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Tamil Nadu: Death Toll Rises to 59 in Kallakurichi Hooch Tragedy

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Tamil Nadu: Death Toll Rises to 59 in Kallakurichi Hooch Tragedy The death toll in the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy in Tamil Nadu has risen to 59 as of Tuesday, according to the district administration. This tragedy has highlighted the grave dangers of illicit liquor consumption and raised questions about the efficacy of state and central measures to prevent such incidents. Incident Overview The hooch tragedy, which began in Kallakurichi district, has seen victims from multiple locations: - Kallakurichi Government Medical College and Hospital: 32 deaths - Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College and Hospital in Salem: 20 deaths - Government Villupuram Medical College and Hospital: 4 deaths - Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) in Puducherry: 3 deaths A total of 223 patients were admitted across four hospitals after consuming the illicit liquor, with many still undergoing treatment. Political Repercussions The tragedy has sparked signifi...

Tragic Fire in Kuwait Claims Lives of 45 Indians; Bodies Arrive in Kochi

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Tragic Fire in Kuwait Claims Lives of 45 Indians;  Bodies Arrive in Kochi Incident Overview A devastating fire broke out in a labor accommodation in Kuwait's Mangaf on June 12, resulting in the tragic death of 45 Indian nationals. The victims included 23 from Kerala, seven from Tamil Nadu, three from Andhra Pradesh, and one each from Bihar, Odisha, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Haryana, Punjab, and West Bengal. This incident is considered one of the most significant disasters affecting the Indian diaspora in Kuwait. Response and Relief Efforts The bodies of the deceased were transported back to India via a special aircraft of the Indian Air Force, which landed at Cochin International Airport in Kerala. The Kerala government, in collaboration with the central government, ensured a respectful and organized repatriation process. Kerala Minister P Rajeev stated that special ambulances and police pilots were arranged to facilitate the transportation of the bodies to ...

Uttar Pradesh Gears Up for First Phase of Lok Sabha Elections

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Uttar Pradesh Gears Up for First Phase of Lok Sabha Elections The electoral process for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh kicks off today, marking a crucial step in the democratic exercise of electing representatives to the lower house of the Indian Parliament. Nominations Process and Schedule From 11 am to 3 pm today, nominations will be accepted for eight constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, including Saharanpur, Kairana, Muzaffarnagar, and others. This phase covers both general and reserved seats, with the nomination period ending on March 27. Scrutiny of nomination papers will occur on March 28, followed by the withdrawal of nominations on March 30. Voter Demographics and Polling Arrangements The first phase encompasses 1.43 crore voters across the eight Lok Sabha constituencies, underscoring the significant participation expected in this democratic process. With 7693 polling stations and 14842 polling places set up, extensive arrangements have been made to facili...