A hospital in Japan "accidentally" used simply treated water meant for toilets as drinking water for over 30 years, according to a peculiar incident revealed in media last month.&nbsp;

According to the Japanese news outlet Yomiuri Shimbun, Osaka University revealed on October 20 that some of the tap water pipes in specified locations of the school's department were installed incorrectly, resulting in the drinking water pipes being linked to the lavatory.

To make matters worse, the problem has been going on for over 30 years, since the hospital opened in 1993, and 120 taps were found to be defective.&nbsp;

Surprisingly, the well water was flowing to 120 faucets, which were being used for drinking, washing hands, and even gargling.

The issue occurred as a result of a mistake in connecting pipes when the hospital was built in 1993.&nbsp;

Despite the fact that the problem had been there for a long time, no one was aware of it until the hospital was preparing to construct a new diagnosis and treatment facility, during which the problem was discovered during an inspection.

According to reports, the hospital does verify the colour, taste, and smell of water once a week, based on existing records, implying that there has been no problem since 2014.

The university, on the other hand, claims that no health risks were discovered throughout the examination.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

A hospital in Japan "accidentally" used simply treated water meant for toilets as drinking water for over 30 years, according to a peculiar incident revealed in media last month.

A hospital in Japan "accidentally" used simply treated water meant for toilets as drinking water for over 30 years, according to a peculiar incident revealed in media last month. According to the Japanese news outlet Yomiuri Shimbun, Osaka University revealed on October 20 that some of the tap water pipes in specified locations of the school's department were installed incorrectly, resulting in the drinking water pipes being linked to the lavatory. To make matters worse, the problem has been going on for over 30 years, since the hospital opened in 1993, and 120 taps were found to be defective. Surprisingly, the well water was flowing to 120 faucets, which were being used for drinking, washing hands, and even gargling. The issue occurred as a result of a mistake in connecting pipes when the hospital was built in 1993. Despite the fact that the problem had been there for a long time, no one was aware of it until the hospital was preparing to construct a new diagnosis and treatment facility, during which the problem was discovered during an inspection. According to reports, the hospital does verify the colour, taste, and smell of water once a week, based on existing records, implying that there has been no problem since 2014. The university, on the other hand, claims that no health risks were discovered throughout the examination. (With inputs from agencies)

For nearly 30 years, this Japan hospital used toilet water for drinking

At least 22 people have died in Iran in three separate incidents of poisoning by adulterated bootleg alcohol, the semi-official ISNA news agency reported on Saturday.

Despite&nbsp;tough penalties in force for alcohol consumption since the Islamic revolution of 1979, the consumption of smuggled or bootleg liquor remains widespread.&nbsp;

Cheap moonshine is sometimes adulterated with toxic methanol in place of ethanol, the alcohol found in properly distilled spirits.

The largest number of deaths was reported in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, where 16 people died according to ISNA.

"The number of people hospitalised due to alcohol poisoning has reached 168 so far," it quoted provincial medical school spokeswoman Fatemeh Norouzian as saying.&nbsp;

"Sixteen of them unfortunately lost their lives and eight are in critical condition."

Bandar Abbas police chief, Esmail Mashayekh, told ISNA that a married couple had been arrested on suspicion of producing the liquor while the suspected distributor was also detained.

ISNA reported&nbsp;three deaths in a separate incident in the northern province of Alborz.

"Twenty-five people have been poisoned in the last 72 hours, three of whom have already died," it quoted provincial emergency medical services chief Mehrdad Babayi as saying.

Babayi said 17 people remained in hospital, some of whom were not out of danger.

In North Khorasan province in the northeast, 25 people were treated for poisoning in the past 10 days of whom three died, police chief Alireza Mazaheri told the official IRNA news agency.

Khorasan police raided an underground distillery suspected of producing the adulterated liquor and made 31 arrests on Friday night, IRNA reported.

Those who break Iran's alcohol laws can be fined, lashed or jailed.&nbsp;

Only members of state-recognised religious minorities have the right to produce or purchase alcoholic drinks.

At least 22 people have died in Iran in three separate incidents of poisoning by adulterated bootleg alcohol, the semi-official ISNA news agency reported on Saturday.

