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Seven dead, 92 inmates infected with herpes virus at overcrowded Jalpaiguri correctional home

Seven dead, 92 inmates infected with herpes virus at overcrowded Jalpaiguri correctional home

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 While several patients have recovered, almost half of the 92 inmates affected by HSV-1 and HSV-2 had to be either segregated or put under treatment at State-run health facilities in West Bengal. Image for representation purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto About 92 inmates of Jalpaiguri Central Correctional Home (JCCH) in West Bengal were infected with the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) between August 20, 2025 and March 9 this year, with seven of the infected inmates losing thier lives due to the infection, prompting alarm among district health and correctional administration officials. Documents accessed by The Hindu show that during this period, four inmates from the correctional home died at North Bengal Medical College and Hospital, while three deaths were reported at Jalpaiguri District Hospital. An official said that while several patients have recovered, almost half of the 92 inmates affected by HSV-1 and HSV-2 had to be either segregated or put under treatment at State-run health facilities. The last death linked to the infection was reported on March 6, when 48-year-old inmate, Deben Mondal …

Kazakhstan textbook uses overcrowded Mumbai train to represent India, netizens agree: ‘Where’s the lie?’ | Trending News

Kazakhstan textbook uses overcrowded Mumbai train to represent India, netizens agree: ‘Where’s the lie?’ | Trending News

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An English textbook used in a Kazakhstan school has stirred controversy on social media after content creator Ayush Somraaj posted a video highlighting what he described as a stark contrast in how different countries are represented within its pages. While nations like China and regions such as South America are illustrated with serene landscapes and thrilling adventures, India is depicted by an overcrowded train, with passengers dangerously hanging out of the doors. In a video shared on his Instagram, Somraaj is seen flipping through the pages of the textbook. It includes a chapter titled “Dangerous Journeys,” featuring Mount Huashan in China, known for its breathtaking cliffside trail, and Bolivia’s infamous winding mountain roads. But when it comes to India, the book uses an image of a congested train heading to Mumbai, showing commuters clinging to its sides. Story continues below this ad “I was in a local house of Kazakhstan and the boy showed me his English book and then showed me picture about India… I am laughing and smiling in the video… but inside …

Bombay HC grants bail to NDPS accused; observes Arthur road jail overcrowded by 5-6 times its sanctioned capacity | Mumbai News

Bombay HC grants bail to NDPS accused; observes Arthur road jail overcrowded by 5-6 times its sanctioned capacity | Mumbai News

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Granting bail to an accused arrested in 2021 for allegedly possessing banned narcotics substance mephedrone (MD), the Bombay High Court on Friday observed that Arthur Road jail (Mumbai Central Prison) is overcrowded by five to six times the sanctioned inmate capacity, leading to ‘inhumane’ situation. The bench noted that while it had to balance between two priorities between overcrowding prisons and addiction of drugs being a serious issue for society at large, there was an ambiguity in recording the correct weight of contraband at the time of seizure and that the accused was incarcerated for nearly four years without conclusion of trial. A single-judge bench of Justice Milind N Jadhav on February 7 was hearing bail plea by one Sameer Latif Shaikh argued through advocate Nimesh Mehta. Shaikh was booked and arrested by Narcotics Control Bureau(NCB) in June, 2021 for possessing 52 grams of MD, which is 2 grams above commercial quantity under Narcotics Drug and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Story continues below this ad Mehta argued that Shaikh has been incarcerated for over three …

At least 25 killed, dozens missing after overcrowded boat capsizes in Congo | World News

At least 25 killed, dozens missing after overcrowded boat capsizes in Congo | World News

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An overcrowded boat capsized on a river in central Congo on Tuesday, killing at least 25 people, including children, and leaving dozens missing, officials and local residents said. A search was underway for the missing hours later on Tuesday as concerns rose that the death toll could be far higher. (Pic used for representation)(Reuters) The vessel was believed to have more than 100 passengers on board after leaving from the town of Inongo, northeast of the capital of Kinshasa. It capsized a few hundred meters (yards) into the journey along the Fimi River, the latest such tragedy to strike Congo. A search was underway for the missing hours later on Tuesday as concerns rose that the death toll could be far higher. “There was overloading at roof level and, as far as the lifeless human bodies are concerned, at least 25 have been recovered so far,” said David Kalemba, Inongo’s river commissioner. The capsized boat was also loaded with goods, according to Alex Mbumba, a resident of the area. “Among the dead are children, but …

