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Two injured after crane collapse at Mumbai Port
Crane operators Ranjeet Singh and Nishant Singh were injured during cargo unloading at the BPS terminal on August 31 and taken to St George Hospital.
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Nipah outbreak in West Bengal: five cases reported in a week; quarantine and containment steps intensified
West Bengal reported five Nipah virus cases within a week, with two early patients—both healthcare workers from a private hospital in Barasat—remaining in intensive care. Authorities initiated quarantine measures and stepped up containment as additional cases were admitted to an infectious diseases hospital in Kolkata.
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Telangana: Nearly 100 stray dogs allegedly killed in Nagarkurnool; activists say statewide toll since Dec 2025 hits 1,200
Animal rights activists allege nearly 100 stray dogs were killed in a Telangana village in Nagarkurnool district, taking the statewide toll since December 2025 to 1,200. Police said an FIR has been registered against three people as the investigation continues.
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Nipah cases in West Bengal: Two healthcare workers test positive; containment and contact tracing intensified
West Bengal has confirmed Nipah infection in two healthcare workers linked to a private hospital in Barasat, triggering a stepped-up containment response that includes contact tracing, isolation protocols, and deployment of expert teams to support state health authorities.
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Ahead of Union Budget 2026-27, health leaders urge higher public spending and stronger rural care delivery
Healthcare leaders and experts have urged the government to raise public health spending in the Union Budget 2026-27, pointing to pressure from a dual disease burden and rising demand for preventive and long-term care. They also called for stronger delivery systems in rural and underserved regions.
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IMD warns of rain and snow in western Himalayas, cold wave conditions in northern plains
The India Meteorological Department has forecast widespread rain and snowfall across the western Himalayan region from January 27, 2026, along with cold wave and cold day conditions in parts of northern India. The advisory also flags the possibility of thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and dense fog in isolated pockets, with another western disturbance expected around January 30.
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Nipah alert in West Bengal: cases in Barasat trigger contact tracing, quarantine and deployment of national response team
West Bengal health authorities have reported Nipah virus cases linked to a Barasat hospital cluster, prompting intensive contact tracing and quarantine measures. A national joint outbreak response team has been deployed to support containment and clinical management as officials urge people to avoid misinformation and follow hygiene precautions.
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Nipah virus outbreak confirmed in West Bengal; SE Asia ramps up screening as India tracks close contacts
A Nipah virus outbreak has been confirmed in West Bengal with two cases, triggering heightened screening measures in parts of Southeast Asia. Indian authorities are monitoring close contacts as public health teams focus on surveillance, testing and containment.
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Ahead of Union Budget 2026-27, health sector leaders push for higher public spending and stronger rural care
Healthcare leaders have urged the government to raise public health expenditure in the Union Budget 2026-27, arguing India remains below its National Health Policy spending target. Industry voices say pressure from both communicable and non-communicable diseases makes investment in primary care, prevention and underserved regions more urgent.
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Budget 2026-27: New study urges higher public healthcare spending to tackle rising costs and inequality
A new academic study released ahead of Union Budget 2026-27 has called for a significant increase in public healthcare expenditure in India. The researchers argue that fast-changing economic and social conditions are driving medical costs upward and widening inequality, making stronger public investment essential for equitable access.
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Thiruvananthapuram sees surge in fever cases in January; officials step up surveillance amid dengue and leptospirosis concerns
Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram district reported a sharp rise in fever cases in early January 2026, with health authorities highlighting confirmed leptospirosis infections and dengue symptoms, while intensifying vector control and awareness drives.
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Indore water scare: Residents blame poor quality after local death, officials dispute direct link
Fresh concern surfaced in Indore’s Bhagirathpura area after the death of a 75-year-old retired teacher, with family and residents alleging poor water quality as a factor. Health authorities said medical records pointed to chronic conditions rather than water-linked illness, even as public anger and political accusations continued amid ongoing anxiety about contamination.