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Attack of Blue bottles – the Portugese Man O’ War – on Mumbai beaches leaves over 150 injured

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Attack of Blue bottles – the Portugese Man O’ War – on Mumbai beaches leaves over 150 injured

There is panic and fear on beaches of Mumbai as over 150 persons visiting the sea side were injured in attacks by blue bottles, also known as Portugese Man O’ War, that have landed in large numbers.

The Portuguese man-of-war has long tentacles, which enter the body and deliver an excruciatingly painful sting. The venomous sting can kill fish, but not humans, said a News18 report.

Anyone who comes in contact with tentacles can receive a sting causing burning pain leading to muscle weakness. These tentacles can even sting if the organisms are dead.

Blue bottles look like plastic or a bubble when washed ashore. They also float in water and have tentacles that cause the sting, a report in the DNA said.

Not ‘Jellyfish’

The Portuguese Man-of-War belongs to the Physaliidae family and is commonly found in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans.

The name “man-of-war” originated from an 18th-century armed sailing ship. They live at the surface of the ocean, therefore, during strong winds, they are driven onto beaches.

Despite their appearance, they are not like jelly fish, the DNA reported. They are not one individual but a colony of four kinds of highly modified zooids that are dependent on one another for survival.

Based on their appearance, however, people refer to them as ‘blue bottle jellyfish’.

The ‘attack’

Since August 2, around 150 people have been reportedly been stung by the blue bottles on beaches like Girgaum chowpatty, Juhu and Aksa as per the lifeguards, said a DNA report. While many reported mild irritation many including children had developed rashes and were experiencing burning sensation.

Locals said that the blue bottles are generally seen in Mumbai, during the mid-monsoon season every year, but this time they were spotted in unusually large numbers.

A shopkeeper at Juhu Beach said that around 150 people have been attacked by the blue bottles in past two days. “The beach is full of jellyfish. Many people have been injured, from the past two days. I am helping them by rubbing lemon when they are stung. I suggest, people should avoid visiting beach for now,” NDTV quoted him as saying.

Do’s and Don’ts

Volunteers of Marine Life Of Mumbai (MLOM) a group of marine enthusiasts, are visiting beaches and creating awareness amongst the lifeguards about basic dos and don’ts to help the victims who have been stung, DNA reported.

Shaunak Modi, marine enthusiast who is part of the MLOM and met the lifeguards at Juhu was quoted as saying, “Most of us were shocked on seeing videos and images of people rubbing lemon, ice and trying other methods to help many victims including children who were stung at Aksa beach on Saturday and hence we decided to meet up with lifeguards who in many cases are the first responders and tell them basic do’s and don’t’s.”

They told the lifeguards patrolling the beach to keep it simple and at most pour sea water on the affected portion of the skin, which will help remove the tentacles that are stuck on the skin and ask the victim to head to the nearest government hospital.

“Rubbing anything on the skin can cause the tentacles to go deeper into the skin and aggravate the problem. Since the effect of venom is different on people depending on age, body weight and other factor hence the best way to deal is to send those affected by the sting to the nearest hospital,” he said.

Global Warming the reason?

Scientists indicate that rising temperatures of oceans could be one of the key factors behind the population boom, said a report.

Marine ecologist and Director of BNHS Dr Deepak Apte was quoted by DNA as saying that earlier Blue bottles that live in deeper oceans would be found washed ashore in the beginning of monsoons due to strong winds and currents and were seen for a fewer days. However, there is an obvious change in not only their arrival but also their numbers and while there have been no study, yet the trend is a clear indicator.

“Global warming is resulting in warmer oceans including that of Arabian sea, which makes the situation conducive for their breeding thus increasing their numbers and it would not be a surprise to find a rise in the number of blue bottles being washed ashore in years to come,” he said.

Former principal scientist at Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Dr Vinay Deshmukh informed that in the last three decades the temperature of Arabian sea has increased by 0.8 degree Celsius and while it might mean nothing for us but even this slight change has far reaching impact on the marine organisms and if there is a population boom of blue bottles its obvious that they will be washed more in numbers along the coast.

Deshmukh said that there has been rise in numbers of blue bottles showing up on beaches across several countries including Australia and a proper answer would require a longer study and data collection.

Another senior marine scientist said that it was something to be worried about as increase of any species indicates something is wrong in the ecosystem.

“Their rising numbers indicates that chances are that their predators have reduced and if one observes closely over fishing, pollution in the ocean is affecting many species including turtles, who prey upon these and keep their population in control,” he said.

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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy meets Tollywood actors, filmmakers, says celebrities must control their fans

The Chief Minister held a meeting with Tollywood actors and filmmakers on Thursday amid strained ties between the ruling dispensation and the tinseltown following the arrest of Pushpa 2 actor Allu Arjun

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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy meets Tollywood actors, filmmakers, says celebrities must control their fans

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy has assured Tollywood actors and filmmakers that his government stands with the Telugu film industry and made it clear that there will be no compromise on law and order.

