In a recent study conducted by researchers from IIT Delhi and IIT Kanpur, five Indian states - Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat - were identified as the major contributors to the country's dust emissions. 
 
These states were reported to have high levels of dust particles in the air because of factors like road dust, construction sites and high traffic volume. The study emphasised the need for effective mitigation measures. 
 
In the study conducted by researchers from IIT Delhi and IIT Kanpur, it was indicated that five states made a contribution to 60 per cent of total dust emission in the country in terms of both particulate matter (PM) 10 and 2.5.

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A “comprehensive particulate matter road dust emission inventory” for 2022 was prepared by the study in which they used the vehicle registration data which was used from 1,352 RTOs in India. States like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat turned out as the predominant contributors to the road dust emissions. 
 
“Specific states such as Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat emerged as the predominant contributors to road dust emissions. These states not only exhibit elevated silt loading (sL) values but also account for a substantial proportion of the total registered vehicles in India, thereby underscoring the pressing imperative for effective mitigation measures,” stated the study, further reflecting that these states also accounted for nearly 43 per cent of the total registered vehicles in India.

<h2>Dust emissions lead to irritation in respiratory tracts</h2>

The findings of the study were published in the Elsevier journal Science of the Total Environment in a paper titled “Fugitive road dust particulate matter emission inventory for India: A field campaign in 32 Indian cities”. The paper's authors included Arpit Katiyar, Diljit Kumar Nayak, Pavan Kumar Nagar, Dhirendra Singh, Mukesh Sharma and Sri Harsa Kota.

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Speaking to The Times Of India, Ahmedabad-based pulmonologist and chest physician Dr Gopal Raval explained what are the effects of such high levels of dust emissions in the state, He said that five out of 10 patients visit the clinic due to irritation in respiratory tracts which is caused by dust. 
 
"While some had come for issues due to emissions from construction sites, others were living near the roads with high traffic volume and high concentration of dust particles in the air," said Dr Raval. 
 
"The primary sign of dust-related irritation is non-obstructive chronic bronchitis where the patients get a bad dry cough which is not caused by any infection,” he added.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a recent study conducted by researchers from IIT Delhi and IIT Kanpur, five Indian states - Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat - were identified as the major contributors to the country's dust emissions.

In a recent study conducted by researchers from IIT Delhi and IIT Kanpur, five Indian states - Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat - were identified as the major contributors to the country's dust emissions. These states were reported to have high levels of dust particles in the air because of factors like road dust, construction sites and high traffic volume. The study emphasised the need for effective mitigation measures. In the study conducted by researchers from IIT Delhi and IIT Kanpur, it was indicated that five states made a contribution to 60 per cent of total dust emission in the country in terms of both particulate matter (PM) 10 and 2.5. Also read: France plane row: Gujarat police grills 20 people who were on Nicaragua-bound flight A “comprehensive particulate matter road dust emission inventory” for 2022 was prepared by the study in which they used the vehicle registration data which was used from 1,352 RTOs in India. States like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat turned out as the predominant contributors to the road dust emissions. “Specific states such as Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat emerged as the predominant contributors to road dust emissions. These states not only exhibit elevated silt loading (sL) values but also account for a substantial proportion of the total registered vehicles in India, thereby underscoring the pressing imperative for effective mitigation measures,” stated the study, further reflecting that these states also accounted for nearly 43 per cent of the total registered vehicles in India. Dust emissions lead to irritation in respiratory tracts The findings of the study were published in the Elsevier journal Science of the Total Environment in a paper titled “Fugitive road dust particulate matter emission inventory for India: A field campaign in 32 Indian cities”. The paper's authors included Arpit Katiyar, Diljit Kumar Nayak, Pavan Kumar Nagar, Dhirendra Singh, Mukesh Sharma and Sri Harsa Kota. Watch: Report: Tesla to set up manufacturing plant in Gujarat, India Speaking to The Times Of India, Ahmedabad-based pulmonologist and chest physician Dr Gopal Raval explained what are the effects of such high levels of dust emissions in the state, He said that five out of 10 patients visit the clinic due to irritation in respiratory tracts which is caused by dust. "While some had come for issues due to emissions from construction sites, others were living near the roads with high traffic volume and high concentration of dust particles in the air," said Dr Raval. "The primary sign of dust-related irritation is non-obstructive chronic bronchitis where the patients get a bad dry cough which is not caused by any infection,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

India's Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Karnataka and UP emerge as top dust emitters: IIT

The government of the western Indian state of Maharashtra has given a go-ahead for a broad proposal to create a new city, 'Third Mumbai'. Mumbai, state capital of Maharashtra, has been a major financial centre in the peninsula for over a century. The 'Navi Mumbai' (New Mumbai) was created to relieve load on infrastructure on Mumbai. Now the government plans to set up 'Third Mumbai'. To continue this process and more in order to make Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) capable of handling competition from other Indian cities.

The state government officials, including Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, have been broadly explaining the concept for a year. Third Mumbai is expected to focus on housing, both luxury and affordable, as well as better infrastructure and on the aim of creating an Information Technology hub near Mumbai.

There are plans that Third Mumbai will take shape around Navi Mumbai International Airport which, after completion, will be connected to Mumbai via Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu. The bridge is also known as &nbsp;Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL).

Multiple media reports have said that state government officials have given go-ahead for Third Mumbai last week.

“We are calling it the Third Mumbai which will have all the necessary infrastructure that a well-developed city should have. From residential (luxury and affordable), commercial complexes, data centres, hubs for MNCs and banks, and financial companies to large knowledge parks; it will have everything. A robust public transportation shall also be developed there,” said a government official, as quoted by Hindustan Times.

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This city has been proposed to further boost economic activity and contribute to the country’s GDP. “There is a plan to develop a second BKC in Kharghar. Around 150 hectares of land is expected to be available for developing it into a purely commercial area that would attract both Indian companies and MNCs,” the official added further.

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Third Mumbai is likely to function as a city that will focus on development of areas which are currently on the fringes of Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

(With inputs from agencies)

The government of the western Indian state of Maharashtra has given a go-ahead for a broad proposal to create a new city, 'Third Mumbai'. Mumbai, state capital of Maharashtra, has been a major financial centre in the peninsula for over a century.

