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35 Students Hospitalized in Chennai After Possible Gas Leak from School Laboratory

A concerning incident unfolded in Chennai, where around 35 students from a private school were rushed to the hospital after they reported symptoms including giddiness and irritation in their throats and eyes. The students were taken to the hospital as a precaution, with at least three of them being transferred to a private facility for further care. Initial reports suggest that the symptoms may have resulted from exposure to gas, potentially leaked from the school’s science la

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25 Oct 2024 13:00 PM 1.25k views

35 Students Hospitalized in Chennai After Possible Gas Leak from School Laboratory

A concerning incident unfolded in Chennai, where around 35 students from a private school were rushed to the hospital after they reported symptoms including giddiness and irritation in their throats and eyes. The students were taken to the hospital as a precaution, with at least three of them being transferred to a private facility for further care. Initial reports suggest that the symptoms may have resulted from exposure to gas, potentially leaked from the school’s science la

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"Bomb Threats Disrupt 12 Flights in Three Days: Akasa Air and IndiGo Affected"

In a concerning series of events, both an Akasa Air flight and an IndiGo flight received bomb threats on Wednesday, marking the twelfth such incident in just three days. The Akasa Air flight QP 1335, which was bound for Bengaluru and had 177 people on board, including three infants, was forced to return to Delhi. Meanwhile, IndiGo flight 6E 651, traveling from Mumbai to Delhi, was redirected to Ahmedabad, where the aircraft was isolated, and all passengers were safely disembarked. T

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16 Oct 2024 06:45 AM 1.09k views

"Bomb Threats Disrupt 12 Flights in Three Days: Akasa Air and IndiGo Affected"

In a concerning series of events, both an Akasa Air flight and an IndiGo flight received bomb threats on Wednesday, marking the twelfth such incident in just three days. The Akasa Air flight QP 1335, which was bound for Bengaluru and had 177 people on board, including three infants, was forced to return to Delhi. Meanwhile, IndiGo flight 6E 651, traveling from Mumbai to Delhi, was redirected to Ahmedabad, where the aircraft was isolated, and all passengers were safely disembarked. T

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"Express Train Collision in Tamil Nadu: Passenger Coaches Catch Fire"

In a concerning incident in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district, the 12578 Mysore-Darbhanga Express collided with a stationary goods rake at Kavaraipettai around 8:50 PM. The collision resulted in at least two coaches of the passenger train catching fire and derailing. Immediate Response: Emergency rescue teams and ambulances have been swiftly dispatched to the scene to assist passengers and assess the situation. Fortunately, there have been no reports of casualtie

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11 Oct 2024 12:32 PM 1.37k views

"Express Train Collision in Tamil Nadu: Passenger Coaches Catch Fire"

In a concerning incident in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district, the 12578 Mysore-Darbhanga Express collided with a stationary goods rake at Kavaraipettai around 8:50 PM. The collision resulted in at least two coaches of the passenger train catching fire and derailing. Immediate Response: Emergency rescue teams and ambulances have been swiftly dispatched to the scene to assist passengers and assess the situation. Fortunately, there have been no reports of casualtie

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"Senior Doctors Resign in Solidarity with Junior Doctors Protesting for Justice and Safety at RG Kar Medical College"

In a powerful display of solidarity, 50 senior faculty members at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata have resigned in support of protesting junior doctors. This unprecedented action comes in the wake of a tragic incident involving the rape and murder of a trainee doctor, which has ignited widespread outrage and demands for reform within the healthcare system. Visuals shared on social media captured the moment when students erupted in applause as the senior doctors submit

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08 Oct 2024 07:23 AM 1.29k views

"Senior Doctors Resign in Solidarity with Junior Doctors Protesting for Justice and Safety at RG Kar Medical College"

In a powerful display of solidarity, 50 senior faculty members at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata have resigned in support of protesting junior doctors. This unprecedented action comes in the wake of a tragic incident involving the rape and murder of a trainee doctor, which has ignited widespread outrage and demands for reform within the healthcare system. Visuals shared on social media captured the moment when students erupted in applause as the senior doctors submit

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"Delhi LG Proposes Tiered Vehicle Insurance Premiums Based on Traffic Violations"

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has proposed a tiered vehicle insurance premium system that would link costs directly to the number of traffic violations recorded against a vehicle. In a letter to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Saxena emphasized that this system could incentivize safer driving habits, reduce accidents, and alleviate the financial burden on insurers from frequent claims. Citing alarming accident statistics, including over 4.37 lakh road accidents in 2022, Saxen

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25 Sep 2024 11:19 AM 1.04k views

"Delhi LG Proposes Tiered Vehicle Insurance Premiums Based on Traffic Violations"

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has proposed a tiered vehicle insurance premium system that would link costs directly to the number of traffic violations recorded against a vehicle. In a letter to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Saxena emphasized that this system could incentivize safer driving habits, reduce accidents, and alleviate the financial burden on insurers from frequent claims. Citing alarming accident statistics, including over 4.37 lakh road accidents in 2022, Saxen

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IIT Mandi Develops Real-Time Monitoring Method for Ageing Bridges Using Traffic Data

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi have unveiled a novel method for monitoring the health of ageing bridges in real time, leveraging traffic data to enhance structural safety. This innovative approach addresses the challenges posed by repeated cyclic loads such as traffic, wind, and environmental conditions, which can weaken bridge integrity over time and lead to potential failures. The method employs digital modelling to identify weak spots on bridges, al

