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Time of India
20-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Health experts urge caution as mild Covid strain resurfaces
Bhubaneswar: Following the death of two Covid patients with comorbidities in a Mumbai hospital and a spurt of cases in some parts of the country, health experts have urged people take preventive measures like wearing mask and taking care of personal hygiene to minimise infection risk. "We hear that some Covid positive cases are being reported in some states. However, what is emerging now is that it is the same old variant of the virus that is reappearing, manifesting in a milder form," said Nilakantha Mishra, director of public health. According to the health directorate, sub-variants LF-7 and NB 1.5 of the JN-1 strain are responsible for current infections. The JN-1 variant was first detected in Dec 2023. Health experts had allayed fear then, citing that it was of moderate risk. "The symptom caused by JN-1 is mild. Thus, the possibility of increasing load over the healthcare system is almost nil. People will have common cold, cough and mild fever, but that won't translate into a disease. Wearing mask should be maintained to check the spread of infection," said Jayant Panda, senior professor of medicine at SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Time of India
2 fishermen killed as explosives detonate in motorcycle
1 2 Kendrapada: Two fishermen were killed and one was critically injured when explosives being transported on a motorcycle detonated on NH-16 at Chatia in Jajpur district on Tuesday deceased have been identified as Rama Pingua (36) and Madhu Munda (38) from Kharia village. Mantu Patra, from the same village, sustained serious injuries and was initially taken to Barachana community health centre before being transferred to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack."The explosion occurred around 4:30 pm when the explosives, concealed in the motorcycle's storage compartment, suddenly detonated," said Anshumala Das, inspector in-charge (IIC), Bairi police station. "The impact was so severe that both victims and the vehicle were blown apart."Preliminary investigation revealed that the deceased were allegedly involved in illegal fishing using explosives in local water bodies. Chemical substances of an explosive nature were recovered from the site and have been sent for scientific analysis."We have registered a case under sections 3 and 5 of the Indian Explosive Substances Act and other BNS provisions," Das added. "Investigation is underway to determine the source of the explosives and trace their supply chain."The bodies have been sent to the district headquarters hospital in Jajpur for post-mortem.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Vimsar to build helipad for airlifting critical patients
1 2 Sambalpur: Authorities of Vimsar , Burla, are planning to build a helipad for helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) to facilitate the emergency shifting of critical patients to best hospitals in the country. Manoj Kujur, tehhsildar of Sambalpur Sadar, on Monday said that land for the project has been selected. Vimsar superintendent Dr Lalmohan Nayak said, "The project was announced three years ago. Land demarcation for the helipad is already complete. Through the HEMS, patients can be airlifted to places like Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Chennai, where they can receive emergency treatment for diseases like cancer. In foreign countries the hospital building rooftops are used as helipads. If Vimsar gets a helipad, then it will be the first gov hospital to get such a facility for airlifting of patients." Vimsar receives patients from all over western Odisha. Patients seeking emergency treatment for burns and road accidents are often referred to higher institutions. He further said that plastic surgery is not done in Vimsar. Surgeries required in various accident cases which can't be performed in Vimsar are referred to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack. "Monthly, 4-5 patients with cancer and cardiac disease are referred," he added. Vimsar dean, Dr Pradeep Kumar Mohanty, said, "In case any facility cannot not be provided by Vimsar in emergency cases, the patients are referred to advanced centres. The helicopter emergency service project will not only benefit those patients being taken to private hospitals, but poor patients can also be airlifted to the best hospitals for treatment under the Ayushman Bharat card."
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
3 killed, 2 injured as slab collapses at bridge construction site
1 2 Bhubaneswar: Three persons were killed and two others sustained critical injuries after a slab of an under-construction bridge over the Kathajodi river collapsed at Khannagar in Cuttack on Saturday evening. Sources said a crane was carrying a slab at the construction site when it collapsed on the men working under the bridge. All the injured were rushed to SCB Medical College and Hospital after the accident. Doctors declared two of them brought dead, and another injured person died during treatment. The condition of the two injured is stated to be critical. The deceased have been identified as site engineer Soumya Ranjan Mallick, and workers Siba Shankar Pattnaik and Subash Mandal. CM Mohan Charan Majhi announced an ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh each for the families of the deceased from Chief Minister's Relief Fund and free treatment for the injured. "The CM extended deep condolences to the bereaved families of those who lost their lives and wished a speedy recovery for all the injured. He ordered an investigation into the incident," read a CMO statement. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Experience three trade fairs with just one ticket Undo automatica 2025 Undo Laser World of Photonics Undo World of Quantum Undo Visit automatica: June 24-27, Munich Undo Following the direction from Majhi, the state govt formed a three-member committee to probe the bridge collapse. "The committee will be led by engineer-in-chief, Laxmikant Padhi, and it will submit its report in 15 days," works minister Prithiviraj Harichandan told media persons. DCP (Cuttack) Rishikesh Khilari said preliminary investigation revealed that the crane carrying the slab collapsed. "Further investigation will reveal more information," said Khilari, adding that the victims are from Odisha and West Bengal. Cuttack mayor Subash Singh said stern action should be taken against those responsible for the accident. "It is very unfortunate, and the culprit behind it should not be spared. The contractor should follow the standard operating procedure in bridge work," he said. Construction of the bridge started recently after inauguration of the new bus terminal at Khannagar. The collapse of the bridge at Khannagar has ignited a debate among people and experts about the safety protocols being followed by the contractors at the construction sites. "Similar incidents have taken place in the past. Innocent people lost their lives and the culprits were spared. A strong mechanism is the need of the hour to avert such incidents," said Pintu Mahar, Badambadi resident.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Odisha to invest Rs 9,200 cr for redevelopment of four major healthcare institutes
Bhubaneswar: In a push to upgrade healthcare infrastructure, the Odisha government has announced an investment of nearly Rs 9,200 crore to transform four of the state's key medical institutions. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in the presence of Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling. VIMSAR Medical College and Hospital in Burla will be redeveloped with an investment of Rs 1,594 crore, the chief minister's office (CMO) said in a statement on Wednesday. Once completed, the hospital's bed capacity will go up from 1,485 to 2,861. MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur is also set for redevelopment at a cost of Rs 1,014.13 crore and its bed strength will increase from 1,583 to 2,033. The number of beds in Rourkela Government Hospital will go up from 437 to 763, with a redevelopment budget of Rs 627.16 crore. Similarly, the state government has prepared a comprehensive development plan for Capital Hospital here with an investment of Rs 5,958 crore. Once executed, the hospital's bed strength will reach 2,582 from the existing 750, the CMO said. After from the four new projects, the chief minister also reviewed the ongoing redevelopment works of Cuttack-based SCB Medical College and Hospitals and Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Cancer Institute and Hospital. The redevelopment work of Cuttack SCB Medical College is also underway at an investment of Rs 4474.49 crore. The project is targeted to be completed by June 2026. Once the first phase of work is completed, the number of beds in SCB Medical College will increase to 3,796. Similarly, the Acharya Harihar Cancer Institute is undergoing its first phase of redevelopment with an investment of Rs 895.89 crore. The plan includes increasing the number of beds to 1,127.>
