News for 'AIIMS'

AIIMS doctors want health minister to quit

AIIMS doctors want health minister to quit

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006

The campaign was started in the wake of government's decision to withhold the salaries of doctors who participated in the anti-reservation strike last month.

Bihar train accident: Faulty tracks suspected; top-level probe ordered

Bihar train accident: Faulty tracks suspected; top-level probe ordered

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The probe report has estimated the cost of damage due to the accident at more than Rs 52 crore.

AIIMS refusal to admit 'Naxal sympathiser' to be probed

AIIMS refusal to admit 'Naxal sympathiser' to be probed

Rediff.com10 May 2012

Raising the issue during Zero Hour, T N Seema (CPI-M) said Soni was "brutally tortured" in police custody for last one year in Chhattishgarh, a remark which drew sharp reactions from BJP members who opposed raising a subject related to the state in Parliament.

2 J-K doctors sacked for fabricating evidence in 'Shopian rape-murder' case

2 J-K doctors sacked for fabricating evidence in 'Shopian rape-murder' case

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Later, the Central Bureau of Investigation took over the probe and found that the two women were never raped or murdered.

NIA to probe J-K police inspector Wani's killing

NIA to probe J-K police inspector Wani's killing

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

The probe into the killing of Jammu and Kashmir Police inspector Masroor Ahmad Wani has been handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), a senior police officer said in Srinagar on Friday.

AIIMS team confirms Jaya has completely recovered, says AIADMK

AIIMS team confirms Jaya has completely recovered, says AIADMK

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

Ponnaiyan said the chief minister was doing 'physical exercises' and undergoing 'physiotherapy', was eating food on her own and advising officers on issues related to government and party activities.

AAP's Satyendar Jain gets interim bail on medical grounds

AAP's Satyendar Jain gets interim bail on medical grounds

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail till July 11 to former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain on medical grounds in a money laundering case being probed by the Enforcement Directorate.

Shashi Tharoor suffers 'cardiac condition', admitted to AIIMS

Shashi Tharoor suffers 'cardiac condition', admitted to AIIMS

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Union Minister Shashi Tharoor, whose wife Sunanda Pushkar was found dead on Friday night, was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences after he suffered a "cardiac condition" in the wee hours on Saturday.

Why are doctors leaving AIIMS, court asks

Why are doctors leaving AIIMS, court asks

Rediff.com21 Jun 2006

A PIL wanted the court to direct the authorities to restrain doctors from agitating.

Dhami hands over Rs 1 lakh cheques to rescued workers

Dhami hands over Rs 1 lakh cheques to rescued workers

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami Wednesday met the workers rescued from the Silkyara tunnel and kept under medical observation at a hospital in Chinyalisaur and handed over Rs 1 lakh to each of them.

Magsaysay honour for Goonj's Anshu Gupta, AIIMS whistle-blower Sanjiv Chaturvedi

Magsaysay honour for Goonj's Anshu Gupta, AIIMS whistle-blower Sanjiv Chaturvedi

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Anushu Gupta is being recognised for "his creative vision in transforming the culture of giving" in India and Sanjiv Chaturvedi for 'Emergent Leadership'

Lalu's daughter to donate kidney to her father

Lalu's daughter to donate kidney to her father

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

The RJD president, who has been suffering from multiple health problems, was advised a kidney transplant.

'If I'm not safe, then...': DCW chief Swati Maliwal dragged by drunk driver

'If I'm not safe, then...': DCW chief Swati Maliwal dragged by drunk driver

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The DCW chief in her complaint to police alleged that the man who was driving a white-coloured car stopped the car near her and "made indecent gestures" at her.

'Autonomy is for AIIMS and not for Venugopal'

'Autonomy is for AIIMS and not for Venugopal'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2008

Refuting allegations of interfering with AIIMS' functioning, the Centre has told the Supreme Court that the autonomy was for the institution and not for an individual, a veiled reference to institute's former director P Venugopal who was removed recently.

NHRC notice to AIIMS for 'refusing' bed

NHRC notice to AIIMS for 'refusing' bed

Rediff.com30 Sep 2003

Taking suo motu cognisance of a newspaper report, the rights panel also sought a report from the AIIMS director within a week.

Bring Soni Sori to AIIMS: SC tells C'garh govt

Bring Soni Sori to AIIMS: SC tells C'garh govt

Rediff.com3 May 2012

A bench of Supreme Court judges, Justices Altamas Kabir and Jasti Chalameshwar, has directed the Chhattisgarh government to produce the Adivasi teacher, Soni Sori, in All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi within one week.

AIIMS Chief: How India will succeed in COVID-19 fight

AIIMS Chief: How India will succeed in COVID-19 fight

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

'The fight against COVID-19 is not a hospital fight.' 'It's a community level fight. 'If your community level measures are good, you can decrease the number of people coming to hospitals, or flatten it.'

Team from Nagpur ensured Silkyara tunnel workers didn't suffocate

Team from Nagpur ensured Silkyara tunnel workers didn't suffocate

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Three experts from Western Coal Fields, a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, camped at the Silkyara tunnel site from November 20.

MBBS degrees issued by AIIMS are valid: HC

MBBS degrees issued by AIIMS are valid: HC

Rediff.com31 Aug 2007

A Division Bench of Chief Justice M K Sharma and Justice Veena Birbal said, "We do not know whether there is any dispute in AIIMS or not. But these students who are innocent should not suffer because of all these things."

Court summons police file in case against AIIMS

Court summons police file in case against AIIMS

Rediff.com26 Nov 2006

The complainant has further alleged that a large amount of money was lying deposited in illegal accounts maintained by accused persons in violation of the AIIMS Act.

