MP's 108 Ambulance Handles Surge in New Year Emergencies
Madhya Pradesh's 108 ambulance service faced a hectic New Year, responding to 422 road accidents and 186 trauma cases in 24 hours. Officials urge responsible driving during festivities.
Madhya Pradesh's 108 ambulance service faced a hectic New Year, responding to 422 road accidents and 186 trauma cases in 24 hours. Officials urge responsible driving during festivities.
Jharkhand's 108 ambulance service received 345 road accident calls on New Year's Eve, a sharp rise from daily average. RIMS also reported a 10% increase in trauma cases. Read the full report.
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Principal Secretary Harsh Gupta's defence of ambulance shortages in Karnataka, citing morning issues, fails to reassure. Lives depend on 24/7 emergency access. Read the critical editorial.
A man on an Activa scooter collided with a wrongly parked ambulance near GMCH-32 in Chandigarh due to fog. Injured, he was admitted to the same hospital. A case filed against the unknown driver.
A quarter of Karnataka's crucial 108 ambulance fleet is offline for repairs, sparking fears of delayed emergency response. The usual 20-minute response time is under threat. Read more.
A newborn with severe birth complications was rushed from Koppal to Hubballi under a massive police-escorted zero-traffic operation. Read about the critical medical mission and the baby's fight for survival.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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 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!