December 5, 2025

Poisonous Gas Leak in Dhanbad Mines: 1 Woman Dead, 12 Sick, 1,000 Evacuated

A gas leak from underground mines in Dhanbad's Kenduadih Basti caused one woman's death and illness in 12 others. BCCL evacuated about 1,000 residents to safety, and authorities launched a probe.

December 5, 2025

Aster Ramesh Hospitals Performs Awake Heart Bypass Surgery on Critical Patient

A 76-year-old critical patient with Myasthenia Gravis underwent coronary artery bypass without general anaesthesia at Aster Ramesh Hospitals in Vijayawada. The surgery used an ‘awake bypass technique’ with epidural anaesthesia, and the patient is recovering well.

December 4, 2025

Aahwahan Foundation, BDO Rise Launch Happiness Kit Programme for 10,000+ Underprivileged Kids

Aahwahan Foundation and BDO Rise start their annual Happiness Kit Programme in Hyderabad. Over 1,000 students will get essential school supplies nationwide.

December 4, 2025

Tamil Nadu Govt Considers Renewing Lease for Free Spinal Rehab Centre in Tiruvannamalai

The Tamil Nadu government is set to renew the lease of the Soulfree Inspire Centre, the only free spinal rehabilitation centre in Tiruvannamalai, for three more years. The lease expired on December 3, causing concern among patients and advocates. The centre supports 50 disabled patients with treatment by 50 specialists.

December 4, 2025

India Introduces Health Security se National Security Cess on Pan Masala Machines to Boost Funds

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced a new cess on pan masala production machines to fund health and national security. The bill, debated in Parliament, targets machines by production speed and pouch weight, aiming to reduce tobacco use and increase revenue.