Kolkata's 9-Point Bus Fire Safety Guidelines Unveiled
West Bengal's transport department issues strict 9-point fire safety norms for buses, focusing on maintenance, ECUs & training after recent fires. Learn the new protocols.
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Guwahati: 108 Staff Protest Over Recruitment, Patient Safety
Over 3,000 terminated 108 emergency service employees in Assam protest recruitment flaws and patient safety risks as services resume with new staff. Demands include job security and better pay.
Coffee Creamer Near Stove: A Hidden Kitchen Fire Risk
Discover the surprising fire risk of keeping powdered coffee creamer near your stove. Learn how heat and airflow can turn this everyday item dangerous and the simple fix to keep your kitchen safe.
India's IP 2026: New Blood Safety & Drug Standards Launched
India's new Pharmacopoeia 2026 introduces uniform standards for blood components and 121 new drug monographs, aiming to enhance patient safety and regulatory oversight nationwide. Read more.
7 Normal Food Habits That Increase Cancer Risk
Cancer risk builds through daily habits. Discover 7 common food practices, from reheating oil to drinking hot tea, that studies link to higher cancer incidence. Learn how to protect yourself.
How Daily Sugar Drinks Harm Your Brain & Memory
A doctor reveals how daily sugary drinks cause brain damage, insulin resistance, and raise ADHD & dementia risk. Learn how to protect your brain health now.
Two die after dialysis at Haripad hospital, probe ordered
Two patients died after developing complications during dialysis at Govt Taluk Hospital, Haripad. Alappuzha DMO launches investigation as four others fell ill. Read the full report.
Bengaluru Group's Public Safety Debate Gains Traction
A Bengaluru initiative, 'Text when you get home', highlights that safety is about daily micro-decisions. Founder Devina S discusses building collective awareness. Read more.
Airline Chaos Exposes India's Systemic Risk
Recent airline disruptions highlight India's concentration risk in critical sectors. Experts urge regulators to adopt RBI-like oversight to prevent systemic failures. Read more.
Telangana Plans Real-Time Alerts for Unsafe Drugs
Telangana's Drugs Control Administration is launching a digital alert system to instantly warn retailers and manufacturers about unsafe medicines, aiming to eliminate dangerous delays. Learn how this move enhances patient safety.
Doctors booked for leaving cloth in woman's abdomen post-delivery
A criminal case filed in Greater Noida after a surgical cloth was found inside a woman's abdomen 15 months post-C-section. The FIR names three doctors and officials for negligence and intimidation.
Wrong Blood Type Given to 75-Year-Old in Bikaner Hospital
A 75-year-old woman in Bikaner received the wrong blood type at PBM Hospital. Her family demands justice as staff face mere transfers. Read about the negligence and the call for accountability.
Wrong Blood Type Given at Bengaluru Govt Hospital
A lab technician's error led to a wrong blood transfusion at Bengaluru's Jayanagar General Hospital. The patient is stable after ICU care. Police complaint filed.
New Heart Risk Tool Reveals Surprising Factors
The American Heart Association's updated calculator shows age and sex are the biggest heart disease risks. Discover how kidney health, smoking, and diabetes impact your 10-year risk. Learn what you can control.
PGI Chandigarh: 60 CCTV cameras non-functional for a year
Security at PGI Chandigarh is compromised as over 60 CCTV cameras remain broken for nearly a year, creating dangerous blind spots in high-traffic areas. Read about the risks and delayed action.
TMH Jamshedpur Adds Online Payment & Upgraded Facilities
Tata Main Hospital in Jamshedpur launches renovated nursery, online IP payment system, and single-point admission to enhance patient care and convenience. Explore the new digital initiatives.
Major Fire at Wardha District Hospital, 33 Evacuated Safely
A fire broke out in Wardha District General Hospital, forcing evacuation of 33 people. No casualties reported, but a newly installed fire alarm system failed. Read for details and official reactions.
Ladakh LG defers programme for patient air evacuation
Ladakh's LG postpones official function to facilitate urgent airlift of a critically ill patient from Leh to Delhi, highlighting administration's emergency response.
Wrong Blood Type Given to 75-Year-Old in Bikaner Hospital
A probe into PBM Hospital in Bikaner confirms a 75-year-old woman was given the wrong blood type. This is the 5th such incident in Rajasthan govt hospitals in two years. Read about the accountability concerns.
FSSAI Rejects Claims Linking Eggs to Cancer Risk
India's food safety regulator FSSAI firmly states eggs are safe, dismissing unscientific cancer links. Get the facts on nitrofuran residues and official safety standards here.
Chandigarh Fire Safety Check Before Christmas, New Year
Chandigarh mayor leads surprise inspections of fire preparedness in city establishments ahead of Christmas & New Year. Non-compliant venues issued notices. Read for safety details.
Goa's Crucial Fire Safety Bill Gathers Dust With Govt
A vital bill to replace Goa's 36-year-old fire safety law is stalled, leaving regulatory gaps as nightclubs face scrutiny. Experts warn of public safety risks. Read more.
Zenana Hospital Jaipur departments shift for building repair
Key departments of Jaipur's Zenana Hospital will move to a new building, allowing urgent repair and beautification of the old structure to enhance patient services. Read more.
Flu raises heart attack, stroke risk in first month
New research reveals a lab-confirmed flu infection quadruples heart attack risk and quintuples stroke risk in the 30 days after illness. Learn who is most vulnerable and how vaccination helps.
Expired Medicine Given to Patient at Vadodara GMERS Hospital
Family alleges grave negligence after a patient at Vadodara's GMERS Gotri was given an expired paracetamol drip. Hospital admits error, orders inquiry. Read details.
Fatty food smells in pregnancy may raise child's obesity risk
New research reveals that smells of fatty foods during pregnancy can rewire a baby's brain, increasing future risks of obesity and diabetes. Learn how to protect your child's health.
Ex-UK Doctor Charged with Sexual Offences Against Patients
A former doctor in the UK faces multiple charges of sexual assault against female patients. The case has triggered a major review of NHS safeguarding protocols. Read the full report.
Top 10 Car Safety Features Every Indian Buyer Needs
Road safety is paramount in India. Discover the top 10 active and passive car safety features you must check for, whether buying new or used, to protect your family on chaotic roads.
3 Fake Doctors Arrested in Jaipur for Using Forged FMGE Certificates
SOG police in Jaipur exposed a medical racket, arresting three unqualified doctors who used fake FMGE certificates to work as interns in government hospitals, raising serious patient safety concerns.
GMCH-32 Faculty Shortage Cripples Patient Care & PG Courses
Govt Medical College, Chandigarh faces a severe faculty crisis in ENT, surgery & other departments, impacting patient care & threatening postgraduate programs. Read more.
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