Elephant attack kills tribal woman in Garhwa's Chirka village
A 50-year-old PVTG woman was trampled to death by elephants in Garhwa's Chirka village. Authorities have provided Rs 50,000 partial compensation. Stay alert for wildlife safety.
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3 Ranchi Students Held for Fatal Hit-and-Run After Bar Altercation
Three students from a Ranchi coaching institute arrested for a fatal hit-and-run after a clash outside a disco bar. Police reveal the sequence of events leading to the Garhwa youth's death. Read the full details.
How 20,000 UP Village Heads Made 12,500 Villages TB-Free
Uttar Pradesh's TB Mukt Panchayat campaign, driven by 20,000 village heads, has freed 12,500 villages from tuberculosis. Discover how community action defeated stigma and disease.
Jharkhand Orders Intensified TB Screening in Districts
Jharkhand health officials instruct districts with low TB case reporting to enhance screening. A new lab in Dhanbad is operational, and handheld X-ray machines are deployed in 7 districts to boost detection.
Garhwa man kills father over witchcraft suspicion
A 40-year-old man in Garhwa's Gadia village was arrested for allegedly murdering his father with an axe, suspecting him of witchcraft. This marks the second such case in the district this week, highlighting a grim reality of superstition in rural areas.
Life-Saving TB Calculator Awaits National Launch
A digital tool that slashed TB deaths by 30% in Tamil Nadu is stuck in limbo for a national rollout. Learn how this ICMR innovation predicts mortality risk to save thousands of lives across India.
Garhwa: 3 held for murder over witchcraft suspicion
Garhwa police arrest three, including a woman, for murdering a Palamu man based on suspicion of using spirits. Weapons seized. Details on the shocking crime inside.
Garhwa TB Cases Dip Slightly, But Challenge Persists
Garhwa district sees a marginal drop in TB cases from 2,164 in 2024 to 1,870 in 2025 (Jan-Nov). Health officials cite patient negligence in treatment as a major hurdle to eradication.
Man shot dead in Garhwa, police suspect sorcery link
A young man was found shot dead in a traveller shed on Bhawnathpur-Ketar road. Police recovered IMFL, rice packet, hinting at sorcery. Identity unknown, probe intensified.
Mumbai's 6-Month TB Treatment Shows Promise for 1,093 Patients
Over 1,000 Mumbai patients with drug-resistant TB are on a new 6-month BPaL-M drug regimen, a major reduction from 18-24 months. 89 have already completed treatment successfully. Learn about this healthcare breakthrough.
Garhwa Schools Grapple with Acute Teacher Crunch
Garhwa district schools face a severe teacher shortage with over 50% posts vacant, impacting science, language, and sports education. Officials say appointments are underway. Read more.
Garhwa SDO Acts Against Illegal Sand Mining Racket
Garhwa SDO Sanjay Kumar launched a major crackdown on illegal sand mining after a surprise inspection. Notices served to over two dozen. Read about the action and warnings issued.
Ayushman Bharat Reaches Delhi, Odisha; Digital Health & AI Advance
2025 saw Ayushman Bharat expand to Delhi & Odisha, over 43.2 crore tele-consultations, and AI-driven healthcare reforms. India's TB fight shows 21% decline in incidence. Explore the year's key public health achievements.
Garhwa SDO's Winter Drive Aids 7,000 with Warm Clothes
Garhwa SDO Sanjay Kumar led a 27-day initiative, 'Aaye Khushiyan Baatein', distributing jackets, caps & footwear to 7,000 vulnerable people across remote areas to combat the cold wave. Read how empathy drove this relief effort.
Garhwa fire guts shop & house near Ramna Market, Rs 20L loss
A major fire in Garhwa's Ramna Main Market destroyed a cloth store and a house, causing an estimated Rs 20 lakh loss. Police investigation into the cause is ongoing. Read for details.
India's 2026 Health Agenda: Drug Quality, TB, Innovation
India sets a 2026 health roadmap focusing on stringent drug quality, TB elimination, obesity, and a ₹4,200 crore innovation push. Will execution match ambition?
Garhwa Police Tightens Security for New Year Celebrations
Garhwa administration deploys extensive security, including PCR vans and QRT, at Sukhaldari waterfall and Anraj Dam for New Year's Day. SP Aman Kumar details the plan. Read more.
Girl's death due to intestinal TB, not junk food: AIIMS
AIIMS doctors clarify a teenager died from advanced intestinal tuberculosis, not fast food, debunking viral social media claims. Read the medical facts behind the tragedy.
India's Major Gains in Malaria, TB, and Maternal Health
India reports over 80% drop in malaria, 21% fall in TB, and significant reductions in maternal & child mortality. Health Minister Nadda credits institutional strength and public participation for the success. Read the full report.
Varanasi School Hosts TB-Free Panchayat Awareness Programme
A TB awareness programme at Shiv Kumari Balika Inter College in Varanasi's Pindra block educated 750 students on symptoms, prevention, and free government treatment. Students pledged to spread the message in their communities.
Garhwa: FIR Threat for 280 Loan Defaulters Under State Scheme
Garhwa district issues final notice to 280 loan defaulters under Mukhyamantri Rozgar Srijan Yojana. FIRs will be filed if dues are not cleared by December 31. Details inside.
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.
10 wild elephants attack Ambakhoria village in Garhwa
A herd of 10 wild elephants attacked Ambakhoria village in Garhwa district, damaging houses and crops. Forest department assures compensation. Read more.
25-Year Jail Term for Rapist in Garhwa Pocso Case
A Garhwa court sentenced Akhilesh Singh to 25 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a minor in 2023. The judge also imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh. Read the full details of the landmark verdict.
3 Arrested for Garhwa Jeweller Attack, Confess to UP Heist
Police in Garhwa have arrested three men from Uttar Pradesh for the November 29 attack on jeweller Deepak Kumar Soni. The accused also confessed to a major Rs 20 lakh robbery earlier in November. Read the full investigation details here.
Youth Found Dead in Garhwa Village, Family Absent
Santosh Singh, 22, found hanging in Chirka village, Garhwa. Family discovered body upon return. Police await post-mortem report. Details on the tragic incident inside.
Garhwa Police Seize Rs 1 Crore Liquor Consignment
Garhwa police confiscated IMFL worth over Rs 1 crore from a hotel near NH-39. The consignment, en route to Bihar from UP, led to one arrest. Details inside.
IIT Bombay finds why dormant TB resists antibiotics
IIT Bombay and Monash University research uncovers how TB's dormant state creates a rigid membrane barrier against drugs. The discovery could make existing antibiotics more effective against the persistent disease. Read the full breakthrough.
Bihar MPs Unite for TB-Mukt Bharat in High-Level Meeting
Union Health Minister JP Nadda chairs a crucial meeting with Bihar MPs to accelerate the TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. India sees a 21% decline in TB incidence, with Bihar playing a pivotal role. MPs commit to grassroots action.
Punjab TB Study Exposes Gender Disparities in Healthcare
Groundbreaking research from Punjabi University surveys 300 TB patients across 6 Punjab districts, uncovering significant gender disparities and family structure impacts on treatment outcomes.
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