Varanasi DM Satyendra Kumar issued guidelines to protect against severe heat, hot winds, and heatwave as city records 41.3°C. Tips include staying indoors, covering windows, and avoiding stale food.
Rajasthan has achieved zero dengue deaths for 17 consecutive months, a milestone since the NVBDCP launched in 2003. Cases dropped from 20,141 in 2021 to 224 in 2025.
The NEET exam cancellation due to paper leak has caused severe distress among Rajasthan students, with many reporting sleeplessness, panic, and loss of motivation ahead of the June 21 re-exam.
IMD issues yellow alert for heat wave in Chandigarh and region from May 18-22. Temperatures to exceed 40°C, with severe conditions in southern Punjab and Haryana.
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Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced that 50,000 women have undergone free health checkups under the state's 'Check by Doctor' and 'Health with Ayurveda' initiatives, emphasizing early diagnosis and preventive care.
A 60-year-old man died and seven others were hospitalized after consuming a wild vegetable in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir. Officials suspect food poisoning.
Three family members and a domestic help were severely burnt after an LPG cylinder leak caused a fire in Mandsaur district. The victims were rushed to a private hospital.
Nagpur administration restricts public activities from 11am to 4.30pm due to severe heatwave. Coaching classes, events banned; industries, hospitals directed to adopt safety measures.
Chennai police arrested Edwin George for cultivating a ganja plant at his residence. The plant was seized, and police are investigating possible links to narcotics suppliers.
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With temperatures around 43°C, Bhopal hospitals report moderate increase in heat-related ailments like dehydration and exhaustion, prompting health advisory on heatstroke prevention.
A gas cylinder leak triggered a fire in Mandsaur district, severely burning a family of three and their domestic help. Neighbors used fire extinguishers to douse the flames.
Experts warn that hypertension often goes unnoticed, leading to severe organ damage. Cases show patients stopping medication, resulting in strokes and kidney failure. Regular BP checks are crucial.
Experts warn that hypertension often has no symptoms, leading many to skip BP checks and stop medication, risking damage to heart, brain, eyes, and kidneys.
Post-mortem of 4-year-old Mishri Prajapati reveals death due to septicaemia from Acinetobacter baumannii, ruling out earlier food poisoning suspicions.
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Punjab has not implemented the Clinical Establishments Act, leaving private hospitals unregulated despite high out-of-pocket expenses, while the state says draft rules are ready.
A Delhi study finds millet-based diets with supplements significantly improve vitamin B12, D, and hemoglobin levels, especially in women, offering a solution to India's hidden hunger crisis.
A CO2 cylinder explosion at a soda shop in Vadodara's Laxmipura area killed a 36-year-old worker. The cylinder flew 700-800 meters, striking him on a terrace.
Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences denies social media claims of a kidney racket, stating an outsourced employee was relieved after a complaint, and police investigate.
A 12-year-old boy died and four family members fell ill after consuming stale food in Kendrapada, Odisha. Police investigate suspected food poisoning.
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A panipuri stall in Ahmedabad was removed by civic authorities after a woman found a bone in her snack, prompting a viral video and health inspection.
Hanumakonda records highest cancer incidence in Telangana at 79 per lakh, followed by Hyderabad at 72, according to first Cancer Atlas covering 90% population.
Following NEET-UG cancellation, medical aspirants in Ahmedabad are experiencing mental breakdowns, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Psychiatrists report multiple cases, urging students to focus on what they can control.
A municipal court in Rajkot sentenced two food business owners to six months' rigorous imprisonment and fines for using prohibited artificial colors in their food, as per lab tests.
Dr Dharitri Parmar, in-charge medical superintendent of Surat's New Civil Hospital, has been transferred to Vadodara following a surprise inspection by Health Minister Praful Pansheriya who flagged mismanagement and poor patient services.
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Hypertension is increasingly affecting teenagers and young adults in India due to stress, obesity, poor sleep, and unhealthy lifestyles, silently damaging organs long before symptoms appear.
Residents of Jalandhar's PAP Complex report ongoing toxic waste burning despite numerous complaints, raising serious health and environmental concerns.
Cardiologists in Patna urged regular health check-ups and lifestyle changes to combat rising hypertension among younger people, warning it is a silent killer.
Mizoram CM Lalduhoma stresses organic ginger cultivation and processing at Sawhthing Kut festival. Govt secures Rs 190 crore project from DoNER for sustainable cultivation and value chain development.
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An awareness session against drug abuse, titled 'Just Say No to Drugs', was organized at Majuli College on Saturday, with SSP Somalin Shubhdarshini as the keynote speaker.
