Over Half of India's Pregnant Women Are Anaemic
NFHS-5 data reveals 52.2% of pregnant women in India suffer from anaemia, driving maternal mortality and preterm births. Learn about the root causes and new IV iron solutions.
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Indore Water Crisis: 6 Dead, 149 in Hospital
A severe water contamination crisis in Indore's Bhagirathpura has killed 6 and hospitalized 149. Officials suspect sewage seepage from a police toilet. Read for details and official response.
Indore: 10 Dead Due to Contaminated Water, Police Toilet Faulted
Bhagirathpura residents demand culpable homicide case after 10 deaths linked to sewage seepage from a police outpost toilet into drinking water lines. Authorities investigate negligence.
Maharashtra Bans Mercury Medical Devices in Hospitals
Maharashtra health department mandates phase-out of mercury thermometers & BP monitors in govt hospitals. Switch to digital alternatives aims to protect patients, staff & environment. Details inside.
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Rayat Bahra University Seminar on Snake Bite Management
Rayat Bahra University organized a crucial seminar on snake bite management, featuring expert Dr. Vishal Tandon. Learn about life-saving first aid and the urgent need for awareness in Punjab's rural areas.
Delhi Air Quality Deteriorates, IMD Issues Yellow Fog Alert
Delhi's air quality remained 'poor' with AQI at 298. Key areas like Anand Vihar hit 'very poor' levels. IMD forecasts worsening conditions and issues a yellow fog alert. Stay informed.
Delhi AQI Deteriorates, Cold Wave Alert for North India
Delhi's air quality dipped to AQI 298 on Sunday, with forecasts predicting a near-severe 390. IMD issues yellow alert for fog and cold wave in Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana until Jan 7. Read for details.
Indore Water Crisis: 10 Dead, Hunt for Contamination Source
Indore reels as contaminated water claims 10 lives. Engineers expand probe beyond initial toilet leak theory, inspecting 1000 sewer chambers and 105 tankers. Read the latest.
Indore's Water Contamination Sparks Health, Financial Crisis
Residents of Indore's Bhagirathpura face illness and financial strain due to contaminated tap water. In India's cleanest city, the crisis reveals a bitter irony. Read more.
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Indore Collector Takes Direct Charge in Diarrhoea-Hit Area
Indore collector Shivam Verma steps in after the removal of IMC commissioner and deputy over Bhagirathpura crisis. Political friction leaves administration in confusion. Read the full story.
J&K Imams Join Govt's Anti-Drug Drive
Jammu & Kashmir government holds workshop for over 100 mosque imams to combat rising heroin addiction. Officials reveal alarming statistics and a 3-stage strategy for awareness and rehabilitation.
Indore Water Contamination: Deaths, Denial & Despair
Residents of Indore's Bhagirathpura mourn as contaminated water leads to deaths. Officials downplay the crisis, but locals demand truth and action. Read the full story.
Indore: 70 Water Samples Tested for Contamination
MP Pollution Control Board and food safety teams collected 70 water samples in Indore's Bhagirathpura to trace the contamination source. Lab analysis ongoing to check for sewage mixing and public health risks.
Indore Water Tragedy: Old Warnings Ignored, Lives Lost
Bhagirathpura deaths expose years of ignored warnings on Indore's contaminated groundwater. A 2016 PCB report found faecal pollution in 59 locations. Read why action failed.
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Jaipur Residents Live in Fear as Monkey Attacks Surge
Jaipur's monkey menace escalates, with attacks reported from Walled City to Sanganer. Residents bitten, harassed daily. JMC issues tender but struggles to control troops. Read more.
Bengaluru Water Crisis: Sewage Mix Sparks Health Fears
Residents of Lingarajapuram's KSFC Layout battle sewage-contaminated drinking water, causing illnesses and forcing reliance on costly private tankers. BWSSB struggles to locate the leak.
Pregnant Woman's Death in Gadchiroli Triggers Outcry
A pregnant woman's death in remote Gadchiroli village sparks controversy. Administration denies ambulance failure, urges reliance on govt health services. Read the full investigation.
Patients sleep on streets outside AIIMS Delhi for treatment
Hundreds of patients & caregivers endure freezing nights on pavements near AIIMS Delhi, highlighting gaps in shelter & healthcare access. Read their stories of desperation and hope.
BMC Reports Sharp Decline in Dengue Cases for 2024-25
Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation (BMC) areas in Kolkata report a significant reduction in dengue cases, with 440 in 2025 being the third-lowest since 2017. Civic officials credit year-round control measures. Read more.
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MP Water Crisis: 36.7% Rural Samples Fail Safety Test
A Union govt survey reveals 36.7% of rural MP's drinking water is unsafe. This follows 10 deaths in Indore, where a 2017 report had flagged sewage contamination but was ignored. Read the shocking district-wise data.
Odisha Groundwater Contamination Poses Health Risk
OSPCB report reveals alarming groundwater pollution in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Puri. High turbidity, faecal matter, and saline intrusion threaten public health. Learn the risks and official response.
Doctor's Guide to Surviving India's Air Pollution Crisis
An oncologist reveals the severe health impacts of air pollution and shares 5 essential steps every Indian can take to protect their lungs and health immediately.
Gen X Turns 60, India's Elderly to be 21% by 2050
As the oldest Gen X turns 60, a UNFPA report warns 20.8% of India will be over 60 by 2050. Discover why healthy ageing is now a national priority. Read more.
Gurgaon air quality worsens, AQI hits 244
Gurgaon's air quality deteriorates to 'poor' with AQI 244, just a day after GRAP-3 restrictions were revoked. Weak winds hinder pollutant dispersion, raising health concerns for residents.
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Namakkal Inspects 1000+ Poultry Farms to Prevent Bird Flu
Namakkal district administration and Animal Husbandry Department conduct surprise inspections at poultry farms to prevent bird flu spread from Kerala. Collector Durga Murthy leads the drive.
Gandhinagar: 70 Typhoid Cases from Contaminated Water
Gandhinagar faces a typhoid outbreak with 70 cases linked to leaks in new water pipelines. Officials scramble to fix contamination and advise boiling water.
SHRC Probes Higher Meditation Fees at Thiruvananthapuram Hospital
Kerala's SHRC calls for an investigation into increased meditation session charges for psychiatric patients at Thiruvananthapuram's Govt Medical College. Details on the probe and hospital's mental health initiatives.
Ahmedabad's Water Woes: Sewage Mixing Poses Health Threat
The Indore sewage tragedy highlights Ahmedabad's persistent water contamination crisis. AMC data reveals thousands of illness cases, with infrastructure leaks to blame. Read more.
Rs 40 Lakh Unlicensed Medicines Seized in Ahmedabad
Gujarat's FDCA confiscated medicines worth Rs 40 lakh stored for sale without a licence in Ahmedabad. Commissioner Dr. Ratankanwar Gadhvi Charan warns of strict action against violators. Stay informed on this crucial public health issue.
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Karnataka to Offer Epidurals in Govt Hospitals to Cut C-Sections
Karnataka health dept to introduce labour analgesia like epidurals in govt hospitals to reduce high C-section rates. Aim is to lower maternal mortality by encouraging natural births. Read more.
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