Nurse spent 42 years saving babies using a bicycle
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Nurse spent 42 years saving babies using a bicycle

For 42 years, one nurse cycled through the tea plantations of West Bengal, providing assistance to mothers and newborns.

Starting in 1983 from the Dangwadjar tea estate, Gita Karmakar worked tirelessly, educating women on safe hospital births, nutrition, and newborn care. In an era when home births were common, she helped families realize the importance of maternal and child health protection.

Even after an accident that left her with 40% physical disability, Gita returned to work. She continued to reach women and newborns needing her help, despite the rain, heat, and muddy roads.

Her work contributed to an increase in institutional deliveries and earned her the highest nursing award in the country. In 2026, she completed her 42-year service, leaving a legacy of compassion and dedication.

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The joy of the wedding celebration, accompanied by the sounds of shahnai, laughter, and seven marriage rites, was suddenly replaced by screams and chaos. This occurred shortly after the newlyweds and more than thirty people consumed the wedding feast. The incident took place in the eastern suburb of Bandup, where guests suddenly began experiencing severe stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating.

The situation quickly worsened, forcing the bride and groom's parties to rush them to the hospital.

Immediately after the deterioration of health, the affected individuals were urgently transported to the Agrawal Hospital near BMC in Mulund, as well as other nearby medical facilities. Around 23:40, a commotion began in the emergency department of Agrawal Hospital due to patients arriving one after another.

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The affected families, outraged that the celebration was ruined, leveled serious accusations against the catering service, claiming gross negligence and the serving of low-quality or stale food. Relatives stated that the quality of the dishes was extremely poor, putting the lives of both children and elderly people at risk.

The families strongly demanded that the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) official Tukaram Munde conduct an impartial investigation into the entire matter and take strict legal action against the responsible catering services. The parents believe that the licenses of such careless catering companies, which gamble with people's lives, should be immediately revoked.

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