Kerala Woman Attempts Suicide on Self-Made Pyre

A 67-year-old woman from Neyyattinkara, Kerala, attempted suicide by setting herself on fire on a self-prepared pyre after returning from visiting her critically ill husband in the hospital. She is now in critical condition with severe burns.

Tamil Nadu Leads India in Organ Donation with 57 Cases

Tamil Nadu continues to lead India in deceased organ donation, recording 57 cases in the first two months of 2026. The state's structured program, overseen by Transtan, emphasizes transparency and ethical practices.

Vizag Firecracker Blast Toll 22; Severed Head Found

The death toll in the Vetlapalem firecracker unit blast rises to 22 as Darsipati Rajesh succumbs. A severed head is found in paddy fields, complicating identification. Seven remain hospitalized with critical burns.

Bus Accident Injures 20 Jatra Artistes in Odisha

A bus carrying a Jatra troupe overturned in Deogarh district, Odisha, injuring around 20 artistes. The accident occurred at Palunipada Bhograpala Ghati, with seven critically injured shifted to district hospital.

Oleum Gas Leak in Palghar Evacuates Over 2,000 People

A hazardous oleum gas leak at a chemical plant in Maharashtra's Palghar district led to the evacuation of over 2,000 individuals, including 1,600 students, as dense white fumes spread across a five-kilometer radius.

Holika Dahan 2026: Avoid Bhadra, Astrology Warns

Classical texts advise against performing Holika Dahan during Bhadra in 2026 due to planetary alignments. This timing may lead to unrest, financial strains, and social tensions over the next year.

JIPMER OPD Closed March 4 in Puducherry

Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) in Puducherry will close its outpatient department on March 4, 2025, for administrative work. Emergency services remain operational.

Namakkal Waste Dumping and Burning on Roads Sparks Health Crisis

Sanitation workers in Kumarapalayam municipality and nearby panchayats in Namakkal district are allegedly dumping household waste on roadsides, including the Erode-Chennai National Highway, and burning it without segregation. This practice causes severe r

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