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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Ghana-based Indian man saved by Hyderabad doctors; flown 16 hours on ventilator at 35,000 feet to reach city
Doctors at KIMS Hospitals, Hyderabad, have successfully treated a 60-year-old Indian businessman who was airlifted from Ghana while on ventilator support. He suffered from a life-threatening combination of infections and complications. The patient, Uday, originally from Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh and settled in Ghana for over 20 years, was first diagnosed with falciparum malaria (a severe form of malaria). His condition worsened after a dengue co-infection led to severe sepsis and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), rendering him incapable of breathing on his own, as per a press release issued on Saturday (June 7, 2025). Doctors in Ghana reached out to specialists at KIMS Kondapur for assistance. Following their guidance, a special medical evacuation was arranged, with Mr. Uday flown for over 16 hours in a chartered air ambulance, all the while on ventilator support at 35,000 feet altitude. On arrival in Hyderabad, Mr. Uday was immediately admitted under the care of Ravisekhar Reddy, Head of Internal Medicine, and Pankaj, Critical Care Consultant. A team was mobilised to provide round-the-clock care for over three weeks, drawing upon expertise from Internal Medicine, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, and Infectious Diseases. 'This was one of the most complex missions we have undertaken. Uday's survival hinged on a precise and sustained effort across multiple specialties. His recovery is nothing short of a miracle,' said Dr. Reddy.
The Star
3 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Demand for Idul Adha sacrificial livestock drops amid economic slowdown in Indonesia
JAKARTA: Livestock farmers and traders across various regions have complained about a sharp drop in demand for sacrificial livestock during the Idul Adha (Day of Sacrifice) holiday, amid the country's ongoing economic slowdown. Uday, a 41-year-old sheep trader in Bandung, West Java, said he had sold only one sheep on Thursday (June 5) morning, the day before Idul Adha, which falls on Friday (June 6) this year. [The Indonesian government had announced that the Idul Adha (Day of Sacrifice) holiday for the country this year fell on June 6] 'The day before the holiday is usually my busiest and most profitable with buyers typically arriving nonstop even before sunrise. Last year, I sold up to 25 sheep on this day. But today, only one buyer has come to my stall all morning,' he said, as quoted by Kompas. Uday, who prices his sheep between Rp 3 million (US$184) and Rp 5 million each, said he had sold only 10 animals over the past four days, marking a steep drop from last year, when he sold up to 50 sacrificial animals in the lead-up to the holiday. Subari, a cow seller in Batang Regency, Central Java, shared a similar struggle, saying he had managed to sell only 16 cows two days before Idul Adha. 'Last year, I sold 40 cows. But this year, people don't seem very interested in buying sacrificial animals, likely due to the tough economic conditions,' he said on Wednesday. Nizar, a cow farmer from Anambas Islands Regency in the Riau Islands, said his income had dropped sharply compared with last year. 'There are very few buyers this time, a stark contrast to last year. So far, I've only managed to sell four cows. In previous years, I would have already sold 20 to 30 by now,' he said on Wednesday (June 4), as reported by Tribunnews. Galang Saputra, a cow seller at Jetis Animal Market in Ponorogo Regency, East Java, reported that cow prices have fallen by Rp 1 million to Rp 1.5 million ahead of the Idul Adha holiday. 'Instead of rising, prices have dropped due to weak demand,' he said on Wednesday. Sellers at the market have also completely eliminated transportation fees for moving livestock after purchase in hopes of attracting more customers, but with little success. The Institute for Demographic and Affluence Studies (Ideas) estimates that 1.92 million people purchased sacrificial livestock this year, marking a decline of 233,000 buyers or around 12 percent compared with last year. This figure is even lower than during the Covid-19 pandemic, when the institute reported 2.11 million buyers in 2021 and 2.17 million buyers in 2022. Ideas managing director Haryo Mojopahit attributed the decline to a shrinking middle and upper-income class, the primary buyers of sacrificial animals. 