Health
E. coli Detected in Bottled Water in Kochi; Corp Proposes Mandatory KWA Supply for Hotels
The Kochi Municipal Corporation has found E. coli in bottled water sold in the city and is urging hotels to switch exclusively to Kerala Water Authority supply to ensure safety and traceability.
08 Sep 2026
West Bengal records 60,000 under‑age institutional deliveries in first half of 2026, CM says
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that 60,000 births to girls under 18 were registered in hospitals across West Bengal during the first six months of 2026, prompting a call for stricter enforcement against child marriage.
08 Sep 2026
Maharashtra FDA conducts 2,902 drug and pharmacy inspections from June to August
The state food and drug authority carried out 2,902 inspections of pharmacies and drug outlets across Maharashtra between June and August, intensifying its crackdown on substandard medicines.
08 Sep 2026
Delhi Building Collapse Victim’s Family Donates His Corneas to Aid Vision
After a building collapse in Delhi claimed the life of a young boy named Arpit, his family chose to donate his corneas, hoping to restore sight for others.
08 Sep 2026
Over 9,300 Residents of Mizoram Commit to Eye Donation, Daily Excelsior Reports
More than 9,300 people in Mizoram have pledged to donate their eyes, according to the Daily Excelsior.
08 Sep 2026
Study Finds Rising Drug Use Among School Teens, Mobile Internet Worsens Crisis in Guwahati
A recent study on adolescents highlights a growing risk of drug use in schools, with mobile internet identified as a key aggravating factor, especially in Guwahati where the problem is acute.
08 Sep 2026
Jammu & Kashmir Government Appoints Temporary Director of Health Services for Kashmir
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has designated a temporary officer to head the Directorate of Health Services in the Kashmir region, ensuring continuity of health administration.
08 Sep 2026
AIIMS Delhi's Live Patient Count Clock Goes Viral on Social Media
A video of AIIMS Delhi's population clock, which continuously displays the growing number of patients, has captured widespread attention online.
08 Sep 2026
Intern Doctors in Bhopal Protest for Stipend Hike, Plan OPD, OT Boycott
Intern doctors in Bhopal have been protesting overnight at Kamla Park demanding a stipend increase. They announced a boycott of regular OPD and scheduled OT services at Hamidia Hospital on Tuesday, while emergency services will continue.
08 Sep 2026
Himachal Pradesh Government Cited by High Court Over Spurious Drug Case
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued a notice to the state government in connection with a case involving spurious medicines, directing it to respond to the allegations.
08 Sep 2026
Tripura Declares Achievement of Universal Health Coverage, Says Saha
The state of Tripura announced it has attained universal health coverage, according to official Saha.
08 Sep 2026
Himachal Pradesh mulls NPA scheme for specialist medical officers
The Himachal Pradesh government is evaluating the introduction of a Non‑Productive Appointment (NPA) system for specialist medical officers to address staffing gaps in the state's health sector.
08 Sep 2026