Health

Delhi sees surge in swine flu cases, govt advises masks and medical check‑ups

Health officials report a rise in swine flu infections in Delhi and have urged residents to wear masks, avoid crowded places and consult doctors promptly.

23 Aug 2026

Health Ministry bans sale of common cold medicines to children under four

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued new guidelines prohibiting the distribution of certain over‑the‑counter cold medicines for children below four years of age.

22 Aug 2026

Explosion at Telangana pharmaceutical unit kills 2, injures 9

An explosion at a pharmaceutical manufacturing unit in Telangana left two people dead and nine injured, prompting a swift emergency response.

22 Aug 2026

Worms Found in Mid‑Day Meal Plates at 75 Bihar Schools, Children Reject Food

Live worms were discovered in plates served under the Mid‑Day Meal scheme at 75 Bihar schools, leading pupils to discard their meals.

22 Aug 2026

કેન્દ્ર સરકારનો મોટો નિર્ણય: 4 વર્ષથી નાના બાળકો માટે કફ અને કોલ્ડ સિરપ પર પ્રતિબંધ

કેન્દ્રીય સ્વાસ્થ્ય મંત્રાલયે 4 વર્ષથી ઓછી વયના બાળકો માટે શરદી અને ઉધરસની ચોક્કસ દવાઓના વેચાણ અને વિતરણ પર પ્રતિબંધ મૂક્યો છે.

22 Aug 2026

FDA Jammu & Kashmir Inspects 198 Sites, Collects 178 Milk Samples Across the UT

The Jammu and Kashmir Food and Drug Administration carried out 198 inspections and gathered 178 milk samples from various locations across the union territory to assess quality and safety.

22 Aug 2026

Goa Declares Cancer a Notifiable Disease to Boost Surveillance

The Goa health department has officially classified cancer as a notifiable disease, requiring medical practitioners to report diagnosed cases to state authorities.

22 Aug 2026

Veteran actress Poonam Dhillon admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai with dengue

Bollywood veteran Poonam Dhillon has been admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai after testing positive for dengue, sources said.

22 Aug 2026

Goa Government Classifies Cancer as a Notified Disease

The Goa state administration has officially declared cancer a notified disease, aiming to strengthen disease surveillance and public health response.

22 Aug 2026

Farmer drinks poison, another attempts self-immolation at Jan Vishwas rally in Tikamgarh

During a Jan Vishwas rally in Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh, a farmer consumed poison while another individual tried to set himself on fire, raising safety concerns.

22 Aug 2026

Three Sisters Die in Chhatarpur After Vomiting Post Eggplant Bharta Meal

Three teenage sisters from Pipora village in Chhatarpur district died early Thursday after severe vomiting following a dinner of eggplant bharta and roti, prompting a post‑mortem and food‑sample investigation.

22 Aug 2026

Punjab health officials raid Ludhiana sweets factory, seize 3 quintals of sweets

Punjab’s health department conducted a raid on a Ludhiana sweets manufacturing unit, confiscating three quintals of confectionery.

22 Aug 2026