Punjab road fatalities high, emergency response lags
Punjab records 13 road deaths daily, but faces critical gaps in ambulance response & trauma care. State plans ₹26 crore boost for emergency services to save lives.
Punjab records 13 road deaths daily, but faces critical gaps in ambulance response & trauma care. State plans ₹26 crore boost for emergency services to save lives.
A Bengaluru NGO has launched a fully-equipped wildlife ambulance with an onboard vet to rescue distressed animals and reduce human-animal conflict in the city. Read how this innovative service is changing urban wildlife conservation.
A doctor at IGMC Shimla faces assault allegations by a patient's relative. The medical association defends him, citing provocation, while the family demands his termination. Police investigation ongoing.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi flagged off 150 new ambulances, part of a Rs 111 crore upgrade to the 108 emergency service. The move aims to cut response times and improve rural healthcare.
Ankit Dewan suffers nasal fracture after alleged assault by an off-duty Air India Express pilot. He has filed a police complaint as an FIR is registered. Read the full story.
A senior resident doctor at Shimla's IGMC has been suspended indefinitely after a video showing him assaulting a patient went viral. A high-level inquiry committee has been formed.
A Rewa private school teacher allegedly assaulted an 11-year-old boy with a steel bottle for incomplete homework, injuring him. The school failed to inform parents or provide medical aid. Police are investigating.
A private school teacher in Rewa allegedly assaulted an 11-year-old boy with a steel bottle and slammed him against a wall for incomplete homework, also attacking his sister. Police are investigating.
An Air India Express pilot is under investigation after an FIR was filed for allegedly assaulting a passenger at Delhi's IGI Airport. The incident occurred on April 14. Read the full details.
A senior resident doctor at IGMC Shimla suspended after a viral video shows him assaulting a patient. Police FIR filed, inquiry committee formed. Details inside.
A 28-year-old tribal woman gave birth in a feeder ambulance in Alluri Sitarama Raju district. EMT Ravi and ASHA worker Lakshmi assisted the successful delivery. Read the inspiring story of healthcare in remote India.
Uppinangady police arrested a 22-year-old student for stealing an ambulance near Gundya check post. The accused, allegedly inebriated, drove it to Hassan. Read the full details.
108 ambulance staff in Punjab protest for salary hike, 8-hour shifts & insurance. They warn of service disruption if demands are ignored. Details on their 8-point charter inside.
Delhi Police registers FIR after an Air India Express pilot allegedly assaulted a flyer. Investigation underway using CCTV footage and evidence. Read the latest details.
A senior resident doctor at Shimla's IGMC faces allegations of assaulting a patient, triggering protests and police action. Read the full details of the incident and the official response.
A 24-year-old man in Mangaluru was arrested for stealing an ambulance from a hospital. The vehicle was recovered after a chase. Read the full story.
Uppinangady police arrested a 22-year-old man and recovered an ambulance stolen from near Gundya check post. The accused was apprehended in Hassan. Read the full investigation details.
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
Anil Kumble launches a dedicated wildlife ambulance in Bengaluru. This 24x7 service, a Tekion-Praana initiative, aims to tackle human-animal conflict and rescue exotic species. Read how it works.
The Civil Aviation Ministry orders a probe after an off-duty Air India Express pilot allegedly assaulted a passenger at Delhi's T1. The pilot has been removed from duties. Details inside.
A Jharkhand father, denied an ambulance, carried his 4-month-old son's body in a plastic bag on a 70km bus journey home from Chaibasa hospital. The tragic incident exposes India's rural healthcare crisis. Read the full report.
A fire at the BSNL office on Anna Salai disrupted TANGEDCO payments and 108 ambulance servers. No injuries reported. Read the full report on the incident and its impact.
An Air India Express pilot allegedly assaulted a SpiceJet passenger at Delhi's T1, leaving him injured. The airline suspended the employee. Details inside.
Gujarat's 108 emergency service has handled 1.86 crore calls, saving over 18 lakh lives. Key achievements include 60 lakh maternity cases and 22 lakh road accident assists. Read the full report.
Odisha govt plans a barricaded ambulance lane on the congested Khandagiri-AIIMS stretch. The move aims to save crucial minutes for patients stuck in traffic.
A man from Barhi, Hazaribag, was arrested after a video of him brutally assaulting a minor boy went viral. CM Hemant Soren ordered action. Read the full story.
Salim and Pradeep, convicted in the 2017 actor assault case, appeal to Kerala HC, claiming no evidence links them to the crime. They seek acquittal and bail.
A Kerala court has released actor Dileep's passport following his acquittal in the high-profile actress assault case. The prosecution plans to appeal. Get the latest details.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announces a plan to provide 198 advanced ambulances to states for quicker emergency response on national highways. The move aims to reduce fatalities by ensuring immediate medical aid.
Police register case against 25 for assaulting doctors & staff at Govt Doon Hospital in Dehradun. Read details of the shocking incident and legal action taken.