News for 'Government Institute of Medical Sciences'

Parrikar returns to Goa after discharge from AIIMS

Parrikar returns to Goa after discharge from AIIMS

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

Parrikar will stay at his private residence in Panaji,

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.

Cong MP links Shah's swine flu to 'BJP's horsetrading bid' in Karnataka

Cong MP links Shah's swine flu to 'BJP's horsetrading bid' in Karnataka

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The BJP requested Rahul Gandhi to admit Hariprasad to the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences in Bengaluru for treatment.

Working to implement rigorous contact-tracing, says Govt

Working to implement rigorous contact-tracing, says Govt

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

Joint secretary in the ministry Lav Agarwal said 149 new COVID-19 cases, including two deaths, have been reported since Friday. Combined efforts are on to ensure 100 per cent lockdown and that social distancing gets implemented, he said at a press briefing on the current COVID-19 situation in India.

SC forms 12-member national task force for Covid response

SC forms 12-member national task force for Covid response

Rediff.com8 May 2021

The bench said the Union Cabinet Secretary will be the convenor of the task force and may nominate an officer not below the rank of Additional Secretary to depute for him, when necessary.

Freedom or death: Imran Khan's war cry as anti-govt protests intensify

Freedom or death: Imran Khan's war cry as anti-govt protests intensify

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

Mounting pressure on embattled Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, opposition leader Imran Khan on Sunday vowed to fight till death and asked Pakistanis to rebel against the illegal regime after two persons were killed and about 450 others injured in police crackdown on protesters.

Nine live bombs found in Ranchi lodge

Nine live bombs found in Ranchi lodge

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

In the backdrop of alleged involvement of a 'Ranchi module' of Indian Mujahideen in the October 27 serial blasts near a Bharatiya Janata Party rally in Patna, police on Monday recovered nine live bombs matching those found in Patna from a lodge at Hindpiri in Ranchi.

Delhi: Less than 1K cases after 49 days, AIIMS chief says peak reached

Delhi: Less than 1K cases after 49 days, AIIMS chief says peak reached

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Delhi recorded 954 cases on Monday, according to a health department bulletin. The bulletin said the number of tests conducted too was the lowest in July.

The Comic Who Found Humour In Everyday Life

The Comic Who Found Humour In Everyday Life

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

The boy from Kanpur kept his audiences in theatres, on television and lately on social media platforms engaged with vivid societal sketches, be it about travelling in Mumbai's famous locals or lampooning queues at wedding buffets.

IISc, IIT-M, IIM-A top HRD ministry ranking

IISc, IIT-M, IIM-A top HRD ministry ranking

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

In the university category, IISc stood first, followed by JNU and BHU.

Stalin meets Modi, raises scores of issues

Stalin meets Modi, raises scores of issues

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday said he has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide additional doses of COVID-19 vaccine to the state.

Punjab health minister draws ire for 'humiliating' VC of Baba Farid varsity

Punjab health minister draws ire for 'humiliating' VC of Baba Farid varsity

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Punjab Health Minister Chetan Singh Jouramajra has come under fire from several quarters after he was seen forcing the Vice Chancellor of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS) to lie on a dirty mattress at a hospital.

India sent 6cr vaccine doses outside, 4.5cr administered here: Vardhan

India sent 6cr vaccine doses outside, 4.5cr administered here: Vardhan

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

More than 6 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been sent to 76 nations, while 4.5 crore doses have been administered to beneficiaries in the country till now, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said.

May Prabhu Shri Ram give Kalyan Singhji space at his feet: Modi

May Prabhu Shri Ram give Kalyan Singhji space at his feet: Modi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

May Prabhu Ram give strength to his family in the hour of sadness to bear the loss. May Prabhu Ram give consolation to people in the country who believe in his values, ideals, culture and traditions," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said wile praying tribute to Kalyan Singh.

Amid spike in Covid cases, India boosts health infrastructure

Amid spike in Covid cases, India boosts health infrastructure

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

Even though the Health Ministry and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) have been insisting that there is 'no solid evidence' of community transmission so far, the government has started scaling up health infrastructure to deal with any situation.

'Hindutva is the language you speak today'

'Hindutva is the language you speak today'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

'Education played the most significant role in entrenchment of Hindutva ideology in coastal Karnataka.' 'Teachers of most of the schools, junior colleges, degree colleges and universities are active agents of Hindutva propaganda.'

After facing flak over 'no Malayalam' diktat, Delhi hospital revokes order

After facing flak over 'no Malayalam' diktat, Delhi hospital revokes order

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

The circular issued on Saturday read, "A complaint has been received regarding Malayalam language being used for communication in working places in GIPMER. Whereas maximum patients and colleagues do not know this language and feel helpless causing a lot of inconvenience."

Parrikar meets BJP leaders, allies; to shed 'many' portfolios

Parrikar meets BJP leaders, allies; to shed 'many' portfolios

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

BJP leaders and allies, who met Parrikar separately, ruled out any change in leadership in the state.

No foreign strain of COVID-19 found in Maha districts: Govt

No foreign strain of COVID-19 found in Maha districts: Govt

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

New strains of coronavirus found in the United Kingdom, South Africa and Brazil have not been detected in Amravati, Yavatmal and Satara districts of Maharashtra where cases have spiked recently, the state government said on Friday.

3 killed in Taliban attack on Pak Shiite mosque

3 killed in Taliban attack on Pak Shiite mosque

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Three people were killed and seven others injured.

