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23 Jan

Fresh water contamination scare in Indore as over 20 fall sick in Mhow area

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National Times Bureau :- More than 20 persons have reported illness after drinking contaminated water in Indore’s Mhow area, triggering fresh concern just weeks after a deadly outbreak of water-borne diseases in the district. Officials said at least 22 residents complained of symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhoea after consuming drinking water supplied in the area. Nine of them have been admitted to hospital, while others are receiving treatment at home under medical observation. Authorities fear the number of cases may rise further as similar complaints have surfaced from nearby localities. The district administration stepped in late Thursday night after…

Contaminated water confirmed behind Indore vomiting and diarrhoea outbreak; 9 dead, over 1,400 taken ill

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaContaminated Water, Indore

National Times Bureau :- A laboratory investigation has confirmed that contaminated drinking water was responsible for a severe vomiting and diarrhoea outbreak in Indore, Madhya Pradesh’s commercial capital, claiming at least nine lives and affecting more than 1,400 people, officials said on Thursday. The outbreak originated in the Bhagirathpura area, raising serious concerns over water safety in a city that has consistently been ranked India’s cleanest for the past eight years. Leakage in pipeline led to contamination Indore’s Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO), Dr Madhav Prasad Hasani, said laboratory tests conducted by a city-based medical college confirmed contamination caused…

Passenger Attacked by Rat at Indore Airport, Sparks Safety Concerns

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National Times Bureau :- A bizarre incident unfolded at Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport on Tuesday when a passenger was bitten by a rat that crawled into his trousers. The man, identified as Arun Modi from Bhopal, was waiting with his wife for a flight to Bengaluru when the unexpected attack occurred around 1 pm in the departure hall. According to witnesses, the rat entered Modi’s pants while he was seated, causing him to panic and stand up. During the struggle to remove the rodent, he suffered a bite on his leg and had to remove part of his…