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Odisha: Toddler’s Organ Transplant Saves Two Lives

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11 months ago

March 3, 2025

In a profoundly moving act of courage, the parents of 16-month-old Janmesh Lenka transformed their heartbreaking loss into a symbol of hope for others through organ donation facilitated by AIIMS, Bhubaneswar. Their decision to donate the organs of their brain-dead child has brought new life to others in need.

Dr. Ashutosh Biswas, Executive Director of AIIMS Bhubaneswar, noted that Janmesh’s organs were successfully utilized to save two lives, thanks to the swift and coordinated efforts of a multidisciplinary team of surgeons and transplant coordinators.

Janmesh was admitted to the Pediatric Department of AIIMS Bhubaneswar on February 12 after a tragic incident involving foreign body aspiration and choking. Despite immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the unwavering dedication of the intensive care team over the next two weeks, he was declared brain dead on March 1.

In the face of their grief, the medical team at AIIMS Bhubaneswar approached the parents about the possibility of organ donation, emphasizing the opportunity to save lives. With remarkable strength and compassion, they agreed, allowing their child’s organs to be used for life-saving transplants.

Following the consent, a dedicated team of surgeons and transplant coordinators worked quickly to facilitate the retrieval and transplantation process. The liver was successfully extracted by the gastro-surgery team and transported to the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) in New Delhi, where it was transplanted into a child suffering from end-stage liver failure.

Additionally, both kidneys were retrieved and transplanted en bloc into a single adolescent patient at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. This complex procedure, conducted within the Urology Department, marks only the second instance of en bloc kidney transplantation in the state, highlighting the expertise required to transplant both kidneys from a pediatric donor into one recipient.

The remarkable story of Janmesh and his parents’ choice serves as a powerful reminder of the significance of organ donation, particularly in pediatric cases. Their altruistic act has not only saved lives but also set a precedent for raising awareness about pediatric organ donation in India.

AIIMS authorities emphasized the need for public awareness, timely consent, and medical collaboration to ensure that organs from brain-dead individuals can be repurposed to give new life to those in urgent need.

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Three Burned Alive as Car Falls from Bridge in Gujarat’s Rajkot

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2 weeks ago

January 31, 2026

Namma Kudla

Gujarat: A tragic accident claimed the lives of three people in Gujarat’s Rajkot district on Monday.A car fell from a bridge and caught fire, killing all occupants on the spot.

The incident occurred on the Gondal–Atkot highway.The car was travelling from Chhota Udepur towards Gondal.

According to reports, the vehicle hit the bridge’s safety barrier.After the collision, the car fell nearly eight feet into a small stream below the bridge.

Soon after the fall, the car caught fire.The occupants were trapped inside the vehicle and were unable to escape.All three were burned alive and died at the scene.

Police and fire personnel rushed to the spot after receiving information.The fire was later brought under control.The bodies were recovered and sent for post-mortem examination.

The exact cause of the accident is under investigation. Further details are awaited.

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Girl Records Reels Inside Jail, Video Sparks Debate

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2 weeks ago

January 30, 2026

Namma Kudla

Bhopal: A young woman has come under public attention after recording reels inside a jail while meeting her boyfriend.

The incident happened at Raipur Central Jail in Chhattisgarh, which is known for high security. Mobile phones are strictly not allowed inside the jail. Despite this rule, the woman carried her phone into the visitor room.

She recorded videos while talking to her boyfriend during the meeting. In the video, she speaks emotionally about visiting him on his birthday. She says she feels sad because she cannot stay with him on his special day.

After the meeting, she uploaded the video on her social media account. The video quickly went viral on different platforms. The inmate seen in the video is identified as Tarakeshwar.

He is currently lodged in Raipur Central Jail. He is an accused in a case under the NDPS Act. The incident has raised serious questions about jail security.

People on social media are criticising jail staff and officials. Many users are asking how a mobile phone was allowed inside the jail.

They are also questioning the checking process at the jail entrance. So far, jail authorities have not given any official reaction.

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MBBS Student Alleges She Was Drugged, Raped by Friend in Delhi Hotel

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4 months ago

October 6, 2025

Namma Kudla

New Delhi: An 18-year-old MBBS student has accused a 20-year-old male friend of drugging and sexually assaulting her at a hotel in Delhi’s Adarsh Nagar area. The alleged incident took place on September 9, police officials said.

According to the complaint, the accused, who is also a medical student, invited the woman to “Hotel Apple” on the pretext of spending time together. Once there, he allegedly gave her a drink laced with drugs and then raped her.

The survivor told police that the accused recorded obscene videos and took pictures during the assault. He later threatened to make the content viral if she reported the incident.

The woman, a native of Jind in Haryana, is currently staying at the hostel of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College in Rohini, Delhi.

Based on her complaint, police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. A search is underway to locate and arrest the accused, officials added.

In a separate case earlier this month, a school manager in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly raping a Class 8 student. In February, a tuition teacher in Delhi’s CR Park area was accused of repeatedly raping a 15-year-old student over three years and threatening her with blackmail.