The government of the western Indian state of Maharashtra has given a go-ahead for a broad proposal to create a new city, 'Third Mumbai'. Mumbai, state capital of Maharashtra, has been a major financial centre in the peninsula for over a century. The 'Navi Mumbai' (New Mumbai) was created to relieve load on infrastructure on Mumbai. Now the government plans to set up 'Third Mumbai'. To continue this process and more in order to make Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) capable of handling competition from other Indian cities. The state government officials, including Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, have been broadly explaining the concept for a year. Third Mumbai is expected to focus on housing, both luxury and affordable, as well as better infrastructure and on the aim of creating an Information Technology hub near Mumbai. There are plans that Third Mumbai will take shape around Navi Mumbai International Airport which, after completion, will be connected to Mumbai via Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu. The bridge is also known as Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL). Multiple media reports have said that state government officials have given go-ahead for Third Mumbai last week. “We are calling it the Third Mumbai which will have all the necessary infrastructure that a well-developed city should have. From residential (luxury and affordable), commercial complexes, data centres, hubs for MNCs and banks, and financial companies to large knowledge parks; it will have everything. A robust public transportation shall also be developed there,” said a government official, as quoted by Hindustan Times. Also Read | Mumbai resident ordered food worth over $50,000 on food aggregator app This city has been proposed to further boost economic activity and contribute to the country’s GDP. “There is a plan to develop a second BKC in Kharghar. Around 150 hectares of land is expected to be available for developing it into a purely commercial area that would attract both Indian companies and MNCs,” the official added further. Also Read | Criminal gang members pose as taxmen to loot ₹1.8 million from Mumbai business family Third Mumbai is likely to function as a city that will focus on development of areas which are currently on the fringes of Mumbai Metropolitan Region. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Maharashtra greenlights new city called ‘Third Mumbai’, says report

India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducts extensive raids across four states, targeting a network with suspected Islamic State ties. Spanning 19 locations in Karnataka, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, and Delhi, these actions build on recent operations against terrorism. The report delves into the strategy, key figures detained, and the seizure of explosive materials and incriminating evidence, highlighting India's multifaceted fight against terror groups like ISIS and PLFI.

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At least nine workers were killed, including three women, after an explosion ripped through a factory in India’s Nagur in Maharashtra on Sunday (Dec 17).

The blast happened at Solar Industries India Limited in the Bazargaon village around 9 am (local time), with some media reports claiming a delayed response from the authorities.

The incident took place when labourers were packaging defence products. The death toll is expected to rise further, local media reported.

The company deals with the supplies of explosives and other defence equipment for the country's defence.

“Nine people died after there was a blast in the solar explosive company in Bazargaon village of Nagpur. This blast happened at the time of packing in the cast booster plant,” Harsh Poddar, Superintendent of Police, Nagpur Rural, told ANI news agency.

Satyanarayan Nuwal, the chairman of Solar Industries, told Hindustan Times newspaper, “I do not know the exact number of casualties, but I was informed that five to six persons died due to the explosive blast.”

<h2>Govt announces compensation&nbsp;</h2>

He added that he is in constant touch with the company personnel in this regard.

Expressing grief over the incident, Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced compensation for the victims’ family members on social media X.

"It is very unfortunate that nine people including 6 women died in the explosion at Solar Industries in Nagpur. It is a company that manufactures drones and explosives for the defence forces,” he said.

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“The Nagpur Collector and Superintendent of Police are in constant touch and the IG, SP, and Collector are at the spot. The state government will assistance of Rs 500,000 to the kins of those who died in this incident."

<h2>Reports of delayed response&nbsp;</h2>

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Dismissing media reports of a delayed response, Vipin Itankar, the Nagpur district collector, told Times of India newspaper that the rescue operations got delayed due to mandatory safety protocols being followed by petroleum and explosives experts.

"The petroleum and explosives experts will investigate the accident and submit a report to me," Itankar was quoted as saying.

(With inputs from agencies)

At least nine workers were killed, including three women, after an explosion ripped through a factory in India’s Nagur in Maharashtra on Sunday (Dec 17). The blast happened at Solar Industries India Limited in the Bazargaon village around 9 am (local time), with some media reports claiming a delayed response from the authorities.

At least nine workers were killed, including three women, after an explosion ripped through a factory in India’s Nagur in Maharashtra on Sunday (Dec 17). The blast happened at Solar Industries India Limited in the Bazargaon village around 9 am (local time), with some media reports claiming a delayed response from the authorities. The incident took place when labourers were packaging defence products. The death toll is expected to rise further, local media reported. The company deals with the supplies of explosives and other defence equipment for the country's defence. “Nine people died after there was a blast in the solar explosive company in Bazargaon village of Nagpur. This blast happened at the time of packing in the cast booster plant,” Harsh Poddar, Superintendent of Police, Nagpur Rural, told ANI news agency. Satyanarayan Nuwal, the chairman of Solar Industries, told Hindustan Times newspaper, “I do not know the exact number of casualties, but I was informed that five to six persons died due to the explosive blast.” Govt announces compensation He added that he is in constant touch with the company personnel in this regard. Expressing grief over the incident, Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced compensation for the victims’ family members on social media X. "It is very unfortunate that nine people including 6 women died in the explosion at Solar Industries in Nagpur. It is a company that manufactures drones and explosives for the defence forces,” he said. Also read | Who is Mahesh Kumawat? The sixth accused nabbed in major security breach of Indian Parliament “The Nagpur Collector and Superintendent of Police are in constant touch and the IG, SP, and Collector are at the spot. The state government will assistance of Rs 500,000 to the kins of those who died in this incident." Reports of delayed response Also read | Indian PM Modi inaugurates Surat Diamond Bourse, world’s largest office building, in Gujarat Dismissing media reports of a delayed response, Vipin Itankar, the Nagpur district collector, told Times of India newspaper that the rescue operations got delayed due to mandatory safety protocols being followed by petroleum and explosives experts. "The petroleum and explosives experts will investigate the accident and submit a report to me," Itankar was quoted as saying. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Nine workers killed in factory explosion in Nagpur

Amid Maratha protests that are erupting in western India’s state of Maharashtra, the Maharashtra State Backward Class Commission panel, that was appointed to look into the socio-economic backwardness of the Maratha community is crumbling.

Five out of its 10-member panel have quit citing the Maharashtra state government’s interference. It can be called a big setback for the Maratha community which has been fighting for their rights for many years now.

Three members including, the chairman of the commission, Anand Nirgude, a former judge at the Bombay High Court, have resigned. Two days before, two members citing government interference had resigned.

According to confirmed sources, one of the members who resigned in his resignation letter had mentioned that the government was trying to force them into declaring the Maratha community as backward. One of the resigned members alleged that the panel was supposed to work independently but the interference was too much.

Nirgude resigned on December 4, before the start of the winter assembly session. The Maharashtra government conveyed his resignation and the state government’s acceptance of it to the member secretary of the Maharashtra State Backward Class Commission on December 9.

