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J-K deaths: Toll reaches 15, SIT formed to probe cause of fatalities

A nine-year-old girl died at a hospital here on Wednesday, taking the number of mysterious deaths in a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district to 15 in one-and-a-half months while the police set up a special investigation team to probe the reason for the fatalities. Jammu and Kashmir Health Minister Sakeena Masood ruled out any mysterious disease as the reason for the deaths in Badhaal village, saying all tests conducted both within and outside the Union Territory have shown negative results. On Wednesday evening, Zabeena, who was undergoing treatment at the SMGS hospital in Jammu, died, the officials said, adding her four other siblings and their grandfather died over the past four days. All the victims showed similar symptoms such as vomiting and loss of consciousness, they said, adding that six children of Mohammad Aslam were admitted to the hospital on Sunday and only one of them was still fighting for life. The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the BJP launched a scathi

AIG Hospitals to invest Rs 800 crore in new oncology centre in Hyderabad

Multispecialty AIG Hospitals will be investing Rs 800 crore in a new dedicated oncology centre here. The Board of AIG Hospitals has also approved the acquisition of Proton Beam Therapy system from Belgium-based IBA, a supplier of equipment and services in the field of proton therapy. "The acquisition of the Proton Beam Therapy System and the strategic partnership with IBA represent a transformative step forward in our mission to provide cutting-edge, compassionate care," AIG Hospitals chairman Dr D Nageshwar Reddy said, in a press release. AIG Hospitals has entered into an agreement to acquire a state-of-the-art Proteus-ONE Proton Therapy System including DynamicARC from IBA, according to the release from the hospital. With this new delivery technique called DynamicARC proton therapy, the system will be the first-of-its-kind installation in Southeast Asia. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in AIG Hospitals' commitment to delivering the most advanced, effectiv

FIR for cheating registered against former trustees of Lilavati Hospital

Mumbai Police has registered a First Information Report against the former trustees of the Lilavati Hospital here for alleged cheating to the tune of Rs 85 crore. The FIR was registered on Monday at Bandra police station on a complaint by current trustee Mohit Suresh Mathur, said an official. Between 2000 and 2023, "purported trustees" Chetan Vijay Mehta, Rashmi Mehta and Bhavin Mehta allegedly seized control of the trust using fake documents, the complainant claimed. Money was withdrawn in the name of lawyers' fees, consultation charges and purchase of medicines and allegedly used for personal use, the complaint said. Mathur had moved a magistrate's court, seeking a direction to police to register an FIR. On the court's order, the FIR was registered for cheating and criminal breach of trust under relevant Indian Penal Code sections (as alleged offences took place prior to 2024), the police official said, adding that probe was underway. Comments from the hospital spokesperson as

Govt providing help after Kerala nurse sentenced to death in Yemen: MEA

Nimisha Priya, who is sentenced to death in Yemen, is a trained nurse and has worked in private hospitals in Yemen for a few years

Budget wishlist: Hospitals want rise in allocation, better PMJAY rates

According to the Nathealth-Hospital Federation of India, the sector is pushing for an increase in healthcare spending to 2.5 per cent of the GDP

Bill Clinton hospitalised with fever but in good spirits, says spokesperson

Former President Bill Clinton was admitted Monday to Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington after developing a fever. The 78-year-old was hospitalized in the afternoon for testing and observation," Angel Urena, Clinton's deputy chief of staff, said in a statement. He remains in good spirits and deeply appreciates the excellent care he is receiving, Urena said. Clinton, a Democrat who served two terms as president from January 1993 until January 2001, addressed the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this summer, and campaigned ahead of November's election for the unsuccessful White House bid of Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. In the years since Clinton left the White House, he's faced some health scares. In 2004, he underwent quadruple bypass surgery after experiencing prolonged chest pains and shortness of breath. Clinton returned to the hospital for surgery for a partially collapsed lung in 2005, and in 2010 he had a pair of stents implanted in a coron

Delhi's new signages to display info in Hindi, English, Punjabi, and Urdu

The directive applies to metro stations, hospitals, public parks, and government offices, including the nameplates outside bureaucrats' offices

Zakir Hussain remembered: Tributes pour in from leaders, tycoons & artists

At age 73, Zakir Hussain leaves behind a six-decade-long career that took Indian classical music to new heights

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain in San Francisco ICU with heart problems

