News for 'Intensive Care Unit'

Ramdev ends 7-day fast, admitted to ICU

Ramdev ends 7-day fast, admitted to ICU

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

Doctors have suggested immediate hospitalisation of yoga guru Ramdev whose indefinite fast against corruption and black money entered seventh day today as his health parameters continued to remain "worrisome".

Doctor handed 10-year jail term for raping patient

Doctor handed 10-year jail term for raping patient

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

Thane Additional Sessions Judge R D Sawant handed out the punishment to Dr Vishal Vanne (26), who was also fined with Rs 1,000 along with another three-month imprisonment in the 2010 case.

Teenage footballer dies after knee surgery in Chennai

Teenage footballer dies after knee surgery in Chennai

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

A Chennai-based student who had recently undergone a medical procedure for a knee-related issue, died on Tuesday following multiple organ failure, with her friends and relatives alleging medical negligence.

Rajnikanth is stable, says wife, hospital

Rajnikanth is stable, says wife, hospital

Rediff.com19 May 2011

The actor was shifted to ICU for recurrent respiratory infection and gastro-intestinal problems last night.

More than 7,000 resident doctors in in Maharashtra go on strike

More than 7,000 resident doctors in in Maharashtra go on strike

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Talking to reporters, state medical education minister Girish Mahajan said he has asked resident doctors to engage in a dialogue and urged them not to stretch the matter further.

Nityananda admitted to hospital after chest pain

Nityananda admitted to hospital after chest pain

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

Controversial self-styled godman Nityananda Swami, arrested on rape and other charges, was admitted to a hospital in Bangalore on Monday night after he complained of 'severe chest pain,' hospital sources said.

Sai Baba's health sparks succession rumour

Sai Baba's health sparks succession rumour

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

As of now there are two names in the succession race. There is Ratnakar Raju, who is Baba's nephew, and Chakravarthi, a retired IAS officer. Both are members of the Sathya Sai Central trust.

Israeli embassy car blast: Injured diplomat in ICU

Israeli embassy car blast: Injured diplomat in ICU

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

An Israeli diplomat, who was in an embassy car that was target of suspected terror attack, suffered splinter injuries and was admitted to a private hospital on Monday evening.

Indian team wears black armbands in memory of Lata Mangeshkar

Indian team wears black armbands in memory of Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team wore black armbands in the first ODI against the West Indies in Ahmedabad, to pay respect to the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who died on Sunday morning.

Are hospitals ready to handle Covid surge?

Are hospitals ready to handle Covid surge?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Larger hospitals are not worried about a spike in cases, as they are now accustomed to converting ICUs and general wards into negative pressure zones or isolation rooms. For smaller hospitals, the task is tedious.

Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh passes away

Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh passes away

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

The singer was admitted to Lilavati hospital last week due to brain hemorrhage.

Bal Thackeray to remain in hospital for two-three days

Bal Thackeray to remain in hospital for two-three days

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray, who has been in a local hospital for a week, would remain there for another two-thee days, doctors attending him said.

Former Pak first-class cricketer dies due to COVID-19

Former Pak first-class cricketer dies due to COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Zafar was the brother of Pakistan international player Akhtar Sarfraz.

'There was no need for police to open fire'

'There was no need for police to open fire'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Bullets don't seem to have dented the intent of residents of Maval taluka, protesting against land acquisition. In fact, the killing of four of their fellow agitationists in the police action has only made their resolve stronger. N Ganesh reports

Sisodia administered plasma therapy, better now: Official

Sisodia administered plasma therapy, better now: Official

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Sisodia is undergoing treatment at Max Hospital, Saket, where he was moved on Thursday evening from the Delhi government-run LNJP Hospital due to his 'falling' blood platelet count and low oxygen level.

Chennai: Teen shot dead for trespassing Army area

Chennai: Teen shot dead for trespassing Army area

Rediff.com3 Jul 2011

A 13-year-old boy was shot at allegedly by army personnel when he trespassed into their area at the Island Grounds locality on Sunday, triggering protests from locals. Police said Dilshan has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of a government hospital.

