Controversy Erupts in Jharkhand After Pregnant Woman and Newborn Die Due to Alleged Negligence

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Jamtara (Jharkhand), July 17 (IANS) A major controversy has erupted in Jamtara district of Jharkhand following the death of a pregnant woman and her newborn allegedly due to medical negligence.The incident has triggered protests, vandalism at the district hospital, a doctors’ strike, and the registration of an FIR against several BJP leaders.Angry local residents vandalised the Jamtara Sadar Hospital premises on Thursday evening and blocked a key road for several hours following the deaths.In re…

Rajasthan Government Focused on Improving Maternal Healthcare, Minister Emphasizes Reduction in Maternal Deaths

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Jaipur, July 13 (IANS) Rajasthan Medical and Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar said that the state government is deeply concerned and sensitive about maternal deaths and is committed to strengthening maternal healthcare across Rajasthan. He stated that the recent maternal deaths reported from Kota, Bikaner, Bhilwara and Banswara were associated with high-risk conditions such as anaemia, hypertension, Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH), nutritional deficiencies and other complications. Most of the…

Union Minister Welcomes Delhi Government’s Conservation Plan for Delhi Ridge Ecosystem

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New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav on Friday welcomed the Delhi government’s conservation plan for the Delhi Ridge ecosystem, suggesting use of medicinal plant species in its mega plantation drive. In a letter addressed to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the MoS described the initiative as a significant step towards environmental conservation and sustainable urban development.In his letter, Jadhav com…

Madhya Pradesh to Extend Digital Health Services Statewide

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Bhopal, July 8 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh will extend digital health services to every citizen, including those living in the remotest parts of the state, under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla said on Wednesday.Reviewing the implementation of the mission, Shukla said the state government is committed to building an integrated digital health ecosystem to provide faster, transparent and quality healthcare across the state.“The objective of the Ayushma…

PMK Claims Tamil Nadu Lost 700 MBBS Seats Due to Private Colleges Turning into Deemed Universities

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Chennai, July 8 (IANS) The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) on Wednesday alleged that Tamil Nadu has lost around 700 government quota MBBS seats after six private medical colleges were converted into deemed-to-be universities, a move it said would severely impact access to affordable medical education for students from poor and middle class families.In a statement, PMK president Dr Anbumani Ramadoss said the conversion of private medical colleges into deemed universities has significantly reduced the…

Senior Forensic Medicine Professor at SMS Medical College, Jaipur, Dies by Suicide

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Jaipur, July 8 (IANS) The Head of the Department (HoD) of Forensic Medicine at Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Medical College, Jaipur, Dr N.L. Disania died by suicide at his residence in the city’s Khatipura area. He was a senior professor and one of the most respected faculty members at the institution.According to preliminary information, Dr Disania’s family had gone to attend a wedding ceremony on Tuesday night, leaving him alone at home. When the family returned on Wednesday morning, they found him h…

BJP MP Emphasizes India’s Traditional Pharmacy Potential

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New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi on Tuesday strongly advocated for exploring and harnessing the country’s inherent potential in traditional pharmacy, given its long-standing legacy in the field and called for greater focus on shoring up the sector. The Rajya Sabha MP lauded the Narendra Modi government’s proactive approach in identifying the opportunity and also taking major step towards establishing the country as a global hub of traditional…

Students Fall Ill After Morning Assembly in Bihar School

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Patna, July 4 (IANS) Four students of a government girls’ middle school in Nirmali, Bihar, fell ill after the morning assembly on Saturday, with one of them requiring hospitalisation. The incident occurred amid prevailing high temperatures and humidity in the region. According to school authorities, the students complained of dizziness, weakness, and anxiety shortly after the morning prayer assembly concluded and classes were about to begin, causing concern among teachers and other students. The…

Maharashtra Government Bans Sale of High-Caffeine Drinks Near Schools

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Mumbai, July 3 (IANS) In a serious bid to regulate the consumption of high-caffeine beverages among youth, the Maharashtra government on Friday announced a comprehensive ban on the sale of high energy drinks like Sting within a 500-metre radius of schools across the state. The directive was issued in the State Legislative Assembly by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Minister Narhari Zirwal, following a question raised by BJP MLA Vikram Pachpute.Raising the issue in the House, MLA Vikram Pachpu…

National Narcotics Helpline MANAS Receives Nearly 1 Million Connection Attempts Since Launch

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New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) National Narcotics Helpline MANAS (Madak Padarth Nishedh Asoochna Kendra) helpline recorded almost 1 million (over 9.94 lakh) connection attempts since launch for confidential drug reporting and support, the government said on Thursday.Nearly 2,65,673 drug‑related inputs were recorded on the portal as of June 2026 and MANAS has generated over 16,200 actionable drug‑trafficking intelligence inputs and connected over 47,500 calls to professional counselling services, a…