News for 'Intensive Care Unit'

8 dead after fire breaks out at COVID-19 hospital in Ahmedabad

8 dead after fire breaks out at COVID-19 hospital in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the tragic loss of lives in the fire.

PHOTOS: Aero India takes off with dazzling flying display

PHOTOS: Aero India takes off with dazzling flying display

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

A breathtaking display cast a spell at the 12th edition of Aero India.

Assam: Twin blasts toll goes up

Assam: Twin blasts toll goes up

Rediff.com6 Nov 2006

Hospitals are working in full force with doctors desperately trying to revive the critically injured, giving oxygen to some and saline and first aid to others.

3 newborns die in Raipur hospital; kin blame it on disruption in oxygen supply

3 newborns die in Raipur hospital; kin blame it on disruption in oxygen supply

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

On the directions of Chief Minister Raman Singh, the government has constituted a team of specialist doctors to probe the deaths that occurred on Sunday at Dr B R Ambedkar Memorial Hospital.

India records highest spike of 7,466 COVID-19 cases

India records highest spike of 7,466 COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Maharashtra is the worst affected state with 59,546 cases.

REWIND: Best of the month -- April

REWIND: Best of the month -- April

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Here's a presentation of some of the best photos from around the world in the month gone by.

US airman who helped stop gunman on train in Europe stabbed in US

US airman who helped stop gunman on train in Europe stabbed in US

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The police said that Stone was stabbed multiple times in the torso.

JK floods: When army helped reunite children with their parents

JK floods: When army helped reunite children with their parents

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Apart from rescuing hundreds of lives during the devastating deluge that wreaked havoc in the region, the army also took care of several babies born at government hospitals.

'Insurmountable hurdle': Stan Swamy challenges UAPA provision on bail

'Insurmountable hurdle': Stan Swamy challenges UAPA provision on bail

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Swamy said section 43D(5) of the UAPA was violative of the accused person's fundamental right to life and liberty as guaranteed by the Constitution even as the high court on Saturday extended the stay of the 84-year-old Jesuit priest at a private hospital in Mumbai till July 6.

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.

'My daughter would be alive if rushed to hospital with Hema Malini'

'My daughter would be alive if rushed to hospital with Hema Malini'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Two-year-old Chinni's life could have been saved if had she been rushed to a private hospital with actor Hema Malini, claims the girl's father who is himself recovering at a local hospital in Jaipur after Thursday night's deadly accident.

Swaraj undergoes kidney transplant, condition stable: AIIMS

Swaraj undergoes kidney transplant, condition stable: AIIMS

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

Swaraj, 64, was shifted to the Intensive Care Unit after the nearly six-hour-long surgery by a team of 50.

Jayalalithaa has 'recovered completely', says Apollo Hospital

Jayalalithaa has 'recovered completely', says Apollo Hospital

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

"Her mental functions, I can assure you, are absolutely normal," said Apollo Hospitals chairman Pratap C Reddy.

Covid-19: Mumbai to ramp up testing to 4,000 a day

Covid-19: Mumbai to ramp up testing to 4,000 a day

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Mumbai, with an estimated population of nearly 20 million, has been testing 1,200-1,400 people per day. Delay in the delivery of rapid antibody test kits has forced the BMC to restrict its testing net.

VP visits Karunanidhi, DMK releases image of ailing leader on bed

VP visits Karunanidhi, DMK releases image of ailing leader on bed

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

They said the picture did not feature any 'life support system like a ventilator' and it was reassuring that their Thalaivar (leader) was recuperating well.

Decline in Karunanidhi's condition, hospital says next 24 hrs crucial

Decline in Karunanidhi's condition, hospital says next 24 hrs crucial

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

The 94-year old former Tamil Nadu chief minister was under continuous monitoring and treated with active medical support, a press release by Kauvery Hospital said.

Injured in Pakistan firing, 14-month-old girl battles for life

Injured in Pakistan firing, 14-month-old girl battles for life

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Pari is currently undergoing treatment for severe neck, spinal and abdominal injuries.

PHOTOS: Dilip Kumar discharged from hospital

PHOTOS: Dilip Kumar discharged from hospital

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

The veteran actor was brought to Lilavati following a mild heart attack.

Stan Swamy's health critical, won't seek urgent hearing: Lawyer

Stan Swamy's health critical, won't seek urgent hearing: Lawyer

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Till late Sunday night, the 84-year-old Jesuit priest was on ventilator support, the senior counsel told PTI. Swamy has been undergoing treatment at the Holy Family Hospital in Mumbai, following a court order on May 28.

269 km in 75 minutes: Teen's heart flown from Surat to Mumbai to save man's life

269 km in 75 minutes: Teen's heart flown from Surat to Mumbai to save man's life

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The heart, that set out its journey from Surat reached the operation theatre in Fortis Hospital in a matter of 1.15 hours covering a distance of 269 kilometre.

