Health
Two dead, 19 hospitalized after spurious liquor consumption in Bhavnagar, Gujarat
Two people died and 19 were admitted to hospitals after drinking adulterated liquor in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, officials said.
19 Aug 2026
Child Deaths Continue in Balaghat: 10‑Day Post‑Discharge Fatality, 40 Kids Still Hospitalised
A child in Balaghat died ten days after being discharged from the hospital, adding to a series of pediatric deaths, while roughly 40 other children remain admitted for infections.
19 Aug 2026
Tamil Nadu launches new initiatives to boost medical education and healthcare
The Tamil Nadu government announced a set of measures aimed at strengthening medical education and expanding healthcare services across the state.
19 Aug 2026
Bihar's Alcohol Ban Shows Positive Impact on Social Wellness, Data Reveal
Data released by state authorities indicate that the nationwide ban on alcohol in Bihar has led to measurable improvements in public health and social wellbeing.
19 Aug 2026
Mundhe Calls for Safe Food, Medicine as Public Health Must in Maharashtra
Mundhe emphasized that ensuring safe food and medicine is essential for public health in Maharashtra, calling it non‑negotiable.
19 Aug 2026
ભરૂચમાં ઇન્ડિયન બેકરીના બગડેલા પફ માટે ગ્રાહકની ફરિયાદ, ફૂડ વિભાગની તપાસ
ભરૂચ નગરપાલિકા સામે આવેલી ઇન્ડિયન બેકરીમાંથી ખરીદેલા પફને લઈને ગ્રાહકે ફરિયાદ કરી, જેના પ્રતિસાદમાં ફૂડ એન્ડ ડ્રગ વિભાગની ટીમ现场 તપાસ કરી અને નમૂનાઓ લઈ રહ્યા છે.
19 Aug 2026
90-Year-Old Jhalawar Woman Undergoes Successful Removal of 6-kg Head Tumor
Doctors in Jhalawar, Rajasthan, have successfully excised a six‑kilogram tumor from the head of 90‑year‑old Halima Begum, whose condition improved after surgery.
19 Aug 2026
Rajasthan probes costly cancer vaccine sales in four districts
Authorities have launched an investigation into the sale of expensive cancer vaccines across medical colleges in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Bikaner, scrutinising batch numbers, purchase orders and patient records.
19 Aug 2026
39 Children Suffer Illness After Kheer at Himachal School; Investigation Launched
A total of 39 students at a school in Himachal Pradesh fell ill after consuming kheer, prompting authorities to launch an investigation into the cause.
19 Aug 2026
Tamil Nadu Extends Maternity Leave for Third Child to One Year
The Tamil Nadu government has announced that mothers of a third child will now be eligible for 365 days of maternity leave, up from the previous period.
19 Aug 2026
Detergent Mistaken for Salt in Bihar Mid‑Day Meal Hospitalises Hundreds of Students
A cook in Bihar inadvertently used detergent instead of salt while preparing the mid‑day school meal, leading to the hospitalization of dozens of children.
19 Aug 2026
Rajasthan adds CAR‑T cell therapy to RGHS, offering up to ₹30 lakh to eligible patients
The Rajasthan government has incorporated CAR‑T cell therapy into the state health scheme (RGHS), providing a maximum coverage of ₹30 lakh for eligible cancer patients and pensioners.
19 Aug 2026