Water samples tested after jaundice hits Bhubaneswar school
Health officials investigate water contamination after 35 students contract jaundice at a Khurda school. Latest updates on the outbreak and ongoing safety measures.
Category : Public Health
74 Dhubri Jail Inmates Learn Composting & Waste Segregation
74 inmates at Dhubri jail received hands-on training in composting and waste segregation from the Feedback Foundation Charitable Trust. Learn how this initiative promotes cleanliness and sustainability.
Indore Water Contamination: Death Toll Hits 7
Water contamination in Indore's Sanwer area leads to 7 deaths and 110 hospitalizations. Authorities investigate the source and provide emergency medical aid. Stay informed.
Balasore enforces week-long curbs to tackle air pollution
Balasore district imposes 7-day restrictions on construction, truck movement & waste burning as AQI turns 'very poor'. Officials warn of legal action for violations. Learn more.
Assam 108 Ambulance Handles Surge Amid Staff Unrest
Despite staff agitation, Assam's Mrityunjoy 108 ambulance service managed a record 23,631 emergency cases in December. Discover how they maintained operations and improved response times.
Dharwad Gas Cylinder Blast Injures Six, Minister Visits
A gas cylinder leak explosion in a Dharwad home injured six. Minister Santosh Lad visited victims, highlighting the critical need for kitchen ventilation and leak checks to prevent such tragedies.
Mangaluru to set up dog feeding zones, shelters by month-end
Mangaluru City Corporation finalises designated dog feeding zones, plans new ABC centres and shelters. 150 feeders collaborate with officials to manage stray population of over 53,000 dogs.
Typhoid Outbreak in Gujarat, 150+ Hospitalised
A major typhoid outbreak in Gujarat's Gandhinagar has hospitalised over 150 people. Authorities suspect contaminated water as the cause. Read for latest updates.
Visakhapatnam Air Quality Drive: ₹10 Cr Fines, 159 Challans
Visakhapatnam authorities impose ₹10 crore environmental compensation and issue 159 e-challans in a major anti-pollution drive. Read about the multi-department crackdown.
Gujarat Typhoid Outbreak Kills 2 Children, 150+ Hospitalised
A severe typhoid outbreak in Gujarat's Gandhinagar district claims two young lives and hospitalises over 150. Health officials suspect contaminated water as the cause. Read for latest updates.
Metal Detectors: Health Risks, Safety for Pacemaker Users
Are walk-through metal detectors safe? We examine how they work, what WHO & EPA say about health risks, and safety for people with medical implants. Get the facts.
Gandhinagar typhoid outbreak linked to contaminated water
Over 100 suspected typhoid cases in Gandhinagar after drainage water mixed with drinking supply. Health teams on war footing, pipeline repairs underway. Details inside.
AAP MLAs Protest Over Delhi's Hazardous Air Pollution
AAP MLAs led by Atishi protested in Delhi Assembly demanding urgent action on toxic air. Key areas like Chandni Chowk recorded AQI of 337. Read for details on flight delays and GRAP restrictions.
Jaundice Outbreak Hits Odisha School, 30+ Students Ill
Panic grips parents as a jaundice outbreak at a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Odisha's Khurda district leaves over 30 students ill. Health teams investigate water contamination as the cause. Read for the latest updates.
Govt Rolls Out New Rules to Settle Minor Drug Violations
India introduces a formal mechanism for drug and medical device firms to settle minor regulatory violations by paying fines, aiming to reduce court burdens and focus on serious health risks. Learn how the new compounding rules work.
Squashing Cockroaches Spreads Bacteria, Attracts More
Crushing a cockroach seems like a quick fix, but it can spread harmful bacteria and attract more pests. Discover safer, more effective methods for cockroach control in your home.
Indore Water Contamination: 142 Hospitalised in Diarrhoea Outbreak
A severe diarrhoea outbreak in Indore's Bhagirathpura has hospitalised 142, with 11 in ICU, due to contaminated water. Officials claim control as political blame game erupts. Read the full report.
Life-Saving TB Calculator Awaits National Launch
A digital tool that slashed TB deaths by 30% in Tamil Nadu is stuck in limbo for a national rollout. Learn how this ICMR innovation predicts mortality risk to save thousands of lives across India.
Indore Water Contamination Kills 10, Leaves 3000+ Ill
Amit Mer's mother died from contaminated water in Bhagirathpura, Indore. The crisis has killed 10, sickened 3000+, and devastated daily wage workers. Read the full story.
Breast Cancer: How to Check Lumps & Spot Early Signs
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women globally. Learn key steps for self-examination, identify warning signs, and understand why early detection is crucial for survival.
200 Parrots Die at Narmada Picnic Spot, Human Risk Feared
200 Alexandrine parakeets died near Badwah bridge in Khargone. Officials blame food poisoning from visitor scraps and pesticide runoff, raising health risks for humans using the river. Learn how to stay safe.
Indore Water Contamination: 20 New Diarrhoea Cases
Indore faces a severe water contamination crisis with 20 new diarrhoea cases reported. Over 9000 people screened as health officials scramble to contain the outbreak. Latest updates here.
Lucknow Jal Kal Issues Public Health Alert on Water Issues
Lucknow's Jal Kal department urges residents to report water leaks or contamination immediately via helpline numbers. Delays could cause serious health risks. Act now to ensure safe drinking water.
Delhi Air Quality Poor, Fog Causes Flight Delays
Delhi's air quality remained poor with an AQI of 262 on January 5. Dense fog led to flight disruptions at IGI Airport. Cold weather traps pollutants, posing health risks.
Indore: 20 new diarrhoea cases in contaminated water crisis
Health teams screen over 9,400 people in Indore's Bhagirathpura after water contamination leads to 6 deaths. 20 new diarrhoea cases detected, 142 hospitalized. Read for latest updates.
113 Typhoid Cases in Gandhinagar, Amit Shah Directs Action
Over 100 suspected typhoid cases linked to water pipeline leakages in Gandhinagar. Amit Shah orders immediate repairs and medical aid. 94 patients currently hospitalized.
CAG warned of MP's contaminated water crisis years before Indore tragedy
Audit reports reveal 5.45 lakh water-borne disease cases in Bhopal & Indore over 5 years, with systemic lapses in water testing. The warnings went unheeded before the recent tragedy. Read the full investigation.
Bhopal Slum's Water Crisis: Conflicting Test Results
In Bhopal's Gond Basti, drinking water pipes run under sewage lanes. While one lab report found dangerous contamination, BMC later declared water safe. Residents face health risks daily. Read the full investigation.
First Baby of 2026 Received in Thiruvananthapuram's Cradle Scheme
A 10-day-old baby girl named 'Pourna' is the first infant received in 2026 under Kerala's Ammathottil scheme in Thiruvananthapuram, highlighting the program's role in safe child surrender.
Indore declares waterborne disease an epidemic, 10 dead
Indore health officials declare a waterborne disease outbreak an epidemic in Bhagirathpura, with 10 fatalities. Central and state teams are investigating the contamination source. Read for latest updates.
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