Two journalists killed in Mexico's western states
In less than 24 hours, two journalists were killed in separate incidents in Mexico’s western states, highlighting an alarming rise in violence against media workers. Patricia Ramirez, also known as "Paty Bunbury," an entertainment reporter, was fatally shot on Wednesday afternoon in the state of Colima, confirmed the state prosecutor's office.
Her death followed the killing of Mauricio Cruz, head of the online news outlet MinutoXMinuto Michoacan, who was gunned down in Uruapan, Michoacan, on Tuesday evening. Uruapan, a city notorious for violent cartel-related crimes, witnessed Cruz’s murder in a shooting that also left another individual injured, according to state authorities. Cruz’s outlet later shared a tribute featuring his final live video, filmed shortly before his death.
These killings are the first under President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration, which began earlier this month with commitments to address national violence and protect journalists. Following the legacy of her predecessor, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, Sheinbaum has stated that her government will not adopt a militarized approach to Mexico’s cartels, instead opting to continue strategies that avoid direct conflict with drug organizations.
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Bihar: Over 150 children fall ill after consuming 'mid-day meal' in Saharsa
Saharsa (PTI): More than 150 children were taken ill after allegedly consuming food that was part of the mid-day meal in a school in Bihar’s Saharsa district, a senior official said on Thursday.
The incident occurred at a middle school in Baluaha village of the district.
The official said that 115 children were undergoing treatment at the Sadar Hospital, while around 50 students were admitted to Mahishi Public Health Centre.
“We received information that several children fell ill after consuming the mid-day meal in Baluaha. The children were initially treated at the primary health centre, but later, many were referred to the Sadar Hospital,” Saharsa District Magistrate Deepesh Kumar told reporters.
“According to doctors, the health condition of the children has improved, but they will be kept under observation for some time. There is no need to panic. Some kids are having mild fever. They are being treated accordingly,” Kumar said.
Meanwhile, family members of some children claimed that a snake was found in the container in which cooked pulses was stored at the school.
Of the 545 students present in the school, 200 had already eaten their meals by the time the snake was spotted, and later complained of stomach ache and vomiting, they said.
Regarding the claims, the DM said food samples have been collected from the school.
“We will be able to comment on this only after the results of the tested samples arrive,” he said.
