Health
Tamil Nadu Extends Maternity Leave for Third Child to One Year
The Tamil Nadu government has announced that mothers of a third child will now be eligible for 365 days of maternity leave, up from the previous period.
19 Aug 2026
Detergent Mistaken for Salt in Bihar Mid‑Day Meal Hospitalises Hundreds of Students
A cook in Bihar inadvertently used detergent instead of salt while preparing the mid‑day school meal, leading to the hospitalization of dozens of children.
19 Aug 2026
Rajasthan adds CAR‑T cell therapy to RGHS, offering up to ₹30 lakh to eligible patients
The Rajasthan government has incorporated CAR‑T cell therapy into the state health scheme (RGHS), providing a maximum coverage of ₹30 lakh for eligible cancer patients and pensioners.
19 Aug 2026
ભરૂચમાં 12 વર્ષીય બાળકની મૃત્યુ બાદ ફૂડ એન્ડ ડ્રગ્સ વિભાગે 10 રેસ્ટોરન્ટમાં તપાસ, શંકાસ્પદ ખાદ્ય સામગ્રીનો નાશ
પાલેજમાં ચિકન રોલ ખાધા બાદ 12 વર્ષીય બાળકનું મૃત્યુ થયુ, ત્યારબાદ ફૂડ એન્ડ ડ્રગ્સ વિભાગે 10 રેસ્ટોરન્ટમાં તપાસ કરી 40‑50 કિલો શંકાસ્પદ ખાદ્ય સામગ્રી નાશ કરી.
19 Aug 2026
Bayern Midfielder Jamal Musiala Announces Neurological Disorder Diagnosis
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala has revealed that he has been diagnosed with a neurological disorder.
19 Aug 2026
30-Bed Jail Ward Inaugurated at Guru Nanak Dev Hospital, Amritsar
A new 30‑bed ward dedicated to serving incarcerated patients was opened at Guru Nanak Dev Hospital in Amritsar.
19 Aug 2026
Malnourished 16‑month‑old dies in Datiya’s Salaiya Pamar tribal settlement, raising health concerns
A 16‑month‑old girl weighing just 5.2 kg died after vomiting and diarrhoea in the Salaiya Pamar tribal settlement of Datiya, Madhya Pradesh, prompting criticism of local health and nutrition services.
19 Aug 2026
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay hikes state health insurance cover to ₹25 lakh
Chief Minister Vijay announced that Tamil Nadu's health insurance scheme will now provide coverage of up to ₹25 lakh, up from the earlier limit of ₹5 lakh.
19 Aug 2026
Tamil Nadu launches Rs 25 lakh health cover with new 400‑bed hospital and cancer centres
The Tamil Nadu government announced a Rs 25 lakh health insurance scheme, alongside plans for a 400‑bed multi‑specialty hospital and additional cancer centres across the state.
19 Aug 2026
Uttar Pradesh cracks down on 866 Ayushman hospitals for negligence and fraud
The Uttar Pradesh government has initiated strict measures against 866 hospitals under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, citing cases of negligence and fraudulent practices.
19 Aug 2026
Two students die after eating momos, french fries at Uttar Pradesh school
Two students died after reportedly consuming momos and french fries at a school in Uttar Pradesh, prompting a health investigation.
19 Aug 2026
Newborn Found Abandoned Near Well in Jhabua Village Rescued by Police
A crying newborn was discovered abandoned near a well in Devli village, Raypuria police area, Jhabua. Local residents alerted TI Geeta Jatav and police, who rushed the infant to the civil hospital.
19 Aug 2026