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12 Sep 2024 08:51 AM 1.19k views

IIT Mandi Develops Real-Time Monitoring Method for Ageing Bridges Using Traffic Data

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi have unveiled a novel method for monitoring the health of ageing bridges in real time, leveraging traffic data to enhance structural safety. This innovative approach addresses the challenges posed by repeated cyclic loads such as traffic, wind, and environmental conditions, which can weaken bridge integrity over time and lead to potential failures. The method employs digital modelling to identify weak spots on bridges, al

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Central Team Arrives in Vijayawada to Assess Flood Damage and Dam Safety

On September 5, 2024, a Central team dispatched by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) arrived in Vijayawada to conduct a preliminary assessment of the damage caused by the recent floods affecting NTR, Guntur, and Prakasam districts. The team’s mission includes examining the safety of local dams and evaluating the overall impact of the floods on the region. The team will focus on two primary objectives: assessing the structural integrity of dams and quantifying the extent of t

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05 Sep 2024 04:57 AM 1.3k views

Central Team Arrives in Vijayawada to Assess Flood Damage and Dam Safety

On September 5, 2024, a Central team dispatched by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) arrived in Vijayawada to conduct a preliminary assessment of the damage caused by the recent floods affecting NTR, Guntur, and Prakasam districts. The team’s mission includes examining the safety of local dams and evaluating the overall impact of the floods on the region. The team will focus on two primary objectives: assessing the structural integrity of dams and quantifying the extent of t

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Three Children Die from Suspected Food Poisoning at Anakapalli Orphanage; Investigation Underway

In a tragic incident in Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh, three children have died from suspected food poisoning at an orphanage. The children, identified as Joshua, a first-grader, and Bhavani and Shraddha, both in third grade, fell ill after eating samosas on Sunday. The situation escalated quickly, leading to their deaths on Monday while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Anakapalli. The outbreak of illness affected 27 inmates from the orphanage located in Kailasa town unde

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19 Aug 2024 09:22 AM 1.39k views

Three Children Die from Suspected Food Poisoning at Anakapalli Orphanage; Investigation Underway

In a tragic incident in Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh, three children have died from suspected food poisoning at an orphanage. The children, identified as Joshua, a first-grader, and Bhavani and Shraddha, both in third grade, fell ill after eating samosas on Sunday. The situation escalated quickly, leading to their deaths on Monday while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Anakapalli. The outbreak of illness affected 27 inmates from the orphanage located in Kailasa town unde

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Nationwide Healthcare Strike: Doctors Protest Over Kolkata Doctor's Rape-Murder with 24-Hour Walkout

Healthcare services across India have been severely impacted as doctors adhere to the Indian Medical Association's (IMA) call for a 24-hour strike, starting from 6 am on Saturday. This protest is in response to the gruesome rape-murder of a trainee doctor at a Kolkata hospital. During the strike, routine outpatient department (OPD) services and elective surgeries have been halted, but emergency services are continuing to operate. The Health Ministry has urged the striking doctor

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17 Aug 2024 09:02 AM 1.32k views

Nationwide Healthcare Strike: Doctors Protest Over Kolkata Doctor's Rape-Murder with 24-Hour Walkout

Healthcare services across India have been severely impacted as doctors adhere to the Indian Medical Association's (IMA) call for a 24-hour strike, starting from 6 am on Saturday. This protest is in response to the gruesome rape-murder of a trainee doctor at a Kolkata hospital. During the strike, routine outpatient department (OPD) services and elective surgeries have been halted, but emergency services are continuing to operate. The Health Ministry has urged the striking doctor

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35 Students Hospitalized in Chennai After Possible Gas Leak from School Laboratory

35 Students Hospitalized in Chennai After Possible Gas Leak from School Laboratory

"Bomb Threats Disrupt 12 Flights in Three Days: Akasa Air and IndiGo Affected"

"Bomb Threats Disrupt 12 Flights in Three Days: Akasa Air and IndiGo Affected"

"Express Train Collision in Tamil Nadu: Passenger Coaches Catch Fire"

"Express Train Collision in Tamil Nadu: Passenger Coaches Catch Fire"

"Senior Doctors Resign in Solidarity with Junior Doctors Protesting for Justice and Safety at RG Kar Medical College"

"Senior Doctors Resign in Solidarity with Junior Doctors Protesting for Justice and Safety at RG Kar Medical College"

"Delhi LG Proposes Tiered Vehicle Insurance Premiums Based on Traffic Violations"

"Delhi LG Proposes Tiered Vehicle Insurance Premiums Based on Traffic Violations"

IIT Mandi Develops Real-Time Monitoring Method for Ageing Bridges Using Traffic Data

IIT Mandi Develops Real-Time Monitoring Method for Ageing Bridges Using Traffic Data

Central Team Arrives in Vijayawada to Assess Flood Damage and Dam Safety

Central Team Arrives in Vijayawada to Assess Flood Damage and Dam Safety

Three Children Die from Suspected Food Poisoning at Anakapalli Orphanage; Investigation Underway

Three Children Die from Suspected Food Poisoning at Anakapalli Orphanage; Investigation Underway

Nationwide Healthcare Strike: Doctors Protest Over Kolkata Doctor's Rape-Murder with 24-Hour Walkout

Nationwide Healthcare Strike: Doctors Protest Over Kolkata Doctor's Rape-Murder with 24-Hour Walkout

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