Another maternal death in Karnataka: 25-year-old woman dies, family allege medical negligence
Chitradurga: In a concerning series of maternal deaths in Karnataka, a 25-year-old lactating woman reportedly passed away at the district hospital in Chitradurga, sparking allegations of medical negligence from her family.
The deceased, identified as Rojamma from Jaganurhatti village in Challakere taluk, had undergone a cesarean delivery performed by Dr. Roopashree at the district hospital. After being discharged, she returned home but soon began experiencing severe pain at the site of her cesarean stitches. The wound became infected, and Rojamma was admitted to a hospital on Tuesday, reportedly suffering from vomiting and diarrhea, as reported by Deccan Herald.
She died on Tuesday evening due to abdominal pain and severe distress, leaving behind a 40-day-old baby.
Her husband, Venkatesh, and sister, Sharadamma, have accused the hospital's medical staff of providing inadequate treatment, claiming this led to Rojamma's death.
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Over 270 flights delayed, 10 cancelled at Delhi airport
New Delhi (PTI): At least 10 flights were cancelled and more than 270 flights were delayed at the Delhi airport due to fog and low visibility conditions on Tuesday.
An official said 6 arrivals and 4 departures have been cancelled for the day.
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Over 270 flights have been delayed and the average delay time for departures is 29 minutes, as per information available on flight tracking website Flightradar24.com.
"Visibility at the airport is improving; however, flight departures for certain destinations may experience delay," Delhi airport operator DIAL said in a post on X.
The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in the national capital handles around 1,300 flight movements daily.
