Punjab Road Fatalities: Gaps in Emergency Response Revealed
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.
Category : Search result: ambulance stolen
Punjab road fatalities high, emergency response lags
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.
Bengaluru NGO Launches Urban Wildlife Ambulance
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.
Odisha CM launches 150 new ambulances for 108 service
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.
Baby Born in Feeder Ambulance in Andhra's Remote Area
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.
Student steals ambulance in Gundya, arrested in Hassan
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.
Punjab 108 ambulance staff protest, demand rights
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.
Man arrested for stealing ambulance in Mangaluru
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.
Man arrested, stolen ambulance recovered in Dakshina Kannada
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.
Trial Set for Theft at French President's Palace
Three men will stand trial in February for stealing valuable heritage items from the French President's Élysée Palace. Discover the details of the high-profile theft and its implications for national security.
Jharkhand's Rs 15 Crore Plan for Mortuary Vehicles After Chaibasa Case
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 Flags Off Bengaluru's First Urban Wildlife Ambulance
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.
Jharkhand father carries dead infant in bag on 70km bus ride
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.
Chennai BSNL office fire causes service disruptions
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.
Gujarat's 108 Emergency Service Attends 1.86 Crore Calls
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.
Dedicated Ambulance Lane Planned for AIIMS Bhubaneswar
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.
Govt to Give 198 Ambulances to States for Highway Accidents
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.
Medical Equipment Stolen from Dumka Hospital
Thieves stole advanced medical instruments from a closed hospital in Hansdiha, Dumka. The theft was discovered during geo-tagging. Police investigation is underway. Read more.
Mangaluru Sea Ambulance Service Operational by May 2025
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.
Kolkata's First Tree Ambulance Launched by KMC
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.
Kolkata's Free Tree Ambulance: A Lifeline for Ailing Trees
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!
5 Famous Paintings Whose Originals Are Lost
Explore the stories of five priceless paintings by masters like Vermeer & Raphael, stolen or lost to history. A reminder of our fragile cultural heritage.
Delhi Gets Its First Dedicated Elephant Veterinary Ambulance
Delhi inaugurates a specialized elephant veterinary ambulance, a first for the capital, to provide emergency medical care to elephants in distress. Learn about this crucial initiative for animal welfare.
500 Staff Fired from Assam's 108 Ambulance Service
GVK-EMRI terminates 500 employees from Assam's 108 ambulance service amid a strike. The staff union calls the move unlawful. Read about the crisis impacting emergency medical services.
Khaleda Zia to be airlifted to London for treatment
Bangladesh's former PM Khaleda Zia will be transferred to London via Qatar Royal Air Ambulance for specialist care. Read the latest updates on her health and the medical board's decision.
India allows rare earth magnet imports for e-ambulances till March 2026
India's heavy industries ministry proposes new rules for e-ambulances, allowing imports of critical traction motors till March 2026 under the PM E-Drive scheme to boost domestic EV manufacturing.
Barwani: Garlands for Late Ambulance in Unusual Protest
Residents of Anjad in Barwani staged a unique protest, garlanding ambulance staff for arriving an hour late to an accident spot. Read about the systemic failures and official responses.
Gujarat student suicide sparks protest over college negligence
A 20-year-old student died by suicide in Gujarat. Fellow students protest, alleging college negligence and ambulance delay led to the tragedy. Read the full report.
Ambulance crash in Aluva kills patient, multiple accidents in Kochi
A 64-year-old man died after a tanker truck hit an ambulance in Aluva. Multiple accidents, including a fatal bike crash, occurred in Kochi, highlighting road safety concerns. Read the full report.
Kerala HC Bans Stretchers for Sabarimala Devotee Remains
Kerala High Court directs use of ambulances, not stretchers, to transport deceased Sabarimala pilgrims after 8 cardiac deaths in 8 days. Read the full ruling.
Page 1 of 4