PGIMER sets national benchmark with 5,400 kidney transplants
PGIMER Chandigarh achieves over 5,400 kidney transplants despite only 50 beds, reducing wait time to 3 months. A model for renal care in India. Read more.
PGIMER Chandigarh achieves over 5,400 kidney transplants despite only 50 beds, reducing wait time to 3 months. A model for renal care in India. Read more.
Get the latest Bengaluru news for January 4, 2026. Stay updated on major civic developments, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and key political news from the city.
Jharkhand health department begins groundwork for kidney transplants at Rims, aiming to keep patients from seeking treatment outside the state. A key meeting is set for Jan 9.
A 45-year-old patient died after falling from Lokpriya Hospital in Meerut. Family alleges he was pushed by staff, while hospital claims it was suicide. Police are investigating.
The Tamil Nadu government orders an inquiry into a major kidney racket involving a Trichy doctor. The suspect is on the run and has sought transit bail. Maharashtra police have filed a case.
Karnataka's Jeevasarthakathe (SOTTO) achieved a record 198 organ donors in 2025, ranking the state third in India. Learn about the organ donation trends and future goals to boost district-level awareness.
Dr. Ravinder Pal Singh, key accused in a major kidney trafficking racket, failed to appear in Chandrapur court. Meanwhile, a massive farmer's march is planned against illegal moneylending and organ trade exploitation.
Karnataka govt sanctions Rs 50 crore for Bengaluru's third-largest biodiversity park in Madappanahalli. Cabinet also approves a fully subsidised 1000-bed organ transplant hospital with Azim Premji Foundation. Read more.
A 22-year-old Nepali woman's condition improves after a historic heart transplant at Kochi's Ernakulam General Hospital, the first such surgery at a district-level government facility in India.
Karnataka recorded its highest-ever organ donations in 2025, surpassing its 2023 record. The state now ranks third nationally. Read about this life-saving achievement.
Tamil Nadu health department initiates inquiry at Trichy's Star KIMS Hospital linked to a pan-India illegal kidney trafficking racket. Key doctor missing as officials seek documents.
Karnataka cabinet greenlights a massive Rs 1,000 crore organ transplant facility in Bengaluru, a joint project with Azim Premji University. A major boost for healthcare in South India.
A special team from Chandrapur is in Kolkata to trace a key suspect and examine labs linked to a major kidney trafficking ring involving doctors across states. Key arrests made.
A Chandrapur SIT is in Kolkata probing a major interstate kidney trafficking network involving prominent doctors. Key suspects, including a Trichy hospital MD, are absconding. Read the latest developments.
The arrest of a Delhi gastroenterologist exposes a pan-India kidney trafficking network. Explore the decades-long cycle of scandal, from Dr. Horror in 2008 to the latest 2024 syndicate links to Cambodia and China.
Investigation into a Trichy-based doctor's alleged links to an international kidney trafficking ring faces delays as TN police cite festival duties. Maharashtra Police continues its probe independently. Read for the latest updates.
Relatives of a woman declared dead on arrival at Mumbai's Cooper Hospital vandalized the emergency ward. Police have booked the husband and others for rioting. Details inside.
Maharashtra Police uncovers a major kidney transplant racket with Cambodia links. Recipients charged up to Rs 80 lakh, while donors got only Rs 5-8 lakh. Key doctors and a Tamil Nadu hospital identified. Read the shocking details.
Chandrapur police uncover a major kidney trafficking network with links to Cambodia & China. Two doctors from Delhi & Trichy accused. Read the shocking details of the illegal organ trade.
Bengaluru's New Year celebrations saw thinner crowds and robust police deployment, ensuring safety but impacting business for city-centre pubs and restaurants. Read the full report.
Maharashtra police uncover a major kidney trafficking syndicate with Cambodia links. Donors paid as little as Rs 5 lakh while transplants fetched up to Rs 80 lakh. Key doctors named. Read the shocking details.
A mother's liver donation saves her 2.5-year-old child from a rare genetic disorder in a landmark surgery at KIMS Health, Thiruvananthapuram. Read about this medical breakthrough.
Alex A, Kerala's first successful liver & kidney transplant patient, weds Jyothy G. His story is a triumph of medical science and love, offering hope to others. Read this inspiring journey.
King George Hospital in Visakhapatnam installs a 323 kVA mobile generator following a major power outage. New measures aim to prevent future disruptions for ICU patients. Read more.
A 38-year-old woman's organ donation gift saves a 60-year-old man in Mumbai. A green corridor ensured the heart traveled between hospitals in just 17 minutes, highlighting India's critical need for donors.
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A Jalandhar social worker honored his father's wish by donating his eyes after his demise, setting a powerful example for organ donation awareness in Punjab.
SIT investigating illegal kidney sale in Chandrapur finds Chinese surgeon performed transplants in Cambodia, organs sent to China. Key accused reveal international network details.
A 21-year-old in Vadodara survived a rare, severe acute pancreatitis leading to multi-organ failure. Doctors highlight the unpredictable nature of the condition. Read his incredible recovery story.
A 17-minute green corridor in Mumbai facilitated a critical heart transplant from Bandra to Parel, saving a patient's life. Read how traffic was cleared for this medical miracle.