Pacheco complains of chest pain, hospitalised

Pacheco complains of chest pain, hospitalised

Rediff.com3 Jul 2010

On the run for nearly a month, Goa's former Tourism Minister Fransisco Mickey Pacheco on Saturday surrendered before the Sessions Court in Margao in connection with the death of his friend Nadia Torrado.

Rajini in ICU in Singapore, condition stable

Rajini in ICU in Singapore, condition stable

Rediff.com29 May 2011

Superstar Rajinikanth has been admitted to the intensive care unit at the Mount Elizabeth Hospital, where his condition is said to be stable but before leaving Chennai he left behind a voice message promising his fans that he will be back soon.

Former vice president Bhairon Singh Shekhawat dead

Former vice president Bhairon Singh Shekhawat dead

Rediff.com15 May 2010

Former vice president Bhairon Singh Shekhawat died on Saturday, two days after he was admitted to a hospital in Jaipur after he complained of uneasiness and breathing problems. Shekhawat, 87, breathed his last at 11.10 am at the Swai Man Singh Hospital. Shekhawat's condition deteriorated today morning and he was put on ventilator, said Ashok Pangaria, another doctor at the hospital. The former vice president was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit on the night of May 13.

Rajnikanth in hospital with allergic bronchitis

Rajnikanth in hospital with allergic bronchitis

Rediff.com5 May 2011

The superstar is being treated for allergic bronchitis and high fever.

Software engineer dies after battling for 6 years

Software engineer dies after battling for 6 years

Rediff.com5 Jun 2008

Software engineer Manjunath Kalmani died in New Delhi after a six-year-long survival on ventilator support following a gruesome accident in the United States that left him paralysed.

Heat of light bulb, plastic bottle kept infant alive inside borewell

Heat of light bulb, plastic bottle kept infant alive inside borewell

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

It was a simple 100-watt light bulb that provided much-needed heat to a newborn girl who was found stuck inside a cold borewell in Odisha, before she was rescued safely in an over five-hour-long operation on a winter night.

Sukhram shifted to hospital again

Sukhram shifted to hospital again

Rediff.com8 Jan 2012

Former Union minister Sukhram has been again moved to the Intensive Care Unit of a city hospital as doctors said his condition deteriorated soon after he moved to Tihar jail on Saturday to serve a three-year sentence in the 1993 telecom scam case. The Supreme Court is likely to hear his bail plea on Monday.

1 killed, 12 hurt as part of bridge falls on railway track in Maharashtra

1 killed, 12 hurt as part of bridge falls on railway track in Maharashtra

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The FOB where the incident took place is connected to platform number 1 and 2 of the station under Nagpur division of the Central Railway.

What ails 96-year-old Basu?

What ails 96-year-old Basu?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2010

The former West Bengal chief minister was admitted to Salt Lake's AMRI Hospital on New Year's Day with pneumonia and was shifted to the intensive care unit five days later as he developed sepsis.

Greying India a new demographic, find elder care providers

Greying India a new demographic, find elder care providers

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

Indian seniors face loneliness in their sunset years. And many companies have kicked in to provide various kinds of options for India's elderly. The elderly can now pay and enjoy a variety of services in the comfort of their own homes

Kashmir separatist leader in critical condition

Kashmir separatist leader in critical condition

Rediff.com6 Dec 2009

Fazal Haq Qureshi, the separatist leader who was seriously injured when unidentified gunmen shot at him in Srinagar on Friday evening, remained in a critical condition. "There is no deterioration in Qureshi's condition and his vital parameters are functioning, but he continues to be critical. He has been on life-support in the intensive care unit," a senior doctor said.Militants shot Qureshi, who is in favour of talks with the Centre to resolve the Kashmir issue.

VHP's Ashok Singhal on life support

VHP's Ashok Singhal on life support

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

VHP has cancelled its 18-day 'Chaturved Swahakar Yajna' that was scheduled to start from Monday.

