News for 'AIIMS Trauma Centre'

AIIMS trauma centre to turn into COVID-19 hospital

AIIMS trauma centre to turn into COVID-19 hospital

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

The trauma centre currently has 242 beds and 18 more are being added to it.

BMW driver faces culpable homicide charge in Sep Delhi accident

BMW driver faces culpable homicide charge in Sep Delhi accident

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Delhi Police inform court that a BMW driver involved in a fatal accident last September is charged with culpable homicide for allegedly delaying medical assistance to the victim.

Teen stabs tutor for sexually assaulting minor friend, held

Teen stabs tutor for sexually assaulting minor friend, held

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

An 18-year-old youth has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a tutor who had been sexually assaulting his 14-year-old friend for the past six months, police said on Tuesday.

Speeding Thar mows down pedestrians in Delhi, 1 killed

Speeding Thar mows down pedestrians in Delhi, 1 killed

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

A pedestrian was killed and another injured after an SUV rammed into a pavement near Gyarah Murti in Delhi. The driver has been apprehended and an investigation is underway.

Covid-positive ICMR chief admitted to AIIMS

Covid-positive ICMR chief admitted to AIIMS

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Bhargava, who is also a cardiologist, had tested positive for coronavirus infection around 7-8 days ago and was under home isolation

No Covid vax link to youngsters' sudden deaths: AIIMS study

No Covid vax link to youngsters' sudden deaths: AIIMS study

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

A comprehensive study by AIIMS, Delhi, found no evidence linking COVID-19 vaccination to sudden deaths in young adults, emphasizing the safety of the vaccines and highlighting coronary artery disease as a leading cause of sudden death.

7 killed in wall collapse in Delhi amid heavy rains

7 killed in wall collapse in Delhi amid heavy rains

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Seven people died after a wall collapsed near Mohan Baba Mandir in Jaitpur, Delhi, following heavy rainfall. Rescue operations were conducted by police, fire services, and NDRF teams. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collapse.

Delhi bus marshal bites off conductor's finger over route row; held

Delhi bus marshal bites off conductor's finger over route row; held

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

A DTC bus marshal in Delhi was arrested for allegedly biting off the tip of a conductor's finger during an argument over the bus route. The incident occurred after a dispute between the marshal and the conductor escalated, leading to a physical altercation and grievous injury.

AIIMS-Patna docs' strike enters Day 3 over MLA row, services hit

AIIMS-Patna docs' strike enters Day 3 over MLA row, services hit

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Healthcare services at AIIMS-Patna remain affected as resident doctors continue their strike against the alleged high-handedness of a local MLA. The strike stems from an incident where the MLA and his guards allegedly assaulted staff and brandished a firearm within the hospital premises.

Cocaine, LSD recovered from Thar driver who ran over 2 pedestrians

Cocaine, LSD recovered from Thar driver who ran over 2 pedestrians

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

A speeding car in Delhi mowed down two people, leading to the discovery of cocaine, LSD, and other drugs inside the vehicle. The driver has been arrested and was found to be under the influence.

Budget 2026 boosts healthcare spend, drugs relief

Budget 2026 boosts healthcare spend, drugs relief

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

The government on Sunday gave a strong push to upgradation and expansion of healthcare infrastructure, medical education and pharma sector with the Union Budget 2026-27 announcing a slew of steps, including those aimed at making India a global hub for allied healthcare professionals and biopharma manufacturing.

Temple sevadaar beaten to death over 'chunniprasad' in Delhi

Temple sevadaar beaten to death over 'chunniprasad' in Delhi

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

A 35-year-old 'sevadaar' at the Kalkaji temple in Delhi was allegedly beaten to death after an argument over 'chunniprasad'. Police have arrested one person and are searching for others involved.

