Tamil Nadu Bans Almont-Kid Syrup Over Toxic Contaminant
Tamil Nadu's drug control authority has banned a batch of Almont-Kid Syrup after tests revealed ethylene glycol contamination, ordering immediate withdrawal from all pharmacies and hospitals.
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Woman Hospitalized After Swallowing Raw Fish Gallbladder
A 50-year-old Chinese woman nearly died after swallowing a raw fish gallbladder to cure a headache. Doctors warn it's more toxic than arsenic and can cause organ failure.
Pedas Poisoning in MP Town: Three Dead in Mystery
A box of pedas left outside a government office in Junnardeo, Madhya Pradesh, has led to three deaths. Police are investigating the source of the poison as families reel from the tragedy.
HC Dismisses Drug Firm's Plea in Toxic Syrup Case
Allahabad High Court rejects petitions from Marion Biotech officials challenging summons for using toxic ethylene glycol in cough syrup linked to child deaths in Uzbekistan.
Kanpur Court: Life Term for Wife, Lover in Poison Murder
A Kanpur court has sentenced a woman and her paramour to life imprisonment for poisoning her husband to death in March 2024. The crime was exposed by their daughter.
16 Kerala Students Hospitalized in Goa After Suspected Food Poisoning
A college excursion to Goa turned into a medical emergency for 16 students from Kerala who fell ill after eating at a Baga restaurant. They received treatment at Mapusa hospital.
Two Delhi Men Found Dead in Methanol Tanker Cabin
A driver and cleaner from Delhi were discovered dead inside a methanol-laden tanker near Faridpur toll plaza. Police suspect methanol poisoning and have launched an investigation.
Woman Hospitalized After Swallowing Fish Gallbladder
A 50-year-old woman in China suffered acute liver failure after swallowing a raw fish gallbladder to treat her headache. Doctors warn the organ is more toxic than arsenic.
UP Woman Poisons Kids, Self; In-Laws Booked for Harassment
A woman in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, poisoned her son and daughter before taking her own life. Police have registered a case against her in-laws based on harassment allegations from her family.
Nagpur: Woman Dies After Eating Sweets, Third Fatality
A 22-year-old woman from Madhya Pradesh died at AIIMS-Nagpur after consuming sweets from an unclaimed bag. This marks the third death in the suspected food poisoning incident.
Man Arrested for Poisoning Leopard in Karnataka
A man has been arrested for allegedly poisoning a leopard to death in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar district. Forest officials from Biligiri Ranganatha Swamy Tiger Reserve initiated a probe and made the arrest on Thursday.
Three Care Home Inmates Die in Kochi; Food Poisoning Suspected
Three inmates at a care home near Kothamangalam died in late December 2025 with suspected food poisoning. Lab tests found no contamination, but 22 others showed symptoms.
Sweets from Unclaimed Bag Claim Another Life in MP
A 22-year-old woman died from suspected food poisoning after consuming sweets from an abandoned bag outside a government office in Madhya Pradesh. Two others remain critical.
50+ Fall Ill After Eating Gajrela at Ludhiana Gurdwara
More than 50 devotees fell sick after consuming religious offering at Ayali Khurd gurdwara during Maghi celebrations. Health officials suspect food poisoning from sweets.
500+ Stray Dogs Poisoned in Telangana, Sarpanches Booked
Police register cases against 17 people, including sarpanches, for allegedly poisoning over 500 stray dogs across three Telangana districts to fulfill election promises.
40+ Fall Ill After Prasad at Ludhiana Gurdwara, Probe On
More than 40 devotees reported illness after consuming prasad at a Ludhiana gurdwara. Health officials have launched an investigation into the incident.
Insecticide Poisoning Kills 1,197 in North India
A new NCRB report reveals accidental insecticide and pesticide poisoning caused 1,197 deaths across Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh in 2023, with Haryana and Punjab ranking high nationally.
Kanpur Villagers Find Poisoned Monkey Carcasses on Road
Residents of Chaubepur in Kanpur discovered multiple dead monkeys along Bandimata road, suspecting poisoning. Police investigation and postmortem initiated amid public outrage.
Muzaffarpur Woman Dies After Allegedly Poisoning Children
A 28-year-old woman in Muzaffarpur's Lakhnauri village allegedly poisoned her two children before consuming poison herself after a heated phone argument with her husband.
Winter Heaters: Hidden Dangers in Enclosed Rooms
As cold waves hit northern India, room heaters and blowers bring warmth but hide lethal risks like carbon monoxide poisoning, fires, and respiratory issues. Experts warn of proper ventilation and safety measures.
26 Sick After Eating Ice Cream at Kerala Church Festival
Twenty-six people experienced vomiting and diarrhoea after consuming ice cream from a specific stall at a church festival in Kadungalloor. Health officials are investigating.
Chennai's Rat Poison Crisis: Hundreds Poisoned Yearly
Government hospital records reveal rat poison tops toxicology cases in Chennai, causing severe organ damage and deaths. Doctors detail treatments and alarming statistics.
Two Men Found Dead in Separate Pilibhit Incidents
Two men were discovered deceased at different locations in Pilibhit city since Sunday night. One case involves a hanging, while the other shows signs of possible poisoning.
Deadly Cough Syrup Almont-Kid Banned Across States
Indian states ban Almont-Kid cough syrup after lab finds toxic ethylene glycol 15 times above safety limit. Urgent public health alert issued. Read for details.
Haryana FDA Alert: Contaminated Cough Syrup Batch Found
Haryana's FDA issues an alert after Almont-Kid cough syrup batch is found with toxic ethylene glycol above limits. Consumers urged to check batch number AL-24002 immediately.
Boy dies, family falls ill from angithi fumes in Ara
A 12-year-old boy died and three family members were hospitalised after inhaling toxic fumes from a coal angithi in their sleep in Bhojpur. Read the tragic details and learn about carbon monoxide risks.
Telangana Police Case After 300 Stray Dogs Killed
Telangana police register a case against nine individuals for the alleged poisoning of 300 stray dogs. Activists accuse village officials of hiring men for the act. Read the full details.
Death Cap Mushrooms Kill 3 in California, 35 Poisoned
A silent threat emerges in California as wild mushroom poisonings spike. Health officials warn foragers after a third death. Learn the deadly risks and how to stay safe.
Alert: Toxic Cough Syrup for Kids Found in Telangana
Telangana DCA warns public after CDSCO finds Ethylene Glycol in Almont-Kid syrup. Retailers told to freeze stocks immediately. Check your medicine.
Telangana Bans Almont-Kid Syrup Over Toxic Contamination
Telangana DCA issues urgent alert to stop using Almont-Kid Syrup for children after CDSCO lab finds it adulterated with toxic Ethylene Glycol. Check batch numbers now.
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