Throngs of Suriya fans flock to Lulu Mall in Kochi as actor arrives at electrifying Kanguva Promotional event

Throngs of Suriya fans flock to Lulu Mall in Kochi as actor arrives at electrifying Kanguva Promotional event

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Suriya is all set for the release of his highly anticipated movie, Kanguva, which will hit theaters on November 14, 2024. As the actor arrived at Lulu Mall in Kochi, Kerala, the venue became overcrowded with more than 5,000 fans eager to catch a glimpse of him. Netizens shared visuals from the event on X (formerly Twitter), showcasing fans who were unable to contain their excitement at the opportunity to see Suriya in person. Check out some reactions from netizens as fans arrive to see Suriya in Kochi: As fans gathered at the venue with much fanfare and excitement, Suriya also shared a video from the mall, showcasing the love he has received from everyone who came to see him. The actor dropped the video on his official Instagram handle with the caption, “Kerala,” accompanied by a heart emoji. See Suriya’s video after arriving in Kochi Moving ahead, the actor is going all out with promotions as his movie Kanguva is set to release in a matter of days. The film, directed by Siva, is said …

Commuters raise alarm after three passengers fall to their death from overcrowded local trains | Mumbai News

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After the death of three persons from Dombivli in the last fortnight — all of them fell off overcrowded suburban trains of the Central Raliway, concerned commuters have urged CR to address the issue of overcrowding. On April 23, a 25-year-old IIT Patna postgraduate student, Avadhesh Dubey, a resident of Dombivli, died after falling off a train. He had boarded a train at Dombivli and was near the door as the coach was packed. He lost his balance and fell to his death between Diva and Mumbra stations. On April 29, 26-year-old Riya Rajgor lost her life after falling from an overcrowded local train in Dombivli. Rajgor boarded a CSMT-bound train at Dombivli station around 8 am. As the train passed the Kopar area, she lost her grip on the grab handle and fell onto the tracks, resulting in her immediate death. Rajgor, who worked for a construction firm in Thane, was a resident of Dombivli and is survived by her parents. The deceased Avadhesh Dubey and Riya Rajgor (Express File Photo) On April 30, …

X user shares video of overcrowded train, ‘Don’t malign image’: Railways’ reply | Latest News India

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A user took to social media platform X on Friday to share the video of an overcrowded train. Captioning the post, the user wrote, “This is not a general coach… This is not a sleeper coach…This is not a 3AC coach… This is a 2nd AC coach… The crowd has reached one of the most premium coaches of Indian Trains. Only First AC is left to be destroyed by @AshwiniVaishnaw…” The video captured by a passenger on the train showed people blocking the pathway to the washroom and standing at the entry and exit doors. The video captured by a passenger on the train showed people blocking the pathway to the washroom and standing at the entry and exit doors.(X/Kapil) Reacting to the video, a user wrote, “We taxpayers are helpless in India. We work 12-14 hours a day, earn, give back 33% direct tax, 3% surcharge, 18% GST and other taxes and left with < 40% of what we hard earn, and get subpar public education, administrative systems, medical systems, social security, etc.” HT …

Railways After X User Shares Video Of Overcrowded Train

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A user on X shared a video of the overcrowded Kashi Express New Delhi: A user on the microblogging website X and the Railway Ministry took swipes at each other over a viral video of a crowded 2nd AC sleeper coach in which many people were seen allegedly travelling without a ticket. The user, Kapil, alleged that the crowd had reached “one of the most premium coaches” of Indian trains. “Only First AC is left to be destroyed,” he said on Friday while re-sharing an April 14 video of the overcrowded Kashi Express, which runs between Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur. The video was originally shared by a passenger on the train and showed people blocking the pathway to the washroom and standing at the entry and exit doors. “Due to the open doors, the AC of the train was not working well,” he claimed and tagged Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, urging him to take necessary action. This is not a General CoachThis is not a Sleeper CoachThis is not a 3AC Coach This is …