Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has ordered an inquiry by the Crime Branch, Crime Investigation Department (CB-CID) on the issue and transferred District Collector Sravankumar Jatavath and appointed MS Prashanth as the new Collector for Kallkurichi district.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Wednesday reviewed the heatwave situation across the country and preparedness of hospitals to deal with heatwave with senior officials of the Health Ministry.
Amidst prevalent heatwave conditions in the national capital, Lok Nayak Hospital has reported that nine patients were admitted on Wednesday due to heatstroke.
Actor Julianne Moore, who is known for her works in 'Nine Months' and 'The Lost World: Jurassic Park', is all set to star in a new TV series based on the 2021 documentary 'The Lost Leonardo', playing the role of an art restorer, Dianne Modestini, reported Deadline.
"A total of 22 patients have been admitted to the hospital and five have lost their lives due to suspected heatstroke. 12 patients are on ventilators and in critical situation. The majority of patients are labourers who work in extreme conditions," the hospital official said.
Jammu and Kashmir police on Wednesday said that the police arrested one person in connection with the Reasi terror attack which left at least nine persons dead and 33 others injured.
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) MP Indra Hang Subba held a meeting with officials of General Reserve Engineer Force GREF) and Border Road Organisation to access the damages caused by landslides and rains in the state.
According to the flood reports of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), one person died in Hailakandi district on Tuesday after drowning in flood waters.