Maharashtra Leader of Opposition (in the Legislative Assembly) and Congressman Vijay Wadettiwar, also a prominent OBC leader accused the state government and said, “The present State Backward Class Commission had been constituted during the time of the MVA government. The Shinde government is bringing pressure on some OBC members in this commission. Why is it trying to throttle the voices of the OBCs in this manner? Why did the government hide the date of Mr Nirgude’s resignation? What was the motive behind this?”

Marathas, who form an estimated 33 per cent of the state’s population, have periodically protested for reservations in government jobs and educational institutions of the state.

The commission looks into matters of including or excluding a particular caste from categories such as Vimukta Jati and Nomadic Tribes (VJNT), Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Special Backward Classes (SBC). The commission, a quasi-judicial body, conducts extensive studies and submits its report to the Maharashtra government.

The panel was supposed to do a comprehensive survey to determine the Maratha community’s social, educational and economic backwardness.

In 2021, the Supreme Court rejected a report on the social and economic backwardness of the Marathas submitted by the commission’s former chairman, Justice M.G. Gaikwad (Retd), and struck down the quota given to Marathas under the ‘socially and educationally backward class’ as “unconstitutional”.

Earlier this year — faced with the latest round of protests just ahead of the 2024 elections — the Maharashtra government filed a curative petition to get the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision.

In October this year, the Maharashtra government announced it would grant Kunbi certificates — Kunbis are a sub-Maratha caste group that’s counted among the state’s OBC — to Marathas to

ensure the community is counted among the state’s other backward classes. The move sparked yet another row, with the state’s other OBC groups raising concerns.

Meanwhile, Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil, who’s been at the centre of the fresh Maratha protests, has given the Eknath Shinde government a December 24 deadline to grant reservation.

Amid Maratha protests that are erupting in western India’s state of Maharashtra, the Maharashtra State Backward Class Commission panel, that was appointed to look into the socio-economic backwardness of the Maratha community is crumbling.

Amid Maratha protests that are erupting in western India’s state of Maharashtra, the Maharashtra State Backward Class Commission panel, that was appointed to look into the socio-economic backwardness of the Maratha community is crumbling. Five out of its 10-member panel have quit citing the Maharashtra state government’s interference. It can be called a big setback for the Maratha community which has been fighting for their rights for many years now. Three members including, the chairman of the commission, Anand Nirgude, a former judge at the Bombay High Court, have resigned. Two days before, two members citing government interference had resigned. According to confirmed sources, one of the members who resigned in his resignation letter had mentioned that the government was trying to force them into declaring the Maratha community as backward. One of the resigned members alleged that the panel was supposed to work independently but the interference was too much. Nirgude resigned on December 4, before the start of the winter assembly session. The Maharashtra government conveyed his resignation and the state government’s acceptance of it to the member secretary of the Maharashtra State Backward Class Commission on December 9. Maharashtra Leader of Opposition (in the Legislative Assembly) and Congressman Vijay Wadettiwar, also a prominent OBC leader accused the state government and said, “The present State Backward Class Commission had been constituted during the time of the MVA government. The Shinde government is bringing pressure on some OBC members in this commission. Why is it trying to throttle the voices of the OBCs in this manner? Why did the government hide the date of Mr Nirgude’s resignation? What was the motive behind this?” Marathas, who form an estimated 33 per cent of the state’s population, have periodically protested for reservations in government jobs and educational institutions of the state. The commission looks into matters of including or excluding a particular caste from categories such as Vimukta Jati and Nomadic Tribes (VJNT), Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Special Backward Classes (SBC). The commission, a quasi-judicial body, conducts extensive studies and submits its report to the Maharashtra government. The panel was supposed to do a comprehensive survey to determine the Maratha community’s social, educational and economic backwardness. In 2021, the Supreme Court rejected a report on the social and economic backwardness of the Marathas submitted by the commission’s former chairman, Justice M.G. Gaikwad (Retd), and struck down the quota given to Marathas under the ‘socially and educationally backward class’ as “unconstitutional”. Earlier this year — faced with the latest round of protests just ahead of the 2024 elections — the Maharashtra government filed a curative petition to get the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision. In October this year, the Maharashtra government announced it would grant Kunbi certificates — Kunbis are a sub-Maratha caste group that’s counted among the state’s OBC — to Marathas to ensure the community is counted among the state’s other backward classes. The move sparked yet another row, with the state’s other OBC groups raising concerns. Meanwhile, Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil, who’s been at the centre of the fresh Maratha protests, has given the Eknath Shinde government a December 24 deadline to grant reservation.

Maratha protest: Maharashtra State Backward Class Commission panel members quit citing govt interference

In a major crackdown on the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria or ISIS, the National Investigation Agency in India arrested 15 alleged operatives of the banned organization during simultaneous raids at 44 locations across two Indian states of Maharashtra and Karnataka.

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NIA raids India's Maharashtra and Karnataka, 15 arrested in connection with ISIS

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is conducting raids over 40 locations in Karnataka and Maharashtra and arrested 13 people in an ISIS terror conspiracy case. Of the total 44 locations being raided by the NIA since this morning, the agency sleuths have searched 1 place in Karnataka, 2 in Pune, 31 in Thane Rural, 9 in Thane city, and 1 in Bhayandar.

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Salman Khan has reacted to a viral video where his fans were bursting firecrackers inside a cinema hall during the screening of Tiger 3. A video of Salman Khan's fans bursting firecrackers inside Mohan Cinema in Malegoan went viral on social media.

