Live
- They always want me to win, and now I feel lucky to have been offered a story like ‘Zebra’: Satyadev Kancharana
- ‘Democracy first, humanity first’: PM Modi in Guyana's parliament on two countries' similarities
- PKL Season 11: Telugu Titans register third straight win to top standings
- Is Pollution Contributing to Your COPD?
- NASA Unveils Underwater Robots for Exploring Jupiter's Moons
- Additional Central forces arrive in violence-hit Manipur
- AR Rahman and Saira Banu’s Divorce: Legal Insights into Common Issues in Bollywood Marriages
- 82.7 pc work completed in HPCL Rajasthan Refinery area: official
- Curfew relaxation extended in 5 Manipur districts on Friday
- Tab scam prompts Bengal govt to adopt caution over fund disbursement
15-year student dies after snakebite amid hospital hurdles
A15-year-old student from Balireddypalem village in Tirupati district tragically lost his life after a snakebite, highlighting the challenges of emergency healthcare in rural areas.
Tirupati: A15-year-old student from Balireddypalem village in Tirupati district tragically lost his life after a snakebite, highlighting the challenges of emergency healthcare in rural areas.
Pantharanga Charan, a 10th-class student was bitten by a snake at his home on Sunday night. Following the incident, Charan’s family rushed him to the government hospital in Balireddypalem. However, upon arrival, they found the facility closed. In a desperate bid to save him, they transported Charan to Gudur Government Hospital. Despite their efforts and the treatment provided, his condition worsened and he passed away on Monday morning.
This incident has raised concerns about the availability of medical services during emergencies in remote areas, especially at night, leaving many families vulnerable during critical times. Charan’s untimely death has prompted renewed calls for improved rural healthcare infrastructure to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
