News for '-intensive-care-unit'

SpiceJet's Mumbai-Durgapur flight turbulence classified as accident

SpiceJet's Mumbai-Durgapur flight turbulence classified as accident

Rediff.com4 May 2022

The episode has been classified as an 'accident' as it has left serious injuries on passengers and crew members, the sources mentioned.

Kerala doctor killing: HC warns police as medicos intensify stir

Kerala doctor killing: HC warns police as medicos intensify stir

Rediff.com11 May 2023

A special bench of Justices Devan Ramachandran and Kauser Edappagath directed the State Police Chief to come out with a new set of protocols for ensuring security of the doctors and other healthcare professionals in all government hospitals in the state.

5-min lag in reloading oxygen cylinder kills 11 at AP govt hospital

5-min lag in reloading oxygen cylinder kills 11 at AP govt hospital

Rediff.com11 May 2021

At least 11 COVID-19 patients died due to a problem in oxygen supply inside the intensive care unit (ICU) in the government-run Ruia Hospital in Tirupati late on Monday night, Chittoor district Collector M Hari Narayanan said.

99% of Mumbai's ICU beds are occupied: BMC

99% of Mumbai's ICU beds are occupied: BMC

Rediff.com29 May 2020

A total of 1,438 people tested positive for coronavirus in Mumbai on Thursday taking the total number of cases in the city to 35,273.

Maharashtra CM orders probe into Ahmednagar hospital fire

Maharashtra CM orders probe into Ahmednagar hospital fire

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Expressing grief over the tragedy, Thackeray directed the administration to ensure that those responsible for it get strict punishment.

Newborn, found alive after being buried, dies at Srinagar hospital

Newborn, found alive after being buried, dies at Srinagar hospital

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Medical Superintendent of the government-run G B Pant Children Hospital Dr Nazir Hussain Choudhary said the baby died at 6.30 am at the neonatal intensive care unit.

President's health improving after bypass surgery, shifted out of ICU

President's health improving after bypass surgery, shifted out of ICU

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

The President had undergone bypass surgery at AIIMS hospital on March 30.

Ahmed Patel's last rites will be performed in Bharuch

Ahmed Patel's last rites will be performed in Bharuch

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Ahmed Patel, who was undergoing treatment at a Gurugram hospital after testing positive for COVID-19, breathed his last after multi-organ failure in the wee hours of Wednesday, his son Faisal confirmed.

Pak mosque suicide attack toll rises to 100; probe looks into security lapses

Pak mosque suicide attack toll rises to 100; probe looks into security lapses

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Asim said 53 injured were currently being treated while seven had been admitted to the intensive care unit.

China warns of countermeasures for Covid curbs on its travellers abroad

China warns of countermeasures for Covid curbs on its travellers abroad

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning went on the offensive saying "we do not believe the entry restriction measures some countries have taken against China are science-based".

Xi Jinping warns of 'tough challenges' in China's 'new phase' of Covid

Xi Jinping warns of 'tough challenges' in China's 'new phase' of Covid

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Xi said that China's extraordinary efforts have helped it prevail over unprecedented difficulties.

Mistry's last rites on Tuesday; Mercedes team visits accident site

Mistry's last rites on Tuesday; Mercedes team visits accident site

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The last rites of Cyrus Mistry, former chairman of Tata Sons who was killed in a car crash, will be performed in Mumbai on Tuesday, his family said.

COVID positive Milkha Singh 'clinically stable'

COVID positive Milkha Singh 'clinically stable'

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Earlier Milkha's golfer son Jeev had said that the decision to hospitalise him was a precautionary measure.

Protestors set up blocks on way to airport to prevent Rajapaksa loyalists fleeing

Protestors set up blocks on way to airport to prevent Rajapaksa loyalists fleeing

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Anti-government protesters in Sri Lanka on Tuesday set up a checkpoint on the road leading to the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo to prevent the Rajapaksa family loyalists from fleeing the country, as violence and widespread protest continued against the regime over the country's worst economic crisis in decades.

Number of Covid symptomatic kids jump, post-recovery issues a concern

Number of Covid symptomatic kids jump, post-recovery issues a concern

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

While the infection has been mild in most reported cases, those below two years of age are showing signs of acute infection.

Jaitley in ICU, is 'haemodynamically stable': AIIMS

Jaitley in ICU, is 'haemodynamically stable': AIIMS

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan and Minister of State for Health Ashwini Choubey are at the hospital to enquire about his health condition.

SC stays Allahabad HC's 'Ram bharose' order on Covid management in UP

SC stays Allahabad HC's 'Ram bharose' order on Covid management in UP

Rediff.com21 May 2021

A vacation bench of Justices Vineet Saran and BR Gavai said that the directions of high court passed on May 17 shall not be treated as directives but an advice to Uttar Pradesh government.

Former Brazil striker Ronaldo in hospital

Former Brazil striker Ronaldo in hospital

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

The two-time Ballon d'Or winner and 2002 World Cup Golden Boot winner is currently in the intensive care unit recovering from pneumonia.

Second Pakistan cricketer succumb to coronavirus

Second Pakistan cricketer succumb to coronavirus

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Rashid Latif confirmed the news and asked everyone to pray for Riaz Sheikh's departed soul.

