Beed govt hospital sees surge in twin births, delivers 42 sets in nine months
Beed (PTI): The birth of twins, earlier considered a rare occurrence, has become quite frequent at the civil hospital in Maharashtra's Beed district, which has witnessed 42 sets of twins born at the facility in the last nine months.
The extraordinary count has become a source of pride for the hospital and the district, and the deliveries, which were a mix of both caesareans and natural births, were successfully handled by the staff at the maternity ward.
According to doctors, factors such as assisted reproductive technology (ART), including in-vitro fertilisation IVF, and family history are driving the surge in twin births.
Experts also note a slight increase in the probability of having twins among women over the age of 30.
The arrival of multiple newborns often necessitates specialised care, as twins frequently tend to be premature (born before their due date).
Dr L.R. Tandale, the resident medical officer (RMO) at Beed Civil Hospital, confirmed that the facility is fully equipped to manage this increased workload.
"The rate of twin and triplet births has definitely risen over the past few years, and we have had 42 sets of twins born in the last nine months. Our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is completely prepared to meet this demand," he said.
Dr Tandale said the hospital has a special medical team dedicated to providing comprehensive care for the mothers and infants during and after the deliveries."
The hospital staff emphasised the critical need to protect these newborns from infections, ensure proper breastfeeding, and provide adequate warmth and nutrition during their crucial initial days.
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NIA registers case to probe recovery of 79 crude bombs in poll-bound West Bengal
New Delhi (PTI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Sunday registered a case to probe recovery of 79 crude bombs in poll-bound West Bengal, officials said.
The move came following a directive by the Union Home Ministry in this regard, they said.
In pursuance to the home ministry's order, the anti-terror agency on Sunday registered a case, which was originally filed at Uttar Kashi police station, Bhangar division, Kolkata on Saturday, and took up the investigation, an NIA spokesperson said in a late night statement.
"The case pertains to recovery of 79 crude bombs and other incriminating materials by Kolkata police, which were being stored at a spot, thereby endangering human life and property," the spokesperson said.
Earlier in the day, the Election Commission had directed the West Bengal Police to launch a special drive to arrest those involved in illegal manufacturing of crude bombs in the poll-bound state, an official said.
It asserted that all cases related to the making of any such explosive would be probed by the National Investigation Agency, the official said.
The directive came after the police recovered a large number of crude bombs from the house of a person, allegedly a TMC worker, at Bhangar in South 24 Parganas district, days ahead of the second and final phase of the assembly polls in the state.
The explosives were recovered during a search at the residence of Rafikul Islam following specific inputs, the official said.
The poll panel also issued a warning to senior police officers across the state over any lapse in maintaining law and order before the April 29 polling.
The first phase of the assembly elections in West Bengal was held on April 23, while the second phase will take place on April 29. Votes will be counted on May 4.
A record 93.19 per cent turnout has been recorded in the first round of polling. Bhangar will vote in the second phase.
