60 eye injuries, 50 burn injuries reported in B'luru due to firecrackers during Diwali celebrations
Bengaluru: Bengaluru witnessed a surge in firecracker-related accidents during the three-day Diwali celebrations, starting from November 12. Hospitals reported over 60 patients with eye injuries and around 50 with burn injuries.
Minto Hospital received three cases of serious burn injuries, with one patient suspected to have lost sight due to the firecracker accident. Among the cases admitted were an 18-year-old boy from Srirampura with an eye injury, a 10-year-old girl from Dharmavaram, and a 22-year-old youth from Bengaluru. Doctors indicated that the injuries could potentially result in a loss of sight for these patients.
Various parts of the city reported cases of burn injuries on individuals' bodies, with many seeking medical attention at local hospitals. Those with more severe burn injuries turned to Victoria Hospital for treatment.
Despite government orders emphasizing safety and the prevention of environmental pollution, a significant number of people reportedly purchased firecrackers without the necessary safety features, such as the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) logo and QR code. The unavailability of green crackers in some shops led customers to buy from other outlets, potentially contributing to the rise in firecracker-related injuries during Diwali celebrations.
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Vijay unable to prove majority, not invited for CM oath ceremony: Sources
Chennai: Actor-politician Vijay has reportedly not been invited to take oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after failing to demonstrate support from the required number of MLAs, sources in Raj Bhavan said.
According to media reports that quoted sources in the office of R.N. Ravi Arlekar, Vijay could not prove the backing of 118 legislators, the majority mark in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly.
Despite last-minute efforts to secure support from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazagam (AMMK), and an IUML legislator, Vijay reportedly managed support from only 116 MLAs, falling short by two members.
Sources said Vijay failed to submit letters of support from the VCK and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).
Later, the IUML issued a statement clarifying that it was not part of the TVK-led alliance.
Meanwhile, AMMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran is also said to have informed the Governor that his party would support the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) instead.
Earlier in the evening, Vijay had met Governor Arlekar and staked claim to form the government, stating that he enjoyed the support of 118 MLAs.
