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Fire-hit Lok Bandhu Hospital ICU remains shut; temporary ward planned

Dr Rajeev Dixit, chief medical superintendent, said, “Our ICU services are stalled as of now, but we are planning on starting a temporary ICU and OT for major surgeries on the first floor for the time being.”

The hospital fire, which originated on the second floor on April 14, caused significant structural damage. (Sourced)

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Published on Apr 28, 2025 09:06 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Chinese man impales head on metal rod through mouth, survives 10-hour surgery

A man in China survived after falling onto a dinner table, impaling his head on a metal rod.

A man in southern China survived after a metal rod pierced his head during a fall. (Representational image/Pexels)

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Published on Apr 22, 2025 11:02 AM IST

ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

Ggm: Hospital technician held for sexual assault of woman during treatment

The arrest followed an intensive investigation launched on April 14, after the woman filed a complaint at the Sadar police station alleging sexual misconduct while she was under care. Gurugram police commissioner Vikas Kumar Arora, on Thursday, had constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) under the supervision of DCP (headquarters) Dr Arpit Jain, to probe the incident

The police identified the technician as Deepak Kumar of Badhouli village in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. He had been employed at the hospital for the past five months. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Apr 19, 2025 06:56 AM IST

ByLeena Dhankhar

Ludhiana: 75-bedded critical care unit to come up at civil hospital, says health minister

Punjab health minister Dr. Balbir Singh announced a 75-bedded critical care unit at a civil hospital, set to be completed by March at ₹10 crore.

Punjab health minister Dr Balbir Singh during a surprise check at Ludhiana civil hospital on Wednesday. (HT Photo)

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Published on Feb 13, 2025 06:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Kerala man ‘comes back to life’ after being taken to hospital mortuary

The 67-year-old man, Pavithran from Pachapoika, showed signs of life only a day away from his funeral.

Representative image: A man who was believed by his family to be dead and was being transferred to a mortuary in a North Kerala district, recovered before procedures for his funeral started

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Published on Jan 15, 2025 05:00 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

U.P. govt orders fire safety audit of hospitals

Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak, who also oversees the health and medical education portfolios, said on Monday that wiring in ICUs (Intensive Care Unit) and operating theatres will be thoroughly inspected.

Pathak directed that each hospital’s chief medical superintendent and medical college principals ensure these safety audits are carried out. (File photo)

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Updated on Nov 19, 2024 05:52 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Ayushman Bharat: Pvt hospitals fined, de-empanelled for raising bogus inflated bills

According to officials of Ayushman Bharat Yojana, two weeks ago, notices were served to four private hospitals and information pertaining to treatment given to 41 patients under the government’s flagship scheme was sought

Dr Ankur said that they are continuously watching and upgrading their screening software and checkpoints. (HT photo for representation)

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Updated on Jun 18, 2024 06:56 AM IST

BySunil Rahar, Rohtak

Minor’s kidneys fail after wrong blood transfusion at SMS hospital in Jaipur

The patient was admitted to the trauma centre of the SMS hospital on February 12 after he sustained serious injuries due to a road accident in Kotputli area

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Updated on Feb 22, 2024 03:58 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

9-year-old girl abducted, raped, killed in north Delhi

Police said that the girl’s body is yet to be found, and divers have been deployed in the Munak canal to search for the remains

Local residents blocked traffic on GT Karnal Road while protesting against the crime. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Dec 20, 2023 05:22 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

ICUs in 40 Punjab government hospitals soon: Delhi CM Kejriwal

Launches an intensive care unit and other facilities at Mata Kaushalya Hospital in Patiala; equipped with ultra-modern facilities, the hospital will cater to 20 lakh people in and around the historic town

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann holds a newborn child in the presence of Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal during the inauguration of a new district-level special ward at the Mata Kaushalya Hospital, in Patiala on Monday. (ANI)

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Updated on Oct 03, 2023 06:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Patiala

18 patients die in 18 hours at Kalwa hospital, high-level probe ordered

Following the incident, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has ordered an investigation into the 23 deaths by a five-member committee. Thirteen of the deaths occurred in the Intensive Care Unit of the hospital

