Pakistan's ambulance services are set for a nationwide shutdown from May 1 due to a funding standoff with authorities. This critical healthcare crisis threatens emergency response across the country.
Teachers' organisations in Punjab reject govt's Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for deceased colleagues, term it discriminatory. They demand Rs 2 crore each & govt jobs for kin. Read more.
Passengers escaping a bus fire near Hiriyur faced a harrowing wait for medical aid in the cold night. Locals became first responders as ambulance response was delayed. Read the full survivor accounts.
Punjab Police touts record drug hauls in 2025, but targeted killings, grenade attacks, and High Court interventions expose deep law & order challenges. Read the full analysis.
Punjab records 13 road deaths daily, but critical gaps in ambulance response and trauma care hinder golden hour treatment. The state plans a ₹25 crore upgrade.
Punjab records 13 road deaths daily, but faces critical gaps in ambulance response & trauma care. State plans ₹26 crore boost for emergency services to save lives.
A Bengaluru NGO has launched a fully-equipped wildlife ambulance with an onboard vet to rescue distressed animals and reduce human-animal conflict in the city. Read how this innovative service is changing urban wildlife conservation.
Ludhiana, Punjab's industrial hub, grapples with severe fire department staff shortage, leading to overworked personnel. MC proposes creating 273 new posts to address the crisis. Read more.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi flagged off 150 new ambulances, part of a Rs 111 crore upgrade to the 108 emergency service. The move aims to cut response times and improve rural healthcare.
A 28-year-old tribal woman gave birth in a feeder ambulance in Alluri Sitarama Raju district. EMT Ravi and ASHA worker Lakshmi assisted the successful delivery. Read the inspiring story of healthcare in remote India.
Uppinangady police arrested a 22-year-old student for stealing an ambulance near Gundya check post. The accused, allegedly inebriated, drove it to Hassan. Read the full details.
108 ambulance staff in Punjab protest for salary hike, 8-hour shifts & insurance. They warn of service disruption if demands are ignored. Details on their 8-point charter inside.
A 24-year-old man in Mangaluru was arrested for stealing an ambulance from a hospital. The vehicle was recovered after a chase. Read the full story.
Uppinangady police arrested a 22-year-old man and recovered an ambulance stolen from near Gundya check post. The accused was apprehended in Hassan. Read the full investigation details.
Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari announces a Rs 15 crore plan to procure four mortuary vehicles for each Sadar Hospital within a month. This follows the Chaibasa incident where a father carried his infant's body in a bag. The minister clarifies the
Anil Kumble launches a dedicated wildlife ambulance in Bengaluru. This 24x7 service, a Tekion-Praana initiative, aims to tackle human-animal conflict and rescue exotic species. Read how it works.
A Jharkhand father, denied an ambulance, carried his 4-month-old son's body in a plastic bag on a 70km bus journey home from Chaibasa hospital. The tragic incident exposes India's rural healthcare crisis. Read the full report.
A fire at the BSNL office on Anna Salai disrupted TANGEDCO payments and 108 ambulance servers. No injuries reported. Read the full report on the incident and its impact.
Facing a severe shortage of skilled technicians, Walmart revamps training to create an in-house workforce. Learn how the retail giant is tackling the crisis and offering lucrative careers.
Gujarat's 108 emergency service has handled 1.86 crore calls, saving over 18 lakh lives. Key achievements include 60 lakh maternity cases and 22 lakh road accident assists. Read the full report.
Odisha govt plans a barricaded ambulance lane on the congested Khandagiri-AIIMS stretch. The move aims to save crucial minutes for patients stuck in traffic.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announces a plan to provide 198 advanced ambulances to states for quicker emergency response on national highways. The move aims to reduce fatalities by ensuring immediate medical aid.
HPCL LPG cylinder shortage in North India due to Bathinda refinery shutdown. Deliveries delayed up to 10 days. Officials promise normalcy by Dec 19. Read details.
Punjab government announces holidays for all schools from December 24 to 31 due to severe cold weather conditions. Check details on the official order and safety guidelines.
Karnataka's Fisheries Minister Mankal S Vaidya announces a new sea ambulance for fishermen's safety, part of a Rs 37.5 crore harbour modernisation. Read the full story.
A critical shortage of anaesthetists has brought surgeries to a standstill in Lahore's major hospitals, deepening Pakistan's healthcare crisis. Read about the causes and impact.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann held a business roadshow in Osaka, Japan, inviting investment in key sectors like agriculture, IT, and manufacturing. Discover his vision for transforming Punjab into an industrial hub.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation launches a pioneering tree ambulance service. Dial 18001236219 for free diagnosis, treatment, and emergency care for the city's green heritage. A step towards reducing tree mortality.
A year after its inauguration, Ludhiana's Model Urban Primary Health Centre in Haibowal faces severe underutilization due to a critical staff shortage, impacting public healthcare access.
Kolkata launches Eastern India's first free Tree Ambulance service to treat sick, damaged, and uprooted trees using scientific methods. Call the helpline to save your city's green cover!