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Limestone Market - Emerging Trends, Market Players, and Environmental Considerations

The global limestone market size is anticipated to reach USD 126.75 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc., expanding at a CAGR of 7.3% from 2023 to 2030. Rising infrastructural developments in the developing economies of the world are expected to fuel market growth across the forecast period. Limestone is a sedimentary rock and is rich in calcium carbonate. It has varying amounts of silica, clay, silt, and sand. The rock is known to be used for ample applications across various end-use industries, where building and construction are its major end-user owing to the easy availability of the material and the strength it provides. It finds application as a building material, in cement production, and as aggregates for road base. Its abundance in nature makes it a preferable option in the construction sector where it is used as blocks, stone cladding on walls, floor paving, tiles, and retaining walls. Characteristics of the mineral include weather-resistant, high strength, the durability of the structure, high structural integrity, versatility, heat conductor, and low cost.

Limestone Market Report Highlights

Asia Pacific is expected to register the fastest CAGR, in terms of revenue, over the forecast period as the region is known for its large production capacity for steel and cement

China was the largest consumer of limestone in the Asia Pacific in 2022. The Chinese industry is mainly driven by massive demand for cement on account of moderate to high growth in building & construction sector and rising investments in infrastructure

The chemical end-use segment anticipated registering the highest CAGR of 8.1%, in terms of revenue, during the forecast period. The industry utilizes limestone in a number of ways, including the production of lime, sodium bicarbonate, soda ash, caustic soda, and ammonia

The iron and steel end-use segment accounted for a volume share of more than 5.0% in 2022. The correction in global steel demand post-pandemic and thus rising crude steel production around the world has benefitted the demand for limestone products.

The limestone industry has witnessed few mergers & acquisitions in the recent past. The cement-producing companies are focusing on acquisitions of limestone reserves to integrate their operations and to ensure a consistent supply of limestone in the production of cement.

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The mineral is gaining preference in countries with the presence of historic structures in terms of restoration. For example, in November 2019, the Public Works Department in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, introduced a stone roller yard for grinding sand and limestone for plastering, in an attempt to revive a traditional method of restoring heritage structures.

Accelerating demand for limestone witnessed a decline in 2020 on account of the outbreak of the covid-19 pandemic across the world. The pandemic compelled governments worldwide to impose lockdown and halt all sorts of activities, which drastically impacted the demand for limestone. The countries are striving to slowly regain their stability by offering ease in restrictions.

North America is a hard hit region by pandemic as a large number of cases have been reported in the countries, especially the U.S. However, governments in the region have made an attempt to permit operations, such as construction and manufacturing, to operate at minimal capacity. The resumption in construction activities is anticipated to balance the decline in limestone consumption owing to the spread of coronavirus. For example, in July 2020, a Euro 183 million (USD 209.4 million) contract was granted by the Canadian Province of Alberta’s Ministry of Transportation to the consortium of Vinci and Graham for building the final section of the West Calgary Ring Road Project. Such initiatives are anticipated to prove fruitful for market growth.

The global market is characterized by the presence of established players, which makes competitive rivalry extremely high. Many players are integrated across the value chain in order to gain a competitive edge by benefitting form an integrated supply chain. For instance, LafargeHolcin owns limestone quarries in different parts of the world and utilizes the quarried stone in cement, concrete, and aggregates production. In addition, the company is engaged in providing construction solutions. In May 2020, the company resumed its operations at a limestone mine in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills, India in order to supply the raw material to its cement plant in Bangladesh.

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Countdown Begins for TB Mukt Bharat.

24th March is observed as World Tuberculosis Day in the memory of Dr. Robert Koch.

In 1883, Dr Robert Koch discovered the bacteria that causes TB. However, it took 60 years since then for the discovery of its’ cure and another 6 years to actually test it on a human patient. Since then, there have been many scientific breakthroughs to detect and cure this disease, however, it continues to haunt many developing nations as a major public health challenge. WHO has recognized TB as one of the top 10 causes of morbidity and mortality in 2019. Even though it is prevalent in Asia, Africa, Caribbean countries etc, India alone accounts for over one-third of deaths in the world. COVID-19 pandemic has only made it worse.