Thane, India - August, 13, 2023: As 18 patients died in chhtrapati Shivaji maharaj Hospital Kalwa Hospital of Thane Municipal Corporation on a single day, a crowd of relatives can be seen outside Mercury in CSM Hospital kalwa Hopsital , in Thane, in Mumbai, India, on,Sunday, August, 13, 2023. ( Praful Gangurde / HT Photo ) (Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Aug 14, 2023 12:39 AM IST

BySatish Nandgaonkar

Awhad swings into action as Kalwa civic hospital sees 5 deaths in 1 day

The hospital is beleaguered with overcrowding, as patients from Thane civil hospital, under renovation, have been diverted here, say doctors

In March this year chief minister Eknath Shinde had inaugurated the ICU unit with a capacity to house 40 patients and a new labour ward. At the time resident doctors had complained about poor facilities at their hostels, and minutes later Shinde announced suspension of the dean Dr Yogesh Sharma, and deputy dean Dr Suchitkumar Kamkhedkar. The hostel, which can accommodate 106 doctors, will be completed in September. (Praful Gangurde / HT Photo)

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Updated on Aug 12, 2023 12:41 AM IST

BySatish Nandgaonkar

Sir Sunder Lal Hospital’s cardiothoracic and vascular surgery department gets new OTs, 31-bedded ICU

Padmashree Dr TK Lahiri and the rector of BHU Prof VK Shukla jointly inaugurated the OTs and ICU of the department at the CSSB building.

Padma awardee Prof TK Lahiri, BHU rector Prof VK Shukla inaugurating OT of cardiothoracic surgery department at CSSB building, SSL, IMS-BHU. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jul 17, 2023 10:07 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Varanasi

Chandigarh’s GMCH-32 medicine supply under scanner after adverse reaction

According to medical superintendent Sudhir Garg, minor reaction was seen in the patient after which the entire batch of the medicine was removed from the ICU of GMCH-32

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Updated on Jun 19, 2023 01:09 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Parkash Singh Badal remains in ICU, Rajnath inquires about ex-Punjab CM’s health

Former Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal, 95, remains in the ICU at Fortis Hospital in Mohali a week after being admitted due to breathing difficulties.

Shiromani Akali Dal patriarch and then Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal with defence minister Rajnath Singh.(HT_PRINT)

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Updated on Apr 23, 2023 01:54 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Parkash Singh Badal moved to ICU, stable

In January 2022, Badal tested positive for Covid-19 and was admitted to a hospital in Ludhiana. Since then, he has been visiting hospitals for regular check-ups.

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) patriarch Parkash Singh Badal, 95, was shifted to the ICU of a private hospital in Mohali (Agencies)

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Updated on Apr 21, 2023 11:11 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Five-time former Punjab CM, Akali patriarch Parkash Singh Badal in Mohali hospital ICU

Union home minister Amit Shah enquires after 95-year-old Akali leader’s health from his son and ex-deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal; Badal Senior has been hospitalised since Sunday following uneasiness in chest

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) patriarch and five-time former chief minister Parkash Singh Badal, 95, was admitted to the intensive care unit of a private hospital in Mohali on Friday. (HT file photo)

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Updated on Apr 21, 2023 04:29 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Centre revises package rates under CGHS

According to an official statement, while out patient department (OPD) rates were increased from ₹150 to ₹350, in patient department (IPD) consultation fees were raised to ₹350.

There was also a revision in the hospital room rent. The rent of a general room was increased to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,500 from <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,000 and that of a semi-private ward to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3,000 from <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2,000; the rent of a private room was increased from <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3,000 to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4,500. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 13, 2023 12:17 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Hospital ward boy booked for stealing gold chain from dead body

A ward boy at Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune has been booked by police for stealing a gold chain from a dead body. The incident has raised concerns about healthcare professionals' ethics and integrity. The accused has been identified as Maruti Bhalerao, who worked in the ICU at the hospital. The stolen gold chain worth ?75,000 has been recovered, and the accused has been charged under IPC sections 379 and 404.

