Bengaluru campaign rescues trees from concrete
Bengaluru residents launch a unique campaign to save urban trees dying due to concrete and tar. Learn how they're fighting for the city's green cover and what you can do to help.
Bengaluru residents launch a unique campaign to save urban trees dying due to concrete and tar. Learn how they're fighting for the city's green cover and what you can do to help.
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.
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.
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.
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
A Canadian national's video reveals the dangerous state of footpaths in Bengaluru's upscale Indiranagar, sparking debate on pedestrian safety and urban decay. See the shocking reality.
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.
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.
The 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards saw record entries, crowning hilarious animal photos while supporting global conservation. See the funniest shots!
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.
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.
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.
The Namma Bengaluru Challenge will announce its top 10 climate innovators in January 2025. Discover the startups tackling Bengaluru's environmental crises. Read more!
Karnataka's Fisheries Minister Mankal S Vaidya announces a new sea ambulance for fishermen's safety, part of a Rs 37.5 crore harbour modernisation. Read the full story.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation launches a pioneering tree ambulance service. Dial 18001236219 for free diagnosis, treatment, and emergency care for the city's green heritage. A step towards reducing tree mortality.
Bengaluru-based Moo Wants Stripes uses AI to identify cattle from tiger stripes, preventing human-wildlife conflict. Their tech aids conservation and farmer safety. Discover their innovative solution.
Kolkata launches Eastern India's first free Tree Ambulance service to treat sick, damaged, and uprooted trees using scientific methods. Call the helpline to save your city's green cover!
Delhi inaugurates a specialized elephant veterinary ambulance, a first for the capital, to provide emergency medical care to elephants in distress. Learn about this crucial initiative for animal welfare.
Bengaluru's Greater Bengaluru Authority will appoint urban designers and planners for the first time to transform city infrastructure. Applications open until Dec 15.
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GVK-EMRI terminates 500 employees from Assam's 108 ambulance service amid a strike. The staff union calls the move unlawful. Read about the crisis impacting emergency medical services.
Bangladesh's former PM Khaleda Zia will be transferred to London via Qatar Royal Air Ambulance for specialist care. Read the latest updates on her health and the medical board's decision.
Greater Bengaluru Authority and BDA to jointly draft Bengaluru's new master plan, each handling their jurisdictions. The long-awaited update aims to shape the city's future growth.
India's heavy industries ministry proposes new rules for e-ambulances, allowing imports of critical traction motors till March 2026 under the PM E-Drive scheme to boost domestic EV manufacturing.
Residents of Anjad in Barwani staged a unique protest, garlanding ambulance staff for arriving an hour late to an accident spot. Read about the systemic failures and official responses.