Health

Amravati NICU Fire Claims Three Lives After Ventilator Explosion

A blaze in the neonatal intensive care unit of a hospital in Amravati, Maharashtra, killed three infants after a ventilator exploded.

24 Aug 2026

Amravati Hospital Fire Triggers Call for Statewide Fire Safety Audit

A fire broke out at a government hospital in Amravati, Maharashtra, prompting MLA Rohit Pawar to demand a comprehensive fire safety audit of all state‑run hospitals.

24 Aug 2026

Three Newborns Die in Amaravati Hospital Fire, CM Fadnavis Orders Probe

A fire at a hospital in Amaravati claimed the lives of three newborns. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a high‑level investigation into the incident.

24 Aug 2026

Elderly Man Bitten on Nose by Mouse While Sleeping in Madhya Pradesh

An elderly resident in Madhya Pradesh was bitten on the nose by a mouse while asleep, prompting medical attention and a reminder of household pest control.

24 Aug 2026

78-Year-Old Retired Officer’s Nose Chewed by Mouse on Chandigarh‑Indore Express, Hospitalised in Indore

A 78‑year‑old retired officer traveling from Chandigarh to Indore was bitten on the nose by a mouse aboard the train and was taken to a hospital in Indore.

24 Aug 2026

Gujarat hooch tragedy claims 13 lives as death toll rises

Two additional victims have died in Gujarat’s illicit liquor tragedy, bringing the confirmed death toll to 13.

24 Aug 2026

Chlorine Gas Leak at Nagpur Water Treatment Plant Hospitalises Several

A chlorine gas leak at a water treatment facility in Nagpur forced several people to seek medical attention, with local hospitals reporting multiple admissions.

24 Aug 2026

Rising Antibiotic Resistance in Shigellosis Cases Raises New AMR Concern in Kerala

Kerala's Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Network reports a growing resistance of primary antibiotics used against shigellosis, signalling a fresh AMR challenge for the state.

24 Aug 2026

Health Minister Nischal Kumar Inspects Sitamarhi Hospital Late Night, Flags Missing Doctors, Dirt

Bihar's health minister Nischal Kumar conducted a surprise night check of Sitamarhi Sadar Hospital, noting absent doctors and poor cleanliness, and reprimanded officials.

24 Aug 2026

Three newborns die after ventilator explodes at government hospital in Amravati, Maharashtra

A ventilator malfunction at a government hospital in Amravati, Maharashtra, caused the deaths of three newborns, prompting an immediate investigation by health officials.

24 Aug 2026

Ventilator Explosion in Maharashtra Hospital Claims Lives of 3 Newborns

A ventilator explosion at a hospital in Maharashtra sparked a fire that killed three newborns.

24 Aug 2026

Villagers in Guna collect spilled chemical tanker contents, mistaking it for cooking oil

A tanker carrying chemicals overturned on Todi Road in Guna district, prompting locals to gather the liquid in containers, believing it to be edible oil. Authorities later warned that the substance is hazardous and should not be used.

24 Aug 2026