Lucknow: Spurt in dengue cases in the city has sent the demand for platelets—a human blood component which is the mainstay for treatment in severe cases—soaring.

As many as 45 dengue cases have come to light in the last six days. With this, the total number of dengue positive patients for the state capital stands at 169.

Lucknow: Lucknow zoo authorities are yet to control the reasons taking a toll on the lives of blackbucks. On Tuesday, another of the specie died in the zoo taking the total toll to 18.

LUCKNOW: The claim of the UP forest department that water sharing with Mathura refinery is affecting the health of Sur Sarovar bird sanctuary in Agra has found credence in the report of the Bombay

Toll Touches 17 In City Zoo

The oft-repeated claim of Lucknow zoo authorities of having in place a crisis control mechanism appears hollow. The state government's bounty of Rs 20 crore given to the zoo this year could do nothing to save the lives of blackbucks and the state zoos continue to be deprived of resources.

Against figures issued by government, the number of dengue affected in the city is manifold.

Co-infection Making Treatment Difficult

Most Of The Dead Are Sub-Adult Females

Lucknow: On Thursday, another blackbuck died at Lucknow zoo taking the toll to 14. Though zoo has started putting control measures in place, the disturbing toll over the last few years has made experts feel the need for a detailed study on the cause of death.

Despite tall claims by the local health authorities, there has been an alarming 75% rise in dengue cases in the city in the past five days.

Road widening in Mathura has hit a road block with the National Green Tribunal restraining the Uttar Pradesh government from cutting trees in the pilgrimage town of Govardhan in Mathura district.