Salman Khan has reacted to a viral video where his fans were bursting firecrackers inside a cinema hall during the screening of Tiger 3. A video of Salman Khan's fans bursting firecrackers inside Mohan Cinema in Malegoan went viral on social media. The clip shows people bursting crackers in a cinema hall amid the screening of Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif's Tiger 3 to celebrate the actor's entry. The incident occurred on Diwali night, and the police have registered an FIR under sections 112 and 117 of Maharashtra Police Act, ANI reported. The actor reacted to the firecracker incident and posted on X, "I'm hearing about fireworks inside theatres during Tiger3." Calling bursting firecrackers in a cinema hall "dangerous," he said, "Let's enjoy the film without putting ourselves and others at risk. Stay safe." ALSO READ | Park Seo Joon and Han So Hee's Gyeongseong Creature to release on Netflix According to the Malegaon Chhavani Police, people ignited many firecrackers, including rockets, inside a theatre, posing a risk to the other viewers sitting in the cinema hall during the incident, which occurred at 10:15 pm IST. The video also showed that people inside the cinema hall started running and panicking after a few fans burst firecrackers on Salman Khan's entry. Celebration gone awry! Fireworks go off at a cinema hall in India's Maharashtra during screening of actor Salman Khan's #Tiger3, leading to a stampede-like situation#SalmanKhan #Tiger3Diwali2023 #Tiger3Booking pic.twitter.com/QjHehAbx9S — WION Showbiz (@WIONShowbiz) November 13, 2023 × However, this is not the first time Salman Khan fans have burst firecrackers inside a cinema hall. Salman Khan often releases his movies on Diwali. In 2021, fans burst firecrackers inside a cinema hall during Antim: The Final Truth's screening. The incident caught Salman's attention. He took to social media, condemning the incident and urging fans not to repeat it. He said, "Request all my fans not to take firecrackers inside the auditorium as it could be a huge fire hazard, thereby endangering your lives and others. I request theatre owners not to allow firecrackers inside the cinema, and security should stop them from doing so at the entry point. Enjoy the film by all means. But please avoid this is my request to all my fans. Thank you." ALSO READ | Fashion mogul Peter Nygard found guilty of four sexual assault charges by Canadian jury Not only during Salman Khan's movie, but another incident occurred last month during a Shah Rukh Khan movie. On October 7, a group of fans burst firecrackers to celebrate the entry of Shah Rukh Khan in a Malegaon cinema. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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A political storm is brewing in India's state of Maharashtra if results in local council elections are anything to go by. In what is now being called a swing state, the breakaway factions from Shive Sena and NCP respectively signal a change in political dynamics in Maharashtra, as BJP sweeps the panchayat election

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The recent deaths of 31 people within a span of 48 hours in a government-run hospital in western Indian state of Maharashtra raised several questions on the state’s healthcare system.&nbsp;

To ensure such incidents do not take place in the future, state’s Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has directed the administration to double the public health expenditure and strengthen the health system especially in rural areas on war footing.&nbsp;

The Chief Minister has also directed the officials to establish super-specialty hospitals in all the 34 districts of the state.

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The announcement came during a high-level meeting attended by the state’s Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, among other key officials.

The meeting also discussed the agenda of healthcare funding and recruitment.&nbsp;

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The Chief Minister has directed to ensure the immediate purchase of medicines and equipment. All the district collectors have been empowered for expenditure from the planned funds for the purchase.

They should keep the life-saving drugs ready with themselves and no lack of availability will be tolerated.&nbsp;

There is an immediate need for new hospitals in at least 25 out of 34 districts.

Keeping that in mind, the Chief Minister has directed new, fully-equipped district hospitals to be established and the blueprint regarding it should be submitted in 15 days.&nbsp;

Considering, the healthcare demand, especially in government and public hospitals, the CM has directed the formation of nine new health circles in addition to the existing eight.&nbsp;

Often, the government gets complaints regarding its hospitals being unhygienic, and lack of proper sanitation, to this, the CM has directed officials to conduct regular visits to ensure high standards of cleanliness.&nbsp;

The draft of the ‘New Healthcare Vision 2035’, should be prepared in the next 15 days, as per the direction of the CM to the concerned officials.&nbsp;

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The recent deaths of 31 people within a span of 48 hours in a government-run hospital in western Indian state of Maharashtra raised several questions on the state’s healthcare system.

The recent deaths of 31 people within a span of 48 hours in a government-run hospital in western Indian state of Maharashtra raised several questions on the state’s healthcare system. To ensure such incidents do not take place in the future, state’s Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has directed the administration to double the public health expenditure and strengthen the health system especially in rural areas on war footing. The Chief Minister has also directed the officials to establish super-specialty hospitals in all the 34 districts of the state. Also read | India: 31 people, including infants, die within a day in Maharashtra hospital The announcement came during a high-level meeting attended by the state’s Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, among other key officials. The meeting also discussed the agenda of healthcare funding and recruitment. Also watch | Maharashtra: 24 patients, including 12 newborns die in state-run hospital × The Chief Minister has directed to ensure the immediate purchase of medicines and equipment. All the district collectors have been empowered for expenditure from the planned funds for the purchase. They should keep the life-saving drugs ready with themselves and no lack of availability will be tolerated. There is an immediate need for new hospitals in at least 25 out of 34 districts. Keeping that in mind, the Chief Minister has directed new, fully-equipped district hospitals to be established and the blueprint regarding it should be submitted in 15 days. Considering, the healthcare demand, especially in government and public hospitals, the CM has directed the formation of nine new health circles in addition to the existing eight. Often, the government gets complaints regarding its hospitals being unhygienic, and lack of proper sanitation, to this, the CM has directed officials to conduct regular visits to ensure high standards of cleanliness. The draft of the ‘New Healthcare Vision 2035’, should be prepared in the next 15 days, as per the direction of the CM to the concerned officials. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 1.8 million to 2.7 million cases worldwide result in between 81,410 and 137,880 deaths from snakebite envenoming, making it one of the most neglected tropical diseases (NTD). In an attempt to prevent fatal snakebite deaths, a Maharashtra couple has taken on this task and has so far saved over 6000 lives.

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Following the deaths of seven more patients, the number of fatalities at a government hospital in the Nanded district of Maharashtra has risen to 31. There were sixteen adult and fifteen pediatric patients that passed away at the hospital.

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At least 31&nbsp;people, including 16 infants have lost their lives&nbsp;in a government-run hospital in western Indian state of Maharashtra. It is being alleged that shortage of medicine was the cause. The deaths occurred at Shankarrao Chavan Government Medical College and Hospital in Nanded.

Dr Shyamrao Wakode, dean in-charge of the Medical College claimed that the deceased were suffering from various ailments including snake bites, arsenic and phosphorus poisoning.

"Around 12 children died in the last 24 hours...12 adults also died due to various ailments (snake bites, arsenic and phosphorus poisoning etc.). Due to transfers of various staff, there was some difficulty for us...We were supposed to buy medicines from the Haffkine Institute but that also didn't happen....Also, patients come from far off to this hospital and there were many patients whose sanctioned budget also got disturbed..." he said.

Former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan, who hails from Nanded, said that besides these deaths, another 70 patients who were referred to the hospital from other private hospitals in Nanded district are 'critical'.

"Around 24 people's death has been reported at the Dr Shankarrao Chavan Medical College and Hospital and therefore I have come here and met the Dean. The situation is concerning and serious. The government should take this up and provide immediate help...Around 70 other people are critical. Replacement of a lot of nurses who were transferred has not been given,” Chavan told ANI news agency.

Later, he wrote on X, "Death toll continues in Nanded. 7 more patients unfortunately died in Government Medical College Hospital since yesterday. 4 children are also included in the dead. The state government should determine the responsibility."&nbsp;

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The senior leader from Indian National Congress also said that all required help and resources should be given because the situation is ‘concerning’.&nbsp;

"In the last 24 hours, 24 deaths have been reported at Nanded government Hospital and Medical College (GMCH). Out of these, 12 are infants who were referred here by some local private hospitals. The remaining deaths are of adults for various reasons," Dr Dilip Mhaisekar, Director, Medical Education and Research, Maharashtra, told PTI.