In 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced to make India free of Tuberculosis in 2025, which is 5 years before the SDG 2030 timelines. This was a huge commitment. To bring this to fruition, multiple stakeholders, especially the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Women and Child, ICMR, National Institute of Research in Tuberculosis (NIRT) and the States have engaged and planned to eliminate this communicable disease, but how close are we from the intended goal?

In the recent report released by NIRT, Chennai – ICMR on 25th March 2022, there are revelations and insights that policymakers working in this area must actively look into. The report indicates that a mammoth nationwide survey, targeting over 3.5 lakh people was conducted before and during the COVID pandemic. NIRT aimed to cover 625 clusters across all states of which only 448 could be covered. The BIMARU states along with Haryana, which have higher incidences than the national average, defaulted the most from the protocol with each targeting less than 60% of the intended clusters. But, to give credit where its’ due, the will to complete this survey showed the commitment of all stakeholders to eliminate TB from India.

The report contains a study on the ‘Health Seeking Behavior’ of over 3 Lakh symptomatic participants across India, which clearly shows that of the 14k people showing symptoms eligible for a sputum test, 65% did not consult for TB symptoms due to various reasons, the most alarming being “Ignored symptoms – 68%” and “Could not afford to seek care – 11%”. Even though Government of India under various programmes and schemes is provisioning for free-of-cost diagnosis and cure along with awareness campaigns in all mediums, the impact is clearly questionable.

India has done well, but time is ticking away. 2025 is not far and we are way behind in achieve the goal of eliminating TB from India. If we only talk about pulmonary TB cases, the policymakers must consider recommendations given by NIRT with respect to including X-Ray and Molecular testing for more effective detection of TB. Given the current inflation (both urban and rural) in India because of various global phenomena, Nikshay Poshan Abhiyaan scheme to give direct cash transfers to patients of Rs. 500 for 6 months each, might not meet its intended goal of improving nutrition levels. Also, research shows that the duration DOT treatment can be reduced from 6 months to 4 months in cases where the severity of infection is lower. Making detection, escalation and treatment more robust is imperative.

We need a targeted approach for eliminating TB. The targeting must be done to cater to the most infringed and untouched parts of the populations in tribal areas, as well as remote parts of India, who have a deviant lifestyle with respect to prescriptions for TB, owing to traditions, social interactions or education levels. Women and Children must be given special attention to this approach as per their nutrition needs. States which are performing ineffectively, must catalyze their efforts and align with the national mission and create real-time dashboards for transparency and public involvement. Every state must trickle down district based targets for each day.

Lastly, the most vital means is awareness. Effective messaging should be given utmost importance to hammer the gravity of the situation in the minds of all sections and sub-sections of India, especially the states where the curative health infrastructure is in tatters. Early detection for better response should be one of the mantras going forward. Simultaneous capacity building for health infrastructure and awareness programmes to nudge people to take the tests will catalyze detection and give a better picture for conceiving subsequent mitigation strategies.

If we wish to make India ‘TB Mukt’ as early as possible, we take the right steps in the right direction. This cannot be done by Government alone as seen in the reports as well, support from private sector and Civil Soceity Organizations are a must. With ongoing research for easier solutions and a potential one-time vaccination for TB elimination underway, it is not an impossible dream but a tedious one at that.

#kautilyaschoolofpublicpolicy #policymakers #public policy

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celtalks · 2 months

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The Odyssey of Menon's Masterpiece: Decoding the Delay of Vikram's "Dhruva Natchathiram"

The Unending Wait for Gautham Menon's 'Dhruva Natchathiram'

