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Indian Navy Continues Relief Operations In Eluru: Andhra Pradesh
In Andhra Pradesh's Eluru district, Indian Navy continued the relief operations on July 16, due to massive flooding. On the request of the Eluru administration, two medium-lift UH3H choppers were deployed to assist in the flood situation caused by Godavari river. Reportedly, over 2,000 kg of relief materials including essential food items, medicines, etc were air-dropped from choppers. The flood situation occurred due to overflowing of… read-more
Tags: Andhra Pradesh, Eluru, Godavari River, Flood, Relief Operations
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Eluru's Mystery Illness Deepens; Latest Report Finds Pesticides Use
In Andhra Pradesh’s Eluru mystery illness case, the National Institute of Nutrition has now found rice and vegetables adulterated with excess of mercury and pesticides respectively. The NIM report has also found traces of organophosphorus in the blood samples. However, the suspicion of heavy metal in water and milk were overruled by the labs. The scientists also fear that due to excessive use of insecticides and pesticides, chemicals might… read-more
Tags: Andhra Pradesh, Eluru, Jaganmohan Reddy, AIIMS
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Andhra Govt Forms 21-Member Team To Investigate Mysterious Illness
Andhra Pradesh government has formed a multi-disciplinary 21-member committee to probe the mysterious Eluru illness. A statement read, "Government constitutes a multi-disciplinary committee to investigate the source of the infection, thoroughly examine various causes of the incident and suggest remedial measures". Reportedly, the Chief Secretary has been appointed as the Chairperson, who will lead the IAS officers and scientists. … read-more
Tags: Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, health care
Courtesy: The Indian Express
