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US: California storm leaves at least two dead, breaks levee
Updated : 3 years ago IST
In Los Angeles, heavy rains downed power lines hitting a car and then electrocuting a man who later died in the hospital, while in Victorville, firefighters said one motorist died when their car was submerged.
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IAF Mi-17 helicopter makes precautionary landing in village near Jodhpur
Updated : 3 years ago IST
An Indian Air Force Mi-17 helicopter made a precautionary landing at Peelwa village near Jodhpur on Sunday.
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Study: Risk of skull fractures is higher in men than women
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Every year, more than 3 million persons 65 and older need emergency room treatment for injuries sustained in falls. Skull fractures are a major consequence of head trauma, which is the most frequent cause of serious damage. According to the 2016 National Trauma Database annual report, women
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Reducing hazards, decluttering prevent falls among older people at home, r
Updated : 3 years ago IST
According to a recent Cochrane research, reducing hazards from the home, such as clutter, unrailing stairs, and inadequate lighting, can reduce older people's risk of falling by roughly a fourth.
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Lucknow bound AIX Connect flight returns to airport soon after take-off
Updated : 3 years ago IST
A Lucknow-bound AIX Connect flight, formerly known as Air Asia, made an emergency landing at Kempegowda International Airport just minutes after its takeoff, following a technical issue on Saturday, an AIX Connect spokesperson said.
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Study reveals how reducing hazards, decluttering at home prevent falls amo
Updated : 3 years ago IST
A recent Cochrane study found that removing risks from the home, such as clutter, stairways without rails, and poor illumination, can cut older people's chance of falling by about a fourth.
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Nigeria: 6 killed, dozens injured in train-bus crash in Lagos
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Train and truck accidents are common in many Nigerian cities where traffic regulations are usually not adhered to, say local residents.
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Show cause notice if absent tomorrow: West Bengal govt tells employees aft
Updated : 3 years ago IST
In view of a strike called by several organisations on March 10, the West Bengal government on Thursday issued a memorandum mentioning show cause notice will be served to state government employees whoever apart from medical emergency abstain from the work.
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Men over 65 are at higher risk of skull fractures from falls than women: S
Updated : 3 years ago IST
More than 3 million adults aged 65 and older are treated in emergency rooms every year due to fall injuries. Head trauma is the most common source of significant injury, with skull fractures being a serious result. Females account for 58 per cent of all falls, according to the 2016 National
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Kerala govt should declare health emergency in Kochi: Oppn leader Satheesh
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Kerala opposition leader V D Satheeshan demanded to declare a health emergency by the government on the backdrops of the Brahmapuram fire in the state on Wednesday. The smoke surrounding the region and the district nearby can cause hazardous health issues.
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Indian Navy chopper's emergency landing was due to sudden loss of power: O
Updated : 3 years ago IST
"An Indian Navy ALH on a routine flying mission off Mumbai experienced a sudden loss of power and rapid loss of height. The pilot carried out controlled ditching over water. All three aircrew exited the helicopter safely and were recovered as part of a swift Rescue Operation," said Indian Na
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Fire at garment shop in Nagpur; couple, two kids rescued
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Reportedly, the family had decided to jump from the terrace in panic to save themselves from the fire. The emergency team reached the spot on time, and rescued all of them.
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