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Mumps, caused by the paramyxovirus from the Rubulavirus family, targets the parotid glands responsible for saliva production, manifesting in characteristic swelling on one or both sides of the face.

The Vengoor panchayat in Ernakulam district is grappling with a jaundice outbreak, with 51 reported cases so far. Residents sought treatment in various hospitals, attributing the spread to the delayed cleaning of drinking water reservoirs. 
 

The authorities instructed that the secretaries of the respective Local Self-Government Departments should make sure that the sale and smuggling of eggs, meat, and manure (fertilizer) of ducks, chickens, quails, and other domestic birds do not take place in these areas.

Over 8,500 people sought treatment for fever in government hospitals in Kozhikode district within two weeks, with an average of more than 250 patients per day. Dengue fever and jaundice cases have also been reported, with two deaths attributed to jaundice. 
 

The Samajwadi Party chief decided to contest from the Kannauj constituency, a party bastion that was breached by the BJP in 2019, replacing his nephew Tej Pratap Yadav, who had been declared the candidate earlier.

"In the 75th year, the Supreme Court launches an initiative to strengthen access to justice by integration of WhatsApp messages with the IT services of the Supreme Court," the CJI said. Now, the advocates will receive automated messages about filing the cases, he said, adding that the members of the bar will also get the cause lists, as and when they are published, on mobile phones.

Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra, the party's candidate from West Bengal's Krishanagar Lok Sabha seat, has declared her overall income and assets in her 14-page poll affidavit filed recently.

Raj Kundra, a British-Indian businessman, has been involved in several controversies over the years. Here are six notable controversies involving him.

Health Minister Veena George issued a warning that the intermittent rains could lead to a rise in mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue fever in the state.

India has one of the biggest populations in the world. Our country's mixed demographics are remarkable, yet they present obstacles for cancer care. Because of the varied culture and lifestyle, various malignancies are prevalent in certain communities. Each geographical area should be planned independently.

Three women in Mumbai—PS Kewat, KS Yadav, and KB Kshatriya—have been targeted by loan sharks who are employing ruthless tactics, including threatening phone calls and manipulation of personal images, to coerce them into repaying loans they never took. Mumbai police are investigating, amidst a surge in loan fraud cases in the city, highlighting the need for stricter measures against such fraudsters.

The Association for Democratic Reforms and National Election Watch analysed the self-sworn affidavits of 1618 out of 1625 candidates who are contesting in the first phase of polling for the Lok Sabha elections and found out that 252 have declared criminal cases against themselves.

Bengaluru faces a cholera surge, with 13 cases in three months. BBMP bans roadside fruit sales. Eight new cases emerge, including students and a city resident. Water contamination drives spread, worsened by a drinking water shortage. Measures include RO units, kitchen closures, and hygiene inspections. Health efforts focus on awareness, surveillance, and ORS distribution. 

Among the candidates with criminal cases, 161 have serious charges against them. Shockingly, seven candidates are facing charges related to murder, while 18 are entangled in cases concerning crimes against women, including rape.

This development comes on the heels of the Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Department's announcement that six confirmed cholera cases had been documented in the state this year, with five emerging in March alone. Earlier, a case surfaced involving a resident from a boys' PG in Bengaluru's Malleshwaram.