Delhi: 7 School Children Injured After Van Collided With Vehicle
In Delhi's Sadar Bazar Road, at least seven children were injured after the school van they were travelling in collided with another vehicle. According to police, the incident occurred at 01:18 PM, on October 17. A PCR call regarding an accident of a van carrying students and injured was received at Police Station Delhi Cantt, and rushed to the spot. Meanwhile, van's driver Balvir is being treated at DDU Hospital.
Tags: school children, Delhi Accident, Collision, Police, delhi news
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
34 School Going Children Capsized In Muzaffarpu, CM Assures Assistance
In a tragic incident in Bihar's Muzaffarpur, a boat carrying 34 school-going children capsized on September 14 morning. Close to 12 children are reported to be missing after the incident and are feared to have drowned. Police has reached the spot and NDRF has been acalled to the spot. Bihar CM Nitish Kumar said, "DM Muzaffarpur is investigating the incident and assured assistance to the families of the victims.
Tags: Capsize, boat accident, Muzaffarpur, UP news, school children
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School Bus Meets With Accident, 1 Child Died, 2 Injured: Madhya Pradesh
In Madhya Pradesh's Rahatgarh district, a school bus met with an accident, on September 27. As per sources, the bus carrying 40 children met with a major accident, resulting in the death of one child, and leaving two seriously injured. Moreover, all the other 37 students are fine and safe. "One child died. All other children are safe," said Deepak Arya, Collector of Sagar.
Tags: bus accident, school children, Death, Injured, investigation
Courtesy: ANI
Bus Plunges Into Himachal Pradesh Valley, Killing 16 People, Including School Children
A private bus plummeted into Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district valley, killing 16 individuals, including school children on July 4. Ashutosh Garg, Deputy Commissioner of Kullu, said that the Sainj-bound bus crashed close to Jangla town at approximately 8.30 am. The injured were sent to a neighboring hospital, adding that district officials and rescue personnel had arrived on the scene. More information is awaited.
Tags: school children, Himachal Pradesh, bus accident, gorge, Kullu District
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Gujarat Govt To Open Physical Classes 1 To 8 On Nov 22
Gujarat government is set to reopen physical classes for students of classes 1 to 5 in the state from November 22, said Jitu Vaghani, the Education Minister. Parents will have the authority to decide whether to send their children to school, reported ANI. Reportedly, schools cannot force students to attend offline classes. However, offline classes for students of classes 6 to 8 are already open since September 2.
Tags: Gujarat Government, offline classes, students, Physical Classes, school children
Courtesy: ANI
COVID-19 Pandemic Increases 'Anorexia' In Japan's Youth By 60%
In Japan, a survey released by the National Centre for Child Health and Development showed 258 youths were diagnosed with "Anorexia" in 2020 which is 60% higher than the previous year. Anorexia is an eating disorder. Reportedly, it increased due to the growing anxiety and pressure among the youths amid the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the government advised the parents and school teachers to pay attention to their children's health.
Tags: anorexia, Japan, children, health care, school children, Health Advisory
Courtesy: ANI