IMS BHU Launches First Govt Robotic Knee Surgery in India

IMS BHU in Varanasi has performed India's first robotic-assisted knee surgery at a government institution using a non-CT-based system. The facility, supported by ONGC CSR, aims to provide precision orthopaedic care under Ayushman Bharat.

First Child Gets Brain Stem Implant at AIIMS, Now Hearing

A five-year-old boy who lost hearing to meningitis becomes first child in India to receive auditory brain stem implant at AIIMS. After 18 months of rehabilitation, he responds to sounds, highlighting importance of early hearing loss detection.

Goa Stray Dog Attacks Rise, Lifeguards Save Tourists

A seven-year-old boy was bitten by a stray dog at Colva beach, highlighting the growing menace along South Goa's coast. Drishti Marine lifesavers responded with first aid amid multiple recent incidents of dog attacks on tourists and staff.

Kerala Woman Attempts Suicide on Self-Made Pyre

A 67-year-old woman from Neyyattinkara, Kerala, attempted suicide by setting herself on fire on a self-prepared pyre after returning from visiting her critically ill husband in the hospital. She is now in critical condition with severe burns.

Tamil Nadu Leads India in Organ Donation with 57 Cases

Tamil Nadu continues to lead India in deceased organ donation, recording 57 cases in the first two months of 2026. The state's structured program, overseen by Transtan, emphasizes transparency and ethical practices.

Vizag Firecracker Blast Toll 22; Severed Head Found

The death toll in the Vetlapalem firecracker unit blast rises to 22 as Darsipati Rajesh succumbs. A severed head is found in paddy fields, complicating identification. Seven remain hospitalized with critical burns.

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