Health

Delhi's AQI surges past 400 after Diwali fireworks

Following the Diwali celebrations, Delhi's air quality index reached 413 at 1 a.m., according to the CPCB, indicating hazardous pollution levels.

09 Nov 2026

Indore's Air Quality Plummets After Diwali Fireworks, AQI Hits Hazardous Level

Heavy Diwali fireworks in Indore have turned the city into a smog‑filled zone, pushing the AQI into the hazardous range and causing breathing and eye irritation among residents.

09 Nov 2026

Bihar Officer Expands Free Maternal and Newborn Care for Poor Families

A senior civil servant in Bihar is spearheading efforts to make maternal and newborn health services affordable for low‑income households, according to The New Indian Express.

09 Nov 2026

आंगनबाड़ी बच्चों को बिस्किट खिलाने से स्वास्थ्य पर असर

आज गांव में आंगनबाड़ी के बच्चों को बिस्किट खिलाए गए, जिसके बाद उनके स्वास्थ्य पर असर देखा गया।

09 Nov 2026

AIIMS Jammu to receive advanced facilities, boosting specialised healthcare in J&K

Union Health Minister Dr Jitendra Singh announced that AIIMS Jammu will be equipped with advanced facilities to enhance specialised medical services across Jammu and Kashmir.

09 Nov 2026

Experts Warn of Firecracker Burn Risks Ahead of Himachal Festivals

Health officials in Himachal Pradesh have urged the public to handle fireworks carefully, citing a rise in burn injuries as festivals approach.

09 Nov 2026

Delhi’s AQI spikes to 413 after Diwali fireworks, air quality plummets

The Central Pollution Control Board recorded an AQI of 413 in Delhi at 1 a.m. on the night of Diwali, indicating severe air‑quality deterioration caused by extensive fireworks.

09 Nov 2026

Diwali Firecracker Blaze Claims One Life, 269 Hurt in Tamil Nadu

During Diwali celebrations, a firecracker blast in Tamil Nadu resulted in one fatality and 269 burn injuries, prompting 16,079 emergency calls to the state 108 ambulance service.

09 Nov 2026

Mumbai NICU Saves 700-gram Premature Infant After Five-Month Fight, Weight Reaches 3.3 kg

A 700‑gram premature baby born in Mumbai survived a five‑month battle in the neonatal intensive care unit and has now reached a weight of 3.3 kg.

09 Nov 2026

Lucknow records highest AQI levels on Diwali, officials warn of health risks

Air quality in Lucknow hit its peak on Diwali, with the AQI reaching hazardous levels, prompting health advisories from state authorities.

09 Nov 2026

Nearly 100 Fall Ill After Eating Pani Puri and Tikki in Siddharthnagar

In Siddharthnagar, Uttar Pradesh, almost 100 residents fell ill after consuming contaminated pani puri and tikki from a street vendor, reporting vomiting and diarrhoea. Local health teams are monitoring the affected.

09 Nov 2026

भागलपुर के पापड़ बाजार में अस्वच्छ सुखाने की प्रथा से स्वास्थ्य को खतरा

भागलपुर के पापड़ बाजार में स्थानीय पापड़ को गंदे स्थान पर सुखाया जा रहा है, जिससे सार्वजनिक स्वास्थ्य पर असर पड़ रहा है और प्रशासन को तुरंत कार्रवाई करनी चाहिए।

09 Nov 2026