Fans of the Indian film director Gautham Vasudev Menon, known for his emotionally charged and stylish thrillers, have been on the edge of their seats for the release of his long-awaited film, Dhruva Natchathiram. Despite the mounting anticipation, Menon recently took to social media to express his dismay over the film's persistent postponement, voicing his sentiments with a heartfelt video post. The ambitious spy thriller, which began production in 2016, stars the versatile Vikram in the lead, supported by an ensemble cast including Aishwarya Rajesh, Ritu Varma, and Simran. The project, heralded as one of Menon's most consequential works, promised high-octane action and suspense in true Menon fashion, buttressed by the towering persona of Vikram. Menon's appeal reflected the simmering frustration of all those involved in the project, as he laid bare the formidable challenges they've faced. Alongside production issues and financial obstacles, the film has found itself reckoning with unpredictable calamities like the Chennai floods and global hits such as demonetization and the COVID-19 pandemic. The accumulation of these events has left the film's fate hanging in the balance, much to the agony of its creators and expectant fans. However, the director's emotional words served not only as a lament but also as a beacon of hope. Menon assured his followers that Dhruva Natchathiram would eventually see the light of day. His undertaking binds him, he declared, to ensure the film − crafted with immense labor and undying passion − reaches the audience it's meant for. The journey of Dhruva Natchathiram is exemplary of the numerous challenges filmmakers often face in the shadow of their creative endeavors. The industry's unpredictable nature can demand a price even on the most promising of projects, leaving creators like Menon to shoulder the weight of unfulfilled potential and anticipatory admirers. Amidst these trials, Menon has not stopped creating. His appetite for storytelling continues to find outlets in other forms of media. Still, the need to conclude the narrative of Dhruva Natchathiram remains a personal and professional mission for Menon, who holds the movie's completion close to his heart. In his own words, it is about fulfilling a commitment − a promise to deliver a cinematic experience to those who have been waiting patiently and trustingly. The film industry is often characterized by its ebb and flow of success and setbacks. In the case of Dhruva Natchathiram, it exemplifies both the resilience required to navigate such waves and the passion that fuels creators to push beyond them. This story is not just about a film delayed, but of human spirit and endurance in the art of filmmaking, persistent against the tides of uncertainty. For Gautham Menon, his team, and the fans of Dhruva Natchathiram, the hope is that their patience and support will culminate in a rousing cinematic triumph. Until then, their vigil continues, marked by a collective optimism for the day when the curtains finally part and the lights dim down in theaters welcoming Vikram’s indomitable silhouette on the silver screen. Read the full article

#decoding #delay #dhruva #masterpiece #menons #natchathiram #odyssey #vikrams

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kgjhospitals · 5 months

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Best Covid Safe Hospital and Arrangements in Chennai

"Novel coronavirus infectious disease hospital" is a general term for medical facilities that provide medical care to patients infected with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). According to the World Health Organization (WHO) COVID-19 regulations, patients with COVID-19 should be sent to different health facilities depending on the severity of symptoms and the availability of health resources in each geographic region. Want to know about a top Covid Hospital in Pattaravakkam?

Kgj Hospitals tertiary care free Covid Hospital in Chennai

It is a multi-disciplinary super-speciality hospital boasting to have the best facilities for Covid related cases with all necessary precautions and medical arrangements for prevention and treatment of the diseases. The precautions include -

Mandatory usage of masks

Maintenance of social distancing

Temperature screening for everyone

Regular disinfecting of hospital premises

Doctor & Staff wearing PPE kit

Lesser crowd with no long queues

Promoting good hand hygiene

Home Care Programme

Kgj Hospitals, a top Covid Hospital in Pattaravakkam Chennai is committed to providing ethical, reliable, high-quality and cost-effective medical services through care and compassion to ensure complete patient satisfaction. It continually strives to improve the quality of our medical services -

Enhance medical processes and procedures using modern technology and equipment to achieve set goals

Conduct regular training programs for staff meet

Meeting national standards

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Medical & Surgical Critical Care Unit

24×7 Cardiac Emergency and Trauma Services

Dialysis Unit

Ward Bed types – Suite, Deluxe, and Economy

Modular OTs

Flat Panel Cath Lab

State-of-the-art diagnostic equipments that include – 1.5 Tesla MRI, 64 slice CT scan, Flat panel C-Arm, and Ultrasound procedures

Today, the hospital provides tertiary-level medical care in a variety of specialties and brings together the best medical talent: doctors, surgeons, nurses, and technicians. The skills of our medical professionals are enhanced by international experience. This is in line with the hospital's ongoing philosophy of combining the best medical care with the warmth and tenderness essential to the healing process.

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seemabhatnagar · 6 months

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"You can't bow hot and cold in the same breath"

Consumer Matter A. Rajagopalan v. IDFC Fist Bank & Another

Before #consumerforumchennaisouth

Complainant-A Rajagopalan took car loan for an amount of Rs.7,09,288/- from #IDFCFirstBankAnnaSalaiTeynampetChennai. To realize the amount an #agreement was entered between the #complainant and the #OppositePartyFirstBank.

