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Time of India
10 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
So far, bodies of 83 passengers handed over to kin; 125 DNA samples matched
1 2 Ahmedabad: Mortal remains of 83 passengers on board flight AI 171 were handed over to families based on DNA match, health minister Rishikesh Patel posted on X late on Monday. So far, 125 DNA samples have been matched with those given by relatives, and kin of 124 victims have been informed, the minister further mentioned in his tweet. Civil Hospital officials said the process of handing over the bodies continued late into the night on Monday. Eleven families lost more than one family member in the devastating crash that has shocked the nation. "In such cases, the DNA match of at least one person is confirmed, whereas for other members, the match result is pending. Families will be handed over the mortal remains together," said an official. Till reports last came in, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) officials had issued 80 death certificates. State relief commissioner Alok Kumar Pandey told mediapersons that all bodies were handed with relevant documents so that families do not have to visit multiple departments for the same. Three-member support teams are accompany families carrying mortal remains till their homes. "Relatives of the three foreign nationals who lost their lives in the crash will arrive in the city on Tuesday. Their blood samples will be taken for DNA match," said Pandey. Civil Hospital authorities said that the relatives of the passengers are being informed about the DNA match, and once the paperwork is done, they are asked to come to the hospital to get the mortal remains. On Monday evening, the process of handing over the bodies of 30-odd identified passengers was ongoing. "So far, mortal remains have been handed over to two families each in Maharashtra and Rajasthan, along with 19 in Ahmedabad, 11 in Vadodara, five each in Anand and Gandhinagar, four each in Mehsana and Bharuch, three in Kheda, two in Surat, and one each in Botad, Aravalli, Junagadh, Amreli, Mahisagar, Bhavnagar, and Rajkot in Gujarat," said an official. Relatives of the deceased continued to camp at the Civil Hospital even as authorities appealed to them to come after receiving a call from authorities. Many of them were anxious about the status of the DNA match. Some enquired about the possible time frame in which the reports were expected. Authorities said that the DNA match procedure has been explained to the families.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
States must be informed about clinical trials: Experts
Ahmedabad: After the shocking allegations of illegal clinical trials at VS Hospital, experts are now calling for stronger checks and better sharing of information with state authorities. This recommendation was first made over a decade ago by the Ranjit Roy Chaudhury Expert Committee instituted to formulate policy and guidelines for approval of new drugs, clinical trials, and banning of drugs. This was also stressed in affidavits filed by health authorities before the Supreme Court between 2012 and 2014. "Right now, state drug regulators have little or no say in the conduct and monitoring of clinical trials approved by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO)," admitted HG Koshia, commissioner of the Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA) in Gujarat. "We are not even informed about trials happening in govt or private hospitals. The law does not require the central agency to update us," he added. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad The report by the Ranjit Roy Chaudhry Expert Committee, set up by the Union ministry of health in 2013, stated: "State authorities need access to information about clinical trials being carried out in their state, including the drugs, diagnostics, medical devices or biologicals, trial sites, and investigators. There needs to be a continuous and effective flow of information between the state drug regulatory authorities, state health authorities, and the CDSCO." The report argues, "Public health is a subject falling in the State List (Entry 6 of List II) in the Constitution. This gives the state drug regulatory authorities the responsibility of playing a role in monitoring clinical trials in their state." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads View Deals Undo It added, "Drugs is a subject matter falling within Entry 19 of the Concurrent List (List III), meaning both the Union and the states have responsibilities," when it comes to clinical trials of drugs. State health minister Rishikesh Patel told TOI, "I have instituted a team that is inquiring into all procedural aspects of clinical trials that took place in our institutions." Amulya Nidhi, a public health expert belonging to Swasthya Adhikar Manch, argues, "The state's role is to ensure the safety of clinical trial patients, ensuring ethical, transparent, and accountable practices. Even if they do not have regulatory powers, it does not stop the state from seeking information for the purpose of monitoring risks and compliance with norms," Nidhi says. He adds, "State drug regulators can always write to the DCGI to ensure adherence to regulations. Also, the state must compile information on adverse effects, deaths and compensation in trials — including those conducted by private hospitals."
Observer
02-04-2025
- Observer
Death toll 21 in India firework factory blast: officials
AHMEDABAD, India: An explosion at an illegal firecracker factory in western India left 21 people dead and several others injured on Tuesday, officials said. The fiery blast sent chunks of rock, metal and body parts flying far from the factory complex in the town of Deesa in Gujarat state. "There was a huge blast in the factory causing the concrete roof to collapse," government spokesman Rishikesh Patel told reporters, confirming many deaths and injuries. "The number of people killed in the incident at the firecracker unit now stands at 21," police officer C L Solanki said. Top district government official Mihir Patel said that the "explosion was so powerful that body parts of some victims were found scattered in a farm 200-300 metres away." The families of the victims lived on the factory premises, Patel said, which was operating without a licence. Authorities have launched a probe into the incident. Fireworks are hugely popular in India, particularly during the Hindu festival of Diwali, as well as for use during wedding celebrations. Explosions are common in firecracker workshops, with owners often disregarding basic safety requirements. — Reuters
Arab News
01-04-2025
- Arab News
18 dead in India firework factory blast: officials
The fiery blast sent chunks of rock and metal flying far from the factory complex in the town of DeesaAuthorities have launched a probe into the incidentAHMEDABAD, India: Eighteen people were killed and five others injured in an explosion at an illegal firecracker factory in western India on Tuesday, officials fiery blast sent chunks of rock and metal flying far from the factory complex in the town of Deesa in Gujarat state.'There was a huge blast in the factory causing the concrete roof to collapse, killing 18 people and injuring five others,' government spokesman Rishikesh Patel told factory was operating without a license, he have launched a probe into the are hugely popular in India, particularly during the Hindu festival of Diwali, as well as for use during wedding are common in firecracker workshops, with owners often disregarding basic safety year, 11 people died in a firework factory explosion in the central state of Madhya 2019, at least 18 people were killed in a similar explosion in Punjab state, and another 10 were killed the same year in Uttar Pradesh.
Khaleej Times
01-04-2025
- Khaleej Times
18 dead, 5 injured in India firework factory blast: Officials
Eighteen people were killed and five others injured in an explosion at an illegal firecracker factory in western India on Tuesday, officials said. The fiery blast sent chunks of rock and metal flying far from the factory complex in the town of Deesa in Gujarat state. "There was a huge blast in the factory causing the concrete roof to collapse, killing 18 people and injuring five others," government spokesman Rishikesh Patel told reporters. The factory was operating without a licence, he added. Authorities have launched a probe into the incident. Fireworks are hugely popular in India, particularly during the Hindu festival of Diwali, as well as for use during wedding celebrations. Explosions are common in firecracker workshops, with owners often disregarding basic safety requirements. Last year, 11 people died in a firework factory explosion in the central state of Madhya Pradesh. In 2019, at least 18 people were killed in a similar explosion in Punjab state, and another 10 were killed the same year in Uttar Pradesh.