'The large-scale purchase of sacrificial animals during Idul Adha is vital to the growth of the country's livestock sector. This sector provides an important source of income for rural communities and acts as a key driver of the local economy,' he said on Monday, as reported by Antara. Haryo added that since the meat from sacrificial animals is mostly distributed to low-income families, Idul Adha also helps narrow the significant gap in red meat consumption between high- and low-income households. A 2024 Ideas survey revealed that individuals in high-income families consume an average of 4.17 kilogrammes of red meat per year, while those in low-income families consume only 0.009 kg annually. Economists said consumer spending power in Indonesia has steadily weakened over the past two years. Wage increases in vital sectors, such as manufacturing, trade and agriculture, have lagged behind rising prices. The situation has been exacerbated by widespread layoffs, including in the primary sector. The country's economy recorded its slowest quarterly growth since Q3 2021, expanding by 4.87 percent. Meanwhile, household spending, which constitutes over half of the nation's gross domestic product (GDP), rose by just 4.89 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, marking the slowest growth in five quarters, despite increased consumer activity during the Ramadan and Idul Fitri celebrations in March. Overall GDP growth from January to March slowed to 4.87 percent year-on-year, down from 5.02 percent in the previous quarter. - The Jakarta Post/ANN
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Denied handover for 3 days, new Mahila College professor in charge submits petition to PPU
Patna: Three days into joining Mahila College, Khagaul, its newly appointed professor in charge, Uday Raj Uday, on Friday submitted a petition to Pataliputra University (PPU) — to which the institution is affiliated — as he was not given the handover. Talking to this newspaper here on Friday, Uday said that he joined as the new professor in charge on June 4 after getting an appointment letter, but he could not receive the handover from outgoing incumbent Usha Vidyarthi as she was away from the college. Also the principal's chamber was locked, as a result he was denied charge, Raj said, adding he has been working in the Mahila College as a professor of Hindi for the past 12 years. According to PPU registrar N K Jha, the university administration took immediate note of the incident and reiterated its stance. "Senior-most teachers of the same colleges are appointed by the university as professor in charge as per the statues and Raj Bhavan directives. Any obstruction in the execution of these academic responsibilities will be viewed seriously," he said. According to university sources, Vidyarthi, who earlier was a teacher at Thakur Prasad Singh College, Patna, had joined as the professor in charge of the Mahila College several years back. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo According to PPU dean of students' welfare Rajeev Ranjan, eight new professors in charge have been appointed, including Arun Kumar Singh at A N College, Patna; Hemant Kumar Jha at M D College, Naubatpur; Lalan Kumar at B S College, Danapur; Awadesh Kumar Yadav at R L S Y College, Bakhtiyarpur; Kanak Bhushan Mishra at Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, Patna City; Madhurendra at S M D College, Punpun; and R P Kachchway at Nalanda College, Biharsharif. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
The Hindu
21-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Maoists desperate to regain lost ground in Andhra-Odisha Border after Basavaraju's death
In guerrilla warfare, one of the basic tactics is setting up multiple bases with a small number of rebels under one leader rather than concentrating a big group under a couple of top leaders. This is done to see that the movement lives, even if one group retreats due to the offensive of the security forces or finished by them. This strategy was strictly being followed under the leadership of CPI (Maoist) general secretary Nambala Keshava Rao alias Basavaraju, who was killed by the security forces in Chhattisgarh on May 21. With his death, will the strategy change? Senior police officers say that it may not. Coming under intense security pressure at Chhattisgarh and with the literal blockade of Korragutta in Chhattisgarh, where the bulk of the Maoist military wing is said to have holed up, the leaders and cadres who had once held the sway in Andhra Odisha Border (AOB) region, are desperate to rejuvenate the movement in this area. The AOB has always been a fertile ground for the banned CPI (Maoist) for its inaccessible terrain and thick forest cover. About 60% of AOB is inaccessible by road. Certain areas such as Galikonda and Gurtedu are thickly