Accordingly, Petitioner signed Electronic Clearing System (#ECS)for the payment of loan for 60 months for an amount of Rs.17,730/- from his saving Bank account with Union Bank Of India West Mambalam Branch, Chennai & this amount was to be deducted on the second day of every month.

The deduction process began from January 2,2019 and regular clearing was made till March 2020.

Then came the Lockdown due to Covid 19 & a #moratorium on #loan for #bankandfinancialinstitutions was announced by Union and State Govnt. from1.3.20 to 31.8.20 & the IDFC Bank didn't presented for EMI with the Union Bank of India.

However, on 19.06.2020 the Opposite Party presented ECS for Rs.8,865/- two times in the same day which amounts to Rs.17,730/- and this amount was cleared by the Complainant's bank from his account.

Due to #deduction of #EMI, Complainant was #left with only Rs.2185/- in his saving bank account.

Complainant got worried how he will manage with Rs.2185/- during the lock down period.

He sent two #notices on 20 June & 28 July 2020 as to why without any intimation the amount was deducted when moratorium was going on.

Complainant alleges no reply was received from the OP Bank.

On #02OCTOBER2020 the ECS amount of Rs.17,730/- was #presented by the Opposite Party after the moratorium period was over & it was #cleared by the Complainant.

On #17OCTOBER2020 the Complainant was having a balance of Rs.18,126/-. to his #dismay on 17.10.2020 the Opposite Party withdrew one more EMI of Rs.17,730/- from his account as such a #balance amount after the withdrawal on 17.10.2020 was just Rs. 396/-. And the question before him was how to survive for the rest of the month of October 2020.

To all this averment of the Complainant the contention of the OP-IDFC First Bank was that the Complainant neither communicated any letters nor contacted the customer care services of the Opposite Parties bank with respect to the moratorium.

Hence, they deducted as scheduled.

It was observed by the District Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission South Chennai that OP-IDFC Bank should have taken one stand that since the Complainant had not opted for Moratorium and hence they had realized the EMIs or suo moto applied for the whole moratorium period.

But in this case once they suo moto applied for moratorium and next time they presented for deduction of EMI.

This amounts to deficiency in Service on the part of the OP - Bank as such Bank was found by the Commission liable to pay compensation of Rs.50,000/- for the #deficiencyinservice and #mentalagony & Rs.5,000/- towards the #litigationcost & accordingly directed on #19July2023.

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wotr123 · 7 months

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Combating Water Scarcity With Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting With Water Organizations

The management of water and sanitation services, whose safe and dependable availability proved to be the first line of defense against the scourges of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), is particularly under pressure as a result of India's rapid urbanization, which is putting pressure on its already deteriorating base of public service arrangements. It has the ability to help the nation be more ready for the upcoming problems brought on by a changing environment. Our planners and policymakers are engulfed in a terrible muddle. Many people still lack access to safe and long-lasting water and sanitation services, despite the fact that the supply-demand imbalance is predicted to expand by 50% by 2030.

Several Indian towns, including at least five, have reportedly joined the top 20 water-stressed cities in the world. For instance, the urban areas of Bangalore and Chennai, which draw their water from sources 95 and 200 kilometers away, respectively, serve as case studies. This infrastructure organization not only places a heavy financial burden on the states' exchequers by requiring excessive amounts of money for their design, installation, and operation, but it also abandons the citizens of these cities, who rely on a single source of water for the majority of their daily needs, to the whims of inter-regional conflicts over water sharing as well as climate-related shocks.

It wouldn't be incorrect to say that many more cities will soon meet the requirements to join this notorious list if we had a look at the portfolio of water resources management with water organizations for other cities right now. Rooftop rainwater harvesting is a method for collecting rainwater from residential rooftop catchments and storing it in a specific reservoir. These reservoirs may be used to store collected rainwater for future home usage, while subterranean groundwater reservoirs can be used to store any excess water for extra purposes like irrigation. In general, rainwater is free from the majority of chemical and bacterial pollution, with the exception of contaminants gathered from the atmosphere. Because of this, it is a cheap alternative for consumption in households with little treatment.

