Growing marijuana popularity, fueled by perceived medicinal benefits, faces scrutiny due to links with severe health risks. A recent study reveals a concerning association between cannabis-related medical emergencies and an increased risk of dementia within five years. While medical marijuana has potential benefits, its psychoactive effects and the risk of cannabis use disorder raise concerns about its overall safety.
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Two loco pilots were killed and four others injured in a head-on collision between two goods trains in Sahibganj district early Tuesday. The accident, attributed to the negligence of the pilots, occurred on the NTPC-managed Lalmatiya-Farakka coal route. An investigation is underway, and restoration efforts are being coordinated with local and railway authorities.
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Shahzadi Khan, an Indian woman, was executed in Abu Dhabi on February 15 for allegedly murdering a four-month-old infant. Her father approached the Delhi High Court seeking information about her wellbeing. The Indian government provided legal assistance, but the UAE court upheld her death sentence. Her last rites are scheduled for March 5 in UAE.
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