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Tricity sees 95% dengue drop: Only 160 cases

Chandigarh Tricity witnesses remarkable decline in dengue cases with just 160 infections from January to October 2024, compared to 3,173 during same period last year.

5 Dead in Chhattisgarh Food Poisoning Outbreak

Tragedy strikes remote Chhattisgarh village as suspected food poisoning claims 5 lives and leaves over two dozen critically ill. Health emergency declared in Bastar's Abujhmarh region.

Diwali Danger: 100+ Hospitalized in MP Eye Injuries

Shocking Diwali celebrations turn tragic in Madhya Pradesh as chemical-loaded guns cause severe eye injuries, with majority victims being children. Health crisis unfolds during festival season.

Diwali Horror: 14 Kids Blinded in Bhopal

A horrific Diwali celebration turns tragic in Bhopal as chemical-laden toy guns leave 14 children with permanent eye damage. Shocking details emerge about illegal carbide use.

India's Male Suicide Crisis: 70% Victims Are Men

Groundbreaking Public Health Foundation of India research exposes India's male suicide epidemic, with men accounting for over 70% of suicide deaths. Discover the hidden crisis and urgent solutions needed.

Diwali Carbide Guns Injure 60+ in Bhopal

Festive joy turned to trauma in Bhopal as more than 60 people suffered serious burns and injuries from dangerous carbide guns during Diwali celebrations. Doctors report severe cases requiring immediate medical attention.

29 Fire Incidents Shock Gurugram on Diwali Night

Gurugram witnessed a dramatic surge in fire incidents during Diwali celebrations, with emergency services responding to 29 separate blazes throughout the festival night, raising concerns about safety protocols.

7 Fire Incidents Mar Patna's Diwali Celebrations

During the Festival of Lights, Patna witnessed seven significant fire outbreaks, raising serious questions about fire safety protocols and emergency response during major festivals.

Kerala brain infection spike linked to garbage dumping

A concerning rise in deadly amoebic meningoencephalitis cases in Kerala is being directly attributed to improper waste disposal practices, creating dangerous breeding grounds for infection-causing amoebae in water bodies.

Indians Live 14 Years Less Than Japanese: Study

A comprehensive health analysis reveals Indians have significantly lower life expectancy than Japanese citizens, with healthcare infrastructure and lifestyle factors playing crucial roles.

400kg Rotten Sweets Destroyed in Berhampur Raid

Food safety authorities in Berhampur conducted a surprise inspection, seizing and destroying 400kg of spoiled sweets from local shops. The crackdown highlights serious food safety violations during peak season.

Afghanistan confirms 9th polio case in Uruzgan

Afghanistan reports its 9th polio case of 2025 in Uruzgan province as security challenges and vaccination barriers threaten eradication efforts in the conflict-ridden nation.

Diwali Health Horoscope: Zodiac Signs Blessed Today

Discover which zodiac signs are blessed with exceptional health, optimism, and abundance this Diwali 2025. Your daily health horoscope reveals cosmic energies bringing wellness and prosperity.

SC Rebukes States Over ICU Standards Failure

SC takes stern action against Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Chandigarh for failing to establish ICU guidelines. Health secretaries summoned for emergency hearing.

Diwali Shopping Chaos: Dadar Market Stampede Risk

Mumbai's famous Dadar market faced near-stampede conditions during Diwali shopping as illegal hawkers overcrowded footpaths, raising serious safety concerns about festival market management.

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