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Maharashtra govt makes reporting snakebite cases compulsory

Maharashtra govt makes reporting snakebite cases compulsory

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

The Maharashtra government has declared snakebite a notifiable disease, mandating all healthcare providers to report cases and deaths. This move aims to strengthen monitoring, ensure timely treatment, and improve anti-snake venom availability, following a tragic incident where tribal schoolgirls died from snakebites.

The King Cobra Case That Shocked Doctors

The King Cobra Case That Shocked Doctors

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

In a first for Assam, a man has survived a confirmed king cobra bite, thanks to rapid medical intervention despite the absence of species-specific antivenom.

Sports Shorts: Indian paddler signs with top German club

Sports Shorts: Indian paddler signs with top German club

Rediff.com11 May 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday

Sports Shorts: Indian men's hockey team stun world champions

Sports Shorts: Indian men's hockey team stun world champions

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday.

The DRESS that broke the Internet

The DRESS that broke the Internet

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

A dress got social media all in a tizzy with each person asking what colour is the dress.