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Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Rakhi rush: Change in traffic plans tomorrow
Bhopal: In view of the Raksha Bandhan festival on Saturday, a significant increase in public movement is expected in major markets of the city, including Jumerati, Chowk Bazaar, New Market, 10 Number Market, and Bairagarh. To ensure smooth traffic flow, the traffic police have issued the following traffic and parking arrangements. 10 Number Market: To facilitate the general public, the route towards 10 Number Market will be made one-way as per requirement. Vehicles will be allowed to enter from Vande Mataram Square towards 10 Number Market, pass through 10 Number Market Trisection, and proceed towards National Hospital. Similarly, vehicles coming from Sade Dus Number Stop can go through 10 Number Market Trisection to National Hospital. However, movement from National Hospital back to 10 Number Market and from 10 Number Market to Vande Mataram Square will be restricted or altered. New Market: Visitors to New Market can park their vehicles at the multi-level parking near TT Nagar Police Station Square. In case of heavy traffic, routes from Rangmahal Square to Police Station Square and from TT Cross Trisection to Police Station Square will be regulated and changed accordingly. MP Nagar: In MP Nagar Zone-1, all visitors are advised to use the multi-level parking and other designated parking spots. Old Bhopal Market: During the festive period, a large number of citizens from Bhopal and surrounding rural/urban areas are expected to visit Janakpuri, Jumerati, Chhote Bhaiya Square, Ghoda Nakkas Square, Hanumanganj, and Azad Market. Bairagarh: Visitors are advised to park their vehicles at the multi-level parking near Chanchal Square. Overcrowding alert No loading vehicles/auto-rickshaws/four-wheelers will be allowed in the internal market areas. Four-wheelers coming from Karond, DIG Bungalow, Sindhi Colony, and Shahjahanabad will be diverted and parked at Bal Vihar Ground via Bhopal Talkies Square. Two-wheelers entering from Bharat Talkies side can be parked at the Central Library Ground. Vehicles coming via Sangam Talkies and the Vegetable Market can be parked in the vacant premises of the Vegetable Market. No four-wheelers or three-wheelers will be allowed to enter Chowk Bazaar from Lakherapura, Ranjan Pen Corner, Itwara, Marwari Road, or Ibrahimpura. These vehicles must be parked at the multi-level parking. In case of extreme crowding, two-wheelers will also be restricted in Chowk Bazaar and directed to the above-mentioned parking areas. Use public transport Traders are requested to ensure loading/unloading of goods only between 12:00 midnight to 7 am. Citizens are urged to park only at designated locations to maintain smooth traffic flow and avoid inconvenience. People are requested to use public transport wherever possible. Police have asked for cooperation with the traffic management for a smooth and joyful Raksha Bandhan celebration. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and s ilver prices in your area.
Medscape
5 days ago
- Health
- Medscape
Epilepsy Surgery Shows Long-Term Survival Benefits
TOPLINE: Surgery led to a reduction in premature mortality among adults with drug-resistant focal epilepsy beyond 15 years and gradually normalised their long-term survival to more closely resemble that of the general population. Older age at surgery, malformations of cortical development (MCD), and poor seizure control were independent predictors of epilepsy-related mortality. METHODOLOGY: Researchers evaluated data of 1062 adults (mean age at surgery, 36 ± 10 years) who underwent surgery for drug-resistant focal epilepsy at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London between February 1990 and November 2022. They assessed postoperative mortality by examining the cumulative incidence, temporal patterns, and causes of death and by comparing observed mortality with population-based expectations. Key predictors of cause-specific mortality were also evaluated using Fine-Gray and cause-specific hazard models. Postoperative seizure outcomes were classified annually using the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) surgery outcome scale (outcome class [OC], 1-6). TAKEAWAY: Epilepsy-related deaths occurred in 36 adults (2.52 per 1000 person-years), of which 18 deaths (1.26 per 1000 person-years) were due to epilepsy alone and the remaining 18 were due to underlying neurologic disease (0.7%), suicide (0.7%), and aspiration pneumonia (0.4%). Epilepsy-related deaths were reported in 25% of adults who were followed up for more than 15 years vs 75% of those who were followed up for 15 years or less (P = .006). Among those who were followed