News for 'Fortis'

Athletics delivers thrills, records and upsets in Paris

Athletics delivers thrills, records and upsets in Paris

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Lyles and Hassan bookend fabulous Paris programme

Fortis to set up healthcare centre

Fortis to set up healthcare centre

Rediff.com8 Mar 2006

Doctors' strike cripples OPDs nationwide, Centre to form panel

Doctors' strike cripples OPDs nationwide, Centre to form panel

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

The government on Saturday said a committee will be formed to propose safety measures for healthcare professionals even as OPD services were hit across the country as doctors joined the 24-hour nationwide strike called by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) to protest the alleged rape and murder of a trainee medic in Kolkata.

Fortis receives revised offer from Malaysia's IHH at Rs 175 per share

Fortis receives revised offer from Malaysia's IHH at Rs 175 per share

Rediff.com1 May 2018

Fortis Healthcare has already received binding offers from four entities - KKR-backed Radiant Life Care, IHH Healthcare, Manipal/TPG consortium, and Munjal and Burman family offices.

41 airports across India get hoax bomb threat emails, security beefed up

41 airports across India get hoax bomb threat emails, security beefed up

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Security was beefed up as agencies swept the airport terminals after the emails were received around 12.40 pm from the ID exhumedyou888@gmail.com.

Diabetes Drug Linked To Vision Loss?

Diabetes Drug Linked To Vision Loss?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Study suggested that constant use of Semaglutide may be linked to development of a condition called non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy.

NTA declares final NEET-UG results, toppers down to 17 from 61

NTA declares final NEET-UG results, toppers down to 17 from 61

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

"The re-revised score cards are live now," a senior NTA official said.

FIR filed against Fortis Hospital in dengue death case

FIR filed against Fortis Hospital in dengue death case

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

Both civil and criminal action was being initiated against the hospital which was severely indicted of lapses by a probe panel in its report pertaining to the death of the seven-year-old girl, an official spokesperson said.

Fortis' Shivinder Singh to step down; to join spiritual organisation

Fortis' Shivinder Singh to step down; to join spiritual organisation

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Fortis Healthcare Executive Vice-Chairman Shivinder Mohan Singh is stepping down from his position to join a philosophical and spiritual organisation.

22 Singapore Airlines passengers suffered spinal injuries

22 Singapore Airlines passengers suffered spinal injuries

Rediff.com24 May 2024

The oldest patient at the hospital is 83, while the youngest is a two-year-old child who suffered a concussion.

Fortis, Trehan declare truce

Fortis, Trehan declare truce

Rediff.com28 May 2007

Following hectic negotiations, Fortis Healthcare managing director Shivinder Singh and Naresh Trehan have finally smoked the peace pipe

ED arrests ex-Fortis promoter Shivinder Singh in RFL money laundering case

ED arrests ex-Fortis promoter Shivinder Singh in RFL money laundering case

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday arrested former Fortis Healthcare promoter Shivinder Mohan Singh in a money laundering case related to the alleged misappropriation of funds at Religare Finvest. A team of ED officials went to Tihar Jail and placed Singh under arrest as per the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

'40 Years On, Saaransh Is Still Relevant'

'40 Years On, Saaransh Is Still Relevant'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'It hasn't wrinkled because truth doesn't wrinkle. It's like fire; it burns every time you touch it.'

Fortis to buy Singapore arm, invest $1 bn

Fortis to buy Singapore arm, invest $1 bn

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Fortis International has made seven acquisitions in 10 markets.

Fortis plans to provide healthcare to all

Fortis plans to provide healthcare to all

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

The group currently boasts a total strength of 8,000 beds and 56 multi-specialty hospitals across the globe.

Fortis plans 40 hospitals by 2012

Fortis plans 40 hospitals by 2012

Rediff.com9 May 2007

Ranbaxy Group company Fortis Healthcare is targeting a pan-India presence with plans to set up 40 super-speciality hospitals by 2010.

Fortis' Parkway offer to close on Aug 12

Fortis' Parkway offer to close on Aug 12

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Fortis Healthcare said its offer to acquire the shares of Parkway Holdings, the Singapore-based company that runs Asia's largest hospital network, will close on August 12.

Fortis files complaint against Khazanah at SIC

Fortis files complaint against Khazanah at SIC

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

A letter to the SIC by Fortis' legal representatives said the release issued on Wednesday by Integrated Healthcare Holdings, arm of Khazanah, calls into question the purpose and intention behind it. IHHL had said it has received the approval of the majority of eligible shareholders of Singapore-based hospital chain Parkway who have so far voted on its partial offer.

Fortis plans to list SRL in 2011

Fortis plans to list SRL in 2011

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Fortis Healthcare Chairman Malvinder Mohan Singh on Wednesday said it planned to launch an IPO for its diagnostics business unit, Super Religare Laboratories (SRL), in 2011. SRL had acquired the diagnostics business of Piramal Healthcare for Rs 600 crore in the first quarter of this financial year.

Sikar in Rajasthan emerges as major hub for NEET-UG

Sikar in Rajasthan emerges as major hub for NEET-UG

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

An analysis of data indicated that while the candidates who allegedly benefitted from the paper leak and other irregularities have not done well, some centres have a high concentration of well-performing students.

