Spate of eye injury cases; PM2.5 pollution up in Bengaluru
The Hindu
At least 45 people sustain eye injuries from crackers during Deepavali
Fireworks lit up the sky on Thursday and Friday as well as Saturday as people across Bengaluru celebrated Deepavali. However, the celebrations brought their share of health concerns, ranging from breathlessness due to rising pollution levels in some neighbourhoods to injuries.
At least 45 people sustained eye injuries from crackers during the three-day festival. The maximum number of cases has been reported to Minto Ophthalmic Hospital, followed by Narayana Nethralaya. Patients included not just those lighting crackers but also bystanders.
Capt. Brijesh Chowta, Dakshina Kannada MP, on Saturday urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to facilitate speeding up of ongoing critical infrastructure works in the region, including Mangaluru-Bengaluru NH 75 widening, establishment of Indian Coast Guard Academy, and merger of Konkan Railway Corporation with the Indian Railways.