Health

Himachal Governor Hands Over Blankets to IGMC Shimla Pediatric Ward

The Governor of Himachal Pradesh presented new blankets to the pediatric ward of Indira Gandhi Medical College in Shimla, aiming to enhance comfort for young patients.

27 Aug 2026

Haryana health department intensifies flu surveillance, says no need to panic

The Haryana health ministry has stepped up influenza monitoring across the state while assuring residents that there is no cause for alarm.

27 Aug 2026

CAG cites failure to safeguard data after ransomware hit Punjab cancer centre

The Comptroller and Auditor General has flagged the Punjab cancer centre's inability to protect sensitive patient information after a ransomware breach.

27 Aug 2026

Northeast India's Largest Psychiatric Hospital Inaugurated in Guwahati

The biggest psychiatric facility in Northeast India has opened in Guwahati, marking a major step in regional mental‑health infrastructure.

27 Aug 2026

IIT Delhi MSc Physics Student Rishikesh Kumar Commits Suicide Amid Drug Use

31‑year‑old IIT Delhi MSc Physics student Rishikesh Kumar was found dead after taking his own life, with investigators linking his death to drug use that began after a friendship with a young woman.

26 Aug 2026

Rajasthan Govt Suspends Registrations of 11 ART & Surrogacy Centres Over Controversial Ad

The state health department has halted registration of nine ART clinics, an ART bank and a surrogacy clinic until further notice after an advertisement displayed blue baby shoes.

26 Aug 2026

Palghar Revenue Assistant Snehal Sawant Dies After Two-Month Treatment for Sickle Attack

Revenue Assistant Snehal Sawant of Palghar passed away after undergoing two months of treatment for a suspected sickle cell attack.

26 Aug 2026

Rajasthan suspends TMS of 215 private pharmacies over medicine delays in RGHS

The Rajasthan Medical and Health Department has temporarily suspended the Transaction Management System of 215 private pharmacies under the RGHS after reports of delayed drug supply to beneficiaries, with 39 pharmacies in Jaipur facing immediate penalties.

26 Aug 2026

Tamil Nadu Health Minister Opens Maa Kauvery, Chennai’s 120‑Bed Women & Children Hospital

The Maa Kauvery hospital, a 120‑bed facility dedicated to women’s and children’s health, was officially opened in Chennai by Tamil Nadu’s health minister.

26 Aug 2026

H1N1 Cases Rise, IMA Calls for Vigilance Across India

The number of H1N1 influenza cases has climbed, prompting the Indian Medical Association to urge the public to remain vigilant.

26 Aug 2026

16-year-old Bharat Ahirwar dies as ambulance oxygen runs out near Vidisha, en route to Bhopal

A 16‑year‑old boy from Chhatarpur died when the ambulance transporting him to Bhopal ran out of oxygen near Vidisha, officials said.

26 Aug 2026

LG Manoj Sinha calls for advanced healthcare in Jammu & Kashmir’s smaller districts

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that advanced medical facilities must be extended to the smaller districts of Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing the need for equitable healthcare access.

26 Aug 2026