Simple UV technology, together with modest periodic coagulants, can maintain sufficient water quality because the quality of rainwater may decline during the collection process, storage, and domestic usage. With the help of water organizations we can send the overflowing water into a separate pit to replenish the groundwater once family consumption demands have been satisfied. A future use, like irrigation for summer crops, can be made of this recharge. The catchment area should be at least 100m2 in locations with annual average rainfall of more than 1,350mm for the best conditions for rainwater gathering. The catchment area in dry regions with less than 700mm of annual precipitation must be at least 200m2. In these dry regions, where the amount of water collected may support a community of 50 households for more than two months (for consumption alone), rainwater collecting can be extremely helpful.

The following actions are suggested by Water For People in order to maximize rainwater harvesting:

If necessary, the catchment should include correctional measures like run-off turnings or plastering.

The soil profile and days with the most rainfall should be taken into consideration when designing the gutter and recharge pit.

Depending on the quantity of contaminants, rainwater should be sent through a single, specially constructed filter.

Communities with the help of water organizations store some of the rainwater in masonry storage tanks once their consumption demands have been satisfied. To maintain the water safe for the upcoming water-scarce season, we periodically administer the necessary coagulants.

The main obstacle is getting this technology accepted locally because it is new to the area. With communities, WOTR is still promoting the advantages of collecting rainwater. We plan capacity-building initiatives that are geared on changing behavior and integrating water resources management (IWRM). We draw attention to the difficulties brought on by groundwater depletion, particularly the difficulty getting access to water at the height of the summer. The groundwater might significantly rise to 0.60-0.80 meters in just one or two seasons if we apply a suitable integrated water resources management strategy and all households follow these practices. This will assist communities in filling a large amount of unmet demand.

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nuadox · 10 months

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96.4% of Americans had COVID-19 antibodies in their blood by fall 2022

- By Matt Hitchings , Derek Cummings , University of Florida , The Conversation -

Antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, were present in the blood of 96.4% of Americans over the age of 16 by September 2022. That’s according to a serosurvey – an analysis testing for the presence of these immune defense molecules – conducted on samples from blood donors.

A serosurvey like this one helps researchers estimate how many people have been exposed to any part of the coronavirus, whether via vaccination or infection. Both can trigger the generation of antibodies to SARS-CoV-2. And by identifying which kind of antibodies someone has in their blood, researchers can break down the 96.4% into different types of immunity: infection-derived, vaccine-derived and hybrid.

COVID-19 vaccines used in the United States are based on only one part of the virus – the spike, or S, protein. Researchers can tell that a person has been vaccinated and has not been infected if their blood has only anti-S antibodies that target that spike protein. If someone has anti-N antibodies, which target the virus’s nucleocapsid protein, it’s a sign that they’ve been infected by SARS-CoV-2. To reliably identify someone with hybrid immunity, a researcher would need to match someone who has anti-N antibodies to an official vaccination database.

What about the 3.6% without antibodies?

Immunologists know that antibody levels decrease in the months after a COVID-19 infection or vaccination, and this is true for many pathogens. It’s possible some people did have antibodies at one point, but they’re no longer detectable. And not every infection leads to a detectable antibody response, particularly if the case was mild or asymptomatic.

Another factor is the accuracy of the antibody test. No test is perfect, so a small percentage of people who truly have antibodies might come up negative.

Together, these considerations mean that the 96.4% number is likely an underestimate. It seems reasonable to conclude that almost no one in this population has neither been infected by SARS-CoV-2 nor received a COVID-19 vaccine.

A clearer picture of a virus’s spread

Serosurveys are useful for understanding how likely different types of people – of varying ages or races, for example – were to have been infected. For this purpose, a serosurvey can be much more reliable than using data on people who received a positive PCR test, or who report having had a positive rapid antigen test, because getting a positive test is heavily influenced by access to care, health care behavior and how severe your illness is. These are sources of what is called bias.

This bias has two effects: It leads to large underestimation of the proportion of the overall population infected, and it can lead to spurious differences between groups. For example, people with mild symptoms are less likely to get tested and are also likely to be younger. Researchers might draw the wrong conclusion that because they’re not getting tested these people aren’t actually catching the virus.

Looking at antibodies as a marker of infection is not biased by such behavioral factors. Many serosurveys, including ones that we worked on in Chennai, India, and Salvador, Brazil, found similar or even higher seroprevalence in children compared with young adults, contradicting an early narrative that children were less susceptible to the virus. Instead, our results suggested that infections in children were less likely to be detected.

