Radium Tapes for Stray Cattle Urged After Cuttack Accidents
After 11 accidents in a month, experts in Cuttack push for radium safety tapes on stray cattle to combat fog-related road risks. A simple, low-cost solution to save lives.
Category : Health
Orange Alert in 26 Bihar Districts Amid Severe Cold
IMD Patna issues orange alert for 26 Bihar districts as cold day conditions worsen. Gaya records lowest temp at 8°C. Dense fog disrupts travel; relief measures activated.
TrueNat Beats Smear Microscopy in TB Detection: Study
AIIMS Gorakhpur study shows TrueNat detects TB in 13.7% of samples vs 4.3% by smear microscopy. Experts call for wider molecular testing to achieve India's TB elimination goal.
Varanasi Celebrates 'Sunday on Cycle' with Grand Fit India Rally
A massive cycle rally was held at Banaras Locomotive Works to mark the first anniversary of the 'Sunday on Cycle' campaign, promoting fitness and cycling as a daily habit. Join the movement for a healthier India!
MP Police Arrest 5 in Blood Donation Racket After HIV Cases
Madhya Pradesh police intensify crackdown on illegal blood trade after thalassaemia patients contract HIV. Five arrests made under new BNS laws. Read the full story.
AIIMS Raipur's AUSHADHI-ER Revolutionizes Emergency Drug Management
AIIMS Raipur launches AUSHADHI-ER, a web-based system to ensure drug availability in emergencies. This innovation aims to streamline operations and enhance patient safety. Read more about this digital health breakthrough.
NGT Acts on Petition Against Bhubaneswar Waste Plant
NGT issues notices to Odisha authorities over a micro composting centre in a Bhubaneswar residential area, citing health and rule violations. Next hearing in February 2026.
Ramgarh uses red chilli to deter elephants after fatal attacks
Ramgarh administration urges villagers to burn red chilli to repel elephants after six trampling deaths. Quick Response Teams and village vigilantes are on high alert.
Gujarat CM Calls for Yoga & Meditation Mass Movement
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel urged turning yoga & meditation into a mass movement for a healthy society at a World Meditation Day event in Gandhinagar, where yoga trainers were certified.
Mumbai Chawl Gas Explosion: 3 Injured, 1 Critical
A gas leak explosion in an Andheri East chawl left three severely injured, including a woman with over 95% burns. Read the full details of the incident and the victims' condition.
PGIMER's Critical Care Block Gets Environment Clearance
Chandigarh administration grants environment clearance for PGIMER's state-of-the-art critical care block. The ₹200-crore project, monitored by PMO, will feature 184 beds and advanced medical facilities. Read more.
World Meditation Day: Why Your Brain Needs Stillness
As billions prepare for World Meditation Day, neuroscience and ancient Vedic knowledge converge to reveal why inner stillness is a biological necessity, not a luxury, for our overstimulated brains.
Jharkhand Sees Steady Rise in Respiratory Illnesses
Experts at Respican-25 warn of increasing respiratory diseases in Jharkhand driven by tobacco use and pollution. Learn about the key findings and health risks.
Hazaribag: Surgery by phone torchlight sparks outrage
A viral video shows a family planning surgery conducted under mobile torchlight in Hazaribag's CHC, exposing power failures and triggering a political blame game. Authorities investigate.
Jharkhand's Rs 15 Crore Plan for Mortuary Vehicles After Chaibasa Case
Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari announces a Rs 15 crore plan to procure four mortuary vehicles for each Sadar Hospital within a month. This follows the Chaibasa incident where a father carried his infant's body in a bag. The minister clarifies the
Ranchi Meat Shops Operate in Unhygienic Conditions
Ranchi faces a public health crisis as numerous meat shops flout hygiene laws, slaughtering animals in the open. The Jharkhand High Court has ordered immediate action. Read more.
Dehradun AQI Crisis: One Station Not Enough, Say Residents
As Dehradun's air quality index hovers near 300, residents demand more monitoring stations, arguing the sole station at Doon University doesn't reflect city centre reality. Experts warn of severe pollution.
Delhi Air: Men's Lungs Inhale More Pollutants Than Women
A 5-year Delhi study reveals men's lungs receive up to 1.4 times higher pollution doses than women. PM2.5 levels in industrial areas pose severe health risks. Urgent interventions needed.
Andhra's Pulse Polio Drive Covers 40 Lakh Children
Andhra Pradesh's Pulse Polio drive vaccinated 40 lakh children under five. Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav leads the push for a polio-free state. Read about the door-to-door campaign.
RSV Virus Poses Serious Heart Risk for Older Adults
New research reveals RSV is not just a cold but a serious threat to heart health, causing heart attacks & failure. Learn symptoms and prevention for at-risk adults.
Belagavi Minister Launches Polio Vaccination Campaign
District Minister Satish Jarkiholi launched the pulse polio drive in Belagavi, emphasizing India's polio-free status since 2011. Learn why vaccination remains crucial for child health and development.
Pulse Polio Programme Launched in Hubballi, Karnataka
Karnataka Slum Development Board President launches Pulse Polio drive in Hubballi. Over 2 lakh children in the district to be vaccinated. Officials warn against vaccine misinformation.
Dharwad Aims to Become First Child-Marriage-Free District
Dharwad DC Divya Prabhu outlines a decade-long campaign to eradicate child marriage. Learn about the 100-day awareness drive and multi-departmental strategy to protect children.
Mangaluru Pulse Polio Drive: 1.3 Lakh Children Protected
Dakshina Kannada's Pulse Polio campaign achieved 96.8% target, vaccinating 1.3 lakh children under five. The drive continues till Dec 24. Ensure your child is protected.
Mangaluru Waste Transfer Crisis Hits All 60 Wards
Mangaluru City Corporation struggles with waste management as lack of transfer space forces roadside garbage shifting, causing public nuisance. DC promises action.
Pulse Polio Campaign Kicks Off in Kodagu District
Kodagu district launches a major Pulse Polio immunisation drive targeting over 32,700 children. Special focus on migrant kids and tourists. Details on booths and dates inside.
Mysuru Pulse Polio Drive 2025 Targets 2.22 Lakh Kids
MLA K Harish Gowda launched Mysuru's Pulse Polio 2025 drive at Government Maternity Hospital. The 3-day campaign aims to immunize 2.22 lakh children under five. Learn how to participate.
Chandigarh teen's fundraiser for mental health awareness
18-year-old Shaina Mittal launches 'Sakushal' project with a Christmas fundraiser for mental health, partnering with Vatsal Chaya Trust to support youth. Read her inspiring journey.
Chandigarh teen's fundraiser for youth mental health awareness
18-year-old Shaina Mittal launches 'Sakushal' project with a Christmas fundraiser, partnering with Vatsal Chaya Trust to support mental health programs for youth. Read her inspiring story.
GRAP Stage 4 Invoked in Gurugram Amid Severe Air Quality
Gurugram enforces GRAP Stage 4 restrictions, including a ban on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles, as AQI hits 'severe' levels. Authorities act to combat the sharp air quality dip.
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