Medical camp conducted at village in Erode after boy’s death due to rat fever

Medical camp conducted at village in Erode after boy’s death due to rat fever

A medical camp being conducted at Paruvachi village in Erode district in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Following the death of a 13-year-old boy reportedly due to rat fever or leptospirosis, and with another woman being admitted to the hospital with symptoms of the disease, Health department officials … Read more

EY employee’s death: Ajit Pawar says rising cases of young people dying due to stress needs attention

EY employee’s death: Ajit Pawar says rising cases of young people dying due to stress needs attention

Ajit Pawar. File | Photo Credit: PTI Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has raised the cases of “young people dying due to stress”, referring to the death of a 26-year-old Ernst & Young employee in Pune, allegedly because of extreme work pressure. Mr. Pawar, who is the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, said in … Read more

Rahul Gandhi centre of hope; BJP in panic due to his successful U.S. visit: Ashok Gehlot

Rahul Gandhi centre of hope; BJP in panic due to his successful U.S. visit: Ashok Gehlot

Referring to Rahul Gandhi’s recent four-day visit to the United States, Mr. Gehlot said the BJP has completely “panicked” due to the success of Mr. Gandhi’s U.S. visit and has started spreading rumours about it. | Photo Credit: ANI Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said on Friday (September 13, 2024) that the ruling BJP … Read more

Revenue Minister seeks comprehensive report on damages due to heavy rains and floods

Revenue Minister seeks comprehensive report on damages due to heavy rains and floods

Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy has sought a comprehensive report on the devastation caused by the recent heavy rains in different parts of the State. Officials should focus on complete assessment of the damage and the funds needed for restoration and rehabilitation of affected families, ensuring that these details are included in reports to be … Read more

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu sounds high alert due to incessant rains 

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu sounds high alert due to incessant rains 

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. File | Photo Credit: G.N. Rao Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu told the officials to take urgent steps to mitigate the situation arising from heavy rains lashing the State for about the last 24 hours.  In a review meeting on Saturday (August 31, 2024) morning, Mr. Naidu said … Read more

Free treatment schemes in doldrums in Kerala due to huge outstanding dues from govt, says Opposition Leader

Free treatment schemes in doldrums in Kerala due to huge outstanding dues from govt, says Opposition Leader

Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan (file) | Photo Credit: Sreejith R. Kumar Public sector hospitals in Kerala are on the brink of financial ruin because of the huge arrears the government owes them, Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan said in the Kerala Assembly on July 2 (Tuesday). During his address on the adjournment … Read more

Residents of Edavanakad in Kerala block road protesting against flooding due to sea incursion

Residents of Edavanakad in Kerala block road protesting against flooding due to sea incursion

Heavy rains and swelling waves have flooded several houses in the region. (image for representation) | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Angry at flooding of houses in sea incursion since June 25, more than 300 residents of Edavanakad in Ernakulam district of Kerala are blockading the arterial Vypeen-Munambam road, bringing traffic to a standstill in June 27. … Read more

Rajasthan: Six more deaths reported due to heat stroke as mercury soars to 49 degrees Celsius

Rajasthan: Six more deaths reported due to heat stroke as mercury soars to 49 degrees Celsius

Women cover their faces to protect from heat as they arrive at a polling station to cast their votes during the first phase of the general election, in Bikaner district, Rajasthan, on April 19, 2024. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Six more deaths due to suspected heat stroke were reported in Rajasthan, where the mercury soared … Read more