Fortis may hold back Parkway counter-bid

Fortis may hold back Parkway counter-bid

Rediff.com7 Jun 2010

Fortis Healthcare may avoid a hurried response to counter Malaysian investment fund Khazanah's bid to acquire management control over Asia's largest health care chain Parkway Holdings from Fortis which holds the largest number of shares in Parkway.

Fortis to up hospitals to 25

Fortis to up hospitals to 25

Rediff.com16 Jun 2006

Fortis Healthcare Limited, part of Ranbaxy Group, has announced plans to increase the number of its hospitals from 10 to 25 in the next 3 to 4 years, with a vision to set up a world class super speciality network.

About 50% of newly elected MPs face criminal cases, highest so far: ADR

About 50% of newly elected MPs face criminal cases, highest so far: ADR

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

According to the analysis, there has been a 55 percent increase in the number of MPs with declared criminal cases since 2009.

Shivinder Mohan, Khorakiwala on the Fortis deal

Shivinder Mohan, Khorakiwala on the Fortis deal

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

We were aggressively expanding and investing heavily in various new hospital projects. But the global meltdown and crash of the markets put a lot of financial strain on us, says Habil Khorakiwala.

Fortis close to buying 10 Wockhardt hospitals

Fortis close to buying 10 Wockhardt hospitals

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

Fortis is reportedly close to acquiring 10 hospitals of healthcare major Wockhardt for up to Rs 1,200 crore (Rs 12 billion) and an announcement could be made anytime now.

Fortis to buy 86% stake in Super Religare Lab

Fortis to buy 86% stake in Super Religare Lab

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

Both Fortis and Religare are controlled by billionaire brothers Malvinder Singh and Shivinder Singh, but are different companies in the healthcare business.

The Machine That Saved Tanishq

The Machine That Saved Tanishq

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Stories are legion about the Karatmeter's use at that time. Hundreds of people standing in queue for testing, customers breaking down after discovering the actual purity of their jewellery and then becoming irate about the jeweller who had gypped them, the local jewellery industry leaning heavily on the Tanishq franchisees to desist from using it, some jewellers even threatening violent action.

Rashid and Co win brings small joy to war-ravaged Afghanistan

Rashid and Co win brings small joy to war-ravaged Afghanistan

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

'I feel like we are so lucky to be here giving this happiness to people back home. We hardly see these kind of events back home where they could celebrate and enjoy those moments. That's something which really, really satisfies me.'

Don't withdraw cashless mediclaim, say Fortis, Ficci

Don't withdraw cashless mediclaim, say Fortis, Ficci

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

Chains such as Fortis generate a significant portion of their revenue through health insurance policy reimbursements.

Why Hospital Stays Are Getting Shorter

Why Hospital Stays Are Getting Shorter

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

'Every hospital now tracks length of stay closely.' 'More efficiency is brought into the system now.'

Fortis acquires cancer hospital in Singapore

Fortis acquires cancer hospital in Singapore

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

Fortis Global Healthcare on Thursday said it has acquired a specialised under construction cancer hospital in Singapore from First Real Estate Investment Trust for a consideration of SGD 33 million (over Rs 115 crore).

'Childbirth was the HARDEST thing I've ever done'

'Childbirth was the HARDEST thing I've ever done'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Swara Bhasker, who welcomed her baby girl Raabiyaa on September 25, shared pictures on Instagram and thanked the doctors and nurses who helped her during her delivery.

Fortis plans sports institute, 10 new hospitals

Fortis plans sports institute, 10 new hospitals

Rediff.com19 Mar 2007

Fortis Healthcare plans to set up a sports science institute and build at least 10 more hospitals ahead of 2010 Commonwealth Games.

Fortis in talks to buy Lanka hospital chain

Fortis in talks to buy Lanka hospital chain

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

Move comes within months of acquiring Wockhardt hospitals. Fortis Healthcare, a hospital chain promoted by former Ranbaxy owners Malvinder Mohan Singh and Shivinder Mohan Singh, is close to a major acquisition overseas

Fortis to offload 25% stake through IPO

Fortis to offload 25% stake through IPO

Rediff.com4 Oct 2006

Slated to become the second healthcare company after Apollo Hospitals to go public, Fortis will offload up to 25 per cent equity through the IPO. The rest will remain with the promoter family.

Fisticuffs in Fortis family as Singhs accuse each other of assault

Fisticuffs in Fortis family as Singhs accuse each other of assault

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

The relationship between the Singh brothers, erstwhile promoters of Fortis Healthcare, went sour after allegations of fund diversion from the healthcare chain emerged.

Fortis Hospital offered money to end protest: Dad of girl who died of dengue

Fortis Hospital offered money to end protest: Dad of girl who died of dengue

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

Earlier on Wednesday, a committee formed by the Haryana government found criminal negligence on the part of the hospital, causing the death of the seven-year-old girl, who was suffering from dengue.

'New Laws Are Shilanyas Of Hindu Rashtra'

'New Laws Are Shilanyas Of Hindu Rashtra'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

'It will be difficult to challenge Hindutva anymore as the police will have the power to charge you as anti-national.'

Fortis plans $500 m expansion

Fortis plans $500 m expansion

Rediff.com14 Apr 2006