"A three-member expert committee from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly Aurangabad) district has been formed with a mandate to submit a report by 1pm on Tuesday. I am personally visiting the hospital to review the situation," he informed.

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At least 31 people, including 16 infants have lost their lives in a government-run hospital in western Indian state of Maharashtra. It is being alleged that shortage of medicine was the cause.

At least 31 people, including 16 infants have lost their lives in a government-run hospital in western Indian state of Maharashtra. It is being alleged that shortage of medicine was the cause. The deaths occurred at Shankarrao Chavan Government Medical College and Hospital in Nanded. Dr Shyamrao Wakode, dean in-charge of the Medical College claimed that the deceased were suffering from various ailments including snake bites, arsenic and phosphorus poisoning. "Around 12 children died in the last 24 hours...12 adults also died due to various ailments (snake bites, arsenic and phosphorus poisoning etc.). Due to transfers of various staff, there was some difficulty for us...We were supposed to buy medicines from the Haffkine Institute but that also didn't happen....Also, patients come from far off to this hospital and there were many patients whose sanctioned budget also got disturbed..." he said. Former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan, who hails from Nanded, said that besides these deaths, another 70 patients who were referred to the hospital from other private hospitals in Nanded district are 'critical'. "Around 24 people's death has been reported at the Dr Shankarrao Chavan Medical College and Hospital and therefore I have come here and met the Dean. The situation is concerning and serious. The government should take this up and provide immediate help...Around 70 other people are critical. Replacement of a lot of nurses who were transferred has not been given,” Chavan told ANI news agency. Later, he wrote on X, "Death toll continues in Nanded. 7 more patients unfortunately died in Government Medical College Hospital since yesterday. 4 children are also included in the dead. The state government should determine the responsibility." नांदेडमध्ये मृत्यूचे थैमान सुरूच. शासकीय वैद्यकीय महाविद्यालयाच्या रुग्णालयात कालपासून आणखी ७ रुग्णांचा दुर्दैवी मृत्यू. मृतकांमध्ये ४ बालकांचाही समावेश. राज्य सरकारने जबाबदारी निश्चित करावी. — Ashok Chavan (@AshokChavanINC) October 3, 2023 × The senior leader from Indian National Congress also said that all required help and resources should be given because the situation is ‘concerning’. "In the last 24 hours, 24 deaths have been reported at Nanded government Hospital and Medical College (GMCH). Out of these, 12 are infants who were referred here by some local private hospitals. The remaining deaths are of adults for various reasons," Dr Dilip Mhaisekar, Director, Medical Education and Research, Maharashtra, told PTI. "A three-member expert committee from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly Aurangabad) district has been formed with a mandate to submit a report by 1pm on Tuesday. I am personally visiting the hospital to review the situation," he informed. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Floods brought by torrential rains left a scene of destruction in Indian city of Nagpur on Sunday. As roads turned into rivers, heavy rains forced residents living in low-lying areas to evacuate to safety.

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In Nagpur, Maharashtra, multiple low-lying areas have been inundated by persistent rain and cloudburst, leading Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to order the district administration and police to furnish the requisite aid to the impacted individuals. A minimum of 140 individuals have been relocated to safer areas from areas that were flooded.

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The death toll rose to seven&nbsp;after a&nbsp;lift collapsed in a building in Thane city of the Indian state of Maharashtra, on Sunday (September 10) evening, said the civil officials.

One of the&nbsp;labourers who was pulled out alive&nbsp;succumbed to injuries, on Monday (Sep 11), reported news agency PTI, citing a&nbsp;civic official.&nbsp;

<h2>What happened?</h2>

The local police said that they have launched&nbsp;an investigation into&nbsp;the incident which took place in Thane’s Balkum area and led to the death of six workers on the spot while two others were said to be seriously injured.&nbsp;

According to officials, the 40-storey recently completed building, Runwal Eirene, was undergoing waterproofing work on the roof.&nbsp;

“The tragic incident transpired when the lift’s rope broke while the workers were descending after completing their work. Eyewitnesses immediately alerted the Balkum fire brigade, and Balkum Fire Brigade Station Officer Omkar Vaiti swiftly arrived at the scene with a team,” said Yasin Tadvi, who heads the disaster management cell of Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC).&nbsp;

The TMC official later said that the lift involved in the incident was a construction one and not a regular one. He added, that after one of the supporting cables of the construction lift snapped, it plunged and landed some three levels underground in the parking area.&nbsp;

The incident occurred around 5:30 pm (local time), said the official in Thane. “It was immediately not clear how the lift cable malfunctioned,” he added.&nbsp;

Former local councillor Sanjay Bhoir also reportedly responded to the incident, rushed to the accident site, assisted in the rescue operation, and pulled out some workers trapped in the elevator.&nbsp;

<h2>About the victims</h2>

The deceased workers have been identified as Mahendra Choupal (32), Rupesh Kumar Das (21), Harun Sheikh (47), Mithlesh (35), and Karidas (38). However, another labourer was not identified.&nbsp;

One of the injured workers,&nbsp;identified as Sunil Kumar Das (21)&nbsp;succumbed to injuries after he was rushed to the hospital on Sunday night&nbsp;Tadvi, said on Monday.

The TMC official also said it was not yet clear how the lift cable malfunctioned.

<h2>Case filed</h2>

A case has been registered against the contractor under the Indian Penal Code (IPC&nbsp;sections 304(2) (rash and negligent act), 337 (causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others) and 338 (causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others), senior police inspector Uttam Sonawane from Kapurbawdi police station told PTI.

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The death toll rose to seven after a lift collapsed in a building in Thane city of the Indian state of Maharashtra, on Sunday (September 10) evening, said the civil officials.