forested, making the combing operation difficult. A Maoist document recovered from an encounter site mentioned a proposal about shifting the entire central committee team to the region in case of extreme emergency. In June 2021, after the Teegalametta encounter in Alluri Sitharama Raju district, in which six top Maoist leaders were killed, the entire group of Maoists led by Kakuri Pandana alias Jagan, Gajarla Ravi alias Uday and Aruna, had vacated the AOB. By September 2021, the team of 30 to 40 Maoists had moved to Dandakaranya zone of Chhattisgarh and were operating for the DKSZC (Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee). They have been trying to regroup since August 2022. They conducted surveys and two teams — one led by Jagan and the other led by Uday and Aruna — entered the AOB in May 2024, through the Konta block of Chhattisgarh and Kailmela region of AOB, said a senior officer engaged in anti-Maoist operations. Lying low However, they have been lying low, shifting between Kalimela and Galikonda regions. The Maoist movement depends on two verticals – one is the political movement, which is used to spread their ideology and recruit new entrants, and the military vertical, which is used to attack security forces. The Maoists are unable to conduct open meetings now to motivate and recruit new cadres. The tribals, who were once sympathisers of the Maoists, are refusing to join as they are happy with the government schemes and benefits. On the other hand, the combing operations are getting intensified. As per sources, Maoists are hiding. The group of five to seven Maoists led by Jagan are in disarray, especially after the death of Jagan and Ramesh in an encounter this year. Meanwhile, the strength of the other group led by Uday and Aruna, who had moved in with about 30 cadres, have dwindled to 20 with a string of surrenders. Son of the soil The last link between the tribals and the Maoists was Jagan. His death was a huge blow to the movement. Jagan, a tribal from GK Veedhi, became the SZCM (Special Zonal Committee Member). He had held sway among the locals in the Maoist-hit mandals of ASR district. He was the last of the tribals to rise to the top levels after Kudumula Ravi, who died of illness in 2016, and Bakuri Venkataramana alias Ganesh, who was killed in Ramaguda encounter. The only connection that the tribals now have with the Maoists is Uday. Though a non-tribal from Telangana, he commands respect among the locals, unlike Aruna, who has fallen out of favour due to her high-handed attitude. Sources say that Uday, who has been inducted into the Central Committee, is not in the best of his health. Given his health condition and intense pressure from the security forces, it would be difficult for him to gain a foothold. Right now, they (Maoists) are in a hibernation mode, waiting for a weak phase in the security blockade to make their move, which is unlikely, as the offensive would continue, said a senior officer.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Purnia ex-MP joins Jan Suraaj, becomes 1st national president
1 2 Patna: Two-time former Purnia MP Uday Singh joined the Jan Suraaj of Prashant Kishor , aka PK, on Monday. He was also appointed the first national president of the political party, which is preparing to contest all 243 seats in the assembly elections due later this year. This comes a day after former Union minister and ex-JD(U) national president RCP Singh joined hands with PK on Sunday. Kishor said the party's state core committee unanimously elected Uday as the national president. "Uday will strengthen the Jan Suraaj campaign. Now that the responsibility of running the party will be on senior and experienced leaders like Uday Singh and RCP Singh, I will set out on a 120-day 'Bihar Badlaav Yatra' from JP's birthplace Sitabdiara from Tuesday," he said. Uday, who won the Purnia Lok Sabha seat in 2004 and 2009 polls, said Jan Suraaj is the party of the people of Bihar, "Prashant ji has made tireless efforts in the last three years to set up this entire system. The party will give a better political option to the people of Bihar," said Uday, the younger brother of retired bureaucrat and former Rajya Sabha member NK Singh. It may be a coincidence but PK, a former poll strategist with many successful campaigns for different political leaders, including CM Nitish Kumar in Bihar and Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal, is preparing a team with leaders from electorally significant castes on top of its hierarchy. Himself a Brahmin, PK has made Uday, a prominent Rajput leader of Seemanchal the national president and Manoj Bharti belonging to dalit community, his party president. RCP is a Kurmi by caste.
