Category : Diseases


Synthetic Drug Seizures Surge in Thiruvananthapuram

Over 551g of synthetic drugs seized in Thiruvananthapuram from Jan-May 2025, with MDMA dominating. Excise officials cite Bengaluru and Tamil Nadu as source points, while infrastructure gaps hinder enforcement.

Stroke Rising in Young Indians: Lifestyle Changes Blamed

Stroke is no longer just an old-age disease; younger Indians are increasingly affected due to sedentary lifestyles, poor diet, hypertension, diabetes, and tobacco use. India reports 1.8-2 million new cases yearly, with 10-15% under 45.

Ammonia Leak in Kochi Ice Plant Hospitalises 11

An ammonia leak at an ice plant in Kochi's Munambam area on Friday left 11 people hospitalised with breathing difficulties. Fire personnel promptly controlled the leak, and victims' conditions improved after treatment.

MSHRC Awards Rs 16 Lakh for Maternal Death Negligence

Maharashtra Human Rights Commission awarded Rs 16 lakh compensation to the family of a 23-year-old woman who died after childbirth due to negligence, poor infrastructure, and absent medical staff at government hospitals in Nandurbar.

Woman Injured in Illegal Firecracker Blast in Odisha

A 74-year-old woman was critically injured when illegally stored crackers exploded in her house in Kendrapada, Odisha. The blast destroyed the house, and police have filed a case under the Explosive Substances Act.

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