Category : Diseases


Punjab CM Inaugurates 30-Bed Hospital in Cheema Village

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann inaugurated the Sant Attar Singh Ji Maharaj Hospital in Cheema village, a Rs 11.70 crore facility with 30 beds, benefiting 50,000 people across 15 villages and enhancing local healthcare access.

Marathwada Lightning Deaths Rise to Four, Storms Damage Crops

Lightning strikes in Marathwada have claimed four lives this week, with Beed district reporting two new fatalities. Unseasonal rain and hailstorms have also killed 77 cattle and damaged crops across 5,345 hectares, impacting thousands of farmers.

Kolkata Scientist's Research Aids Drought-Tolerant Crops

A study by Cornell University, involving a scientist from Kolkata, reveals a new plant water regulation mechanism. This breakthrough could help Indian farmers in drought-prone regions like Purulia and Bankura improve crop resilience and soil health.

Ayodhya Hospital Sealed After Phone Delivery Deaths

A tragic incident in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, where a woman and her newborn died after a delivery assisted via phone call, has led to the sealing of the hospital facility and an investigation into medical negligence.

Patiala Nurses' Grade Pay Strike Enters 7th Day

Nurses at Rajindra Hospital in Patiala continue their strike for the seventh consecutive day, demanding the restoration of their grade pay. The protest has impacted hospital services, with patients facing delays.

Essential Medicine Price Hike Takes Effect, Sparks Concerns

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority's 0.65% increase in essential medicine prices has taken effect, with patients facing disappearing discounts and industry warning of sharper future hikes due to production costs and Middle East crisis impacts.

Lightning Injures 7 at Jyotiba Temple Fair in Kolhapur

Seven devotees from Arjuni village were injured by a lightning strike at the Wadi Ratnagiri Jyotiba temple fair in Kolhapur. The incident occurred as they waited under a tree during a storm. All victims are now out of danger after hospital treatment.

Patna Nursing Home Fire: 15 Patients Rescued Safely

A major fire erupted at a nursing home in Patna's Kankarbagh area, triggered by a short circuit. Firefighters rescued at least 15 patients in a coordinated operation, with no casualties reported but significant property damage.

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