Health

Jharkhand Reports Significant Drop in Child Wasting, Highlights Nutrition Gains

Jharkhand's latest nutrition survey shows a marked decline in child wasting, underscoring progress in the state's health initiatives.

02 Sep 2026

Patient Dies in Jharkhand Hospital; Family Blames Referral Delay

A patient died at a hospital in Jharkhand after a delay in referral, according to relatives. The family claims the hospital failed to transfer the patient promptly.

02 Sep 2026

7‑year‑old girl dies after taking antimalarial tablet in Andhra village

A seven‑year‑old girl in an Andhra Pradesh village died after ingesting an antimalarial tablet, with doctors suspecting chloroquine‑induced cardiac arrhythmia in a pre‑existing condition.

02 Sep 2026

Rajasthan Swine Flu Cases Surge; Minister Kirori Lal Tests Positive

Rajasthan has seen a sharp rise in swine flu cases, with the state’s minister Kirori Lal also testing positive for the virus.

02 Sep 2026

Anna Hazare to Stay in Mumbai Hospital for Two More Days, Doctors Monitor Recovery

Social activist Anna Hazare remains in a Mumbai hospital under medical supervision and is expected to stay for two additional days.

02 Sep 2026

Class II Student Dies After Chloroquine Tablet Incident; 41 Others Hospitalised

A Class II student at an Andhra Pradesh primary school died after ingesting a chloroquine tablet, and 41 classmates were hospitalized. Most are now stable, with authorities launching an inquiry.

02 Sep 2026

Four Children Die After Visiting Madhya Pradesh Waterfall, Health Probe Underway

Four children from a family died days after a trip to a waterfall in Madhya Pradesh. A health department team met the relatives on Tuesday to begin an investigation.

02 Sep 2026

Health panel warns of new vector‑borne disease threat in India's Northeast

A health panel has highlighted the emergence of new vector‑borne diseases spreading to previously unaffected districts in India's Northeast, urging heightened surveillance.

02 Sep 2026

Manipur to Upgrade RIMS to AIIMS Status and Set Up New Medical College in Senapati

The Manipur government has approved an upgrade of the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) to AIIMS status and announced the establishment of a new medical college in Senapati district.

02 Sep 2026

Northeast India Sees Surge in Dengue, Chikungunya Amid Climate Change

Urban growth and changing climate are fueling a sharp rise in dengue and chikungunya cases across Northeast India, while Japanese encephalitis remains a persistent threat.

02 Sep 2026

Common Indian Vegetable Revealed as Blood‑Sugar and Anti‑Inflammatory Powerhouse, Says Celebrity Nutritionist

A well‑known nutritionist claims that a widely used Indian vegetable could help manage blood sugar levels and reduce inflammation.

02 Sep 2026

समस्तीपुर में अचेत पाए गए अज्ञात व्यक्ति को स्थानीय लोगों ने अस्पताल में भर्ती कराया

समस्तीपुर के मगधघाट पर अचेत अवस्था में मिली अज्ञात व्यक्ति को स्थानीय लोगों ने तुरंत समस्तीपुर सदर अस्पताल में भर्ती कराया, जबकि परिजनों द्वारा उसकी पहचान एवं खोज जारी है।

02 Sep 2026