Health

Fire Breaks Out at Amravati District Hospital, Raising Safety Concerns

A blaze erupted at the Amravati district hospital, prompting calls for stricter safety measures in state‑run medical facilities.

25 Aug 2026

Amravati Hospital Fire Claims Three Newborn Lives, Calls for Probe

A blaze at an Amravati hospital killed three newborns, prompting MP Supriya Sule to demand a thorough investigation and safety audits.

25 Aug 2026

Ventilator Explosion at Amravati Hospital Claims Lives of 3 Newborns

A ventilator malfunction at a hospital in Amravati, Maharashtra, led to an explosion and smoke inhalation that killed three newborn babies.

25 Aug 2026

27 Students in Rajasthan School Hospitalized After Mid-Day Meal

Twenty-seven pupils at a Rajasthan school fell ill with headaches, dizziness and vomiting after eating the midday meal, prompting an investigation into the food's safety.

25 Aug 2026

Surge in Online Searches for Specialized Eye Care Highlights Growing Public Interest

The Tribune reports a notable rise in searches for “specialized eye care”, indicating heightened awareness of advanced ocular services among Indian internet users.

25 Aug 2026

Jammu & Kashmir pharmacists call for lower renewal fees

Pharmacists in Jammu and Kashmir have urged the state government to slash the annual renewal fee for pharmacy licences, citing financial strain.

25 Aug 2026

Kerala Parents Donate Organs of Teen Killed in Bike Crash

Following the fatal bike accident that claimed a teenager’s life, his parents in Kerala have agreed to donate his organs.

25 Aug 2026

India’s Food Safety Crisis Raises Alarm Across the Nation

A growing food safety crisis in India is prompting urgent calls for stricter oversight and consumer protection.

25 Aug 2026

20 Jharkhand children to undergo free heart surgeries in Kochi

Twenty children from Jharkhand are being transferred to Kochi for free cardiac operations, as part of a health initiative.

25 Aug 2026

Telangana launches TSAFE, a unified food and drugs authority, as safety reforms gain momentum

The Telangana government has created TSAFE, a single agency to oversee food and drug safety, aiming to streamline inspections and boost consumer protection.

25 Aug 2026

Karnataka Health Department Raises Alert Over Rising H1N1 Cases in Mangalore

The Karnataka health authorities have placed the state on high alert as H1N1 influenza cases climb in Mangalore, prompting intensified surveillance and public‑health measures.

25 Aug 2026

H1N1 Cases Spike Nationwide, Delhi and Karnataka Issue Alerts Ahead of Festive Season

Health officials report a sharp rise in H1N1 influenza cases across India, prompting Delhi and Karnataka to issue heightened alerts as the country enters the festive period.

25 Aug 2026