Health
Ludhiana Residents Take Oath to Donate Organs
In Ludhiana, a group of citizens publicly pledged to become organ donors, marking a significant step toward increasing organ donation rates in the region.
12 Aug 2026
अंतरराष्ट्रीय युवा दिवस पर स्वास्थ्य जागरूकता अभियान का शुभारंभ
12 Aug 2026
Karnataka Imposes One-Year Ban on Gutkha and Pan Masala Sales
The Karnataka government has issued an order banning the sale and manufacture of gutkha and pan masala for a period of one year, aiming to curb tobacco use and protect public health.
12 Aug 2026
Karnataka Bans Sale and Distribution of Tobacco, Nicotine Products
The Karnataka government has imposed a statewide ban on the sale and distribution of all tobacco and nicotine products.
12 Aug 2026
Odisha Reveals 59.28% of Sickle Cell Cases in Latest Screening of 7.27 Crore Across 17 Tribal States
A recent nationwide screening of 7.27 crore people across 17 tribal states found that 59.28% of sickle cell patients were in Odisha, with a total of 40,741 affected individuals.
12 Aug 2026
7 Tribal Kids Die in Balaghat
A mysterious illness has claimed the lives of 7 tribal children in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh. The disease has affected 96 children in the region.
12 Aug 2026
J&K: 58 Fruit, Veg Samples Exceed Pesticide Limits
Fifty-eight fruit and vegetable samples in Jammu and Kashmir have been found to contain pesticide residues above permissible limits. The information was revealed in the Lok Sabha.
12 Aug 2026
Sickle Cell Disease Affects 2.49 Lakh
Over 7.27 crore people have been screened for sickle cell disease in 17 tribal-dominated states. The disease has affected 2.49 lakh people, while 20.47 lakh are carriers.
12 Aug 2026
MP To Ban Analog Paneer
Madhya Pradesh is preparing to ban analog paneer. The state is taking this step to regulate the dairy industry.
12 Aug 2026
Tripura to Launch Fully Digital Healthcare Services by Oct 31
The Tripura government announced that all state healthcare services will be digitised by 31 October, aiming to streamline patient care and data management.
12 Aug 2026
MP To Ban Analog Cheese
Madhya Pradesh is set to ban analog cheese made from oil and milk protein. The state consumes around 900 tons of it every month.
12 Aug 2026
Haryana Health Minister Urges Wider Adoption of AYUSH Systems
The Haryana Health Minister has called for a broader integration of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy) practices into the state’s healthcare framework.
12 Aug 2026