The Deputy Commissioner recommended action against the headman, leading to the seizure of her financial powers as Panchayat head and the launch of departmental proceedings

Kerala health authorities are on alert after a spike in cases of Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM), a brain infection with a high fatality rate. This infection is caused by Naegleria fowleri, commonly known as the ‘brain-eating amoeba’

A 40-year-old man died and three others were hospitalised in critical condition after losing consciousness while cleaning a sewer in northwest Delhi’s Ashok Vihar, an official said on Wednesday.