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Time of India
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Extend Vande Bharat to Koraput via Araku: Jeypore MLA
1 2 Koraput: In a renewed push for improved rail connectivity in the tribal-dominated Koraput district, Jeypore MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati has appealed to chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to extend the Vande Bharat Express — currently running between Bhubaneswar and Visakhapatnam — to Koraput via two separate memoranda recently submitted to Majhi and Vaishnaw, the senior Congress legislator proposed extending the train's route by an additional 215 km to reach Koraput. The route, passing through the scenic Araku Valley, would span a total of 669 km, well within the operational threshold of Vande Bharat trains, which typically cover up to 800 the Vande Bharat covers 444 km between Bhubaneswar and Visakhapatnam in about five hours. With the proposed extension, the full journey could be completed in around nine hours, Bahinipati the lack of high-speed connectivity in Koraput region, Bahinipati emphasised that only one train, the Hirakhand Express, currently connects Koraput with Bhubaneswar. "This extension would not only reduce the heavy passenger load on the Hirakhand Express but also boost the socio-economic development of backward blocks such as Nandapur and Lamtaput, and bordering districts like Nabarangpur and Malkangiri," said Bahinipati. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Do you know that Vitamin D deficiency can be toxic for your child? New study reveals startling facts
We all know that Vitamin D is crucial for our health, and its deficiency can result in many health issues. However, despite boasting of a (largely) tropical climate with plenty of sun, India as a country, is largely deficient in this Vitamin, creating a huge health void. However, do you know that children, in particular, are most at risk when it comes to severe Vitamin D deficiency? Here's how... New study A new study, published by the Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences Academic Channel (cited as Bahinipati, Mishra A, Parida P, et al) evaluated a total of a total of 1,384 pediatric patients, with a male-to-female ratio of 1.3:1. The mean age of participants was 11.2 ± 4.9 years. Vitamin D levels showed a significant age-related decline, with the highest levels observed in infants under one year, and the lowest in adolescents aged 11-18. Gender disparities were also evident, with males having significantly higher mean vitamin D levels than females. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Malayambakkam: 3BHK Interiors starting at 4.5 Lakhs HomeLane Get Quote Undo How is Vitamin D important? Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones and overall growth in children. It helps the body absorb calcium, which is needed for strong bones and teeth. Without enough vitamin D, children can develop serious health problems. Deficient country Despite India's sunny climate, vitamin D deficiency is extremely common among Indian children. Studies have shown that more than half of Indian children and adolescents have low levels of vitamin D, making it a major public health concern. Even in cities like Chennai (which gets lots of sun), about one-third of children were found to have low vitamin D levels. Causes Several factors contribute to this widespread deficiency... Limited Sun Exposure : Many children spend more time indoors or cover their skin, reducing sunlight exposure, which is necessary for the body to make vitamin D. Skin Pigmentation: Darker skin reduces the skin's ability to produce vitamin D from sunlight. Urban Living : Children in cities are more likely to be deficient, possibly due to pollution and less time outdoors. Diet : Indian diets are often low in foods that naturally contain vitamin D. Health issues Vitamin D deficiency can lead to a range of health issues in children: Rickets: Soft, weak bones that can bend and deform Delayed growth and development Muscle weakness Seizures and cramps in severe cases Infants and adolescents are especially at risk. Even children who seem healthy, can have low vitamin D and may develop problems later if not treated. Is it treatable? Doctors recommend vitamin D supplements for children who are deficient. Treatment can include daily or weekly doses, or sometimes a single large dose (called Stoss therapy), along with calcium supplements. Prevention is best achieved through calculated sun exposure, food fortification, and routine supplementation, especially for infants and young children. How can you protect your child Encourage children to play outside in sunlight for short periods. Include foods rich in vitamin D, like eggs and fortified milk, in their diet. However, only give vitamin D supplements if advised by a doctor, and never exceed the recommended dose.