What does this statistic mean for future waves?

Antibodies are not just a marker of previous infection; part of their job is to help prevent future infection with the same pathogen. So, serosurveys can be used to understand levels of immunity in the population.

For some diseases, like measles, immunity is essentially lifelong, and having antibodies means you are protected. However, for SARS-CoV-2 this is not the case, because the virus has continually evolved new variants that are able to reinfect people despite their antibodies.

Nevertheless, many studies have shown that individuals with hybrid immunity will be more protected against future infection and variants than those with vaccine- or infection-derived immunity alone. It may be useful to know the proportion of the population with single-source immunity in order to target certain groups with vaccination campaigns.

Matt Hitchings, Assistant Professor of Biostatistics, University of Florida and Derek Cummings, Professor of Biology, the Emerging Pathogens Institute, University of Florida

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.

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currentmediasstuff · 11 months

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TN minister Senthil Balaji hospitalised; breaks down after ED arrest under PMLA

It is learnt that while he was being taken into custody at 2 am, the minister complained of chest pain and was taken to the multi-speciality hospital in Omandurar Estate.

CHENNAI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday arrested Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after a long session of questioning.

However, the Tamil Nadu minister has been hospitalised in the ICU of a government hospital here early on Wednesday after he complained of uneasiness during ED raids at his premises on June 13.

Initially, Senthil Balaji was taken into custody by the ED after 18 hours of questioning by the Central agency. It is learnt that while he was being taken into custody at 2 am, the minister complained of chest pain and was taken to the multi-speciality hospital in Omandurar Estate. TV visuals showed Balaji being uneasy while being brought to the hospital in the wee hours of this morning.

The arrest sparked concern in the DMK camp as ministers, PK Sekar Babu, and Udayanidi Stalin rushed to the hospital to meet the minister. Sekar Babu claimed there were 'symptoms' Balaji has been 'tortured.'

After visiting Senthil Balaji at the hospital, HR and CE minister Sekar Babu said that the electricity minister was unconscious. "He didn't respond despite calling his name several times. There is swelling on his leg. The state he was brought to the hospital shows there are human rights violations," Sekar Babu said.

He also alleged that the enforcement directorate, CBI and the income tax department are acting at the behest of the central government against those opposing the bad politics of the central government.

"Several leaders, including chief ministers of other states and the parliamentary opposition leader, condemning the union government shows there is opposition centrally. DMK government, led by MK Stalin, will face the problem legally. More than a minister, Senthil Balaji is a DMK worker. The CM will fight for every DMK worker to save him and all actions will be taken based on his guidance," the DMK minister told media persons.

Law minister S Reghupathy, who visited the hospital, also said there was no clarity if Balaji has been arrested. He questioned the need for the ED raids at Balaji's house running non-stop for hours.

DMK advocates, who visited the hospital, demanded the ED officially make it clear immediately whether Balaji has been arrested or not.

Meanwhile, V Ananda Kumar, the nodal officer at the Omandurar hospital, said that Senthil Balaji is being treated for blood pressure and variations in the ECG and added that there were no external injuries to the Electricity Minister. "After Covid-19, several patients come with the complaint and there is a standard operating procedure for such cases. While we are investigating if he has been tortured, there are no external injuries," he added.

The arrest comes after Supreme Court had last month allowed police and ED to probe into an alleged cash-for-jobs scam against Balaji, who also holds the Prohibition and Excise portfolio.

Senthil Balaji was the transport minister in the AIADMK government, led by the late J Jayalalithaa, during the period 2011-15.

There were complaints against him, in which it was alleged he had received huge amounts as bribes from various persons for appointing them as drivers and conductors in the transport corporation.

The ED conducted the searches under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Last month, the Income Tax department too had searched Balaji's close aides in the state.

The searches are also happening in the wake of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit on Sunday. The visit was marred by controversy when street lights went off outside Chennai airport. Balaji has termed it accidental.