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain has been admitted to the ICU of a San Francisco hospital with heart related problems, his friend and flautist Rakesh Chaurasia said on Sunday. The 73-year-old US-based musician, who has taken the tabla to the global stage, had been having blood pressure issues, added Hussain's manager Nirmala Bachani. "He has been admitted to a hospital in San Francisco for a heart related problem for the last two weeks," Bachani said. "He is unwell and admitted in the ICU right now. We all are worried about the situation," Chaurasia told PTI. The eldest son of legendary tabla player Allah Rakha, Hussain has followed in the footsteps of his father, becoming a marquee name in India and across the world. Hussain has received five Grammy Awards in his career, including three at the 66th Grammy Awards earlier this year. In his career spanning six decades, the musician has worked with several renowned international and Indian artistes, but it was his 1973 musical project wit

Aim to open 100 hospitals by 2025: Maxivision Super Specialty Chairman

Leading eye care provider Maxivision Super Specialty Eye Hospitals has launched its 48th facility in Tamil Nadu as it targets to establish about 100 hospitals nationwide by 2025, a top official said on Friday. Established under the vision of 'Project Velicham' in association with the Tamil Nadu government, the hospital in Kumbakonam spread over 7,000 sq ft of land, offers two operation theatres, six consultation rooms, and specialised clinics for diabetic retinopathy, cornea, glaucoma, dry eye, pediatric eye care services, among others. Tamil Nadu Minister for School Education Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi formally inaugurated the hospital on Friday, in the presence of Kumbakonam MLA G Anbalagan, Maxivision Group CEO VS Sudheer, and others. "Our new hospital in Kumbakonam reflects Maxivision's commitment to making top-notch eye care accessible to every corner of Tamil Nadu. Through this expansion, we aim to strengthen our position as leaders in the eye care sector,.." said Maxivision Supe

Six killed, several injured in fire at private hospital in TN's Dindigul

According to Dindigul District Collector MN Poongodi, the patients have been rescued and admitted to other hospitals

Brazilian Prez Lula recovering in hospital after emergency brain surgery

The 79-year-old Lula was in stable condition and speaking and eating normally after the successful operation at Sirio-Libanes Hospital

Aster DM Healthcare, Quality Care partner to create hospital chain

This is Aster's first major deal since selling its Gulf business. The company will get access to Quality's 5,500 beds, taking the merged entity's total bed count to more than 10,000

Hospital infrastructure: Architecture, the new doctor in the recovery room

From skylights to healing gardens, hospitals are embracing design elements that accelerate healing and enhance patient well-being

Aster DM Healthcare to acquire remaining 13% stake in Prerana Hospital

Aster DM Healthcare on Wednesday said it has entered into an agreement to acquire the remaining 13 per cent stake in Prerana Hospital Ltd. Aster DM Healthcare had previously held 87 per cent stake in Prerana Hospital Ltd which owns 254-bedded 'Aster Adhaar Hospital' at Kolhapur in Maharashtra. "The transaction will be completed in two tranches and the indicative time period for completion of the acquisition is December 31, 2025," the company said in a statement. The consideration for the acquisition will be determined based on an independent valuation report in accordance with applicable laws, the company said in a regulatory filing. The complete acquisition of Prerana Hospital Ltd marks a significant milestone for Aster DM Healthcare in its continued growth and diversification strategy, the company said. "The complete acquisition aligns perfectly with our strategic goals to consolidate our presence in Western India. The expansion will also further build our customer base and deli

Low-quality catheters supplied to WB hospitals at high price, probe ordered

The West Bengal health department has launched a probe into the supplies of allegedly low-quality and locally made catheters at a high price to several government hospitals, posing a risk to the lives of patients undergoing treatment in these facilities, officials said on Tuesday. Such central venous catheters (CVCs) were allegedly supplied to at least five medical colleges and hospitals in the state, defying allocation of international standard-compliant CVCs, they said. The distribution company, which has been accused of supplying these catheters to government hospitals, admitted to the fault but placed the blame on its employees. "We started checking stocks some time back and found these locally made CVCs in my hospital store. These catheters are of low quality as compared to those allocated by the state. We have informed the state health department," a senior official of the Calcutta Medical College and Hospital told PTI. Low-quality catheters were also found in the stores of .

Small and medium hospitals market likely to reach Rs 5 trn by FY27: Report

Report suggests the sector still faces sustainability issues due to profit crunch, expanding competition from large chains

Air pollution woes: Delhi hospitals see 50% jump in OPD visits, admissions

Jump in numbers comes as north Indian cities record AQI in excess of 350, Mumbai crosses 120

Health secy asks states, UTs to strengthen fire safety in hospitals

This directive comes in the wake of a tragic fire at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Jhansi Medical College

Swedish firm Getinge eyes bigger share of hospital tech market in India

Swedish company aims to reach 45 per cent market share from current 30 per cent in five years by launching a range of new products