Milkha Singh discharged from hospital

Milkha Singh discharged from hospital

Rediff.com30 May 2021

91-year-old Milkha Singh was discharged in stable condition on the request of his family

Milkha Singh stable, condition improving: hospital

Milkha Singh stable, condition improving: hospital

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh and his wife Nirmal Kaur are 'stable and improving', the hospital in Mohali, where the couple is currently undergoing treatment after testing positive for COVID-19, said on Thursday.

Sisodia administered plasma therapy, better now: Official

Sisodia administered plasma therapy, better now: Official

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Sisodia is undergoing treatment at Max Hospital, Saket, where he was moved on Thursday evening from the Delhi government-run LNJP Hospital due to his 'falling' blood platelet count and low oxygen level.

Noted historian Babasaheb Purandare passes away

Noted historian Babasaheb Purandare passes away

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Purandare was an authority on the Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

T20 World Cup: Rizwan volunteered to play in semi-finals

T20 World Cup: Rizwan volunteered to play in semi-finals

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Pakistan opener Mohammad Rizwan spent two nights in the Intensive Care Unit of a hospital, battling severe chest infection but insisted on playing in the T20 World Cup semi-final against Australia, eventually top-scoring for the team in a lost cause.

Fire at Bhopal hospital began when doctor tried to start ventilator: Report

Fire at Bhopal hospital began when doctor tried to start ventilator: Report

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

The deadly fire at the special newborn care unit of the Kamla Nehru children's hospital in Bhopal started when a ventilator machine was plugged in and sparks flew, an inquiry report said on Wednesday.

This nurse soothes COVID-19 patients with her violin

This nurse soothes COVID-19 patients with her violin

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

While most exhausted healthcare workers want to rush home to be with their families after finishing their long shifts serving the COVID-19 patients, a 26-year-old nurse picks up her violin and returns to the ward.

Maha hospital fire: Rescuing patients on ventilator was difficult

Maha hospital fire: Rescuing patients on ventilator was difficult

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

The blaze claimed 11 lives. Most of the patients were senior citizens, and many of them were on ventilator or oxygen, which made the rescue operation more tricky.

11 Covid patients killed in fire at Ahmednagar civil hospital's ICU

11 Covid patients killed in fire at Ahmednagar civil hospital's ICU

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

The blaze erupted around 11 am in the intensive care unit (ICU), where 20 COVID-19 patients were undergoing treatment.

Archer Talukdar tests COVID positive, shifted to ICU

Archer Talukdar tests COVID positive, shifted to ICU

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Former Olympian and World Cup gold medallist Jayanta Talukdar was being treated in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for low oxygen count a week after he was diagnosed with COVID-19.

Remo D'Souza is 'recovering'

Remo D'Souza is 'recovering'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Remo D'Souza, who suffered a heart attack, is on the path to recovery.

Blast in AC unit led to Maha hospital fire

Blast in AC unit led to Maha hospital fire

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

The hospital employee said the facility had been facing some problem with its AC system in the COVID-19 ward since Thursday afternoon.

Sasikala, being treated for Covid, is stable, says hospital

Sasikala, being treated for Covid, is stable, says hospital

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

The symptoms have reduced and she is now stable, authorities at Victoria Hospital where Sasikala is being treated said on Sunday. Her sister-in-law J Ilavarasi, who is also serving a prison term in the corruption case, has tested positive for coronavirus and has been admitted to Victoria Hospital.

A part of me feels lost: Sachin pays tribute to 'Lata didi'

A part of me feels lost: Sachin pays tribute to 'Lata didi'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sporting stars condole Mangeshkar's demise, say her legacy will remain forever

When Lata fasted for Team India during 2011 WC semis

When Lata fasted for Team India during 2011 WC semis

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Lata Mangeskhar did not eat or drink during the nine-hour nail-biter at Mohali which India won by 29 runs

COVID-infected Milkha Singh showing 'continuous improvement'

COVID-infected Milkha Singh showing 'continuous improvement'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

His COVID positive wife Nirmal Kaur (82), however, "continues to battle it out bravely," according to the spokesperson.

Milkha shifted out of ICU; wife admitted with COVID pneumonia

Milkha shifted out of ICU; wife admitted with COVID pneumonia

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Milkha was on Monday admitted to the ICU after testing positive for the virus last Wednesday. He was diagnosed with "COVID pneumonia" on the same day of his admission.

2 Covid-19 insurance schemes to be launched on July 10

2 Covid-19 insurance schemes to be launched on July 10

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

All costs relating to room, boarding, nursing expenses, medical consultation including telemedicine, consumables such as PPE kits and intensive care unit will be covered under the policy. It will also include the cost of treatment for any other co-morbidities, including pre-existing comorbid conditions along with the treatment for Covid-19.

Former Pak first-class cricketer dies due to COVID-19

Former Pak first-class cricketer dies due to COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Zafar was the brother of Pakistan international player Akhtar Sarfraz.

Mob attacks Maha man with swords over Nupur Sharma post

Mob attacks Maha man with swords over Nupur Sharma post

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Pawar was attacked by at least 14 people from the Muslim community with a sword, sickle, sticks, and hockey sticks on Thursday evening in front of a medical shop at Akkabai Chowk in Karjat town, 222 km away from the Ahmednagar district headquarters.

Lata Mangeshkar, Nightingale of India, passes away

Lata Mangeshkar, Nightingale of India, passes away

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who was in the intensive care unit of Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital, passed away on Sunday morning. She was 92.