Following an investigation and technical analysis, the police discovered suspicious activity by the accused Bhalerao. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Updated on Apr 12, 2023 11:03 PM IST

ByShrinivas Deshpande

Mystery over 78-yr-old woman’s death and fire at west Delhi house

Even as the police have registered a case, questioned the son of the victim, investigators did not officially share the exact sequence of events.

Police said an inspection of the flat showed that fire was started deliberately, but did not immediately name any suspects. (File)

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Updated on Apr 12, 2023 12:30 AM IST

ByKarn Pratap Singh

Covid-19 mock drills: PMC says 2,204 beds ready in 123 Pune hospitals

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) said that the 123 hospitals, where mock drills were conducted, include 10 government and 113 private centres

After the spike in Covid-19 cases in India, the Union ministry of health and family welfare had announced nationwide mock drills on Monday and Tuesday to assess hospital preparedness. (Representative Image/PTI)

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Updated on Apr 10, 2023 02:44 PM IST

ByVicky Pathare

Vij pushes for precaution dose as Covid cases cross 1,300-mark in Haryana

Says state government intends to provide health supplements (multi vitamins, protein supplements, protein bars) to individuals who are to be inoculated with the coronavirus precaution dose

Haryana registered 434 fresh coronavirus cases on Friday, taking the tally of active viral infections to 1,324. (REUTERS)

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Updated on Apr 08, 2023 12:20 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Woman dies, husband in coma after consuming this ‘poisonous’ fish in Malaysia

The couple's daughter, Ng Ai Lee, said her father purchased the puffer fish - a delicacy known to contain extremely potent poisons - from a local shop.

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Published on Apr 03, 2023 06:38 AM IST

ByKanishka Singharia

How an essential worker experienced a pandemic

Had my wife not been brave, it would have been difficult to carry on doing my tasks, says Naman Jain, a doctor in a private hospital’s Covid ward

Dr Naman Jain posted in the critical care unit at Fortis Hospital in New Delhi.(Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Dec 29, 2020 06:47 PM IST

New Delhi, Hindustan Times | ByParamita Ghosh

Malavika Pantula slams claims she shot for TV show with SP Balasubrahmanyam after testing positive for Covid-19

Singer Malavika Pantula wrote a detailed Facebook post, in which she clarified rumours surrounding how she may have exposed SP Balasubrahmanyam to Covid-19.

Malavika refutes claims that she shot with Balasubrahmanyam after testing Covid-19 positive.

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Published on Aug 21, 2020 06:23 PM IST

ByHT Entertainment Desk

SP Balasubrahmanyam off ventilator, doctors happy with progress, says sister

Veteran singer SP Balasubrahmanyam has been removed from ventilator support and his health is showing improvement, his sister SP Sailaja has said in a voice note.

SP Balasubrahmanyam is on the road to recovery, his sister has said.

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Updated on Aug 18, 2020 01:11 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Chennai | ByKarthik Kumar

PU staffers, kin can now avail cashless treatment

Now Panjab University (PU) staffers can avail cashless treatment to a certain extent for some ailments at four tricity hospitals as the varsity has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with these hospitals. Cashless treatment for PU staffers and their eligible dependents (including retirees) will be provided at Indus Hospital, Mohali, Grecian Hospital, Mohali, Ojus Hospital, Panchkula, and Dhrishti Eye Hospital in Chandigarh.

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Published on Feb 15, 2020 12:52 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByDar Ovais, Chandigarh

Lata Mangeshkar is stable and getting better, family requests to not spread ‘needless rumours’

Lata Mangeshkar’s family released a statement on Thursday night assuring her fans that she is stable and getting better.

Lata Mangeshkar is recovering in a Mumbai hospital.

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Updated on Nov 15, 2019 09:05 AM IST

Asian News International | ByAsian News International

Copper beds save more life than the conventional ones in hospital

Hospital beds are among the most contaminated surfaces in patient care settings.

Until recently, no-one had designed acute-care hospital beds that enabled all high-risk surfaces to be encapsulated in copper.(Unsplash)

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Updated on Nov 12, 2019 03:27 PM IST

Asian News International | ByAsian News International, Washington D.c.

