Category : Diseases


NBRI Names Gladiolus After Botanist Palpu Pushpangadan

The National Botanical Research Institute in Lucknow has unveiled a new gladiolus variety named 'NBRI-Pushpangadan' in tribute to its former director, the late Padma Shri awardee Palpu Pushpangadan, during its annual flower show.

Kolkata Viral Outbreak: Cough, Fever Cases Surge

Thousands in Kolkata suffer from cough, fever, and sore throat due to viral infections triggered by temperature fluctuations. Doctors warn of continued spread until weather stabilizes.

Madurai Free Eye Camp for Police & Drivers

Madurai traffic police and Vasan Eye Care Hospital organized a free eye screening camp for 250 police officers, public, and commercial vehicle drivers during National Road Safety Month.

Green Corridor: Uttarakhand Donor's Organs Save 5 Lives

A coordinated inter-state medical operation created a green corridor to transport organs from a brain-dead donor in Uttarakhand to five patients across Delhi, Chandigarh, and Rishikesh, showcasing India's organ donation system.

Pregnant Woman Dies After Husband in Hazaribag Accident

A two-month pregnant woman, Jyoti, died from injuries sustained in a road accident that killed her husband Arun two days earlier in Hazaribag. The couple was heading to an exam center when a speeding truck hit their bike.

Mangaluru Village Panic Over IMD's GPS Sonde

Residents near Dharmasthala were alarmed by a strange aerial object with foreign markings, later confirmed by IMD as a routine meteorological instrument used for weather data collection.

Nipah Scare: Bats at Kolkata Zoo Tested with RT-PCR

In response to Nipah virus concerns, RT-PCR tests have been conducted on bats at Kolkata's Alipore Zoo. Authorities are taking preventive measures to ensure public safety and monitor potential zoonotic threats in the region.

Ancient Greek Viper Heavier Than King Cobra

A prehistoric viper discovered in Greece, Laophis crotaloides, weighed 57 pounds, making it three times heavier than modern king cobras and the heaviest venomous snake ever identified.

Mumbai Quarries Use 20-Year-Old Environmental Clearances

Three stone quarries in Mumbai Metropolitan Region continue operations based on environmental clearances granted over two decades ago, raising concerns about outdated pollution norms in today's severe air quality crisis.

30% of Bone Marrow Transplants in Bengaluru Are Pediatric

Private hospitals in Bengaluru reveal that 30-33% of bone marrow transplants involve children suffering from thalassaemia, relapsed leukaemia, and aplastic anaemia, highlighting a significant pediatric healthcare challenge.

Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Registration Starts in Sunam

Punjab's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, offering free cashless medical treatment up to Rs 10 lakh per family, begins registration in Sunam assembly segment. Health cards to cover 65 lakh families across the state.

Kalaburagi Woman's Suicide Linked to Village Life Discontent

A 26-year-old newly married woman in Kalaburagi died by suicide after struggling with village life. Anasuya Avinash Aakade, who previously worked in Bengaluru, reportedly took her own life due to unfulfilled urban aspirations.

Farmer Attacked by Sloth Bear in Shivamogga Village

A farmer in Harogoppa village was brutally attacked by a sloth bear while working in his field before dawn. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns for farmers in wildlife-prone areas.

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