Covid: Ex-Assam CM Tarun Gogoi's health worsens

Covid: Ex-Assam CM Tarun Gogoi's health worsens

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

The 86-year old veteran Congress politician, who was on Non Invasive Ventilation (NIV) since he was admitted at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) on November 2 due to post-COVID complications, was put under invasive ventilation, the minister said.

Haryana minister Anil Vij given trial dose of indigenous vaccine

Haryana minister Anil Vij given trial dose of indigenous vaccine

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

The third phase trial of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin began in the state on Friday and the 67-year old senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader was administered the trial dose at the Civil Hospital at Ambala Cantt.

'Pandemic could potentially set us back a few decades'

'Pandemic could potentially set us back a few decades'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

'The future looks quite bleak unless we ramp up testing and start vaccinating on a war footing.'

Omicron threat: PM to hold meet, states enhance surveillance

Omicron threat: PM to hold meet, states enhance surveillance

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

With the Omicron variant of coronavirus slowly spreading its tentacles in the country, a number of states enhanced surveillance to trace, track and quarantine contacts of COVID-19 positive persons while Delhi began genome sequencing of samples of all infected people and has prohibited Christmas and New Year gatherings.

SMS restored with glitches in Kashmir; no Internet in govt hospitals yet

SMS restored with glitches in Kashmir; no Internet in govt hospitals yet

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

Several people in the Valley complained that SMS services were working only on some network providers including BSNL. The govt had said the broadband services in hospitals and SMS services would be restored at midnight on Tuesday.

AAP leader Atishi donates blood plasma

AAP leader Atishi donates blood plasma

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Atishi, who tested positive for COVID-19 last month, had recently recovered. After donating blood plasma, Atishi, the Kalkaji MLA, said that she wants to encourage recovered COVID-19 patients to donate their blood plasma to save lives of those who are currently suffering from the infection.

Unnao survivor to stay at AIIMS hostel for a week

Unnao survivor to stay at AIIMS hostel for a week

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

The woman was admitted to AIIMS following the accident in Rae Bareli on July 28.

DRDO gets govt nod to work on biological defence

DRDO gets govt nod to work on biological defence

Rediff.com12 May 2020

While it was not directly suggested that the COVID-19 pandemic was related to biological warfare, it is significant that the government is exhorting military laboratories to work concertedly on biological defence.

Plea for CBI inquiry into AIIMS graft: HC seeks Centre's reply

Plea for CBI inquiry into AIIMS graft: HC seeks Centre's reply

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

The Delhi high court on Wednesday issued notice to Union Health Minister J P Nadda on a petition seeking a CBI inquiry into various cases of alleged irregularities and corruption in AIIMS raised by then Chief Vigilance Officer Sanjiv Chaturvedi.

DON'T MISS! Best photos of the week

DON'T MISS! Best photos of the week

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

We bring you a collection of some of the best photographs taken this week by ace Reuters photographers.

What Jaitley changed in his 2 stints at MoD

What Jaitley changed in his 2 stints at MoD

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Jaitley's tenure as defence minister saw clearance of a number of big ticket reform measures and simplification of military acquisition process.

Oxygen crisis: 25 Covid patients die at Delhi hospital in last 24 hrs

Oxygen crisis: 25 Covid patients die at Delhi hospital in last 24 hrs

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

"Lives of another 60 'sickest' patients at risk. Major crisis likely," he said.

Mohalalganj rape case: UP govt recommends CBI probe

Mohalalganj rape case: UP govt recommends CBI probe

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Uttar Pradesh government on Monday recommended a CBI probe into the Mohalalganj rape and murder case of a 36-year-old woman.

No bail for Asaram, SC says surgery not needed

No bail for Asaram, SC says surgery not needed

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Self-styled 'godman' Asaram, who is in jail since his arrest in August, 2013 in a rape case, does not need any surgery and his aliments can be managed through medicines, a report submitted by a panel of All India Institute of Medical Science doctors to the Supreme Court said on Monday.

Patanjali can sell Coronil but not as cure to COVID-19: AYUSH

Patanjali can sell Coronil but not as cure to COVID-19: AYUSH

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

The company claimed that the AYUSH ministry has "categorically agreed" that Patanjali had "appropriately worked on COVID-19 management".

India reports first case of Coronavirus; Kerala woman tests positive

India reports first case of Coronavirus; Kerala woman tests positive

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The government will also evacuate Indians on Friday from China's Wuhan city, the epicentre of the deadly Coronavirus, which has spread to at least 17 countries already.

Nation is proud of your son, Shah tells family of slain J-K cop

Nation is proud of your son, Shah tells family of slain J-K cop

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Khan, 37, was injured in the terror attack and later flown to Delhi in an air ambulance for specialised treatment. However, he succumbed to injuries at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences.

Why India should focus on income-based reservation

Why India should focus on income-based reservation

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Dr M Ponnavaikko, vice chancellor, Bharathidasan University explains why the Indian education system requires needs to be revamped.

Eight-month-old rape victim shifted to AIIMS: Centre to SC

Eight-month-old rape victim shifted to AIIMS: Centre to SC

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Additional Solicitor Generals P S Narsimha and Pinky Anand, appearing for the Centre, informed the court that following its order, a team of doctors from AIIMS had visited the baby in a local government hospital and shifted her to AIIMS for better medical care.

Expert team to assess swine flu situation in Kashmir

Expert team to assess swine flu situation in Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

The centre has rushed a team of medical experts to take stock of the situation thrown up by the spread of H1N1 influenza situation in Kashmir