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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Mangaluru man creates India’s first beeswax chessboard, enters record book
Mangaluru: A unique chessboard made entirely from beeswax has earned Prajwal M, a beekeeper from Kinnigoli near Mangaluru, a place in the India Book of Records.
According to a report published by The Times of India on Wednesday, the handmade beeswax chessboard was showcased at a state-level agricultural exhibition held at the University of Agricultural Sciences (GKVK), Bengaluru, last month. The exhibit attracted widespread attention for its creativity and eco-friendly design.
"The beeswax chessboard measuring 20cm by 26cm works like any other chessboard. The only condition is that it should not be exposed to heat," as a full-time beekeeper and founder of Coastal Honey Bee Farm, I have been experimenting with various value-added products from beeswax and honey," TOI quoted Prajwal as saying.
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Prajwal, who runs the Coastal Honey Bee Farm reportedly said, he has been experimenting with value-added products made from honey and beeswax. An MBA graduate, Prajwal took up beekeeping during Covid-19 pandemic.
He said the idea for the chessboard came after he won a state-level award in October, following which he was invited to display an innovative product at the GKVK exhibition.
Initially, I thought of creating a statue, but I realised it would not be possible to complete it within four days. That is when the idea of making a chessboard struck me. Later, I was told that this is the first chessboard of its kind in India, he said.
As per the report, a native of Talipadi village in Dakshina Kannada district, Prajwal is the son of Sunita and Madhava Shettigar. Apart from the chessboard, he has developed over 25 value-added products, including skincare items, kajal, dry fruit honey and other honey-based products. He is also involved in training programmes for aspiring beekeepers and conducts awareness sessions for schoolchildren.
In recognition of his efforts, Prajwal was conferred the state-level Young Beekeeper Award earlier this year. He hopes to commercially introduce the chessboard soon.
