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India Gazette
a day ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Doctors move SC seeking Rs 50 lakh interim compensation for Air India plane crash victims
New Delhi [India], June 13 (ANI): Two doctors have filed a letter petition in the Supreme Court, seeking directions to the Central government to provide adequate compensation to the victims of the Air India flight AI -171 crash near Ahmedabad airport. The plea, filed on Friday by Dr Saurav Kumar and Dr Dhruv Chauhan, has urged the SC to direct the Central government to immediately announce and disburse interim compensation of Rs 50 lakh for the families of all deceased victims, including resident doctors from Ahmedabad's BJ Medical College who were among those killed. The plea states that as per various constitutional provisions and a 2020 Supreme Court judgement which laid down detailed principles for assessing compensation, it is the state's duty to take concrete remedial action, in this regard. The plea has further called for the constitution of a High-Level Expert Committee comprising retired judges, aviation experts, actuaries and economists to assess and determine final compensation based on principles established in the 2020 Supreme Court judgement. Moreover, the petition seeks directions for the Central Government to provide rehabilitation support, including employment opportunities for eligible family members of the deceased persons and for a thorough investigation into the cause of the crash with necessary steps to prevent similar incidents in the future. The plea has been filed by Advocate Satyam Singh Rajput on behalf of the two doctors. Following the crash, the Tata group, which owns Air India, announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore each for the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic Air India plane crash on Thursday. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has also ordered enhanced safety inspections on Air India's Boeing 787-8/9 fleet. As a preventive measure, the DGCA has directed Air India to carry out additional maintenance actions on B787-8/9 aircraft equipped with Genx engines with immediate effect, in coordination with the concerned regional DGCA offices. Of the passengers, 241 died in the crash. The lone survivor, identified as Vishwashkumar Ramesh, a British national of Indian origin, sustained injuries and is undergoing treatment. (ANI)
Mint
3 days ago
- Health
- Mint
Unfinished food and incomplete dreams: Heartbreaking scenes from BJ Medical College hostel where Air India plane crashed
Heartbreaking videos of the doctors' hostel where an Air India plane crashed have emerged on social media. One of the short videos shows the shocking aftermath of the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash at the BJ Medical College hostel. Filmed on a mobile phone, the footage is shaky and unedited. The screen is blurry in the beginning. As the video progresses, the camera reveals major damage inside the hostel, with broken ceilings, hanging wires, and aircraft parts scattered around. People can be seen moving through the debris, possibly helping or checking for survivors. Later, the view widens to show more destruction: rubble, broken furniture and walls in ruins. The video captures the chaos and urgency, showing the serious damage right after the crash. Other photos and videos show terrifying scenes from Ahmedabad's BJ Medical College hostel as the Air India flight crashed during lunchtime. Plates of unfinished food, along with their incomplete dreams, are left as witnesses to the horrific tragedy. Some social media users claim that around 50-60 intern doctors were there, and nobody has survived. 'It's a black day for the Indian Medical fraternity. My hand trembles as I write this, knowing that the Air India flight crash on BJMC medical college UG hostel in Ahmedabad has cost us the lives of our Medical students, Doctors and other horrifying casualties,' wrote Dr. Dhruv Chauhan, National Spokesperson, Indian Medical Association JDN. 'It was during the lunch hours and the medical students were in their mess while the tragedy happened. Prayers with all the lost souls and those who are undergoing treatment,' he added. 'I'm shaken. Imagine 50 to 60 young student doctors, full of dreams, studying to heal others… gone in an instant because a plane crashed into their hostel,' wrote advocate Ashutosh J. Dubey. 'These were not just students: they were future lifesavers. My heart breaks,' he added. 'We are deeply shocked about the news of AI flight crashing in Ahmedabad! News have become more gruesome after finding out that flight had crushed in BJMC, Hostel & many MBBS students have also been injured!!!! We are monitoring the situation closely & are ready for any help! (sic)' wrote FAIMA Doctors Association. Air India AI-171, heading to London with 242 (some claim it's 244) people onboard, sent a Mayday call shortly after take-off. Within a minute, the plane turned into a fireball and crashed into the hostel.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Should you be worry about JN.1? Here's what doctors are saying regarding new Covid variant
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The doctors in the national capital have advised people not to panic over the COVID-19 cases linked to the JN.1 variant, saying the strain is not severe and most patients have only reported mild the recent government advisory, several hospitals in the city have started preparing by arranging oxygen cylinders, antibiotics, other essential drugs, BiPAP (Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure) machines, vaccines, ventilators and additional isolation beds as part of precautionary Medical Association Junior Doctors Network (IMA JDN) national spokesperson Dr Dhruv Chauhan said that people need not panic about the JN.1 variant, a descendant of the Omicron BA.2.86 lineage which is the predominant Covid-19 strain circulating in India."This is not a lethal variant and it's always better to take precautions like maintaining hand hygiene, wearing masks where necessary such as in hospitals or crowded places and following respiratory hygiene. It is also important to get your symptoms checked by a qualified doctor," reported news agency quoting Dr Chauhan."The public should remember that panic and chaos can cause more health issues than the disease itself," he Nihal Singh, an internal medicine specialist, said, "We must understand that while the JN.1 variant is spreading, it has not shown signs of causing serious illness in the majority of cases.""Panic doesn't help, awareness does. There's no need for fear, only sensible precautions," he Aviral Mathur, Associate Consultant at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, said "this strain is highly transmissible, though symptoms remain mostly mild"."Still, prevention is key. We urge the public to wear masks in crowded or enclosed spaces, practice hand hygiene and avoid unnecessary travel if unwell. Make sure your vaccinations, including booster doses, are up to date," he health experts reiterate that while the JN.1 variant is not lethal, simple preventive measures can go a long way in keeping communities on Friday, the Delhi government amid a slight rise in Covid-19 cases across the country issued an advisory directing hospitals to ensure preparedness, including the availability of beds, oxygen, essential drugs and functional equipment like ventilators and BiPAP Saturday, Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava reviewed the matter regarding COVID-19 cases reported across multiple states, mainly from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka, etc, reported ANI quoting official is observed that most of these cases are mild and under home to the Union Health Ministry, as of May 19, India has 257 active COVID-19 cases, most of which are mild and require no hospitalisation. The country continues to monitor respiratory illnesses through the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) and the Union Health Ministry remains vigilant and proactive in monitoring the situation closely, ensuring that appropriate measures are in place to safeguard public health. While COVID-19 is now considered another type of viral infection, basic precautions such as hand hygiene, masks in crowded areas and avoiding unnecessary gatherings are still encouraged.
