The Health Department has put in place extensive arrangements to tackle medical emergencies during the Thrissur Pooram, in view of the prevailing heatwave conditions. Around 100 healthcare personnel, including doctors, staff nurses, and paramedical staff, have been deployed for special duty. At Thrissur General Hospital, three medical teams comprising 125 members will function in shifts. Read More…
Mumbai: India is facing a significant shortage of skin donors, with a wide gap between supply and demand for treating burn victims, according to the National Burns Centre. Speaking to reporters, Dr Sunil Keswani, Director of the Navi Mumbai-based centre, said the lack of awareness about skin donation is a major factor contributing to the Read More…
In a socially significant initiative, an NGO in Maharashtra’s Parbhani organised a traditional baby shower for two HIV-positive pregnant women, aiming to challenge stigma and promote awareness around HIV. The event, held last week, celebrated motherhood with dignity and compassion. Organisers said the initiative was intended to dispel common myths about HIV and highlight that, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is witnessing a sharp rise in temperatures, with the Meteorological Department issuing warnings of intense heat conditions across the state. At the same time, slight relief is expected as light rainfall is likely in parts of southern and central Kerala. Rain is forecast in districts including Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam and Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The State Drugs Control Department has banned the distribution and sale of certain batches of medicines after they were found to be of substandard quality during routine testing conducted in March. According to officials, the affected medicines failed to meet quality standards in tests carried out at state-run drug testing laboratories. In response, the Read More…
The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority has issued precautionary guidelines as temperatures rise across the state. Officials warned that prolonged exposure to heat can lead to sunstroke, heatstroke, and dehydration. The public has been advised to avoid direct sunlight between 11 am and 3 pm. People are urged to drink water regularly, even if not Read More…
SafeTree has reported a nearly 50% rise in demand for surrogacy insurance in 2025, as India’s surrogacy sector becomes more regulated. The increase comes after the implementation of the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, which has shifted the system from an unregulated market to a more controlled and compliance-based framework. SafeTree said it has insured over 1,800 Read More…
Harish Rana, the first person in India to be granted permission for passive euthanasia, passed away on Tuesday at All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi. He was 31. Rana had been in a coma since 2013. He was shifted from his home in Ghaziabad to the palliative care unit at the hospital Read More…
Pakistan has been ranked as the most polluted country in the world, according to the latest World Air Quality Report. The report, released by IQAir, places Bangladesh in second position and Tajikistan third. India is ranked sixth in the list. The 2025 report analysed air quality data from 9,446 cities across 143 countries, regions, and Read More…
A 27-year-old veterinarian died after being attacked by a hippopotamus at the Tyavarekoppa Zoo. The victim, Dr Sameeksha Reddy, was working on a contract basis with the forest department. She was also undergoing training at the zoo. The incident happened late Thursday night. Officials said she had gone to the zoo hospital around 10.30 pm Read More…