Nicotine Pouches Raise Health Concerns Before No Tobacco Day
Nicotine pouches, marketed as 'tobacco-free,' are gaining popularity among youth, but health experts warn of high nicotine content, addiction risks, and lack of approval as quitting aids.
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Indore Residents Use Contaminated Water Amid Crisis
Amid worsening water crisis in Indore, residents are ignoring health warnings and consuming contaminated water from hand pumps due to lack of alternatives, despite municipal tanker supply.
Five Dairy Samples from Amritsar Tested for Adulteration
Amritsar authorities collect five dairy samples for adulteration testing at Kharar lab, ensuring food safety and quality standards.
AMC Intensifies Anti-Mosquito Drive as 6,578 Complaints Filed
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation steps up mosquito control ahead of monsoon. From Jan to May 2026, 6,578 complaints were filed, with western zone leading at 1,576. Awareness and fogging intensified.
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Ahmedabad Airport Mandates Ebola Self-Declaration Forms for All International Flights
Ahmedabad airport directs airlines to enforce mandatory self-declaration forms for all international arrivals due to Ebola outbreak concerns, with round-the-clock health staff deployed.
Bhopal Upper Lake Water Level Drops 0.65 Feet in 13 Days
Bhopal's Upper Lake water level fell 0.65 feet in 13 days, nearing critical levels. Tanker demand surges as BMC urges conservation. A leaky pipeline adds to woes.
AMC Intensifies Pre-Monsoon Drive to Prevent Dengue, Malaria
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation ramps up anti-larval operations, fogging, and surveillance to curb mosquito breeding. 577 breeding spots detected, 88 construction sites penalized. Dengue cases drop to 110 in 2026 from 1,591 in 2025.
Chhattisgarh Issues Ebola Alert at Raipur Airport
Amid global Ebola concerns, Chhattisgarh health department has sounded an alert at Raipur airport, appointing a nodal officer to coordinate health screening and emergency response for incoming passengers.
Rs 45 Lakh Scam at IGIMS Patna Under Ayushman Bharat
A fraud involving Rs 45 lakh under the Ayushman Bharat scheme at IGIMS Patna has led to an FIR against four outsourced employees. The hospital administration has removed them and recovered the amount.
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Angamaly Municipality Announces Relief for Stray Dog Attack Victims
Angamaly municipality in Kochi will provide Rs 5,000 each to 18 victims of a stray dog attack, with funds from the chairperson's disaster relief fund, and plans to bring in an expert dog-catching team.
Odisha IMR Drops to 28, Still Above National Average
Odisha's infant mortality rate fell from 49 to 28 per 1,000 live births over the past decade, driven by higher institutional deliveries and improved neonatal care, though still above the national average of 24.
Gurgaon Produces 33% of Haryana's Biomedical Waste Daily
Gurgaon generates 7,627 kg of biomedical waste daily, accounting for 33% of Haryana's total. The high volume is due to the concentration of healthcare facilities, raising concerns over waste management and compliance gaps.
No Ebola Case Reported in India So Far: Nadda
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda confirmed that no Ebola case has been reported in India to date, assuring the public of the government's preparedness to handle any potential outbreak.
Karnataka 108 Ambulance Tech Upgrade for Faster Response
Karnataka's 108 ambulance service is upgraded with a command centre for GPS tracking, live location, and smart hospital routing to reduce delays in medical emergencies.
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Chhattisgarh Ebola Alert at Raipur Airport
Chhattisgarh health department deploys nodal officer at Raipur airport for Ebola screening amid global outbreaks; no cases reported yet.
Shivamogga ADC Warns Against Traditional Healers for Snakebites
ADC Abhishek V directs strict action against native healers treating snakebites, urging immediate hospital care. 226 snakebite cases and 3 deaths reported in Shivamogga district this year.
TN Considers Postponing School Reopening Due to Heatwave
Tamil Nadu's school education department seeks IMD input on heatwave conditions to decide on postponing school reopening from June 1 to 8. Minister Rajmohan announces decision soon.
India's Infant Mortality Rate Falls to 24 in 2024
India's IMR declined from 30 in 2019 to 24 in 2024. Chhattisgarh had the highest IMR at 36, while Kerala recorded the lowest at 8. Rural IMR fell more than urban.
Yavatmal: Eight Heatstroke Deaths in 48 Hours
Yavatmal district reports eight suspected heatstroke deaths in 48 hours. Officials urge precautions as autopsy reports awaited to confirm cause.
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Pune Airport Activates Ebola Screening for International Passengers
Pune airport has implemented health surveillance and screening for international passengers following WHO's Ebola emergency declaration, including self-declaration forms and thermal scanning.
NU Cooler Reimbursement Sparks Outrage Amid Heatwave
Nagpur University's reimbursement rates for coolers in exam halls during heatwave are deemed grossly inadequate by colleges, leading to student discomfort.
Jhansi Sizzles at 45.6°C, Banda Hits 46.8°C in Heatwave
Jhansi and Bundelkhand region face severe heatwave with temperatures soaring to 45.6°C and 46.8°C. Night temperatures also high, with power cuts worsening conditions. 'Nau Tapa' starts Monday, forecast of 47°C soon.
Hyderabad's Red Hills Area Grapples With Open Urination
Residents and traders near Red Hills Ground, Lakdikapul, Hyderabad, demand action against open urination and poor sanitation, citing health risks and business losses despite repeated complaints to GHMC.
Kendrapada villagers protest for safe drinking water
Residents of Mahakalapada block in Kendrapada district staged a dharna with pots and buckets, demanding safe drinking water and repair of damaged pipelines. Officials assured action after a three-hour road blockade.
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AP Plans Ebola Screening at Three International Airports
Andhra Pradesh health department will screen passengers from Ebola-affected countries at Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, and Tirupati airports. Symptomatic travelers will be quarantined.
Jamshedpur DC Orders Urgent Heat Relief Measures
With temperatures crossing 40°C and humidity at 78%, East Singhbhum DC Rajiv Ranjan directs officials to provide drinking water, install coolers, and inspect hand pumps to combat heat distress.
Gutka Ban Flouted in Ranchi, Shops Sell Tobacco Products Secretly
Despite a one-year ban on gutka and paan masala containing tobacco, shops in Ranchi continue to sell them secretly. Residents demand strict enforcement to protect public health.
NEET Aspirant Dies by Suicide in Kalaburagi
An 18-year-old NEET aspirant, Bhagyashree Rajasekhar, died by suicide at her home in Kalaburagi. No suicide note was found, and police are investigating.
Jeevandan: Private Hospitals Lead Organ Donations in Telangana
Jeevandan, Telangana's organ donation programme, shows vast disparity: private hospitals contributed 97% of donations, while government hospitals lag, affecting affordable transplant access.
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Oxygen Crisis at Dhanbad Hospital Continues for 4th Day
The oxygen plant at SNMMCH in Dhanbad has been non-functional for four days, affecting 250 patients. Three deaths allegedly linked to oxygen shortage have sparked panic and protests.
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