At least 22 people have died in Iran in three separate incidents of poisoning by adulterated bootleg alcohol, the semi-official ISNA news agency reported on Saturday. Despite tough penalties in force for alcohol consumption since the Islamic revolution of 1979, the consumption of smuggled or bootleg liquor remains widespread. Cheap moonshine is sometimes adulterated with toxic methanol in place of ethanol, the alcohol found in properly distilled spirits. The largest number of deaths was reported in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, where 16 people died according to ISNA. "The number of people hospitalised due to alcohol poisoning has reached 168 so far," it quoted provincial medical school spokeswoman Fatemeh Norouzian as saying. "Sixteen of them unfortunately lost their lives and eight are in critical condition." Bandar Abbas police chief, Esmail Mashayekh, told ISNA that a married couple had been arrested on suspicion of producing the liquor while the suspected distributor was also detained. ISNA reported three deaths in a separate incident in the northern province of Alborz. "Twenty-five people have been poisoned in the last 72 hours, three of whom have already died," it quoted provincial emergency medical services chief Mehrdad Babayi as saying. Babayi said 17 people remained in hospital, some of whom were not out of danger. In North Khorasan province in the northeast, 25 people were treated for poisoning in the past 10 days of whom three died, police chief Alireza Mazaheri told the official IRNA news agency. Khorasan police raided an underground distillery suspected of producing the adulterated liquor and made 31 arrests on Friday night, IRNA reported. Those who break Iran's alcohol laws can be fined, lashed or jailed. Only members of state-recognised religious minorities have the right to produce or purchase alcoholic drinks.

22 die from drinking adulterated alcohol in Iran

Actor Alan O'Neill, best known for his role as Hugh in popular drama series "Sons of Anarchy", has passed away at the age of 47.

O'Neill's body was discovered by his girlfriend in the hallway of their Los Angeles apartment on Wednesday night.

The Irish-born actor reportedly had a history of chronic heart problems and was a chain smoker, in addition to struggling with a drinking problem.

No foul play is suspected in the O'Neill's death.

O'Neill is widely known for his role in the sixth and seventh seasons of "Sons of Anarchy".

He also played the role of Keith McGrath in the drama series "Fair City" from 2006 to 2012.

O`Neill`s body was discovered by his girlfriend

Actor Alan O'Neill, best known for his role as Hugh in popular drama series "Sons of Anarchy", has passed away at the age of 47. O'Neill's body was discovered by his girlfriend in the hallway of their Los Angeles apartment on Wednesday night. The Irish-born actor reportedly had a history of chronic heart problems and was a chain smoker, in addition to struggling with a drinking problem. No foul play is suspected in the O'Neill's death. O'Neill is widely known for his role in the sixth and seventh seasons of "Sons of Anarchy". He also played the role of Keith McGrath in the drama series "Fair City" from 2006 to 2012.

'Sons of Anarchy' star Alan O'Neill dies at 47

Sixty Indonesians died and several others are critically ill after drinking bootleg liquor, police said on Monday, with the toll steadily climbing.

The victims were among people admitted to hospital after sampling homemade alcoholic drinks in Cicalengka district in West Java province, provincial police spokesman Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko said.&nbsp;

"We are investigating the shop that sold the illegal liquor," he said, adding no one had yet been arrested.

The seller, who has been arrested, admitted he had mixed pure alcohol with Coca-Cola and an energy drink, police said.

Police conducted raids in cities across the world's biggest Muslim majority country to arrest vendors selling the cheap homebrew.

Most Indonesians practise a moderate form of Islam and alcohol is available in big cities.

But high taxes make it expensive so poorly paid workers sometimes turn to potentially dangerous homemade alcohol.

In 2016, 36 people died in Central Java after drinking locally-bought homebrew.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Police conducted raids in cities across the world's biggest Muslim majority country to arrest vendors selling the cheap homebrew.

Sixty Indonesians died and several others are critically ill after drinking bootleg liquor, police said on Monday, with the toll steadily climbing. The victims were among people admitted to hospital after sampling homemade alcoholic drinks in Cicalengka district in West Java province, provincial police spokesman Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko said. "We are investigating the shop that sold the illegal liquor," he said, adding no one had yet been arrested. The seller, who has been arrested, admitted he had mixed pure alcohol with Coca-Cola and an energy drink, police said. Police conducted raids in cities across the world's biggest Muslim majority country to arrest vendors selling the cheap homebrew. Most Indonesians practise a moderate form of Islam and alcohol is available in big cities. But high taxes make it expensive so poorly paid workers sometimes turn to potentially dangerous homemade alcohol. In 2016, 36 people died in Central Java after drinking locally-bought homebrew. (With inputs from Agencies)

