Kanpur experienced its second coldest night this season with temperatures plunging to 3.6°C. Thick fog reduced visibility, while experts warn of continuing chilly conditions across the Ganga plains.
Two separate kite-flying incidents in Vadodara district resulted in fatalities on Wednesday. A 33-year-old man died from electrocution, while a 10-year-old boy was killed in a road accident.
Fourteen people suffered severe neck injuries from kite strings during Uttarayan in Vadodara. Emergency services recorded 363 cases, a sharp rise from the daily average of 244, with trauma incidents leading the increase.
An eight-year-old boy died after a kite string slit his throat during Uttarayan festivities in Anand district. Four others suffered similar injuries across the region.
EMRI 108 services recorded 5,897 emergency cases on Uttarayan day, a 33% spike. Trauma cases soared 171%, with Ahmedabad hospitals reporting string injuries and falls.
Kite flying festivities in Gujarat turned deadly as killer manja claimed lives across multiple districts. Emergency services reported a sharp 33% increase in calls during Uttarayan.
Uttarayan festivities turned deadly in Gujarat as killer manja claimed multiple lives, including children, across Surat, Vadodara, and other districts during Jan 14-15.
A 22-year-old woman died from suspected food poisoning after consuming sweets from an abandoned bag outside a government office in Madhya Pradesh. Two others remain critical.
Sambalpur and Cuttack districts report 7,000 CKD cases in 3 years, but lack government studies to identify causes like heavy metals in water.
A 10-year-old boy in Etah district carried his mother's body alone for post-mortem after she died of TB and HIV. The child sat with the corpse for hours before police intervened.
A 20-year-old newly married woman from Amroha died at AIIMS Delhi from a severe pancreatic infection. This marks the third death in the district linked to fast food consumption within a month.
Doctors in Pune report poor acceptance of HPV vaccines despite alarming rise in cervical cancer cases. Experts urge awareness and early vaccination for prevention.
A Pune marathon runner survived cardiac arrest thanks to a fellow participant's CPR skills learned just one week earlier, spotlighting India's critical need for emergency response training.
Madhya Pradesh government told the High Court it paid Rs 2 lakh each to families of 21 people in Indore's Bhagirathpura area. The state admitted 51 tube wells were contaminated and outlined new safety measures.
Major hospitals in Ranchi report a sharp rise in brain stroke cases during the cold wave. Neurologists link the surge to cold-induced hypertension and blood vessel constriction.
Private hospitals in Kolkata are sending Nipah suspect samples to designated labs without waiting for official directives, fearing delays in treatment and potential community spread.
Barasat Hospital in Kolkata continues regular operations while treating two Nipah-infected nurses, with 70 healthcare workers in home isolation and emergency cases prioritized.
Health officials visited a Barasat home to investigate if a woman who died in December was Kolkata's first Nipah case. She consumed date palm sap, a known virus carrier.
Samples from two patients and nearly 40 contacts test negative for Nipah in Kolkata. The male nurse is off ventilator, female nurse responding to treatment.
A health screening in Mysuru found 7% of schoolchildren suffer from hypertension. Officials blame junk food and sedentary lifestyles, with boys more affected than girls.
Residents of Alpha-2 in Greater Noida report sickness from contaminated water, marking the second such incident in a week. Authorities are investigating the source.
A neurologist with 16 years of experience highlights the increased risk of strokes during winter, urging people to look beyond flu season for health threats.
Dr. Randeep Guleria highlights the importance of flu shots for residents in polluted cities, linking air pollution to increased respiratory risks and flu complications.
Andre Yarham, diagnosed with rare frontotemporal dementia at 22, passed away after rapid decline. His family hopes brain donation will aid medical research and awareness.
Alipore Zoo intensifies cleaning with twice-daily sprays on enclosures and pathways. Officials confirm visitor footfall remains strong despite Nipah virus concerns in West Bengal.
A recent conclave highlights alarming evidence linking toxic air pollution in India to increased risks of miscarriage and birth complications, urging urgent action.
A doctor at the Pollution Ka Solution Conclave warns that newborns in polluted cities are effectively 'smoking' from birth due to toxic air, urging immediate action.
Recent outbreaks in Indore and Gandhinagar highlight failures in converting data into actionable intelligence. Experts call for an AI-augmented surveillance system.
Uttarayan celebrations in central Gujarat turned deadly with four fatalities and over 150 injuries from kite strings and accidents. Vadodara's SSG Hospital faced overwhelming emergency cases.
Glaucoma causes irreversible blindness without symptoms. Experts explain why regular eye checkups are crucial to detect this silent disease early and prevent vision loss.