#Senthil Balaji #ED arrest

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all-about-news24x7 · 11 months

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TN govt on alert over rise in Covid-19 cases - News Today

[] Chennai: On Tuesday, the number of fresh infections rose to 13, which was almost double the previous day’s figure. While three persons in Chennai and two in Coimbatore tested positive for Covid-19, one each tested positive in Chengalpattu, Salem, the Nilgiris, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and Vellore as per the Directorate of Public Health , Tamil Nadu. Two persons who arrived at Chennai from UAE…

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gendronrecherche · 1 year

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Elderly Asked to Wear Masks as COVID-19 Surges in Tamil Nadu

COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu: Chennai is the highest with 132 new COVID-19 cases followed by Coimbatore (43), Kanniyakumari (41), and Chengalpattu (31). http://dlvr.it/Smc0ml

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762175 · 1 year

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T.N. reports eight fresh COVID-19 infections

Tamil Nadu reported eight fresh COVID-19 cases on Sunday. This pushed the tally of those under treatment to 44. Till date, 35,94,772 infections have been recorded in the State. Chennai, Coimbatore, Dharmapuri, Kanniyakumari, Madurai, Nagapattinam and Tiruvarur reported one case each. One person who arrived from the U.K., too, tested positive. As many as five persons recovered from the infection…

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Ambulance Services: Bridging the Gap in Access to Healthcare Across the Globe

The global ambulance services market size is expected to reach USD 82.4 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 9.90% from 2024 to 2030. Rising cases of chronic disorders such as cardiovascular disorders, increase in global geriatric population and rising cases of traumatic accidents are expected to be the key driving factors for the ambulance services market. The growth of the market is due to favorable reimbursement policies in developed nations. In the U.S., Medicare covers both emergency and non-emergency ambulance services for medically necessary cases, given that the supplier fulfills stipulated requirements. In some cases, Medicare also covers irregular and unscheduled nonemergency trips. Medicare covers around 80.0% of the amount for emergency services while the remaining 20.0% is covered by the insurance policy of the patient.

Ambulance Services Market Report Highlights

On the basis of transport vehicle, the ground ambulance segment dominated the market and held the largest revenue share of 72.39% in 2023. This can be attributed to rising accident cases globally

Based on emergency services, the emergency services segment dominated the market and held the largest revenue share of 62.09% in 2023

On the basis of equipment, the Advance Life Support (ALS) ambulance services segment dominated the market and held the largest revenue share of 69.70% in 2023

North America dominated the ambulance services market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 48.31% in 2023. The growth can be attributed to factors such as presence of several key market players in this region, growing demand for high-quality healthcare services, well-established healthcare infrastructure, and favorable reimbursement policies and regulatory reforms in the healthcare sector

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Moreover, there have been constant increase in number of traumatic accidents globally. For instance, as per Association for Safe International Road Travel, around 1.35 million people die due to road accidents, whereas 20-25 million people suffer injuries leading to permanent disability. Thus, with rise in number of road accidents, the demand for air ambulance is expected to increase, thereby impelling the ambulance services market.

Furthermore, the ambulance services market witnessed a tremendous spike during the COVID-19 pandemic. For instance, as per Maharashtra Emergency Medical Service (MEMS), during the second wave of COVID-19, there was 33% spike from 2020, and 18% increase from the pre-pandemic period. Additionally, with decline in COVID-19 cases, the demand for ambulance services might affect negatively during the year 2022 - 2023. However, the ambulance services market is expected to grow at a significant pace post 2023. This can be attributed to increase in number of ambulances globally. For instance, as per The Hindu, in May 2021, the greater Chennai Corporation launched 250 COVID-19 special ambulances for 15 zones of the city.

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rnewspost · 1 year

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India logs 157 new COVID-19 infections, active cases tally at 3,421

Health worker collects swab samples from a passenger coming from International flight at Chennai International Airport. | Photo Credit: Velankanni Raj B India recorded a single-day rise of 157 new COVID-19 cases, while the count of active cases of the disease has marginally decreased to 3,421, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. The tally of Covid cases in the country has…

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Tamil Nadu registers 461 Covid-19 infections | Chennai News - Times of India

Tamil Nadu registers 461 Covid-19 infections | Chennai News – Times of India

CHENNAI: Fresh cases of Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu continued to decline on Monday when the state reported 461 new cases of the viral infection compared to 489 on Sunday, 509 on Saturday and 522 on Friday. The state discharged 537 patients and there were 5,339 active cases under isolation. The death toll since March 2020 is 38,047 Barring Kallakurichi, Ramanathapuram and Tirupathur all other districts…

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Water-Borne Diseases To Watch Out For During Monsoons

With monsoons arriving sequentially in positive elements of the country, it's far essential to look at out for the proportion of issues and sicknesses that they may be predicted to deliver along. Although maximum people are taking precautions towards the seasonal flu, particularly with COVID-19 instances at the rise, extraordinarily catastrophic water-borne illnesses are being overlooked.