Wish Saif a speedy recovery

Wish Saif a speedy recovery

Rediff.com19 Feb 2007

Wish Saif a speedy recovery.

Instead of leg, Bihar doctor wrongly operates gallbladder

Instead of leg, Bihar doctor wrongly operates gallbladder

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Commenting of the wrong surgery that the patient underwent, Bihar Health Minister Ashwani Kumar Choubey said that it was not a big thing. M I Khan reports.

Manmohan's condition improving; tests negative for COVID-19

Manmohan's condition improving; tests negative for COVID-19

Rediff.com11 May 2020

The 87-year-old Congress leader was admitted to the hospital on Sunday evening after he complained of uneasiness.

COVID-19: Boris Johnson out of ICU, to remain in hospital

COVID-19: Boris Johnson out of ICU, to remain in hospital

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

"The Prime Minister has been moved this evening [Thursday] from intensive care back to the ward, where he will receive close monitoring during the early phase of his recovery. He is in extremely good spirits," a Downing Street spokesperson said on Thursday.

Sonia shifted out of ICU, to return in 2-3 weeks

Sonia shifted out of ICU, to return in 2-3 weeks

Rediff.com6 Aug 2011

"Sonia Gandhi remained in the ICU for 24 hours and has thereafter been moved out. Her family has expressed gratitude on her behalf for all the messages and good wishes that have been sent to her," Congress media department head Janardhan Dwivedi said in a statement on Saturday.

Thackeray's condition stable after angioplasty

Thackeray's condition stable after angioplasty

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray, who underwent an angioplasty at a suburban hospital in Mumbai on Tuesday, is stable and will be in the Intensive Care Unit till Thursday. Thackeray, 83, will be in the ICU for one more day and will be shifted on Thursday to a special room, where he will be under observation for two more days before he is discharged. Thackeray was admitted to the private hospital on Monday and underwent an angioplasty.

Over 400 evacuated after fire at Chandigarh's PGIMER hospital; no deaths

Over 400 evacuated after fire at Chandigarh's PGIMER hospital; no deaths

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

An official of the fire and emergency services department said that 11 fire tenders including one each from Panchkula and Mohali were pressed into service to quickly control the blaze.

Cartoonist R K Laxman in hospital after 3 strokes

Cartoonist R K Laxman in hospital after 3 strokes

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Eminent cartoonist R K Laxman has suffered three mild strokes and admitted to the intensive care unit of a hospital in Mumbai on Monday where doctors described his condition as critical but stable.

Killer doc alleged harassment at Kingsbrook

Killer doc alleged harassment at Kingsbrook

Rediff.com15 May 2010

Problems between Dr Vajinder Pal Toor and Dr Lishang Wang started early 2008. Wang alleged in the lawsuit that Toor unfairly targeted him. A confrontation between Toor and Wang occurred on May 15, 2008, when Wang was accused of leaving his post in the intensive care unit and being incommunicado for several hours.

'Trump Doesn't Mean Any Harm To India'

'Trump Doesn't Mean Any Harm To India'

Rediff.com15 May 2025

'He is intrigued by the intractability of Kashmir issue. With his interest in dealmaking and peacebrokering, he sees it as an exciting challenge to tackle.'

PM takes a walk, may be discharged on Friday

PM takes a walk, may be discharged on Friday

Rediff.com29 Jan 2009

The prime minister is stable, has done his exercises, and has also taken a walk in the corridor at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, doctors attending on him said. The prime minister also held discussions with his aides on Wednesday.

PM to be taken out of ICU by Wed: Doctor

PM to be taken out of ICU by Wed: Doctor

Rediff.com26 Jan 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who is recuperating at All-India Institute of Medical Sciences after a successful coronary bypass surgery, will be taken out of the Intensive Care Unit by Wednesday. "He is responding very well to the treatment. Everything is going as per treatment plan.," Dr Ramakant Panda, a specialist of Mumbai's Asian Heart Institute, who led the team of doctors during the surgery, told PTI.