A recent pipeline failure in Surat reveals critical flaws in the city's interconnected water supply system, raising contamination fears. Officials admit limited control. Read the full investigation.
Ludhiana's health department battled dengue, a malaria spike, and infrastructure lapses in 2025. Civil surgeon outlines 2026 focus on new clinics and patient care. Read the full report.
Himachal Pradesh High Court demands state's response on food safety sampling failures. Notice issued to Chief Secy, Food Safety Commissioner. Read the full story.
New research explores metformin's potential link to reduced cancer risk in diabetes patients. Discover the facts, mechanisms, and crucial cautions.
AIIMS New Delhi launches free cervical cancer screening & HPV vaccination drive. Women 30-65 can get screened, girls 9-14 vaccinated. Act now for a preventable disease.
Telangana's medical JAC announces a statewide black badge protest starting Wednesday against GO 229, which they say undermines the Telangana Medical Council's autonomy. Doctors assure patient care will not be affected.
Punjab health department directs strict measures to secure schools, hospitals, and public spaces from stray dogs. Mandatory ARV stock and nodal officers appointed. Full details inside.
Punjab govt rationalises specialist doctor deployment for VVIP duties, ending a practice that diverted crucial staff from hospitals. New rules ensure protocol without disrupting public healthcare.
Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh urges private hospitals to join Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna for universal cashless healthcare. The scheme offers Rs 10 lakh per family. Learn how this partnership aims to transform healthcare access in the state.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu mandates a statewide audit of health schemes, introduces facial recognition to remove ineligible beneficiaries and clear pending hospital payments.
Over 250 SC families in Coimbatore's Vellalore have lived without toilets for 20 years, forcing open defecation. They urge the district administration to address this severe health and safety crisis immediately.
A 31-year-old man, struggling with mental distress and setbacks, died by suicide inside Karur Govt Medical College Hospital. Police investigation is ongoing. If you need help, call TN health helpline 104.
Jharsuguda in Odisha shivered at 5.1°C, its coldest January temperature since 1953. IMD warns of a prolonged cold wave and dense fog across multiple districts. Read for details and forecasts.
Patna Municipal Corporation completes safety audit of drinking water across 75 wards. Water quality found safe, but minor issues flagged. Read details and helpline number.
IMD forecasts relief from severe cold in Bihar, shifting to yellow alert. Patna sees temperature rise, but fog warnings persist in north districts. Public health advisory issued.
Asha Jyothi, a Seva Bharathi unit, organizes a unique fair in Mangaluru to showcase talents of specially-abled individuals, provide info on UDID cards & legal guardianship. Join the event!
Public drinking water taps across Ranchi are in a state of neglect, surrounded by garbage and filth, raising severe health concerns for hundreds of daily users. Read the full investigation.
The Ayushman Arogya Mandir in Satbarwa, Palamu, has no anti-rabies vaccines for 12 days. Dog bite victims are forced to travel 15-27 km for treatment. Authorities promise swift action.
The claim that you swallow eight spiders a year in your sleep is a complete myth. Experts explain why spiders avoid sleeping humans and how this false fact spread online.
Hyderabad pediatrician Dr Sivaranjani Santosh's 8-year campaign against sugary drinks falsely marketed as ORS culminates in a landmark FSSAI decision. She urges young doctors to lead with ethics.
A Mangaluru startup, incubated at Yenepoya University, has patented a biocompatible radiation shield to protect patients from painful oral side effects during head & neck cancer treatment. Read about this innovation.
Over 3,000 terminated 108 emergency service employees in Assam protest recruitment flaws and patient safety risks as services resume with new staff. Demands include job security and better pay.
Karnataka government announces a major shift in menstrual hygiene, replacing sanitary napkins with eco-friendly menstrual cups under its free scheme by 2026. Learn about the plan's details and impact.
Chatra district launches Jharkhand's first Mother Special Newborn Care Unit (MSNCU) at Sadar Hospital. The 11-bed facility promotes zero-separation care for mothers and preterm babies to reduce neonatal mortality. Read more.
Puducherry mandates 100% batch testing for all medicines after a major fake drug racket bust. Learn how this move aims to safeguard public health and ensure drug safety.
The UK government has implemented a landmark ban on junk food ads before 9 PM on TV and online. This world-leading policy aims to remove billions of calories from children's diets and tackle obesity. Learn about the details and potential impact.
Kochi grapples with severe drinking water shortage due to Thammanam storage tank partial collapse and Pazhoor pumphouse repairs. Councillors raise alarm in first council meeting. Read more.
Hubballi-Dharwad faces a severe garbage crisis as waste piles up in key localities despite HDMC deploying 270+ vehicles. Residents demand urgent action and a cleaner city.
Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Wadiyar demands immediate steps to halt pollutants entering River Cauvery in Kushalnagar, citing health risks and unfinished projects.
Residents of Kodialbail ward report sewage contaminating drinking water wells. MLC Ivan D'Souza intervenes, instructs officials for immediate resolution. Read more.