India has continually been coping with water-borne sicknesses with the results and associative situations escalating upon the arrival of monsoon. Indian monsoons are characterized via way of means of unrelenting spells of rain, which unwittingly establishes touch among the groundwater and the sewage. This unwanted affiliation reasons germ buildup withinside the frame and makes manner for a number of illnesses, frequently characterized via way of means of diarrhea, dysentery, nausea, and different signs.

Here are the maximum universal water-borne sicknesses which you want to put together for:

Cholera

Deemed as one of the not unusual place water-borne illnesses, cholera is frequently characterized via way of means of excessive stages of diarrhea and associative dehydration. Caused via way of means of a effective bacterial stress, i.e., Vibrio Cholera, this sickness can unfold speedy and infect a huge chew of populace in no time.

In the case of cholera, the bacterial stress without delay buddies itself with the digestive tract, growing in addition at an uncontrollable rate. The handiest manner to persuade clean of the identical is to hold consuming purified water, which is going via massive filtration stages, consisting of UV, MF, and Reverse Osmosis. For starters, boiling the water is likewise a not unusualplace and beneficial practice. paediatric doctor in Chennai

Dysentery

Often termed as a symptom, dysentery is likewise a full-fledged disease this is maximum lively throughout heavy monsoons. The sickness is recognized via way of means of a moderate fever, dehydration, nausea, and coffee belly cramps. In India, monsoons decrease the accessibility to easy consuming water, and that is why dysentery is a not unusualplace fitness trouble in rural or even in some city establishments.

Typhoid

Bacterial infections like typhoid are not unusualplace throughout monsoons. This is likewise a water-borne trouble as a result of Salmonella Typhi. Mostly encountered in growing international locations wherein humans have restrained get admission to to easy consuming water, typhoid is frequently related to fever, muscle ache, sweating, and constipation. paediatric doctor in Chennai

Giardia

Although the call would possibly sound uncommon, Giardia is exactly a parasitic disease, transmitted thru water sources. Unlike different sicknesses that get cured with time, the Giardia parasite is able to living withinside the in depth for years. Some of the not unusualplace signs encompass sluggish weight loss, bloating, and belly pain.

Hepatitis-A

Precisely a liver infection, Hepatitis-A is brought about in case you devour infected water or are available touch with an inflamed person. Some of the stated signs encompass jaundice, vomiting, lack of appetite, rashes, and surprising fever.

While maximum of those water-borne sicknesses are at their high throughout the monsoons, preserving right water-hygiene and purification requirements are the pleasant combative methods.

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Best Canada immigration consultants in Chennai, India - Aptech Visa

Read on to find out which Chennai-based Canada PR consultants are the best if you wish to immigrate to Canada. Canada is a popular place to relocate because of its stunning landscapes and multicultural population. There are a ton of opportunities in Canada. A greater number of Indian immigrants are moving to Canada as a result of the Canadian Permanent Residency Visa.

What does a consultant for Canadian immigration do?

The duties of an immigration consultant include:

Advising the applicant as they choose a visa to apply for.

Inform candidates of the procedure and turnaround time.

Continue to work on the application.

The consultants are aware of the expedient course to take.

At the very least, assist the applicant in developing a resume and locating employment.

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Which immigration consultant for Canada is the finest in Chennai?

One of the top immigration consultants in Chennai is Aptech Visa. Our company is one of the authorized Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) registered with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

No consulting company can provide you with employment abroad as it relates to a job in Canada. If you think that, you might be putting yourself in danger.

Consultancies are only capable of helping you find a job network and assisting you with courses and training for interviews. The rest is up to you.

French classes, IELTS preparation, and resume aid are all provided by Aptech Visa. Additionally, we guarantee that your application is accepted. Additionally, we'll refund your money if it doesn't.