Three health workers at Raidih CHC were dismissed following an investigation into the alleged sale of newborns. A committee was formed to probe the incident, which involved a newborn being sold for Rs 1 lakh to a block training team. Further investigations revealed another similar case from Chhattisgarh.
Jharkhand has banned three cough syrups – Coldrif, Respifresh TR, and Relife – due to toxic Diethylene Glycol exceeding safety limits, following child deaths in other states. The health department’s directive to halt sales immediately aims to prevent further harm, with strict legal action threatened for any violations.
Edmonton Oilers have secured their future by extending defenseman Jake Walman to a seven-year, $49 million deal. This move, following Connor McDavid’s renewal, solidifies the team’s core. Walman, acquired from San Jose, has proven his worth with strong defensive play and offensive contributions, making him a key player for years to come.
A cycle rally was flagged off to Dudhmatia forest, a 25-year-old conservation model, ahead of Van Mahotsav. Initiated by Mahadev Mahto, the Dudhmatia movement transformed a barren land into a dense forest through community commitment and symbolic tree protection, inspiring state-level initiatives.
A drug typically used for hooch poisoning, Fomepizole, proved effective against diethylene glycol (DEG) toxicity from the killer cough syrup Coldrif. This antidote helped save children in Madhya Pradesh who suffered severe kidney damage and brain injury after consuming the contaminated syrup, preventing further fatalities.
Four police officers, including two station chiefs, are implicated in an FIR following the alleged suicide of a colleague, Mansoor Alam. Alam, a police driver, reportedly consumed poison after being suspended, leaving a video detailing mental torture and conspiracy by the accused. His wife filed the complaint, and an investigation is ongoing.
Ranchi’s major roads remain in deplorable condition despite the Ranchi Municipal Corporation’s promise to repair them before Durga Puja. Potholes and craters have worsened after recent rains, causing misery and accidents for commuters and pedestrians. Residents are demanding immediate action as civic assurances have failed to materialize.