up for more than 15 years, the standardised mortality ratio was 0.65 (95% CI, 0.46-0.89), indicating that long-term survival aligns with that of the general population. In the Fine-Gray model, older age at surgery (subdistribution hazard ratio [SHR], 1.04; P = .01), MCD (SHR, 5.2; P = .01), and poor seizure outcomes (OC ≥ 4; SHR, 2.96; P = .04) were independent predictors of epilepsy-related mortality. In the cause-specific hazard model, older age at surgery (cause-specific hazard ratio [CSHR], 1.05; P = .006), MCD (CSHR, 5.00; P = .017), and poor seizure outcomes (OC ≥ 4; CSHR, 2.90; P = .029) were independently associated with epilepsy-related mortality. IN PRACTICE: "[The study] findings underscore the potential of epilepsy surgery to modify long-term health trajectories and support the value of early surgical referral and systematic follow-up in optimizing outcomes," the authors wrote. SOURCE: This study was led by Giorgio Fiore, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London, England. It was published online on July 25, 2025, in Epilepsia. LIMITATIONS: The study's observational design limited the detailed analysis of the association between older age at surgery and an increased risk for epilepsy-related mortality. The ILAE outcome scale was used to classify seizure outcomes, which limited the ability to assess the specific effect of focal to bilateral tonic-clonic seizures on mortality. This study included only a small number of patients with MCD, restricting conclusion on the pathology-related survival risk. DISCLOSURES: This study was supported by the National Institute for Health and Care Research University College London Hospitals/University College London Biomedical Research Centre. The authors declared having no conflicts of interest. This article was created using several editorial tools, including AI, as part of the process. Human editors reviewed this content before publication.
Mint
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Mint
400 injured, 8 deaths reported during ongoing Kenya protests, here's some shocking details
At least eight Kenyans died from gunshot wounds, and over 400 sustained injuries during nationwide protests marking the one-year anniversary of anti-tax demonstrations that left 60 dead. The government-funded Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) confirmed the casualties, noting victims included protesters, police officers, and journalists amid allegations of "excessive force" with live ammunition, rubber bullets, and water cannons. In Nairobi, crowds marched toward President William Ruto's State House residence, carrying white crosses bearing the names of last year's victims, while police responded with tear gas and batons. 'Over 400 casualties have been reported, including demonstrators, police officers and journalists,' KNCHR said in a statement shared on its official X account. Kenyatta National Hospital admitted 107 wounded—mostly with gunshot injuries—as protesters torched a courthouse in Kikuyu and clashed with security forces in Mombasa, Kitengela, and Matuu. The unrest underscores unhealed wounds from 2024's crackdown, where security forces fired on crowds storming parliament, igniting ongoing demands for accountability over police brutality and dozens of unresolved disappearances. The protests gained renewed momentum from the recent killing of Albert Ojwang, a 31-year-old blogger who died in police custody after criticizing a senior officer. His death, ruled a homicide by pathologists, became a rallying cry, with six people (including three police officers) charged with his murder just one day before the anniversary. As demonstrations surged, authorities imposed a media blackout, ordering TV stations to halt live coverage and restricting Telegram. Broadcasters NTV and KTN were pulled off-air for defying the ban, though Kenya's High Court later overturned the order, calling it "illegal and punitive". President Ruto meanwhile defended security forces, warning protesters: "You cannot threaten our nation," while economic adviser David Ndii disparaged youth as "stupid young people" on social media—fueling accusations of government contempt amid crippling economic hardship. The scale of dissent reflects deepening despair over unemployment, taxes, and corruption. Despite Ruto scrapping 2024's finance bill, which aimed to raise $2.7 billion through levies on essentials like fuel and bread, Kenyans face new health insurance taxes and a doubled fuel levy. With youth unemployment at 67%, protesters demand Ruto's resignation, chanting "one term" as they march. Western embassies condemned state-backed "goons" who attacked demonstrators with clubs last week, while the UN highlighted that 70% of sub-Saharan Africa's population is under 30.
