Indore Officials Tackle Bhagirathpura Water Contamination
Indore administration, led by Collector Shivam Verma, ramps up efforts to provide clean water and healthcare in Bhagirathpura following contamination. Read about the ongoing measures.
Category : Public Health
Odisha ESMA on Striking Doctors; OPD Strike Continues
Odisha govt invokes ESMA for 6 months, banning strikes by OMSA doctors demanding central pay scales. Doctors continue 2-hour OPD strike, threaten escalation. Read the full story.
Digital Tools Help Stabilise Indore's Waterborne Disease Outbreak
Indore administration uses real-time digital survey to combat Bhagirathpura's waterborne disease outbreak. Over 24,000 health kits distributed, 99 remain hospitalised. Read for latest updates.
Indore: Sanitation issues persist in Bhagirathpura post contamination
Residents of Indore's Bhagirathpura report overflowing drains and foul stench persist over a week after the water contamination case. Locals demand sustained civic action.
Trichy Uses AI, New Kits to Ensure Safe Drinking Water
Trichy Corporation tackles water contamination with AI-powered verification and 75 portable testing kits. New system ensures proper chlorination across 129 tanks for 156 MLD supply. Read how technology is safeguarding public health.
Indore Water Contamination Spurs 60% RO Demand Rise
After a water contamination incident in Indore's Bhagirathpura, residents are switching to RO-treated water, causing a 60% demand spike. Local shops now stock water cans as safety concerns reshape daily routines.
Indore diarrhoea outbreak: ₹2 lakh compensation to 18 families
Madhya Pradesh government provides ₹2 lakh compensation to families of 18 deceased in Indore's diarrhoea outbreak. While only 6 deaths are confirmed water-related, aid was given due to sensitivity.
Global Cancer Prevention Summit GPOS 2026 in Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram hosts GPOS 2026, a global summit on cancer prevention from Jan 16-18. Leading experts to discuss early detection & screening strategies. Join the fight.
Breast cancer rising 6% yearly in Indian women: ICMR
ICMR study reveals a 6% annual rise in breast cancer cases among Indian women, driven by poor sleep, stress, and central obesity. Expert insights on risk factors and prevention strategies.
11 New Typhoid Cases in Gandhinagar, 85 Under Treatment
Gandhinagar reports 11 new typhoid cases. 85 patients are currently under treatment. Health teams conduct door-to-door surveillance and repair water leaks. Read for details.
Gandhinagar roads cave in due to water pipeline leaks
Gandhinagar's ambitious 24/7 water supply project is causing road cave-ins and a typhoid outbreak. Officials admit leaks are eroding soil. Read the latest updates and health advisories.
Karnataka's CHC Downgrade Plan Sparks Doctor, Community Protests
Karnataka's plan to downgrade 200+ Community Health Centres by removing specialists has unsettled rural healthcare. Learn about the rationalisation policy, its impact on maternal care, and why doctors are protesting.
Karnataka's Health Dept Overhauls Mother & Child Health Services
Karnataka's health department is rationalising MCH specialists across CHCs to reduce maternal mortality. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao explains the plan and upcoming modifications. Read more.
Cervical Cancer Awareness Event in Bengaluru on Jan 20
A cervical cancer awareness event featuring a quiz and skit will be held in Bengaluru on January 20. India reported over 1.27 lakh new cases in 2022, highlighting a critical public health need.
Kochi to Relocate 117 from Unsafe Destitute Home
Kochi district administration prepares a 2-day action plan to relocate 117 vulnerable inmates after government denies renewal and High Court orders immediate shift. Details inside.
Kochi's 1-Month Plan to Fight Mosquito Menace
Kochi Corporation launches a scientific mosquito control plan with spraying and fogging. Mayor Minimol also addresses waste fee hike and Konthuruthy canal rehabilitation. Key meeting set for Dec 12.
NSCT Raises Rs 8 Lakh for Family of Deceased Ghazipur Man
The National Self Care Team (NSCT), a public self-help group, provides crucial financial aid to the bereaved family of Ashutosh Giri in Lucknow. Discover how this initiative works.
Surat's Water Network Vulnerability Exposed After 24-Hour Repair
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 2025 Health Report: Dengue, Malaria, Hospital Issues
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 HC Seeks Answers on Food Safety Sampling Issues
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.
AIIMS Delhi Offers Free Cervical Cancer Screening & HPV Vaccine
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.
Punjab Health Dept Implements SC Order on Stray Dogs
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 invites private hospitals for Rs 10-lakh health cover
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.
Coimbatore Residents Demand Public Toilets, Cite Health Crisis
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.
Jharsuguda records coldest Jan day in 73 years at 5.1°C
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 Water Audit: All 75 Wards Checked Post-Indore Scare
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.
Bihar shifts to yellow alert as cold conditions ease
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.
Vishishtarigagi Vishishta Mela for Divyang in Mangaluru
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!
Ranchi's Public Water Taps in Filthy Condition, Health Risk
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.
Anti-Rabies Vaccine Crisis at Satbarwa Health Centre
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.
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