Health

Maharashtra Mandates Khichdi, Bans Junk Food in Government Offices

The Maharashtra government has issued a directive requiring all state offices to serve khichdi as the main meal, replacing junk food options.

03 Sep 2026

Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh Tests Positive for Swine Flu, Isolated at Official Residence

Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh has tested positive for swine flu and has been placed in isolation at his official residence.

03 Sep 2026

Sikkim launches multi‑model population screening to detect cancer early

Sikkim's health authorities have announced a population‑wide, multi‑model screening programme aimed at catching cancers at an early stage.

03 Sep 2026

Anganwadi Centre Faces Crisis After Six Months Without Nutrition Funds

An Anganwadi centre has been unable to provide nutrition to children for six months due to a halt in government funding, leaving families in distress.

03 Sep 2026

First Hip Replacement in Chapra Saves 65-Year-Old India's Life

In Chapra district hospital, a 65‑year‑old patient, Bharat Ram, underwent the region’s first hip replacement surgery, restoring mobility after a severe femoral neck fracture.

03 Sep 2026

13 Students at Belonia School in Tripura Fall Ill; Investigation Ongoing

Thirteen students at a school in Belonia, Tripura, have suddenly fallen ill, prompting authorities to launch an investigation.

03 Sep 2026

Ramaiah Memorial Hospital Launches Organ Donation Awareness Drive in Bengaluru

Ramaiah Memorial Hospital has started an organ donation awareness drive in Bengaluru. The initiative aims to spread knowledge about organ donation among the public.

03 Sep 2026

Karnataka Aims to Be Global Wellbeing Model, Says Health Minister U.T. Khader

Health Minister U.T. Khader announced at the Global Wellbeing Confluence that Karnataka aims to become a global model for wellbeing, with a launch planned for 2026.

03 Sep 2026

Seven new dengue infections raise Bihar’s case count to 446

The state health department reported seven additional dengue cases, bringing the cumulative tally to 446.

03 Sep 2026

Health Official Omar Welcomes Newly Appointed Medical Officers in Kashmir

Omar, a senior health official, inaugurated a ceremony to welcome newly appointed medical officers in Kashmir, emphasizing the boost to regional healthcare services.

03 Sep 2026

Meghalaya district mandates dog registration after pet bites account for 80% of cases

A district in Meghalaya has ordered compulsory registration of dogs after data showed that more than four‑fifths of bite incidents involve pet animals.

03 Sep 2026

नवादा में एचआईवी‑एड्स रोकथाम के लिए वाहन चालकों पर विशेष जांच और घर‑घर जागरूकता अभियान

नवादा जिला प्रशासन ने वाहन चालकों की एचआईवी जांच को सख़्त बनाते हुए स्कूल‑कॉलेज, गांव‑गांव तक व्यापक जागरूकता अभियान शुरू किया।

03 Sep 2026