News for 'ICU'

3 jumbo COVID-19 hospitals to come up in Mumbai soon

3 jumbo COVID-19 hospitals to come up in Mumbai soon

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Each of these medical facilities will have a capacity of 2,000 beds, including 200 ICU beds and 70 per cent oxygen beds, and they will be set up at three different locations in the city

Crew gives final touches to IAC Vikrant ahead of commissioning by Modi

Crew gives final touches to IAC Vikrant ahead of commissioning by Modi

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

The 1,600-member crew and a slew of civilian workers were working like busy bees on Friday preparing the majestic warship IAC Vikrant for its commissioning on September 2.

State has failed to protect right to life of citizens: HC during Covid hearing

State has failed to protect right to life of citizens: HC during Covid hearing

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

While the proceedings were on, the patient's relative urged the court to request authorities to arrange for an ICU bed as his vitals were low and he was in that emergency ward of a hospital.

Revealed: What Uddhav told Mumbai doctors

Revealed: What Uddhav told Mumbai doctors

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'Cases are increasing, day by day, because testing has increased.'

Government in ICU, economy in ICCU

Government in ICU, economy in ICCU

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

One wants to partner success, not failure: this is especially true of global investors. Once Indian entrepreneurs invest and are successful, foreign investment will partner them.

Mask must for Puri rath yatra devotees amid rising Covid cases

Mask must for Puri rath yatra devotees amid rising Covid cases

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Around 10 lakh people are expected to gather for the festival in the temple town from across the country, and some foreign nations, director of health service Bijay Mohapatra said.

Maha hospital reports 18 deaths in 24 hrs, govt orders probe

Maha hospital reports 18 deaths in 24 hrs, govt orders probe

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Eighteen patients have died in the last 24 hours at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa in Thane, civic commissioner Abhijit Bangar said on Sunday.

4 patients among 8 killed in Jabalpur hospital blaze; Chouhan orders probe

4 patients among 8 killed in Jabalpur hospital blaze; Chouhan orders probe

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Of the five injured, he said, two were in critical condition and admitted to the ICU of the government medical college in Jabalpur.

Doctors revive Indian climber after 3-hr effort, condition critical, says kin

Doctors revive Indian climber after 3-hr effort, condition critical, says kin

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Anurag is undergoing treatment at a Kathmandu hospital and has shown signs of improvement, his brother Ashish Maloo said on Sunday.

'The agenda is 'insurance for all by 2047''

'The agenda is 'insurance for all by 2047''

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

'If you want it to grow well and serve the true needs of the economy, it needs a lot of freedom and flexibility, which comes in terms of the reform objective set by the regulator.'

Former RJD MP Shahabuddin dies of COVID-19

Former RJD MP Shahabuddin dies of COVID-19

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Prison officials said he was admitted to the ICU of the hospital two-three days ago.

Bhimsen Joshi out of ICU

Bhimsen Joshi out of ICU

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

The condition of legendary Hindustani classical singer Bhimsen Joshi, who was admitted to a hospital in Pune, improved on Wednesday, according to the doctor attending on him.

Sandeep Singh discharged from ICU

Sandeep Singh discharged from ICU

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

Doctors described the condition of the ace hockey drag flicker as 'much better', but refused to say how soon he would be able to start playing again.

Milkha Singh is stable, don't create rumours about him: Rijiju

Milkha Singh is stable, don't create rumours about him: Rijiju

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju also quashed the rumours and wished Milkha a speedy recovery.

Holiday in Maharashtra on Monday to mourn Lata Mangeshkar's death

Holiday in Maharashtra on Monday to mourn Lata Mangeshkar's death

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

The CMO gave information about the one-day mourning and public holiday in a statement issued on Sunday.

Manipur violence: Heart-wrenching scenes at Imphal airport

Manipur violence: Heart-wrenching scenes at Imphal airport

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Close to 2,000 passengers are stranded at the premises of the airport, the terminal building of which can handle only 750 passengers -- 250 for arrival and 500 for departure -- at a time.

Milkha Singh discharged from hospital

Milkha Singh discharged from hospital

Rediff.com30 May 2021

91-year-old Milkha Singh was discharged in stable condition on the request of his family

Milkha Singh stable, condition improving: hospital

Milkha Singh stable, condition improving: hospital

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh and his wife Nirmal Kaur are 'stable and improving', the hospital in Mohali, where the couple is currently undergoing treatment after testing positive for COVID-19, said on Thursday.

Lockdown only if oxygen demand touches 800MT: Maha health minister

Lockdown only if oxygen demand touches 800MT: Maha health minister

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

The day before, the state government banned assembly of more than five persons in public places between 9 pm to 6 am and restricted the number of people allowed at public functions in view of a spurt in coronavirus cases.

Sasikala to be released from prison on Jan 27: Dinakaran

Sasikala to be released from prison on Jan 27: Dinakaran

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Sasikala had contracted coronavirus on January 20 and was later admitted to the Bowring Hospital.

Medical infra of state in shambles: HC raps Delhi govt

Medical infra of state in shambles: HC raps Delhi govt

Rediff.com6 May 2021

The Delhi high court on Thursday said the existing medical infrastructure in the national capital was 'exposed' and in 'shambles' when put to the test during the pandemic and directed the Delhi government to provide facility for medical treatment as required by all residents of the national capital who are suffering from COVID-19.

