Indore water contamination kills 10, officials suspended
A diarrhoea outbreak in Indore's Bhagirathpura claims 10 lives, sparking a major political blame game. Municipal commissioner removed, officials suspended. Details inside.
Category : Public Health
Food Test Delays Hit 4 Months in Telangana's Sole Lab
Telangana's lone food testing lab in Nacharam faces severe delays, processing 600 daily samples for two states. Staff shortage post-bifurcation cripples efficiency. Read about the crisis and proposed solutions.
Indore Water Contamination: Senior Officials Axed After 10 Deaths
Madhya Pradesh government sacks IMC chairman, suspends officials after contaminated water kills 10 in Indore. Over 200 hospitalised. New directives issued for water safety.
Boy, 4, drowns in open drainage pit in Namakkal
A four-year-old boy drowned in an uncovered drainage pit in Namakkal on New Year's evening. The corporation has issued a notice to the contractor, and the family has been granted compensation.
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Indore water contamination deaths expose civic collapse
Indore's water contamination crisis claims 8 lives, strains health system. Over 66,000 screened as sewage leak into pipes triggers a deluge of patients. Read the full investigation.
Jaipur JMC fines vendors ₹2 lakh in tobacco crackdown
Jaipur Municipal Corporation launches a major drive against tobacco sales near schools, confiscates products and issues warnings. Read about the new enforcement rules.
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Man drowns at Valiyathura beach on New Year's Day
Aneesh Jose, 37, drowned while bathing with family at Valiyathura beach in Thiruvananthapuram. Fishermen launched a search after his wife's cries. Read the full tragic story and safety reminder.
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Indore Water Tragedy Deaths Rise to 10
Indore water contamination tragedy claims 10 lives. BJP corporator Kamal Waghela had warned IMC in 2023 about old pipelines. Read the full report on ignored red flags.
Haryana sends 33 drug overpricing cases to NPPA
Haryana's FDA has forwarded 33 cases of medicine overcharging to central authorities. Health Minister Arti Singh Rao vows strict monitoring to ensure affordable drugs for the public.
Indore Water Crisis: 10 Dead, Officials Suspended
Madhya Pradesh govt takes action after contaminated water in Indore's Bhagirathpura leads to 10 deaths and hundreds ill. Municipal commissioner removed, officials suspended. Full details inside.
Indore Diarrhoea Outbreak Kills 10, Sparks Blame Game
A diarrhoea outbreak in Indore's Bhagirathpura claims 10 lives, exposing serious lapses in the BJP-led civic body. Officials and elected representatives clash over accountability as the state government takes action. Read the full report.
Kolhapur Road Accidents Spike in Late 2025, Toll 368
Kolhapur district saw a sharp rise in road accident deaths towards 2025 end, with 368 fatalities. Authorities focus on night construction hazards and launch a month-long safety drive.
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Karnataka recorded its highest-ever organ donations in 2025, surpassing its 2023 record. The state now ranks third nationally. Read about this life-saving achievement.
10-Year-Old Ahmedabad Girl Roams Streets, Helpline Intervenes
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Ex-CM Uma Bharti Criticises MP Govt After Indore Water Deaths
Former Madhya Pradesh CM Uma Bharti condemns the state government and Indore mayor over the contaminated water deaths, calling it a 'maha-paap'. She demands accountability and severe punishment.
Mumbai NGOs Demand 25% BMC Budget for Public Healthcare
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Indore's top civic official transferred following deaths linked to contaminated water. Probe ordered as officials face action over public health crisis. Read details.
Kolkata Air Quality Improves Slightly After New Year's Day
Kolkata's air quality saw a marginal recovery on Friday, with key areas like Jadavpur and Salt Lake moving from 'very poor' to 'poor'. Experts warn the relief is fragile and health risks persist. Read the full report.
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Kolkata Water Alert: KMC Tightens Safety After Indore Tragedy
Following 10 deaths in Indore from contaminated water, Kolkata's civic body orders stringent lab tests at all major treatment plants and booster stations to ensure safe drinking water.
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Delhi AQI improves, GRAP-III restrictions lifted
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Indore water crisis: Top official removed, 2 suspended
Madhya Pradesh government takes action after water contamination deaths in Indore. Health crisis now under control, says state in High Court. Read the latest updates.
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