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Newborn Overcomes Severe Congenital Complications at Odisha Hospital

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1 year ago

February 4, 2025

Doctors at the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital successfully treated a newborn weighing 2 kilograms who was diagnosed with a left-sided congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) after being admitted in critical condition. The infant was referred to IMS and SUM Hospital following an antenatal checkup at another facility that revealed the condition.

The newborn was immediately transferred to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), where he received advanced ventilation support and treatment for low blood pressure and pulmonary hypertension. Due to the baby’s severe clinical instability, initial surgical intervention was not possible right away.

On the 14th day after birth, the baby underwent surgery, which revealed a significant defect covering about 75% of the diaphragm, and this was successfully corrected. Post-surgery, the infant was placed on advanced life support and gradually began to improve. After a total of 33 days in the NICU, he was discharged in stable condition.

A dedicated multi-disciplinary team, including experts in neonatology, pediatric surgery, and additional support staff, was crucial to the baby’s recovery, which involved complex and critical care. The department of neonatology was led by Prof. (Dr.) Debasish Nanda, with contributions from Dr. Bhabagrahi Mallick, Dr. Vijay Kumar, Dr. Ratan Kumar Das, Dr. Debi Prasad Sahoo, Dr. Bineet Panigrahi, Dr. Bhagyashree Mohapatra, Dr. Payal Pradhan, Dr. Kalpita Sahoo, Dr. Suresh Tripathy, and Dr. Sitikantha Nayak.

The management of the newborn in the NICU was overseen by the pediatric surgery team, headed by Dr. Antaryami Pradhan and Dr. Subash Chandra Subudhi. Additionally, support and guidance were provided by the Dean of IMS and SUM Hospital, Prof. (Dr.) Sanghamitra Mishra, and the Medical Superintendent, Prof. (Dr.) Pusparaj Samantasinhar.

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Killers Travelled 1,400 Km to Murder Delhi Professor

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5 days ago

June 7, 2026

Namma Kudla

New Delhi: Delhi Police solved the murder case of Delhi University professor Debosmita Paul within three days.

Investigators found that the accused had travelled nearly 1,400 km from West Bengal to Delhi to carry out the crime.

Police used CCTV footage, cab booking records, and GPS data to trace the suspects.

Seven special teams conducted raids across four states and arrested the accused in Bardhaman, West Bengal.

The investigation revealed that the murder was linked to a property dispute involving Paul’s ancestral property.

The swift and technology-driven investigation has been widely praised.

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Ex-IAS Officer Dhanendra Kumar Dies in Delhi House Fire

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2 weeks ago

May 29, 2026

Namma Kudla

New Delhi: Former IAS officer and the first chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), Dhanendra Kumar, died after a fire broke out at his house in Delhi’s Hauz Khas area on Thursday night. He was 80.

According to police, the fire was suspected to have started after an air conditioner blast inside the house. At the time of the incident, five people, including family members and domestic staff, were present in the house.

Firefighters and police teams rushed to the spot and rescued the people trapped inside. Dhanendra Kumar and his son were taken to a nearby hospital. Kumar died during treatment due to smoke inhalation. His son suffered injuries and is now out of danger.

Police said no foul play is suspected in the incident. The house was badly damaged in the fire.

Dhanendra Kumar was a 1968 batch IAS officer. During his long career, he served in several important positions in the central and Haryana governments. He worked in ministries such as Defence, Road Transport, and Culture.

He also served as the first chairman of the Competition Commission of India from 2009 to 2011. He played an important role in strengthening competition laws and economic reforms in the country.

Even after retirement, he remained active in public policy and corporate affairs.

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Woman Found Dead Six Months after Marriage

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2 weeks ago

May 27, 2026

Namma Kudla

Lucknow: A young woman was found hanging at her in-laws’ house just six months after her marriage in Lucknow. The deceased has been identified as Shweta Singh.

According to her family, Shweta married Bhupendra Singh on November 22, 2025. Her father, Umesh Kumar Singh, alleged that her husband and his family harassed her regularly for dowry and demanded a car. He also claimed that Shweta faced mental torture from her husband and in-laws after marriage.

The incident took place at her in-laws’ house in the Thakurganj area of Lucknow. Shweta was rushed to a hospital, but doctors declared her dead.

Her parents suspect murder and alleged that the family tried to present the death as suicide by hanging the body. Based on the complaint, police registered a case against Shweta’s husband and his family under Sections 80 and 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Dowry Prohibition Act.

Police said the accused family members are absconding, and a search operation is underway. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination, and further action will be taken after the report arrives.