Humanity trumps tragedy: People line up to donate blood

Humanity trumps tragedy: People line up to donate blood

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The Balasore district hospital and Soro hospital, where the injured have been rushed after a triple train accident, are bursting at their seams as the huge flow of patients has crammed up every room, with patients spilling onto corridors.

AIIMS official lists factors determining Covid third wave

AIIMS official lists factors determining Covid third wave

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Amid the fear of a possible third wave of COVID-19 pandemic as the country gradually eases restrictions, Neeraj Nischal, Assistant Professor Department of Medicine at All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Sunday said that human behaviour is one of the factors which will determine Covid waves.

Be prepared for any eventuality: AIIMS chief on Omicron threat

Be prepared for any eventuality: AIIMS chief on Omicron threat

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

'We should hope that things are not as bad as in the United Kingdom'

MP firecracker factory blast toll rises to 11; 174 hurt

MP firecracker factory blast toll rises to 11; 174 hurt

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Some videos of the incident surfaced on social media showing the fire with intermittent explosions taking place at the site and people running to save themselves.

Why was I called, wasn't even a good student, PM jokes @ AIIMS

Why was I called, wasn't even a good student, PM jokes @ AIIMS

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday attended the 42nd convocation of All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi. Modi addressed the audience and said that India was way behind in the field of medical research and doctors from AIIMS needed to give back to society which contributed in making them what they are.

'This looks more like a terror attack'

'This looks more like a terror attack'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

'They (the ransomware attackers) are not after any VVIP data.' 'Had that been the case, they would have quietly installed a different malware.'

Modi sounds poll bugle in Himachal, literally

Modi sounds poll bugle in Himachal, literally

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

At a rally held in Bilaspur Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur presented the PM with a 'Ransingha', a trumpet-like traditional instrument.

Why Kashmir Loves Purple

Why Kashmir Loves Purple

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Lavender cultivation has been amplified across Jammu and Kashmir.

India registered 9.3 lakh cancer deaths, 2nd highest in Asia

India registered 9.3 lakh cancer deaths, 2nd highest in Asia

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Researchers found that India, along with China and Japan, were the three leading countries in Asia in terms of number of new cases and deaths, where they say cancer has become a more significant public health threat with 94 lakh new cases and 56 lakh deaths in 2019.

Bengal minister Partha in 10-day ED custody; to return to Kolkata on Tuesday

Bengal minister Partha in 10-day ED custody; to return to Kolkata on Tuesday

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Doctors at the medical establishment, after a check-up, said he was suffering from chronic diseases but does not need immediate hospitalisation.

2024 elections could be last in India if...: Kharge

2024 elections could be last in India if...: Kharge

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday expressed apprehension that the 2024 Lok Sabha elections would be the last opportunity for the people to save democracy, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi might prefer dictatorship in case his party wins the upcoming polls.

Odisha govt revises train accident toll to 288; 205 bodies identified

Odisha govt revises train accident toll to 288; 205 bodies identified

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Jena said that 205 bodies of the total 288 have been identified so far and handed over to their families.

Nitish plays down 'personal friendship' with BJP remark

Nitish plays down 'personal friendship' with BJP remark

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

'I felt anguished when I read the reports about my speech at the convocation of Mahatma Gandhi Central University. I wanted to underscore that the then Congress government had wanted to set up a central university only in Gaya but agreed to establish another one in Motihari (East Champaran) at my instance. Work began when the BJP was in power at the Centre. But it remains the fact that the university came up as a result of my initiative'

No VIP treatment at AIIMS! Kalmadi admitted after 5-hour wait

No VIP treatment at AIIMS! Kalmadi admitted after 5-hour wait

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

The 67-year-old MP from Pune, who arrived at around 10 am on Monday, was admitted to the cardio neuro-sciences department of the hospital in a private ward.

Govt to decide on quota in super speciality posts in AIIMS: SC

Govt to decide on quota in super speciality posts in AIIMS: SC

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

The Supreme Court on Thursday put the ball in Centre's court to take a call on providing reservation in appointment for faculty posts in speciality and super speciality posts in medical colleges including the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences.

Battle Royale in Thiruvananthapuram

Battle Royale in Thiruvananthapuram

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

The Lok Sabha contest in Thiruvananthapuram is shaping up to be a significant battle involving key candidates like Shashi Tharoor, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, and Panniyan Ravindran. This three-cornered fight highlights the political dynamics in Kerala's capital city, with each candidate bringing their own vision and promises for the region's development, notes Rajeev Srinivasan.

AIIMS doctors perform second autopsy on Ilavarasan's body

AIIMS doctors perform second autopsy on Ilavarasan's body

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

A three-member team of doctors from All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Saturday performed the second autopsy on the body of Dalit youth E Ilavarasan, whose death is shrouded in mystery.

DCW chief's 'molestation': BJP seeks her suspension pending inquiry

DCW chief's 'molestation': BJP seeks her suspension pending inquiry

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

The Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday sharpened its attack on Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal demanding her suspension by the Lieutenant Governor for a fair police probe of her alleged molestation charges.

Ram Vilas Paswan's Final Throw Of Dice

Ram Vilas Paswan's Final Throw Of Dice

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Ram Vilas Paswan was no fool. He knew very well about the ownership tussle going on beneath this veneer of congeniality. At all costs, he wanted to keep the lid on the family drama. He did not want it to come in the way of his son's coronation.

Nirmalaji Is Back In Action!

Nirmalaji Is Back In Action!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

After a brief health scare at the year-end, when she was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi on December 26 with a reported 'minor stomach infection, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Buggana Rajendranath Reddy in New Delhi on Friday, January 6, 2022.