Latest Manipal Hospital News & Updates

Kolkata, April 14 (IANS) A Kolkata-based cardiologist, Dr. P.K. Hazra, has sparked discussion after announcing a Rs 500 discount on consultation fees for patients who present a poster carrying the phrase “Jai Shri Ram”, a move he says is aimed at contributing to society through his medical practice.Speaking to IANS, Dr. Hazra, who is also associated as Director of Interventional Cardiology at Manipal Hospital, clarified that the offer is applicable only at his private clinic in the city’s Ball…

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) After a tragic fire at a building in New Delhi’s Palam claimed nine lives on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences and announced an aid of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased. A major fire broke out in a multi-storey building located in Ram Market, Palam, in the morning, leaving at least nine people dead and several others injured.”The fire incident in Palam, Delhi, is saddening. I extend my condolences to those who have lost their loved…

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The number of fatalities in the fire incident at a multi-storey residential building in Delhi’s Palam area on Wednesday has risen to nine, prompting Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to initiate a magisterial investigation.A major fire broke out in a cloth shop located in Ram Market, Palam, in the morning, leaving at least nine people dead and several others injured.The information regarding the incident was received at Police Station Palam Village at around 7.04 a.m., follow…

Bengaluru, Feb 28 (IANS) Three persons died of suspected suffocation while cleaning a water sump at a residence in Immadihalli in Whitefield on Saturday, police said.The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of the Whitefield Police Station.The deceased have been identified as Munishamappa, 67, the house owner; Rudhra Kumar, 40, a plumber; and Vishwanath Achari, 24, a delivery executive.According to the police, the incident took place near Immadihalli Temple Circle, behind the Panchamuki Anj…

Bengaluru, Feb 11 (IANS) In a shocking incident, a 33-year-old man has allegedly stabbed his father and mother to death at their residence in Adarsha Vista Apartments in Vignan Nagar. The accused has been arrested by the police.The deceased have been identified as Naveen Chandra Bhatt (60), a retired Captain of the Indian Navy, and Dr Shyamala Bhatt (55), a dentist. The couple were residing in the apartment along with their son, the accused, Rohan Bhatt.According to the police, the incident is s…