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Time of India
01-08-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria in donor human milk: KGMU docs raise concern
Lucknow: Doctors at King George's Medical University (KGMU) have found antibiotic-resistant bacteria in donor human milk (DHM), raising concerns about the safety of milk for sick and premature babies who rely on it. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The study, carried out at KGMU's donor human milk bank, was published in the International Journal of Medical Microbiology in Jan. It was discussed during World Breastfeeding Week, celebrated from Aug 1 to 7. Researchers said that the milk collected at KGMU is properly treated before being given to infants, but the study shows that all milk banks across the country must follow similar safety practices. The study, titled, 'Microbial Profiling, Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance, and Molecular Detection of MecA Gene in Staphylococcal Strains from Donor Human Milk: Insights from a Milk Bank Investigation,' was led by Prof Sheetal Verma from the microbiology department. Her team tested 151 samples of donated human milk. Out of these, 58 samples had no germs at all, which is good news. However, 93 samples (61%) did contain bacteria. Among these, 54 had Gram-positive bacteria, and 39 had Gram-negative bacteria. The most common type of bacteria found was Staphylococcus, seen in 49 samples. Other bacteria included Acinetobacter (20 samples), Pseudomonas (9), Enterococcus (5), and Klebsiella. Prof Verma said that while pasteurisation (a process of heating milk to kill germs) removes many harmful bacteria, some that are resistant to antibiotics may survive. This means strict hygiene and regular testing are very important. She also pointed out that if donor mothers take antibiotics frequently, it can lead to antibiotic-resistant bacteria being present in their milk. Dr Astha Yadav, a co-researcher, added that since donor milk is often used for premature and very sick babies, it must be checked thoroughly before use. The research team also included Prof Vimala Venkatesh, Prof Amita Jain, Prof Mala Kumar, Dr Saurabh Kashyap, and Dr Shalini Tripathi.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Airports shut, flights cancelled: How Operation Sindoor has impacted air travel in north India
impact on air travel: Several airlines have suspended air travel to parts of northern India and some airports are shut as India struck Pakistan terrorist camps early Wednesday as part of Operation Sindoor. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now With several airports shut, and others impacted amid airspace restrictions in place, dozens of flights have been cancelled or rerouted. Here's a list of airlines that have suspended operations in response to the escalating situation, and the alternative arrangements they've announced for affected passengers. List of airports impacted: Flights at several airports have been impacted by the ongoing tense situation. Dharamshala (DHM) Leh (IXL) Jammu (IXJ) Srinagar (SXR) Amritsar (ATQ) Jodhpur (JDR) Bhuj (BHJ) Jamnagar (JGA) Chandigarh (IXC) Rajkot (RAJ) Delhi (DEL) IndiGo India's largest airline by market share, cancelled almost 160 domestic flights, including all services to and from high-alert zones such as Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Leh, Chandigarh, Dharamshala, Jodhpur and Bikaner. Flights to and from Gwalior were also impacted. The airline warned passengers that changes in flight schedules across the network are likely and urged travellers to check updates before heading to airports. The airlines, in its travel advisory, also offered alternate options and refund claims which could be managed through their website. Air India Air India, 'in the view of the prevailing situation,' cancelled all its flights from and to Amritsar, Jammu, Srinagar, and Leh, Jodhpur, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot, until 12 in the afternoon. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It also re-routed two international flights en route headed for Amritsar, to Delhi. 'Air India flights to and from the following stations – Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot – are being cancelled till 0529 hrs IST on 10 May following a notification from aviation authorities on closure of these airports. The airline also announced that passengers with valid tickets for travel during this period will be eligible for a one-time waiver on rescheduling fees or can opt for a full refund in case of cancellation. Alliance Air The government owned airline cancelled operations to and from the city of Amritsar, Bhuj, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Dharamshala and Shimla. It also urged passengers to check the latest updates before heading to the airport. 'In view of evolving airspace restrictions, Alliance Air flights to/from Amritsar, Bhuj, Bhatinda, Chandigarh, Dharamshala & Shimla stands cancelled for the day,' it said. SpiceJet The airline confirmed airport closures in northern cities such as Dharamshala, Leh, Jammu, Srinagar, Amritsar, Kangra and Kandla, warning that 'departures, arrivals, and consequential flights may be impacted.' It also said that the passengers affected due to the closures can either opt for a full refund or alternate flight, as per the availability. 'Due to ongoing situation, airports in parts of northern India, including Dharamshala (DHM), Leh (IXL), Jammu (IXJ), Srinagar (SXR), and Amritsar (ATQ), are closed until further notice. Departures, arrivals, and consequential flights may be impacted,' it said. Air India Express AIX also suspended flights to and from Amritsar, Jammu, Srinagar and Hindon till Wednesday midday. 'In keeping with prevailing restrictions, multiple flights on our network are impacted,' the airline posted on social media platform X. Akasa Air The airline cancelled its Srinagar operations, citing the airport's complete closure for civil flights. 'Due to the prevailing situation in the region, Srinagar airport has been closed for civil operations,' it said, urging the passengers to check the flight status before heading for the airport.
India Today
06-05-2025
- India Today
Flights to states bordering Pak impacted after India's strikes on terror camps
Airports across parts of north-west India have been shut until further notice following India's retaliatory military strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir (POK). The strikes, named 'Operation Sindoor', came in response to last month's deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam which killed 26 civilians, mostly tourists. Flight operations have been suspended at key airports, including Dharamshala (DHM), Leh (IXL), Jammu (IXJ), Srinagar (SXR), and Amritsar (ATQ). Authorities have said that all departures, arrivals, and connecting flights through these airports may be affected. Passengers have been advised to check the status of their flights with airlines and plan their journeys accordingly. Further updates are expected based on the evolving security situation. National carrier Air India has announced the cancellation of all flights to and from nine cities — Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot — until 12 noon today, pending further updates from authorities. Two international flights en route to Amritsar have also been diverted to Delhi. Moreover, no civil flights will be operated from Srinagar Airport today as the airfield is closed, officials said.