The death toll rose to seven after a lift collapsed in a building in Thane city of the Indian state of Maharashtra, on Sunday (September 10) evening, said the civil officials. One of the labourers who was pulled out alive succumbed to injuries, on Monday (Sep 11), reported news agency PTI, citing a civic official. What happened? The local police said that they have launched an investigation into the incident which took place in Thane’s Balkum area and led to the death of six workers on the spot while two others were said to be seriously injured. According to officials, the 40-storey recently completed building, Runwal Eirene, was undergoing waterproofing work on the roof. “The tragic incident transpired when the lift’s rope broke while the workers were descending after completing their work. Eyewitnesses immediately alerted the Balkum fire brigade, and Balkum Fire Brigade Station Officer Omkar Vaiti swiftly arrived at the scene with a team,” said Yasin Tadvi, who heads the disaster management cell of Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC). The TMC official later said that the lift involved in the incident was a construction one and not a regular one. He added, that after one of the supporting cables of the construction lift snapped, it plunged and landed some three levels underground in the parking area. The incident occurred around 5:30 pm (local time), said the official in Thane. “It was immediately not clear how the lift cable malfunctioned,” he added. Former local councillor Sanjay Bhoir also reportedly responded to the incident, rushed to the accident site, assisted in the rescue operation, and pulled out some workers trapped in the elevator. About the victims The deceased workers have been identified as Mahendra Choupal (32), Rupesh Kumar Das (21), Harun Sheikh (47), Mithlesh (35), and Karidas (38). However, another labourer was not identified. One of the injured workers, identified as Sunil Kumar Das (21) succumbed to injuries after he was rushed to the hospital on Sunday night Tadvi, said on Monday. The TMC official also said it was not yet clear how the lift cable malfunctioned. Case filed A case has been registered against the contractor under the Indian Penal Code (IPC sections 304(2) (rash and negligent act), 337 (causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others) and 338 (causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others), senior police inspector Uttam Sonawane from Kapurbawdi police station told PTI. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Students of a government school in Bhiw Dhanora village, located in Maharashtra's Aurangabad district, are compelled to cross a river using makeshift thermocol rafts daily to attend classes.

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Maharashtra recorded just 40 percent of the normal rain in August, triggering concerns about an impending drought, with 11 districts receiving 32 to 44 percent less rainfall this monsoon between June and end of August, according to agriculture department data.

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Hyundai Motor Co's&nbsp;Indian unit will buy automaker General Motors'&nbsp;Talegaon plant in the western state of Maharashtra, a move that will allow the U.S. automaker to exit the country as well increase Hyundai's annual production.

Through its Sriperumbudur facility outside Chennai city and now the Talegaon plant, Hyundai aims to increase its cumulative production capacity to one million units per year, it said on Wednesday. The company had a production capacity of 820,000 units in the first half of this year.

The South Korean firm said it intends to upgrade the existing infrastructure at the Talegaon unit and start manufacturing in 2025. The plant currently has an annual production capacity of 130,000 units.

Hyundai, India's second-biggest carmaker by sales, did not mention a deal value.

This deal will allow the US&nbsp;automaker&nbsp;to exit India. GM stopped selling cars in the country in 2017 after years of dwindling sales but its complete exit from the market has been marred by complications, including legal tussles with workers and failure to find a buyer for the plant.

In 2019, GM agreed to sell the plant to China's Great Wall Motor&nbsp;but talks&nbsp;collapsed&nbsp;after the companies failed to obtain regulatory approvals amid New Delhi's scrutiny of Chinese investments.

Last week, Hyundai&nbsp;said&nbsp;it plans to launch more electric vehicles (EVs) under the Hyundai and Kia brands in India, in a sign that it is betting big on the world's third-largest auto market.

It plans to&nbsp;invest&nbsp;$2.45 billion to beef up EV production in the country and is bullish on the local appetite for EVs.

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Hyundai Motor Co's Indian unit will buy automaker General Motors' Talegaon plant in the western state of Maharashtra, a move that will allow the U.S. automaker to exit the country as well increase Hyundai's annual production.

Hyundai Motor Co's Indian unit will buy automaker General Motors' Talegaon plant in the western state of Maharashtra, a move that will allow the U.S. automaker to exit the country as well increase Hyundai's annual production. Through its Sriperumbudur facility outside Chennai city and now the Talegaon plant, Hyundai aims to increase its cumulative production capacity to one million units per year, it said on Wednesday. The company had a production capacity of 820,000 units in the first half of this year. The South Korean firm said it intends to upgrade the existing infrastructure at the Talegaon unit and start manufacturing in 2025. The plant currently has an annual production capacity of 130,000 units. Hyundai, India's second-biggest carmaker by sales, did not mention a deal value. This deal will allow the US automaker to exit India. GM stopped selling cars in the country in 2017 after years of dwindling sales but its complete exit from the market has been marred by complications, including legal tussles with workers and failure to find a buyer for the plant. In 2019, GM agreed to sell the plant to China's Great Wall Motor but talks collapsed after the companies failed to obtain regulatory approvals amid New Delhi's scrutiny of Chinese investments. Last week, Hyundai said it plans to launch more electric vehicles (EVs) under the Hyundai and Kia brands in India, in a sign that it is betting big on the world's third-largest auto market. It plans to invest $2.45 billion to beef up EV production in the country and is bullish on the local appetite for EVs. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Multiple unexplained deaths in 24 hours at a government hospital india's state of Maharashtra have created a stir. Reports say eighteen patients died at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj hospital in thane district between Saturday and Sunday.

India: Mysterious deaths at a government hospital in Thane, Maharashtra under scrutiny

An unusually strong monsoon season is lashing parts of India, with some regions getting inundated with water and some left to deal with ensuing threats like landslides and power and communication blackout.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a fresh alert of heavy rains across the country’s West Coast Friday (July 28), including Maharashtra and Goa. The IMD also predicted heavy showers for several northeastern states like Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya.

<h2>Floods in Telangana</h2>

Telangana has been experiencing heavy rainfall, leading to floods in low-lying areas and disruptions in road connectivity.

Following heavy rains, eight people were swept away in the floodwaters of a rivulet in the Mulugu district of Telangana.

Their bodies were discovered and reported by the police on Friday.

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Due to the rain's intensity, hundreds of tourists on their way to Mutyala Dhara waterfall in Mulgu were stranded.

Overflowing streams blocked the road, but fortunately, all 80 tourists were safely rescued by the Mulugu Superintendent of Police Gaush Alam and his men.

<h2>Floods in Maharashtra</h2>

In the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, thunderstorms with lightning and heavy rainfall are expected over the next four days. There's a warning for residents of several villages about the possibility of flooding due to water discharge from nearby dams.

The Regional Meteorological Centre, Nagpur, issued a 'yellow' alert for various districts in the region for the next few days, and an 'orange' alert for specific areas on Friday.

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Chandrapur district in Maharashtra has experienced incessant rain, leading to the opening of three gates of the Irai Dam. 
The ongoing heavy rainfall has resulted in four more rain-related deaths across Maharashtra in the last 24 hours, bringing the total to 101 since June 1.