The Chief Minister held a meeting with Tollywood actors and filmmakers on Thursday amid strained ties between the ruling dispensation and the tinseltown following the arrest of Pushpa 2 actor Allu Arjun. CM Revanth Reddy said that celebrities must control their fans and the industry must be responsible.

The meeting took place at Telangana State Police Command and Control Centre at Banjara Hills in Hyderabad. The delegation of influential people from Tollywood was led by Telangana Film Development Corporation (FDC) chairman Dil Raju. Actors such as Nagarjuna, Varun Tej, Sai Dharam Tej, Kalyan Ram, Shiva Balaji, Adavi Sesh, Nithin, and Venkatesh among other attendees.

The meeting also included directors Koratala Siva, Anil Ravipudi, K Raghavendra Rao, Prashanth Varma, Sai Rajesh, and producers Suresh Babu, KL Narayana, Damodhar, Allu Aravind, BVSN Prasad, and Chinna Babu, among others.

Earlier on December 4, when Allu Arjun attended the premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule at Sandhya Theatre, a massive crowd gathered to catch a glimpse of the actor, and chaos ensued when he waved to fans from the sunroof of his car. This resulted in the tragic death of a 35-year-old woman and injuries to her eight-year-old child.

Furthermore, some ruling Congress leaders have found fault with Allu Arjun’s comments last week, describing the stampede incident as purely accidental and denying the allegations made by CM Revanth Reddy on the roadshow before the film screening.

This incident has also sparked political controversy. Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy blamed Allu Arjun for the tragedy, stating in the Assembly that police had denied permission for any event at Sandhya Theatre due to safety concerns. However, the actor dismissed the allegations, calling them an attempt at character assassination.

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ICAI CA final result 2024: Scores expected soon, check updates and how to access

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The Institute of Charter ed Accountants of India (ICAI) is expected to announce the CA Final Results for November 2024 today, with the results likely to be declared by late evening. Candidates can check their scores on the official ICAI website, icai.nic.in, once the results are out.

Key details about the ICAI CA final result 2024

As per the official notification from the ICAI, the results of the Chartered Accountant Final Examinations, which were held in November 2024, will be available for candidates to access on the ICAI website on Thursday, December 26, 2024, in the late evening. Candidates can view their results by entering their registration number and roll number on the official website, icai.nic.in.

When were the ICAI CA final exams held?

The ICAI CA Final exams took place in November 2024. The Group 1 exams were held on November 3, 5, and 7, while the Group 2 exams took place on November 9, 11, and 13.

Passing criteria for ICAI CA final

To pass in a group, candidates must secure at least 40% in each individual paper of the group and at least 50% in the aggregate of all papers within that group.

How to receive ICAI CA final result by Email

Candidates can also opt to receive their ICAI CA Final results via email by following these steps:

  1. Visit the official ICAI website at icaiexam.icai.org.
  2. Click on the Email Registration link on the homepage.
  3. Enter your registration number and password.
  4. Click on the “Results on Email” option to receive your result directly to the email address you registered.

How to check ICAI CA final result

In addition to checking the result on the website or receiving it via email, candidates can also access their ICAI CA Final result via SMS.

Last year’s top performers

In 2023, Madhur Jain topped the ICAI CA Final exam with an impressive score of 619 out of 800, while Sanskruti Atul Parolia secured the second position with a score of 599 out of 800.

Missed credentials? Here’s what to do

In case candidates have misplaced their credentials, they can contact ICAI’s helpline at the following numbers for assistance:

  • 0120 3054 851, 852, 853, 854, 835, 0120 4953.

As the announcement of the ICAI CA Final results approaches, candidates should be prepared to check their scores through the official channels. The results will reflect the hard work and dedication of those who appeared for the exams in November 2024, with many hopefuls awaiting the outcomes of their efforts.

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Big Airtel outage hits multiple cities, users express frustration on social media

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Airtel services down across India

A widespread outage in Airtel’s mobile and broadband services has affected users across several cities in India, with many reporting connectivity issues this morning. According to Downdetector, a website that tracks service disruptions, numerous complaints have surfaced regarding service failures in cities including Delhi, Jaipur, Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Surat, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru.

Users have flocked to social media platforms, posting SOS messages in an attempt to draw the attention of the telecom provider. The complaints highlight both mobile network and internet connectivity issues, with some users reporting problems lasting up to 24 hours, yet receiving no resolution.

In addition to complaints about service outages in neighborhoods, many users have shared their frustration over the prolonged disruptions, which have left them without reliable mobile and internet access.

Despite the growing number of reports, Airtel has not issued any official statement or response to address the ongoing outage. As the issue persists, users are calling for swift action to restore services and resolve the connectivity problems.

This incident marks another major disruption for the telecom industry, with service outages often leading to customer dissatisfaction and calls for better network reliability. Airtel is yet to comment on the cause of the outage or provide an estimated time for the restoration of services.

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