Bihar MLA shoots wife, daughter; kills self

Bihar MLA shoots wife, daughter; kills self

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

Ruling Janata Dal - United Member of Legislative Assembly Abhay Singh on Friday allegedly committed suicide after shooting his wife and six-month-old daughter dead at his father and Bihar minister Narendra Singh's official residence in Patna. Food and Supplies Minister Narendra Singh fell unconscious after the incident and has been admitted to the Intensive Critical Care Unit of Patna Medical College and Hospital with cardiac complications, sources said.

Two killed, 9 injured as under construction building collapses in Chennai

Two killed, 9 injured as under construction building collapses in Chennai

Rediff.com28 Jun 2014

Two persons were killed and nine injured when an 11-storeyed under construction building collapsed near suburban Porur on Saturday with rescue efforts on by multiple agencies, including National Disaster Response Force.

Mumbai's ESIC hospital to pay full compensation to 2 fire victims' kin

Mumbai's ESIC hospital to pay full compensation to 2 fire victims' kin

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

The Union Labour ministry had announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 2 lakh for those seriously injured.

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.

'Nitish Kumar acts like a dictator'

'Nitish Kumar acts like a dictator'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

'Nitish Kumar is fooling the people of Bihar.' 'He will not probe anything because if he does so, he will be trapped himself.'

'Livelihoods also important': Govt defends 'Unlock' amid rising Covid

'Livelihoods also important': Govt defends 'Unlock' amid rising Covid

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The government has adopted a graded approach under 'Unlock' and to open up various economic activities, secretary in the health ministry, Rajesh Bhushan, told a press conference.

Wayanad May Not Be A Breeze For Rahul

Wayanad May Not Be A Breeze For Rahul

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Wayanad will continue to support Rahul but not to the same extent as in 2019, when his margin of victory had been enormous. Articulate, to the point and speaking in fluent Malayalam, CPI's Annie Raja, had the people who gathered to see her, listening in rapt attention, notes Shyam G Menon.

J&K CM Mufti Sayeed passes away; daughter Mehbooba likely to take over

J&K CM Mufti Sayeed passes away; daughter Mehbooba likely to take over

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Mehbooba Mufti, his eldest child, will likely succeed him.

Bengali musical icon Sandhya Mukherjee passes away

Bengali musical icon Sandhya Mukherjee passes away

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Legendary Bengali semi-classical singer Sandhya Mukherjee, who had worked with leading music directors such as S D Burman, Naushad and Salil Chaudhury died on Tuesday evening following a massive cardiac arrest, leaving behind millions of mourning fans of all ages across borders.

How I DEFEATED Cancer

How I DEFEATED Cancer

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

'I have to take better care of myself.' 'I was lucky that the cancer was diagnosed at a very early stage.'

AIIMS fire: Hospital functional, patients shifted back to wards

AIIMS fire: Hospital functional, patients shifted back to wards

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

The AIIMS administration has initiated an internal inquiry to look into the cause of the fire and further strengthen preventive measure.

Watched These Brilliant Malayalam Films?

Watched These Brilliant Malayalam Films?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Divya Nair lists 2023's Malayalam movies that can be enjoyed by all ages.

Only 0.33% COVID-19 patients on ventilators: Vardhan

Only 0.33% COVID-19 patients on ventilators: Vardhan

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The Union health minister said of the total active COVID-19 cases in the country, 1.5 per cent are on oxygen support and 2.34 per cent are in ICUs.

Karunanidhi to have extended stay in hospital due to 'decline' in his general health

Karunanidhi to have extended stay in hospital due to 'decline' in his general health

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Rahul Gandhi visited ailing DMK chief M Karunanidhi at Kauvery Hospital in Chennai.

Tunda admitted to ICCU for cardiac treatment

Tunda admitted to ICCU for cardiac treatment

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

A heavy contingent of armed police guard has been placed outside the ICCU unit of the AIIMS where Tunda, who has been giving details about the spread of terror group Lashker-e-Tayiba in India, is being treated

New York state's schools, colleges to remain shut for the academic year

New York state's schools, colleges to remain shut for the academic year

Rediff.com2 May 2020

The academic session will go till June and schools re-open around September for the next session.

Former Israeli President Shimon Peres 'serious but stable' after stroke

Former Israeli President Shimon Peres 'serious but stable' after stroke

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

He won the 1994 Nobel Peace Prize for his work in reaching an interim peace agreement with the Palestinians.

Covid has peaked, says British PM, does away with face mask, curbs

Covid has peaked, says British PM, does away with face mask, curbs

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday announced his government's decision to lift all the additional restrictions imposed to contain the spread of Omicron, including the mandatory wearing of face masks anywhere, from next Thursday after analysis showed that the new variant of Covid-19 has now most likely peaked in the country.

Vajpayee's condition stable, still in ICU

Vajpayee's condition stable, still in ICU

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

In the latest medical bulletin issued by AIIMS, the hospital said that he 'continues to respond well to treatment'.