<h2>Flood-like situation in Delhi</h2>

Parts of Delhi and the national capital region also experienced heavy rainfall, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting light to moderate rainfall for the day in Delhi and its adjoining areas.&nbsp;

The Regional Weather Forecasting Centre (RWFC) in Delhi issued a list of specific places likely to receive rain on Saturday. &nbsp;

In a statement, the RWFC said, “Light to moderate intensity rain would occur over and adjoining areas of few places of Delhi, NCR (Noida, Dadri, Greater Noida, Faridabad) Rewari, Bawal, Nuh (Haryana) Hapur, Gulaoti, Siyana, Sikandrabad, Bulandshahar.”

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An unusually strong monsoon season is lashing parts of India, with some regions getting inundated with water and some left to deal with ensuing threats like landslides and power and communication blackout.

An unusually strong monsoon season is lashing parts of India, with some regions getting inundated with water and some left to deal with ensuing threats like landslides and power and communication blackout. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a fresh alert of heavy rains across the country’s West Coast Friday (July 28), including Maharashtra and Goa. The IMD also predicted heavy showers for several northeastern states like Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya. Floods in Telangana Telangana has been experiencing heavy rainfall, leading to floods in low-lying areas and disruptions in road connectivity. Following heavy rains, eight people were swept away in the floodwaters of a rivulet in the Mulugu district of Telangana. Their bodies were discovered and reported by the police on Friday. Watch: India: Monsoon batters country's financial capital Mumbai × Due to the rain's intensity, hundreds of tourists on their way to Mutyala Dhara waterfall in Mulgu were stranded. Overflowing streams blocked the road, but fortunately, all 80 tourists were safely rescued by the Mulugu Superintendent of Police Gaush Alam and his men. Floods in Maharashtra In the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, thunderstorms with lightning and heavy rainfall are expected over the next four days. There's a warning for residents of several villages about the possibility of flooding due to water discharge from nearby dams. The Regional Meteorological Centre, Nagpur, issued a 'yellow' alert for various districts in the region for the next few days, and an 'orange' alert for specific areas on Friday. Also read: India Rain Alert: IMD Weather Forecast Till August 2 Chandrapur district in Maharashtra has experienced incessant rain, leading to the opening of three gates of the Irai Dam. The ongoing heavy rainfall has resulted in four more rain-related deaths across Maharashtra in the last 24 hours, bringing the total to 101 since June 1. Flood-like situation in Delhi Parts of Delhi and the national capital region also experienced heavy rainfall, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting light to moderate rainfall for the day in Delhi and its adjoining areas. The Regional Weather Forecasting Centre (RWFC) in Delhi issued a list of specific places likely to receive rain on Saturday. In a statement, the RWFC said, “Light to moderate intensity rain would occur over and adjoining areas of few places of Delhi, NCR (Noida, Dadri, Greater Noida, Faridabad) Rewari, Bawal, Nuh (Haryana) Hapur, Gulaoti, Siyana, Sikandrabad, Bulandshahar.” WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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While the death toll in Maharashtra as Landslide has now risen the landslide was reported last week.

Over a hundred people were trapped in Raigad landslide

Indian rescuers in the state of Maharashtra’s Raigad district, where a massive landslide led to the death of at least 27 people, called off the search and rescue efforts, on Sunday (July 23). This comes as nearly 60 people are still missing, said the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) official.&nbsp;

<h2>About the landslide</h2>

The landslide occurred in Raigad district’s Irshalwadi village on July 19 amid torrential rains in the region at around 11:00 pm (local time). The village is situated on a hill slope under Khalapur tehsil which is located around 80 kilometres from the Indian financial capital city of &nbsp;Mumbai.&nbsp;

Irshalwadi village is said to be home to at least 225 people out of which, more than 80&nbsp;managed to escape.

<h2>Search and rescue operations called off</h2>

At least 228 people have been affected by the landslide, according to state minister Uday Samant.&nbsp;

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Addressing a press conference, Samant, who is also the guardian minister of Raigad, said that the decision to call off the search and rescue operations was taken after consulting the district administration and other concerned authorities, as well as local residents.

According to officials, 27 bodies have been recovered from the debris by the NDRF and other social organisations who were engaged in relief and rescue work for four days now. However, nobody was found from the debris on Sunday, reported the Indian media citing officials.&nbsp;

Additionally, the bodies of 12 men, 10 women and four children are yet to be identified, according to the officials. They added that nine members of a family had perished in the disaster.&nbsp;

The landslide also caused around 17 of the 48 houses in the village, which is at least an hour away from a motorable road, to be fully or partially buried due to the debris, as per media reports.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Indian minister Samant has said that those affected will be given houses by the City and Industrial Development Corporation. He added that in a bid to avoid future tragedies, five villages will be rehabilitated and a total of 20 villages will be surveyed.&nbsp;

<h2>Maharashtra CM to ‘adopt’ children</h2>

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will “adopt” the 22 children who have lost their parents due to the Irshalwadi landslide, said the state’s legislative council deputy chairperson Neelam Gorhe, on Saturday.&nbsp;

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The &nbsp;Shrikant Shinde Foundation, an NGO run by the CM’s son and member of parliament Dr Shrikant Shinde, will adopt and bear their education and other expenses till they attain adulthood. “Several children who were at the ashram schools have lost their parents. These children are in the age group of 2 to 15 years,” said Dr Shinde, in a statement on Twitter.&nbsp;

He added, “Taking this into consideration, Dr Shrikant Shinde Foundation has decided to support all the children who have been orphaned in the Irshalwadi landslide.”&nbsp;

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Indian rescuers in the state of Maharashtra’s Raigad district, where a massive landslide led to the death of at least 27 people, called off the search and rescue efforts, on Sunday (July 23).

