Health

Several patients report illness after chloroquine doses in Andhra Pradesh

Health officials in Andhra Pradesh have reported that a number of people fell ill after receiving chloroquine, prompting an investigation into the cause.

03 Sep 2026

Andhra Pradesh Disease Monitoring Centre Faces Uncertain Future

The Disease Monitoring Centre in Andhra Pradesh is reportedly on anvil, raising concerns about its continued operation.

03 Sep 2026

Madhya Pradesh woman and unborn twins die as family says ambulance not dispatched

A woman in Madhya Pradesh and her unborn twins died, with relatives alleging that no ambulance was sent to the emergency.

03 Sep 2026

West Bengal CM rolls over 200,000 cough‑syrup bottles in anti‑drug drive

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led an anti‑drug operation in West Bengal, crushing more than 200,000 bottles of cough syrup suspected of being diverted for illicit use.

03 Sep 2026

Maharashtra Mandates Khichdi, Bans Junk Food in Government Offices

The Maharashtra government has issued a directive requiring all state offices to serve khichdi as the main meal, replacing junk food options.

03 Sep 2026

Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh Tests Positive for Swine Flu, Isolated at Official Residence

Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh has tested positive for swine flu and has been placed in isolation at his official residence.

03 Sep 2026

Sikkim launches multi‑model population screening to detect cancer early

Sikkim's health authorities have announced a population‑wide, multi‑model screening programme aimed at catching cancers at an early stage.

03 Sep 2026

Anganwadi Centre Faces Crisis After Six Months Without Nutrition Funds

An Anganwadi centre has been unable to provide nutrition to children for six months due to a halt in government funding, leaving families in distress.

03 Sep 2026

First Hip Replacement in Chapra Saves 65-Year-Old India's Life

In Chapra district hospital, a 65‑year‑old patient, Bharat Ram, underwent the region’s first hip replacement surgery, restoring mobility after a severe femoral neck fracture.

03 Sep 2026

13 Students at Belonia School in Tripura Fall Ill; Investigation Ongoing

Thirteen students at a school in Belonia, Tripura, have suddenly fallen ill, prompting authorities to launch an investigation.

03 Sep 2026

Ramaiah Memorial Hospital Launches Organ Donation Awareness Drive in Bengaluru

Ramaiah Memorial Hospital has started an organ donation awareness drive in Bengaluru. The initiative aims to spread knowledge about organ donation among the public.

03 Sep 2026

Karnataka Aims to Be Global Wellbeing Model, Says Health Minister U.T. Khader

Health Minister U.T. Khader announced at the Global Wellbeing Confluence that Karnataka aims to become a global model for wellbeing, with a launch planned for 2026.

03 Sep 2026