
New Delhi: Traffic in central Delhi will be affected on Thursday as the traffic police has issued an advisory due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions.According to police, the traffic movement in Paharganj is likely to be affected from 1.30pm in view of the shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession.The Janmashtami procession will start from Mandir Shri Banke Bihari Ji in Paharganj's Sangatrasan Bazar and pass through Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk and Arakashan Road. The Tazia procession will start from Ajmeri Gate and proceed through Pul Paharganj ...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 >
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 >
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday hit out at the BJP after the Odisha college student who set herself ablaze following alleged sexual harassment by a professor died, with former party chief Rahul Gandhi saying the country wants answers and not Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "silence". Gandhi's remarks came after the Odisha college student died at AIIMS in Bhubaneswar. The second-year integrated B.Ed student of Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College, Balasore, died on Monday night, after fighting for her life for three days. She took the extreme step on Saturday over alleged inaction against the ...Read More >
VMPL Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 17: Cytecare Hospitals, a leading cancer and multi-speciality hospital known for its patient-centric and evidence-based care, has received the official license to perform kidney transplants. This milestone marks a significant step in strengthening the hospital's comprehensive organ care program and providing life-saving treatment options to patients with end-stage kidney disease. With this development, patients can now benefit from a multidisciplinary transplant team comprising experienced nephrologists, urologists, transplant surgeons, anesthesiol ...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 >
New Delhi: Big player of politics and former CM of Jharkhand Shibu Soren passed away. He breathed his last at the age of 81. He was admitted to a hospital in the capital, Delhi, after his health deteriorated. He had a kidney infection. He was also diagnosed with bronchitis. This became the main reason for his death. This information has been given by Dr. AK Bhalla, Chairman of the Nephrology Department at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital. According to Dr. AK Bhalla, due to old age and bypass surgery, recovery was taking time. He was also diabetic. He had kidney and lung disease for a long time. Recent ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Jul 13 (PTI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday said the government is ensuring the "best possible treatment" for the 20-year-old student who set herself on fire on college campus in Balasore after allegedly being denied justice in a sexual harassment complaint. The student, admitted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar, remains on ventilator support with 95 per cent burn injuries, and her condition is described as "highly critical" by hospital authorities. Majhi, who was on a tour to Delhi, rushed to AIIMS Bhubaneswar as soon as he reached the airport on Sunday and spoke to doc ...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 >
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 14: Ellenox, India's largest venture studio, is accelerating its global push in enterprise AI development. In the past year, the company has grown its headcount by 50% over the last year, bringing in senior AI talent from Amazon and Google to power its next phase of expansion. Already delivering AI transformation for Fortune 50 leaders in fintech, cloud computing, consumer social, and sports-tech, Ellenox has built systems that replace costly call centers with natural-voice AI agents and deployed end-to-end social media pipelines capable of scaling global brand ...Read More >