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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Surat building collapse: As per the reports, the building was constructed 5-6 years ago. Families living there were asked to vacate it by the Surat Municipal Corporation. The owner of the building resides abroad.
Rahul Gandhi met the families of the victims of the tragic incident that unfolded in recent years. Families of those who died expressed displeasure over the steps taken by the government.
According to reports, the building was constructed 5-6 years ago. Families living there were asked to vacate it by the Surat Municipal Corporation. The owner of the building resides abroad.
Gujarat registered an increase of 55 per cent in the FDI inflow during FY 2023-24 as compared to the inflow during FY 2022-23. The state got USD 7.3 billion in FY 2023-24 as compared to the USD 4.7 billion received in FY 2022-23.
Rahul Gandhi Gujarat visit: Gandhi said that the farmers of Ayodhya lost their land when the Airport was built. The people of Ayodhya were upset that no one from Ayodhya was invited to the inauguration of the Ram Temple.
Gujarat has hiked the dearness allowance for the state government employees who are covered in the seventh pay commission. The hike will be effective from January 1, 2024.
Heavy rainfall hit Junagadh and other districts in Gujarat on Monday, causing significant disruption. Junagadh recorded over 8 inches of rain in 14 hours, leading to the overflow of the Willingdon Dam and prompting water releases from several reservoirs.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested the owner of a private school which was one of the designated centres for the NEET-UG examination. Earlier, a journalist was also arrested on June 29.
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