Health

Five dead, dozens hospitalized after suspected poisonous liquor in Sagar's Banda area

Authorities in Sagar district say five people have died and dozens more have been hospitalized after consuming suspected poisonous liquor in villages of the Banda block.

06 Sep 2026

India Implements Ban on Open Garbage Burning, Says Times of India

The Times of India reports that a new regulation, labelled '24', prohibits the open burning of waste across the country.

06 Sep 2026

PM Modi lauds Ayushman Bharat rollout in West Bengal, vows top priority for citizens

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the launch of the Ayushman Bharat health scheme in West Bengal, stating that the welfare of the state's residents remains his top priority.

06 Sep 2026

Delhi Teen Found Hanged in Krishna Nagar After Late Return, Dies by Suicide

A teenage girl in Delhi's Krishna Nagar was discovered unconscious after her sister found her hanging, following a family scold for returning home late; she later died, police said.

06 Sep 2026

54 Cancer Deaths Reported in Gujarat Villages, Residents Cite Factory Water Pollution

A total of 54 residents of several villages in Gujarat have died from cancer, with locals attributing the rise to water contamination from nearby factories.

06 Sep 2026

1,170 New Tuberculosis Cases Detected in Solan During Six‑Month Campaign

Health authorities in Himachal Pradesh's Solan district reported 1,170 new tuberculosis cases identified during a six‑month active case‑finding drive.

06 Sep 2026

Maharashtra Government to Pay Full Medical Bills of Dahi Handi Survivor Nagesh Bhoir

The Maharashtra state administration has announced that it will bear the entire medical cost of Dahi Handi accident survivor Nagesh Bhoir, as reported by the Free Press Journal.

06 Sep 2026

Punjab Cabinet Approves 138 New Healthcare Posts, Revives 33 Vacancies

The Punjab state cabinet has sanctioned the creation of 138 new posts in the health sector and the revival of 33 previously vacant positions, aiming to strengthen medical services across the state.

06 Sep 2026

Anna Hazare to Remain Hospitalised for Two More Days; Insurer Cannot Refuse Claim Over Alcohol Addiction

Activist Anna Hazare will continue treatment for two more days, and regulators say insurers may not deny his policy claim on the ground of alcohol dependence.

06 Sep 2026

Delhi Police Rescue Nepalese Youth from Suicide Attempt

Delhi police intervened to stop a Nepalese young man from taking his own life, rescuing him after he attempted suicide.

05 Sep 2026

BJM Research Forum South Asia 2026: Delhi Hosts Health Experts for Policy Debate

In Delhi, the BJM Research Forum South Asia 2026 convened leading health professionals to discuss improved treatments and health policy reforms.

05 Sep 2026

Gen Z Opts for Early Hair Transplants Amid Social Media Trend, Doctors Warn

A growing trend on social media sees Gen‑Z individuals opting for hair transplants at a young age, but doctors caution against rushing into the procedure.

05 Sep 2026