PM announces Covid vax for children, 'precaution dose' for medics

PM announces Covid vax for children, 'precaution dose' for medics

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

In an address to the nation amid increasing Covid cases through the Omicron variant of the virus, he said the precaution dose will also be available for citizens above 60 years of age and with comorbidities on the advice of their doctor from January 10 next year as well.

Passenger injured in severe turbulence in SpiceJet flight dead

Passenger injured in severe turbulence in SpiceJet flight dead

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

On May 1, SpiceJet's Mumbai-Durgapur flight encountered severe turbulence during its descent phase, injuring 14 passengers and three cabin crew members.

Haryana govt stopping oxygen supply: Delhi hospitals

Haryana govt stopping oxygen supply: Delhi hospitals

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

The official said that the Centre needs to intervene as a large number of hospitals are affected due to the "stoppage of oxygen supply from Haryana".

Mumbai gets ready for Covid 3rd wave with 2,170-bed hospital

Mumbai gets ready for Covid 3rd wave with 2,170-bed hospital

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The COVID-19 hospital has a 190-bed ICU, 1,536 beds with oxygen facility, an ICU for children, a 20-bed dialysis unit, a 40-bed triage and a 384-bed isolation room with a total of 2,170 beds, the MMRDA said in a release.

Lockdown controlled progression of COVID-19: Govt

Lockdown controlled progression of COVID-19: Govt

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The states were advised to plan for the requisite number of isolation, oxygen supported and ICU beds based on the prevalent and expected case growth rate. the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is also monitoring the COVID-19 hospital infrastructure, he said.

Karnataka brings back social distancing, mask; no fine for now

Karnataka brings back social distancing, mask; no fine for now

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The decision was taken at a meeting headed by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai with senior ministers, officials and the COVID-19 technical advisory committee consisting of experts in Bengaluru.

Mock drills to be held across country on Tuesday to ensure Covid readiness

Mock drills to be held across country on Tuesday to ensure Covid readiness

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

A mock drill will be held on Tuesday across a number of health facilities in several states and Union Territories to ensure their readiness to deal with any eventuality related to COVID-19, following an advisory by the Centre.

Biden concerned about China's handling of COVID-19

Biden concerned about China's handling of COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

'I think we just got to make the protocol we set out: that if you're flying from China, you got to be tested, and so on'

Shammi Kapoor admitted to ICU

Shammi Kapoor admitted to ICU

Rediff.com25 Jul 2003

The yesteryear star was suffering from serious lung congestion.

Delhi health minister's Covid-19 condition improves

Delhi health minister's Covid-19 condition improves

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

Satyendar Jain, who was in charge of the health department of Delhi government and tested positive for COVID-19, was administered plasma therapy in Max hospital in Saket after his condition worsened on Friday.

Why MP, Maha got more oxygen, but Delhi less? HC to Centre

Why MP, Maha got more oxygen, but Delhi less? HC to Centre

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

The query was put to the Centre by a bench of Justices Vipin Sanghi and Rekha Palli which during the hearing said the central government has to either show some justification for this or "make amends" now that the situation has been brought to its attention.

What Makes Mani Ratnam Such A Master

What Makes Mani Ratnam Such A Master

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

'He's always been an all-inspiring kind of director that nobody can surpass,' R Madhavan tells Subhash K Jha about Mani Ratnam.

Balaji, first TN minister to be arrested by ED, sent to jail till June 28

Balaji, first TN minister to be arrested by ED, sent to jail till June 28

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Tamil Nadu electricity minister was arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), official sources said, making him the first minister in the M K Stalin-led government to face such an action from a central agency.

18 Covid patients die in Gujarat hospital fire

18 Covid patients die in Gujarat hospital fire

Rediff.com1 May 2021

At least 18 coronavirus patients died after a fire broke out at a hospital in Gujarat's Bharuch in the early hours on Saturday.

When Newborns Die...

When Newborns Die...

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

40 children were admitted to the special newborn care unit.

Girl attacked with acid in Delhi battling facial and eye burns; 3 arrested

Girl attacked with acid in Delhi battling facial and eye burns; 3 arrested

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

The teen, who was with her younger sister when the attack took place at Mohan Garden near Uttam Nagar, has named two persons who could be responsible for the attack.

Delhi registers highest Covid cases, deaths in a day

Delhi registers highest Covid cases, deaths in a day

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Only 30 ICU beds for COVID patients were available in hospitals across Delhi at 10 pm, according to government data.

Over 9 lakh given oxygen support in India, 1.7 lakh ventilator: Vardhan

Over 9 lakh given oxygen support in India, 1.7 lakh ventilator: Vardhan

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Across the country, the number of patients in ICU beds is 4,88,861 while 1,70,841 patients were on ventilators and 9,02,291 patients were on oxygen support.

India's Covid recoveries more than 3 times active cases

India's Covid recoveries more than 3 times active cases

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

With 57,469 patients having recuperated in a day, total recoveries have surged to 23,38,035, pushing the recovery rate to 75.27 per cent as on date.