Delhi sees spike in eye injuries due to carbide guns during Diwali

Delhi sees spike in eye injuries due to carbide guns during Diwali

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

AIIMS-Delhi reports a rise in eye injuries caused by carbide guns during Diwali, prompting calls for a ban on these dangerous chemical firecrackers. Doctors report severe chemical burn-like injuries and highlight the need for stricter regulations and awareness.

BSF jawan injured in cross-border firing dies at AIIMS

BSF jawan injured in cross-border firing dies at AIIMS

Rediff.com11 Aug 2013

Repeatedly violating the ceasefire in the last 36 hours, Pakistani troops opened fire at forward posts along the international border in Jammu and Kashmir, injuring a Border Security Force jawan.

6 killed as structure of dargah near Humayun's Tomb collapses

6 killed as structure of dargah near Humayun's Tomb collapses

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

A wall collapse at a dargah near Humayun's Tomb in Delhi's Nizamuddin area resulted in five fatalities and several injuries. Rescue operations were conducted by multiple agencies.

AIIMS director Randeep Guleria gets another 3-month extension

AIIMS director Randeep Guleria gets another 3-month extension

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Dr Guleria was appointed as the director for a term of five years on March 28, 2017.

Mentally challenged researcher abducted, gang-raped in Delhi, 3 held

Mentally challenged researcher abducted, gang-raped in Delhi, 3 held

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The police said the woman has a postgraduate degree in social work from Utkal University of Culture, Bhubaneswar, has been a research fellow, and has over eight years of experience in the social sector.

PM-led panel seeks wider panel of names for next AIIMS-Delhi chief: Sources

PM-led panel seeks wider panel of names for next AIIMS-Delhi chief: Sources

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

The tenure of the incumbent AIIMS director, Dr Randeep Guleria, which was set to end on March 24, was extended by three months.

Unnao rape survivor airlifted to Delhi

Unnao rape survivor airlifted to Delhi

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

"The condition of rape survivor is improving. She is following command and opened eyes and understanding things. The process of removing the ventilator has started but she has to be given medicines to maintain her blood pressure," said Trauma Centre in-charge Dr Sandeep Tiwari.

Minister Babul Supriyo injured in accident, rushed to AIIMS

Minister Babul Supriyo injured in accident, rushed to AIIMS

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Union minister Babul Supriyo was on Friday injured when the motorcycle he was driving hit a SUV near southwest Delhi's Subroto Park area.

'Unnao rape survivor critical, on life support system'

'Unnao rape survivor critical, on life support system'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

"She is sick and on life support system needing medication to support her blood pressure'

36 people treated at AIIMS after JNU violence; all discharged

36 people treated at AIIMS after JNU violence; all discharged

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

4 out of the 36 people, which included faculty and students, had minor head injuries. Others had suffered soft tissue injuries, abrasions, fracture and lacerations among others. Two more victims reported at 12 noon with soft tissue injuries, while 3 victims of the violence were also learnt to have gone to Safdarjung Hospital on Sunday night.

Lokpal member Justice Tripathi succumbs to COVID-19

Lokpal member Justice Tripathi succumbs to COVID-19

Rediff.com2 May 2020

A former chief justice of the Chhattisgarh high court, he had been in the AIIMS Trauma Centre, which has been converted into a dedicated COVID-19 hospital, since the first week of April.

CRPF's 'Cheetah' shot 9 times in Kashmir encounter leaves hospital

CRPF's 'Cheetah' shot 9 times in Kashmir encounter leaves hospital

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Central Reserve Police Force commander Chetan Cheetah, who was shot nine times during an encounter with terrorists in Kashmir, has made a "miraculous" recovery and will be discharged from the AIIMS on Wednesday.

Death toll in NTPC blast rises to 34

Death toll in NTPC blast rises to 34

Rediff.com5 Nov 2017

The toll in NTPC's Unchahar plant accident has climbed to 34, making it the country's worst industrial disaster in the last eight years.