75-year-old runs over 2 in Navi Mumbai, arrested

Harbinder Singh Matharoo, 75, ran over several people in a crowded area and then checked himself into the Intensive Care Unit of a local hospital.

Harbinder Singh Matharoo, 75, ran over a seven-year old child and several more and then checked himself into the Intensive Care Unit of a local hospital.(HT PHOTOS)

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Updated on Jul 23, 2019 08:05 AM IST

Navi Mumbai | ByPadmja Sinha

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Dr Rajeev Dixit, chief medical superintendent, said, “Our ICU services are stalled as of now, but we are planning on starting a temporary ICU and OT for major surgeries on the first floor for the time being.”

A man in China survived after falling onto a dinner table, impaling his head on a metal rod.

Punjab health minister Dr. Balbir Singh announced a 75-bedded critical care unit at a civil hospital, set to be completed by March at ₹10 crore.

The 67-year-old man, Pavithran from Pachapoika, showed signs of life only a day away from his funeral.

Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak, who also oversees the health and medical education portfolios, said on Monday that wiring in ICUs (Intensive Care Unit) and operating theatres will be thoroughly inspected.

According to officials of Ayushman Bharat Yojana, two weeks ago, notices were served to four private hospitals and information pertaining to treatment given to 41 patients under the government’s flagship scheme was sought

The patient was admitted to the trauma centre of the SMS hospital on February 12 after he sustained serious injuries due to a road accident in Kotputli area

Police said that the girl’s body is yet to be found, and divers have been deployed in the Munak canal to search for the remains

Launches an intensive care unit and other facilities at Mata Kaushalya Hospital in Patiala; equipped with ultra-modern facilities, the hospital will cater to 20 lakh people in and around the historic town

Following the incident, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has ordered an investigation into the 23 deaths by a five-member committee. Thirteen of the deaths occurred in the Intensive Care Unit of the hospital

The hospital is beleaguered with overcrowding, as patients from Thane civil hospital, under renovation, have been diverted here, say doctors

Padmashree Dr TK Lahiri and the rector of BHU Prof VK Shukla jointly inaugurated the OTs and ICU of the department at the CSSB building.

According to medical superintendent Sudhir Garg, minor reaction was seen in the patient after which the entire batch of the medicine was removed from the ICU of GMCH-32

Former Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal, 95, remains in the ICU at Fortis Hospital in Mohali a week after being admitted due to breathing difficulties.

In January 2022, Badal tested positive for Covid-19 and was admitted to a hospital in Ludhiana. Since then, he has been visiting hospitals for regular check-ups.

Union home minister Amit Shah enquires after 95-year-old Akali leader’s health from his son and ex-deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal; Badal Senior has been hospitalised since Sunday following uneasiness in chest

According to an official statement, while out patient department (OPD) rates were increased from ₹150 to ₹350, in patient department (IPD) consultation fees were raised to ₹350.

Even as the police have registered a case, questioned the son of the victim, investigators did not officially share the exact sequence of events.

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) said that the 123 hospitals, where mock drills were conducted, include 10 government and 113 private centres

Says state government intends to provide health supplements (multi vitamins, protein supplements, protein bars) to individuals who are to be inoculated with the coronavirus precaution dose

The couple's daughter, Ng Ai Lee, said her father purchased the puffer fish - a delicacy known to contain extremely potent poisons - from a local shop.

Had my wife not been brave, it would have been difficult to carry on doing my tasks, says Naman Jain, a doctor in a private hospital’s Covid ward

Singer Malavika Pantula wrote a detailed Facebook post, in which she clarified rumours surrounding how she may have exposed SP Balasubrahmanyam to Covid-19.

Veteran singer SP Balasubrahmanyam has been removed from ventilator support and his health is showing improvement, his sister SP Sailaja has said in a voice note.

Lata Mangeshkar’s family released a statement on Thursday night assuring her fans that she is stable and getting better.

Hospital beds are among the most contaminated surfaces in patient care settings.

Harbinder Singh Matharoo, 75, ran over several people in a crowded area and then checked himself into the Intensive Care Unit of a local hospital.

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