Poisoning News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Kerala: 12 migrant workers hospitalised in Kochi
Kochi, April 18: Nearly 12 migrant workers were admitted to a Government Medical College hospital in Kochi, following a case of food poisoning, officials said on Friday.
Bangladesh: Over 100 hospitalised after eating contaminated street food
Dhaka, April 2: Over 100 people, including children, in Bangladesh fell severely ill after eating contaminated street food at an Eid fair, raising concerns over the deteriorating food safety standards in the South Asian nation.
Over 100 people fall sick after consuming adulterated buckwheat flour in Dehradun; condition stable
Dehradun, April 1: After 100 people were affected by food poisoning after consuming adulterated buckwheat flour, R Rajesh Kumar, Health Secretary on Monday said that the condition of all the patients is stable and most of the patients will be discharged from the hospital in the next 24 hours.
Over 100 fall ill after eating food made from adulterated 'Kuttu Atta' in Dehradun; 22 shops sealed
Dehradun, March 31: Over 100 people fell ill allegedly after eating food made from "adulterated" Kuttu Atta (buckwheat flour) in Uttarakhand's Dehradun, prompting authorities to seal 22 shops, officials said on Monday.
Zayn Malik shares update after cancelling Mexico City gig
Los Angeles, March 29: Singer-songwriter Zayn Malik, who was earlier a part of One Direction, has shared an update after he had to cancel his Mexico City concert at the last minute due to illness.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath meets children affected by food poisoning in Lucknow
Lucknow, March 28: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday met children affected by food poisoning at Lok Bandhu Raj Narayan Combined Hospital in Lucknow.
CM Yogi visits hospital after four children died of food poisoning at shelter home
Lucknow, March 28: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday visited Lokbandhu Shri Raj Narayan Combined Hospital in Lucknow after four teenagers, including two girls, died and several others fell sick due to food poisoning at a government-run shelter home.
Two children die of food poisoning at govt-run home in Lucknow; 23 others hospitalised
New Delhi, March 27: Two children tragically lost their lives due to suspected food poisoning at the Nirvana Rajkiya Bal Grah, a government-run children's home in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. The incident has also left 23 other children hospitalised, with two in critical condition being referred to King George's Medical University (KGMU) for further treatment.
Tracy Morgan says he's doing okay after Knicks-Heat game
Washington DC, March 18: Actor-comedian Tracy Morgan had to leave Madison Square Garden in a wheelchair on Monday night after falling sick during a New York Knicks game against the Miami Heat.
Karnataka CM expresses grief after student dies of food poisoning in Mandya
Bengaluru, March 16: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday expressed grief over the demise of a student from the northeast, who died of "food poisoning" at a private educational institute situated in T Kagepura village of Malavalli taluka in Mandya district of the state. He said that the police have arrested three accused in connection with the incident.
Kids poisoned by fentanyl drug rise in US, 44.6 pc life-threatening incidents: Study
New York, March 9: A new study has revealed that incidents of children in the US being poisoned by the synthetic opioid fentanyl increased and became more severe.
Several female students fall sick after eating mess food in MP tribal varsity, condition stable
Bhopal, Feb 25: As many as 100 female students at the Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, in Madhya Pradesh's Anuppur district fell ill after consuming "contaminated" food in their hostel mess, officials said on Tuesday.
Lead Poisoning: Avoid alternative treatments without proper guidance, as they can lead to lead poisoning
New Delhi, February 24: In a recent case, doctors at a private hospital in Delhi have identified a rare and preventable cause of severe abdominal pain and anaemia in a 65-year-old woman, pointing to lead poisoning from prolonged use of alternative medicines.
Students in stable condition, says NMIMS Hyderabad after suspected food poisoning
Hyderabad, Feb 21: All students of Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) Hyderabad, who reported symptoms of illness after consuming food at the campus mess, are in stable condition, the institute said on Friday.
Students at NMIMS Telangana suffer food poisoning
Hyderabad, Feb 20: More than 50 students of Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) in Jadcherla suffered food poisoning after having their meals on campus on Thursday.
Indore: Man hospitalised after unknowingly consuming fish gallbladder
Indore, February 13: A 42-year-old man was admitted to the hospital following worsening of his health condition after unknowingly consuming a fish gallbladder in Madhya Pradesh's Indore, a doctor said on Wednesday.
Tamil Nadu: Nine people fell ill after consuming grilled chicken in Madurai
Madurai, February 6: Nine people reportedly fell ill after consuming grilled chicken at a restaurant at Chinnakadai Street, Sholavandan in Madurai.
J&K mysterious deaths: All pesticide, insecticide shops sealed in Rajouri district
Jammu, Feb 6: All pesticide and insecticide shops have been sealed by authorities in Jammu and Kashmir's (J&K) Rajouri district as part of preventive measures taken after 17 'mysterious deaths' took place in Budhal village, officials said on Thursday.
Over 200 people fell ill due to food poisoning in MP
Bhopal, Feb 3: More than 200 people fell ill due to food poisoning in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district and were rushed to hospitals, police said on Monday.
Anti-poisoning drug 'Atropine' could prevent mysterious deaths in J&K's Rajouri: Expert
Jammu, Jan 27: In a path-breaking development, doctors at the Government Medical College (GMC) Hospital in J&K's Rajouri district have finally succeeded in finding the antidote for the poison that killed locals in Budhaal village of Rajouri district.
Sharon Raj murder case: Convict Greeshma taken to correctional facility; public prosecutor hails judgment as exemplary
Thiruvananthapuram, January 20: After a Kerala court pronounced capital punishment to convict Greeshma for poisoning her boyfriend, she was taken to a women's prison and correctional home in Thiruvananthapuram's Attakkulangara.
Sharon Raj murder case: Accused girlfriend Greeshma given capital punishment by court
Thiruvananthapuram, January 20: Accused Greeshma in the high-profile Sharon Raj murder case has been sentenced to death by the Neyyattinkara Additional Sessions Court on Monday. The court gave capital punishment to the accused who had poisoned her boyfriend Sharon Raj, a 23-year-old man, with pesticide-laced ayurvedic decoction.
Sharon Raj murder case in Kerala: Court to pronounce quantum of sentences on January 20
Thiruvananthapuram, January 18: The Additional District Sessions Court in Neyyattinkara will pronounce on Monday, January 20, the quantum of sentences in the murder case of Parassala native Sharon Raj.
Turkey: Death toll from fake alcohol rises to 19 in Istanbul
Istanbul, Jan 15: The death toll from bootleg alcohol in Turkey's Istanbul has risen to 19 in the past two days, up from 11 earlier with 43 people still hospitalised as of Wednesday, according to Turkish broadcaster NTV.