Ten individuals have tragically lost their lives to heart attacks in the Indian state of Gujarat during the Navratri Hindu festival’s “Garba” dance, a celebration of feminine divinity rooted in the Sanskrit word “garbha” meaning “womb.” The victims ranged from teenagers to middle-aged, with the youngest being a 13-year-old from Dabhoi in Vadodara district. Reports indicate that over 500 emergency calls were made within 24 hours following the dance. The government has issued an alert, instructing event organizers to ensure the availability of ambulances, advising revelers to take breaks, and…
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Lagos State Government Seals Alaba International Market and Trade Fair Market
The Lagos State government has taken action to seal certain sections of Alaba International Market and Trade Fair Market due to reported sanitation issues. Traders arriving at the markets on Monday were surprised to find that they were denied access by officials from the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA). In Alaba International Market, the electronics, fancy, and furniture sections were sealed. The Trade Fair Market was also affected, with the sealing taking place the day before. One vendor, known as Gift, mentioned that they recorded the sealing of the…
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