Over 60 dead in Indonesia from drinking bootleg alcohol

A survey conducted by the NGO - Community Against Drunken Driving (CADD) - among 10,000 cab drivers revealed that about 55% of them usually drink and drive.&nbsp;

The NGO is said to be working with the Delhi Police for about 15 years. Out of the 55% drivers 27% accepted bookings in a highly inebriated state, the survey further revealed.&nbsp;

The survey was conducted between September till December last year. Of the total respondents, 62% confessed that they consumed alcohol in their vehicles.&nbsp;

Road safety expert and CADD founder Prince Singhal said: &quot;The research was conducted at 50 prominent public locations of Delhi including airports, railway stations, Metro stations, malls, commercial hubs, office complexes and university areas. 893 out of the 10,000 were drivers of black-and-yellow taxis and 9,107 were cab drivers of radio and app-based cabs.&quot;

Singhal added: &quot;A key finding of the survey was also that Police enforcement on cab drivers was negligible in Delhi, Gurugram, and Noida region and that cab drivers if at all prosecuted were usually charged for speeding, red-light jumping, and rash driving but rarely for drunk driving. Since cab drivers are duty-bound to drive sober it is even more pertinent that the police conduct alcohol tests on them&nbsp;especially during 11 pm to 1&nbsp;am on a regular basis.&quot;

The 55% drivers admitted to driving drunk, which is common among drivers due to long working hours and less time off, the survey states.&nbsp;

The survey further reveals that about 90% of the cab drivers have never been policed or checked by their employers for drunk driving or having alcohol in the car.&nbsp;

The respondents admitted to drinking in the car as it kills time between long waiting periods and it&#39;s &quot;safe and more economical to consume alcohol in the vehicle.&quot;

Other areas where the survey was conducted included IGI airport, railway stations at New Delhi, Old Delhi, Nizamuddin Central Park, Connaught Place, Nehru Place office complex, GKI and II, New Friends Colony, several top malls, DLF Cyber Hub, DLF City Centre, Ambience Mall, Sector 18 market Noida, Mall of India, Great India Place and Logix City Centre.

These findings question the safety of everyday lives of people traveling in cabs, more so with women who travel late at night.&nbsp; 
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A survey conducted by NGO Community Against Drunken Driving (CADD) among 10,000 cab drivers revealed that about 55% of them usually drink and drive

A survey conducted by the NGO - Community Against Drunken Driving (CADD) - among 10,000 cab drivers revealed that about 55% of them usually drink and drive. The NGO is said to be working with the Delhi Police for about 15 years. Out of the 55% drivers 27% accepted bookings in a highly inebriated state, the survey further revealed. The survey was conducted between September till December last year. Of the total respondents, 62% confessed that they consumed alcohol in their vehicles. Road safety expert and CADD founder Prince Singhal said: "The research was conducted at 50 prominent public locations of Delhi including airports, railway stations, Metro stations, malls, commercial hubs, office complexes and university areas. 893 out of the 10,000 were drivers of black-and-yellow taxis and 9,107 were cab drivers of radio and app-based cabs." Singhal added: "A key finding of the survey was also that Police enforcement on cab drivers was negligible in Delhi, Gurugram, and Noida region and that cab drivers if at all prosecuted were usually charged for speeding, red-light jumping, and rash driving but rarely for drunk driving. Since cab drivers are duty-bound to drive sober it is even more pertinent that the police conduct alcohol tests on them especially during 11 pm to 1 am on a regular basis." The 55% drivers admitted to driving drunk, which is common among drivers due to long working hours and less time off, the survey states. The survey further reveals that about 90% of the cab drivers have never been policed or checked by their employers for drunk driving or having alcohol in the car. The respondents admitted to drinking in the car as it kills time between long waiting periods and it's "safe and more economical to consume alcohol in the vehicle." Other areas where the survey was conducted included IGI airport, railway stations at New Delhi, Old Delhi, Nizamuddin Central Park, Connaught Place, Nehru Place office complex, GKI and II, New Friends Colony, several top malls, DLF Cyber Hub, DLF City Centre, Ambience Mall, Sector 18 market Noida, Mall of India, Great India Place and Logix City Centre. These findings question the safety of everyday lives of people traveling in cabs, more so with women who travel late at night.

Shocking survey reveals 55% Delhi-NCR cab drivers drink and drive

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