Indian rescuers in the state of Maharashtra’s Raigad district, where a massive landslide led to the death of at least 27 people, called off the search and rescue efforts, on Sunday (July 23). This comes as nearly 60 people are still missing, said the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) official. About the landslide The landslide occurred in Raigad district’s Irshalwadi village on July 19 amid torrential rains in the region at around 11:00 pm (local time). The village is situated on a hill slope under Khalapur tehsil which is located around 80 kilometres from the Indian financial capital city of Mumbai. Irshalwadi village is said to be home to at least 225 people out of which, more than 80 managed to escape. Search and rescue operations called off At least 228 people have been affected by the landslide, according to state minister Uday Samant. ALSO READ | India: Death toll from landslide in Maharashtra climbs to 26 Addressing a press conference, Samant, who is also the guardian minister of Raigad, said that the decision to call off the search and rescue operations was taken after consulting the district administration and other concerned authorities, as well as local residents. According to officials, 27 bodies have been recovered from the debris by the NDRF and other social organisations who were engaged in relief and rescue work for four days now. However, nobody was found from the debris on Sunday, reported the Indian media citing officials. Additionally, the bodies of 12 men, 10 women and four children are yet to be identified, according to the officials. They added that nine members of a family had perished in the disaster. The landslide also caused around 17 of the 48 houses in the village, which is at least an hour away from a motorable road, to be fully or partially buried due to the debris, as per media reports. Meanwhile, Indian minister Samant has said that those affected will be given houses by the City and Industrial Development Corporation. He added that in a bid to avoid future tragedies, five villages will be rehabilitated and a total of 20 villages will be surveyed. Maharashtra CM to ‘adopt’ children Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will “adopt” the 22 children who have lost their parents due to the Irshalwadi landslide, said the state’s legislative council deputy chairperson Neelam Gorhe, on Saturday. ALSO READ | Mumbai police receive call about RDX-laden tanker going from city to Goa with two Pak nationals The Shrikant Shinde Foundation, an NGO run by the CM’s son and member of parliament Dr Shrikant Shinde, will adopt and bear their education and other expenses till they attain adulthood. “Several children who were at the ashram schools have lost their parents. These children are in the age group of 2 to 15 years,” said Dr Shinde, in a statement on Twitter. He added, “Taking this into consideration, Dr Shrikant Shinde Foundation has decided to support all the children who have been orphaned in the Irshalwadi landslide.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

India: Death toll rises to 27 in Maharashtra landslide, rescue efforts called off with many still missing

At least, Twenty-six people have died and more than hundred are still trapped after a massive landslide hit a village in the western Indian state of Maharashtra.

Deadly landslide in Maharashtra’s Raigad claims at least 26 lives

Deadly Landslide hits Khalapur in Maharashtra: Over 26 dead, dozens trapped

At least five people lost their lives and many others were feared trapped after a mountain village was hit by a landslide in India's western state of Maharashtra after the region was soaked by incessant rain, said the state officials on Thursday (July 20).

The landslide took place in the middle of the night in Irshalwadi, a small mountain village around 60 km from Mumbai, stated media reports citing officials.

"A total of 48 families lived there. Around 75 people have been evacuated and five people have died so far," said Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Twitter.

According to initial reports, around 100 people have been trapped under the debris and efforts are being made by the rescue workers to find survivors in heavy rain as relatives of the victims wait at the base of the mountain for news of their safety.&nbsp;

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"The problem here is that at some places the rubble is almost 20 to 30 feet deep and it has to be manually removed," said an unidentified rescue official, while speaking to ABP Majha channel.

Speaking to The Indian Express, Industries Minister Uday Samant said that search operations are going on and 75 people have been rescued so far.

“The incident occurred at 10:30 in the night at a place adjoining Irsalgad in Raigad district. It is a very remote inaccessible area which is hampering rescue attempts. As of now 4 people have died and 25 people have been rescued. More people are feared to be trapped and NDRF and district administration is making attempts to rescue people,” said Minister Samant.&nbsp;

<h2>Around 15-20 houses buried under debris&nbsp;</h2>

The NDRF informed that the landslide has buried more than 15-20 houses under the debris.&nbsp;

“Of the total 40 houses in the village, 17 have been affected. We have deployed four teams to conduct the rescue operations. The debris at some of the places is 10 to 29 feet deep. It is difficult to bring heavy machinery to this place. It is a 2.8 km trek to reach the spot and we have to remove the debris manually which is likely to take a lot of time. While we are facing difficulties, we will continue our operations till we retrieve the last person,” said SB Singh, Commandant of the fifth battalion of the NDRF, speaking to The Indian Express.&nbsp;

Maharashtra's Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who was present at the site, while speaking to the reporters said that the officials were not able to figure the exact number of people trapped.

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Across the Indian state of Maharashtra, schools were closed due to incessant rains, trains were disrupted and roads were flooded.

On Thursday, all the colleges and schools were closed in the financial capital of Mumbai. The officials suspended some train services on Wednesday after the city was lashed by the rain.

More than 100 mm of rain was recorded by several districts in the state on Wednesday as more heavy showers have been predicted in the next 24 hours, as per the weather department.

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At least five people lost their lives and many others were feared trapped after a mountain village was hit by a landslide in India's western state of Maharashtra after the region was soaked by incessant rain, said the state officials on Thursday (July 20).

At least five people lost their lives and many others were feared trapped after a mountain village was hit by a landslide in India's western state of Maharashtra after the region was soaked by incessant rain, said the state officials on Thursday (July 20). The landslide took place in the middle of the night in Irshalwadi, a small mountain village around 60 km from Mumbai, stated media reports citing officials. "A total of 48 families lived there. Around 75 people have been evacuated and five people have died so far," said Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Twitter. According to initial reports, around 100 people have been trapped under the debris and efforts are being made by the rescue workers to find survivors in heavy rain as relatives of the victims wait at the base of the mountain for news of their safety. ALSO READ | Destruction, havoc, loss of lives: Why have monsoon rains turned ferocious in North India? "The problem here is that at some places the rubble is almost 20 to 30 feet deep and it has to be manually removed," said an unidentified rescue official, while speaking to ABP Majha channel. Speaking to The Indian Express, Industries Minister Uday Samant said that search operations are going on and 75 people have been rescued so far. “The incident occurred at 10:30 in the night at a place adjoining Irsalgad in Raigad district. It is a very remote inaccessible area which is hampering rescue attempts. As of now 4 people have died and 25 people have been rescued. More people are feared to be trapped and NDRF and district administration is making attempts to rescue people,” said Minister Samant. Around 15-20 houses buried under debris The NDRF informed that the landslide has buried more than 15-20 houses under the debris. “Of the total 40 houses in the village, 17 have been affected. We have deployed four teams to conduct the rescue operations. The debris at some of the places is 10 to 29 feet deep. It is difficult to bring heavy machinery to this place. It is a 2.8 km trek to reach the spot and we have to remove the debris manually which is likely to take a lot of time. While we are facing difficulties, we will continue our operations till we retrieve the last person,” said SB Singh, Commandant of the fifth battalion of the NDRF, speaking to The Indian Express. Maharashtra's Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who was present at the site, while speaking to the reporters said that the officials were not able to figure the exact number of people trapped. WATCH | Flood Threat: Delhi has recorded 112% above-average rainfall this year Across the Indian state of Maharashtra, schools were closed due to incessant rains, trains were disrupted and roads were flooded. On Thursday, all the colleges and schools were closed in the financial capital of Mumbai. The officials suspended some train services on Wednesday after the city was lashed by the rain. More than 100 mm of rain was recorded by several districts in the state on Wednesday as more heavy showers have been predicted in the next 24 hours, as per the weather department. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

India: Five dead, some trapped, in landslide in Maharashtra after heavy rain

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