The Union Health Ministry directs Kerala to accelerate its Public Health Management Cadre implementation on a mission mode, citing national mandate and pandemic lessons. A 12-week action plan is mandated.
Persistent sewer overflow near Dundahera in Udyog Vihar 1 has created a hazardous, stinking mess for a week, crippling traffic and raising disease fears. Residents demand urgent action from HSIIDC. Read the full report.
Experts warn most Goa nightclubs are fire hazards, operating without NOCs. Design, pyrotechnics, and poor enforcement create deadly risks. Learn the safety gaps.
A UK coroner warns of lethal chemical exposure to mortuary workers from bodies of AI171 crash victims repatriated from India. Ministers urged to act within 56 days.
Five years after becoming a corporation, Tambaram still lacks basic drainage. Residents face sewage overflow, health risks, and high costs. A ₹750-crore project remains stalled. Read more.
A Panjab University student attempted suicide over academic pressure, spotlighting the varsity's fragile mental health support with just one part-time counsellor for 16,000+ students. Read more.
A 17-year-old student in Thanjavur declared brain dead after assault by classmates. Police detain 15 juveniles as tensions rise. Details on the tragic school violence incident.
Kerala High Court directs authorities to inspect illegal sale and lab certification of chemical kumkum at Sabarimala, Pamba, Nilackal, and Erumely. Reports due Monday.
An Indian student from Andhra Pradesh died in a house fire in the US. His family seeks financial help to bring his body home. Read the full story.
Despite orders from rights commissions, waste dumping near Beemapally Nursery School in Thiruvananthapuram continues, posing severe health risks to children. Locals threaten protest. Read more.
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.
A 12-year-old girl and her father died after electrocution from an overhead wire in Jalgaon's Aksanagar. A 9-year-old niece suffered burns. The family had moved in just two weeks ago.
Your balcony is not a storage room! Learn about 8 common items that pose serious fire, safety, and health risks when kept on balconies in Indian apartments.
A 35-year-old man died in an explosion at Pulgaon's Central Ammunition Depot during scrap collection, highlighting the persistent danger of civilian intrusion into restricted zones. Authorities urge residents to stay away.
Ludhiana's Public Action Committee files contempt petition against MC & officials for violating NGT order, risking floods and health crises. Read the full report.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport reports stable bird-strike numbers in 2025, with Aug-Oct being critical. Learn how a multi-layered wildlife management program is ensuring aircraft safety.
Eight students in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district fell ill after inhaling toxic fumes from burnt expired medicines at a nearby health centre. Read about the incident and the demand for an inquiry.
Varanasi achieves 71% score, ranking 3rd in Uttar Pradesh's health dashboard for October. CMO highlights performance on 16 key health indicators. Discover the top-performing blocks.
Advait Nair, a 20-year-old BTech student at SVNIT Surat, died by suicide. Students protest, alleging a 'torture culture' and delayed ambulance. Police investigate.
East Khasi Hills DM issues order banning overloaded hay trucks in Shillong to prevent fire hazards and road litter. Violators face prosecution under BNS.
A first-year B.Tech student at KIIT University was found deceased in his hostel room. The Infocity police are investigating the incident which occurred on Sunday. Read for details.
A 30-year-old student from Haryana was fatally stabbed in the UK. Five suspects have been released on bail as the investigation continues. Read the latest updates.
Chandigarh Citizens Foundation and administration organized a mental wellness workshop for 150+ stakeholders to combat rising suicide cases among schoolchildren. Learn about the initiatives.
Mohammad Abdul Arfath, 25-year-old student from Hyderabad, stabbed to death in UK. Family appeals to MEA for body repatriation. Indian mission providing assistance.
26-year-old Sagar Pawar, preparing for competitive exams, found dead in Pune. Police suspect suicide due to stress. Investigation ongoing.
A 13-year-old boy from Haryana died by suicide at his aunt's Jaipur residence. Police investigation underway as family seeks answers to this heartbreaking incident.
India releases updated seismic zonation map placing entire Himalayan arc in highest-risk Zone VI for first time. 61% of India now in moderate to high hazard zones. New building codes mandate stricter safety standards.
Unregulated meat shops are proliferating across Panchkula, flouting hygiene norms and dumping waste in forests. Residents fear a major health hazard. Authorities are accused of inaction.
Dangerously entangled wires in Ranchi cause accidents and electrocution fears. Residents and animals at risk as authorities call it a 'herculean task' to resolve. Read more on the city's safety crisis.
Class 10 student's suicide at St Columba's School sparks protests. Police question teachers, review CCTV showing final drama class interaction. Father claims son reported bullying.