Over 200 residents fall ill due to suspected water contamination in Greater Noida society
Noida, Apr 8 (PTI): Residents of a housing society in Greater Noida have complained of vomiting and stomach pain due to suspected water contamination on the premises, officials said.
More than 200 people reportedly fell sick at Ajnara Homes alleging contamination of drinking water over the past four-five days.
Narendar Kumar, the chief medical officer of Noida, told PTI, "The authorities have collected water samples from the society where a medical camp will be organised on Wednesday for the residents, who complained of stomach ache, vomiting and abdominal discomforts.”
Dinkar Pandey, a resident of the society, said, "We have been facing the problem for the past four-five days, which has affected more than 200 residents of the society. The numbers may go up to 400-500. We suspect water contamination as the reason behind the residents falling sick.”
Another resident alleged that the water tanks in the society have not been cleaned for some time, leading to water contamination.
"I fell sick after drinking the water supplied in the society, which I changed following doctor’s recommendation. I am feeling better now,” a resident said.
Another member of the society, Rajkumar, said, “At least one person in every family fell sick due to water contamination.”
Talking to PTI, Chandan Sinha, president of the apartment owners’ association, said, “The authorities have collected water samples from the society. We also met the CEO of Greater Noida Authority and raised our concerns.”
Ajnara Homes Society in #GreaterNoida is grappling with a health crisis as over 200 residents have fallen ill with symptoms like stomach pain and diarrhoea, raising concerns about contaminated drinking water.
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Russia confirms deployment of North Korean troops in Ukraine war
Moscow: In a major development, Russia has officially acknowledged the deployment of North Korean troops fighting alongside its forces in the ongoing Ukraine war.
Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, confirmed the participation of North Korean fighters while briefing President Vladimir Putin on the "complete liberation" of the Kursk border region. According to Russian state media outlets TASS and Ria Novosti, Gerasimov specifically highlighted the "role of North Korean servicemen" in the conflict.
"I want specially to note the participation of servicemen of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea in liberating border areas of the Kursk region ... in accordance with the Treaty on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between our countries," Gerasimov said, referring to North Korea by its official name.
This marks the first time a Russian official has publicly acknowledged the involvement of North Korean troops in the war. North Korea, however, has not issued any official confirmation regarding the deployment.
Gerasimov further stated that North Korean soldiers have been "accomplishing combat objectives shoulder to shoulder" with Russian forces, demonstrating "high professionalism, endurance, courage, and heroism" during combat operations.
Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for Russia’s Foreign Ministry, also commented on the development, acknowledging the presence of North Korean troops. "Gerasimov reported that North Korean fighters, fighting shoulder to shoulder with Russian soldiers in the Kursk Region, demonstrated resilience and heroism. We will never forget our friends," she said in a Telegram post, as reported by Sputnik.
Meanwhile, South Korean and U.S. intelligence estimates suggest that approximately 11,000 North Korean troops have been deployed to Ukraine’s front lines since October last year. Reports indicate that about 4,000 of these soldiers have been wounded, and an additional 3,000 troops may have been sent earlier this year.
The deepening military ties between Russia and North Korea were formalized during a summit last June, where President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un signed a comprehensive partnership treaty. The agreement commits both nations to provide military support "without delay" if either comes under attack.
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