30 AIIMS doctors, nurses advised quarantine

30 AIIMS doctors, nurses advised quarantine

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Around 30 healthcare workers including doctors, nurses and technicians at the Cardio-Neuro Centre in All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi have been advised to undergo quarantine after a 72-year-old man who visited the facility with neurological problem tested positive for COVID-19, sources said on Wednesday.

1 dead, 17 injured as stage collapses at Delhi's Kalkaji temple

1 dead, 17 injured as stage collapses at Delhi's Kalkaji temple

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Around 12.30 am, the elevated platform collapsed as it could not bear the weight of the people sitting on it and fell on those seated below, the DCP said.

BSF jawan injured in firing along LoC battles for life

BSF jawan injured in firing along LoC battles for life

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

A Border Security Force jawan, who was shot in a cross-fire along the international border in Samba sector of Jammu and Kashmir, is battling for life at New Delhi's AIIMS after he was airlifted from Jammu for specialized treatment.

Sengar brought to court set up at AIIMS to record survivor's statement

Sengar brought to court set up at AIIMS to record survivor's statement

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

He was brought along with co-accused Shashi Singh.

Get Well Soon, Dr Singh! Post Your Wish

Get Well Soon, Dr Singh! Post Your Wish

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Join India in wishing Dr Singh a quick recovery.

Doyen of Hindi poetry Gopal Das Neeraj no more

Doyen of Hindi poetry Gopal Das Neeraj no more

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Neeraj had suffered a head injury following a fall at his house in Agra.

Trapped in PPE for hours, no family time: Life of AIIMS doctors

Trapped in PPE for hours, no family time: Life of AIIMS doctors

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

Doughty frontline workers say this is what they signed up for and that is what they do.

Unnao rape victim records statement on stretcher at AIIMS

Unnao rape victim records statement on stretcher at AIIMS

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

The woman deposed before District Judge Dharmesh Sharma during 'in-camera' proceedings held at the seminar hall of the the Jai Prakash Narayan Apex Trauma Centre, her lawyer said.

Masked woman in JNU violence video identified

Masked woman in JNU violence video identified

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

'SIT team has identified that the masked woman who was seen in the videos of JNU violence is from Delhi University'

37 identified in WhatsApp group linked to JNU attack

37 identified in WhatsApp group linked to JNU attack

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Thirty-seven people from the 60-member WhatsApp group named 'Unity against Left' have been identified by the Special Investigation Team, the Delhi Police have revealed.

Arunima could start playing again, say doctors

Arunima could start playing again, say doctors

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

The condition of national-level volleyball player Arunima Sinha alias Sonu, who lost her left leg after being pushed out of a speeding train, is stable, doctors at All India Institute of Medical Sciences where she is undergoing treatment said on Tuesday.

2 weeks after cyber attack, AIIMS data retrieved fully, services back, says govt

2 weeks after cyber attack, AIIMS data retrieved fully, services back, says govt

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

More than two weeks after the AIIMS cyber attack, Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin informed the Lok Sabha on Friday that all the data has been retrieved from an unaffected backup server with most of its services also being restored.

Fringe group takes responsibility for JNU violence; claims being probed

Fringe group takes responsibility for JNU violence; claims being probed

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Hindu Raksha Dal has claimed responsibility for the violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University. "JNU is a hotbed of anti-national activities, we can't tolerate this. We take full responsibility for the attack in JNU and would like to say that they were our workers," said Pinky Chaudhary, Hindu Raksha Dal chief.

12-year-old archer was training unsupervised: Assam archery

12-year-old archer was training unsupervised: Assam archery

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

There was nobody to look after the archers, they were training on their own though their parents were outside the ground. An arrow shot by a boy trainee who was doing compound event practice hit her on the shoulder.

SIT identifies 7 more involved in JNU violence

SIT identifies 7 more involved in JNU violence

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

The accused have been identified on the basis of videos and the photos that went viral on social media. Statements of the warden, security guards and five students have been recorded by the police. 37 people from a WhatsApp group have also been identified.