Heavy rains have led to severe flooding in South Gujarat, prompting the evacuation of 2,500 residents from low-lying areas in Navsari and Tapi districts. Authorities have deployed medical teams and closed multiple roads due to waterlogging
The Rajkot police have filed a 1 lakh-page charge sheet against 15 accused in the game zone fire tragedy that claimed 27 lives in May.
Dwarka building collapse: A team of NDRF carried out rescue operations on a war footing and recovered all three bodies.
With the latest cases, the tally of confirmed and suspected cases has reached 84. Meanwhile, the death toll for confirmed and suspected cases has gone up to 32.
Chandipura virus gets transmitted by vectors like mosquitoes, ticks and sandflies. The 2003-2004 outbreaks in Central India witnessed case fatality rates ranging from 56-75 per cent in Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh with typical encephalitic symptoms.
The IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in Gujarat in the coming days which may worsen the conditions even more. Meanwhile, the NDRF has kickstarted its rescue and relief operation in the rainfall-affected region.
The Gujarat Police have arrested Ashraf Pathan, who was seen in a viral video boasting about his illegal liquor business, following swift action and investigation.
The two personnel were identified as Assistant Commandant Vishwa Deo and Head Constable Dayal Ram who were rushed to a health facility in Bhuj, however, they could not survive.
Gujarat has so far reported 14 cases of suspected Chandipura virus infection. Among them, eight people have died. However, three people have tested negative in the virology test.
Chandipura virus causes fever, with symptoms similar to flu, and acute encephalitis (inflammation of the brain). The pathogen is a member of the Vesiculovirus genus of the family Rhabdoviridae. It is transmitted by vectors like mosquitoes, ticks and sand flies.
Chandipura vesiculovirus is a virus primarily affecting children in India, causing encephalitis with rapid onset of fever, seizures, and altered consciousness.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who spoke to CMs of Assam, UP, Gujarat, assured them of all possible assistance from the Central government to tide over the situation.
The accident took place near Chikhodra village in Anand district when the private luxury bus was on its way towards Ahmedabad.
Bodies of the deceased labourers have been sent for post-mortem. Earlier in February, three workers died after inhaling toxic gas that emanated after a blast triggered by gelatin sticks for an illegal mining operation in the district.
Chandipura vesiculovirus is a virus primarily affecting children in India, causing encephalitis with rapid onset of fever, seizures, and altered consciousness. Learn about its causes, symptoms, available treatments, and preventive measures to protect against this severe viral disease.
Videos of a massive queue, marked by pushing and shoving as aspirants tried to get a toehold on a ramp leading to the entrance of a hotel where the interview was being held, went viral on social media two days ago.
The blood samples of all six of them were sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune for confirmation and their results are awaited, Sabarkantha Chief District Health Officer Raj Sutariya said.
Gujarat news: The driver and cleaner of the truck are yet to be identified, while police gave the names of the other two deceased as Kanuji and Lalabhai Thakor.
A chaotic scene unfolded in Gujarat's Bharuch as 1,800 job seekers vied for just 10 positions at a private company, leading to a railing collapse. The incident has sparked political debate, with Congress criticising the BJP.
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