Mint
24-05-2025
- Health
- Mint
Covid-19: Is new variant JN.1 severe? All FAQs answered as Thane reports death, cases spike across states
With one Covid-19 death reported in Thane and cases rising across several states in India, a key question emerges: How severe is the new JN.1 variant of the coronavirus? As of May 24, there are a total of 18 active Covid-19 patients in Thane, 273 in Kerala, 35 in Karnataka with 32 in Bengaluru alone, 23 fresh cases were registered in Delhi, one each in Hyderabad and Noida, among others. Covid-19 cases have also spiked in Southeast Asia. Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore and China have recently reported a rise in coronavirus cases. As concerns grow over the rising Covid-19 cases in India, here's a look at how severe the new strain is and what you can do to stay protected. JN.1, a Covid-19 variant and Omicron lineage's BA.2.86 subvariant, is mostly credited with the rise in Covid cases. The World Health Organization (WHO) has categorised it as a 'variant of interest' but not a 'concern'. At present, 'LF.7' and 'NB.1.8' – both descendants of the 'JN.1' variant – are the main variants of the Covid-19 - causing virus circulating in Singapore. The variants together account for over two-thirds of the locally sequenced cases. Doctors in the national capital have urged the public not to panic over Covid-19 cases linked to the JN.1 variant which is circulating in India. According to PTI, doctors have said that the strain is 'not severe' and most patients are experiencing only mild symptoms. Health experts have said that most cases have not shown any sign of serious illness even though it is spreading. They warned that while the strain is 'highly transmissible', the symptoms remain mostly mild. In Delhi, all 23 patients reported only mild symptoms of the new variant and were quarantined at their homes. The news agency also spoke with a number of medical professionals about the new variant. Indian Medical Association Junior Doctors Network (IMA JDN) national spokesperson Dr Dhruv Chauhan said that people need not panic about the JN.1 variant. "This is not a lethal variant and it's always better to take precautions like maintaining hand hygiene, wearing masks where necessary such as in hospitals or crowded places and following respiratory hygiene. It is also important to get your symptoms checked by a qualified doctor," said Dr Chauhan. He also sought to remind that panic and chaos create more health issues than the disease itself. Dr Aviral Mathur, Associate Consultant at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, said, 'This strain is highly transmissible, though symptoms remain mostly mild.' Rishikesh AIIMS Director Meenu Singh said this variant of Covid is not very harmful, but people should be cautious. Dr Mathur said prevention is key. Wear a properly fitted mask when physical distancing is not possible and in poorly ventilated settings. Make sure your mask covers your nose, mouth and chin. Hand hygiene is important. Use a hand sanitiser or wash your hands with soap and water. Cover your mouth and nose with a bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Dispose of used tissues immediately and clean hands regularly. Avoid unnecessary travel if you are unwell. 'Make sure your vaccinations, including booster doses, are up to date,' he added.
Hindustan Times
24-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
New Covid variants NB.1.8.1 and LF.7 detected in India, INSACOG data says: Is there any risk?
Amid a surge in cases of Covid-19, two new variants of coronavirus responsible for the disease have emerged in India, according to the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG). While one case of a newly emerging Covid-19 variant NB.1.8.1 has been recorded, four instances of the LF.7 type have also been detected in India. According to data from the INSACOG, one case of NB.1.8.1 was identified in April in Tamil Nadu, and four cases of LF.7 were detected in Gujarat in May, according to PTI news agency. Also Read | Covid cases rise again: Is a vaccine booster dose needed? AIIMS doctor answers As of May 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) classifies LF.7 and NB.1.8 subvariants as 'Variants Under Monitoring', not as 'Variants of Concern or Variants of Interest'. 'Considering the available evidence, the additional public health risk posed by NB.1.8.1 is evaluated as low at the global level,' the WHO said. 'Currently approved Covid-19 vaccines are expected to remain effective to this variant against symptomatic and severe disease.' Also Read | Haryana, Karnataka make special Covid arrangements, but urge against panic In India, the predominant variant is JN.1, accounting for 53 per cent of tested samples, while BA.2 follows with 26 per cent, and other Omicron sublineages make up 20 per cent. Doctors have advised people not to panic over the rise of Covid-19 cases linked to the JN.1 variant. According to them, the strain is not severe and most patients have only reported mild symptoms. Also Read | Delhi reports 23 fresh Covid cases: What is behind the recent surge? Indian Medical Association Junior Doctors Network (IMA JDN) national spokesperson Dr Dhruv Chauhan said that people need not panic about the JN.1 variant, which is a descendant of the Omicron BA.2.86, according to PTI. "This is not a lethal variant and it's always better to take precautions like maintaining hand hygiene, wearing masks where necessary such as in hospitals or crowded places and following respiratory hygiene. It is also important to get your symptoms checked by a qualified doctor," said Dr Chauhan. "The public should remember that panic and chaos can cause more health issues than the disease itself," he added.
