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.
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 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 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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
A herd of 10 wild elephants attacked Ambakhoria village in Garhwa district, damaging houses and crops. Forest department assures compensation. Read more.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
Groundbreaking research from Punjabi University surveys 300 TB patients across 6 Punjab districts, uncovering significant gender disparities and family structure impacts on treatment outcomes.
India shows significant progress in TB elimination but faces challenges in diagnosis and treatment. Learn how the nation can strengthen its fight against tuberculosis.
Garhwa DC Dinesh Kumar Yadav recommends suspension of panchayat mukhiya and staff for fraudulent withdrawal of Abua Awas Yojna funds. Read about the investigation and punitive actions taken.
PGIMER's Professor Vishali Gupta becomes first India-trained clinician to win International Uveitis Study Group's Gold Medal, validating her groundbreaking research conducted entirely within India.
Ganjam administration awards 165 panchayats for being TB-free. District aims for complete TB elimination by 2027. Learn about the declining TB cases and the government's strategy.