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October 25, 2024 10:01 PM

Tamil Nadu: 30 students hospitalized after suspected gas leak at Tiruvottiyur school, probe underway

Around 30 students from a school in Tiruvottiyur, Chennai, were hospitalized on Friday after experiencing uneasiness and throat irritation, reportedly due to a gas leak, officials said. The incident triggered panic among students and staff. Authorities confirmed that all affected students are safe and receiving medical treatment. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) commander AK Chauhan said, “As of now, I cannot tell the exact cause.” He added that their team assessed the situation but ...

Bangladesh: Students and police clash amid ongoing quota reform movement

In Bangladesh, the ongoing Quota Reform Movement became violent Wednesday afternoon when Police fired tear gas and sound grenades at protesting students of Dhaka University who brought out a coffin procession for six persons killed on Tuesday during the protest. Students and teachers of public and private universities have been staging protests demanding quota reforms in government jobs since July 1. Six people were killed and scores were injured on Tuesday as students' protests against the j...