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Jaipur: A devastating fire which broke out late Sunday night in the Trauma ICU of Jaipur's Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital claimed at least eight lives and leaving several others critically injured. CM Bhajan Lal Sharma has ordered a high-level investigation into the tragic incident. A special inquiry committee, chaired by Medical Education Department Commissioner Iqbal Khan has been formed to probe the case. The panel is expected to investigate what caused the fire, what was response of the hospital management, the firefighting and evacuation arrangements. The probe team has been directed to submit the report on priority.
Jaipur, Oct 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the loss of lives in the Jaipur hospital fire tragedy and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. Eight people were killed after a fire broke out in the ICU ward of Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Rajasthan's Jaipur, officials said early on Monday. The fire caused chaos in the building as smoke quickly spread throughout the floor, leading to panic among patients and their families. Many items were destroyed, including various documents, ICU equipment, blood sample tubes, and other materials stored in the ...Read More >
Jaipur: Agra's 54-year-old Sarvesh Devi and Sawai Madhopur's 37-year-old Digambar Raigar were among the eight critically ill patients who died in SMS hospital on Oct 5 when a short circuit triggered a fire in one of the neurosurgery ICUs. Both deaths, however, have not been acknowledged by SMS Hospital management. Now, their families have reached Jaipur to demand that govt compensate them for the loss of their family member.Devi, admitted to ICU-II, underwent surgery on the morning of Oct 5. In Raigar's case, doctors were planning to perform surgery just half an hour before fire broke out. Bot ...Read More >
Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 16 (ANI): A fire broke out at two factories in the Sahibabad Industrial Area, Site 4, on Monday. Upon receiving the information, fire tenders were deployed and are currently on site. Firefighters responded promptly, dispatching four trucks initially and calling in reinforcements from Noida and Hapur. CFO Rahul Pal reported the fire was brought under control within half an hour, with no casualties. Also Read | Himanta Biswa Sarma Rifle Video Case: 'No Reason to Entertain This Here,' Says Supreme Court, Petitions Against Assam CM Sent to Gauhati High ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 6 (ANI): Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Monday condoled the loss of lives in the fire incident at a hospital in Jaipur, and wished speedy recovery of those injured. In a post on X, VP said, "Deeply saddened by loss of lives due to the tragic fire incident at a hospital in Jaipur, Rajasthan. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for strength to those who have lost their loved ones and for the speedy recovery of the injured." A fire broke out at the ICU of a trauma centre at SMS Hospital in Jaipur late Sunday night. Jaipur Police Commissioner ...Read More >
Jaipur, October 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the loss of lives in the Jaipur hospital fire tragedy and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. Eight people were killed after a fire broke out in the ICU ward of Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Rajasthan's Jaipur, officials said early on Monday. The fire caused chaos in the building as smoke quickly spread throughout the floor, leading to panic among patients and their families. Many items were destroyed, including various documents, ICU equipment, blood sample tubes, and other materials stored in the area. "The lo ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy at Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur, Rajasthan and wished for the recovery of the injured. "The loss of lives due to a fire tragedy at a hospital in Jaipur, Rajasthan, is deeply saddening. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon", PM Modi said, according to a post by the Prime Minister's Office on X. Also Read | 7 patients killed after massive fire at SMS Hospital' ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A fire broke out late Sunday night in the Trauma ICU of SMS Hospital, caused by a short circuit. Relatives of patients described panic and confusion as smoke filled the ward.Multiple patients were trapped inside as smoke engulfed the ward, while hospital staff reportedly fled the scene, leaving relatives to rescue their loved ones.Puran Singh, a patient's relative, described the initial moments: "When there was a spark, there was a cylinder beside it. The smoke spread throughout the ICU, causing everyone to flee in panic. Some managed to rescue their own patients, but mine was left ...Read More >
Jaipur, Oct 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) A devastating fire broke out late Sunday night in the ICU of the Trauma Centre at Sawai Mansingh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur, claiming the lives of eight patients, including three women. The fire reportedly started around 11.20 p.m. in the storeroom of the Neuro ICU ward, where paper, ICU equipment, and blood sampler tubes were stored. A short circuit is suspected to be the cause, according to the Trauma Centre's nodal officer and senior doctor. At the time of the incident, 11 patients were in the Neuro ICU, while 13 were in an adjacent ICU. In response, the gov ...Read More >
Jaipur, Oct 6 (PTI) Six critical patients were killed in a blaze at the trauma centre of the state-run Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur late Sunday, officials said. Trauma centre in-charge Dr Anurag Dhakad said 11 patients were being treated in the Neuro ICU when the fire erupted in the storage area, suspected to have been caused by a short circuit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the tragedy, saying in a post in Hindi on X, "The loss of lives due to a fire tragedy at a hospital in Jaipur, Rajasthan, is deeply saddening. Condolences to those who have lost their love ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) On her milestone 50th birthday, Shilpa Shetty took a heartfelt moment to reflect on her incredible journey and the defining stories that have shaped her both personally and professionally. Celebrating decades of success and growth, she shared insights into the experiences that made her the strong and inspiring woman she is today. Taking to Instagram, she posted a video of her transformation over the years and wrote, "Grateful for my journey and the stories that made me and the ones still on my way. Thank you for all your love and wishes Instafam. #Gratitude #lo ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 6 (ANI): Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Monday demanded a high-level investigation into the deaths after a fire broke out at the ICU of a trauma centre at SMS Hospital in Jaipur on late Sunday night. In a message on X on Monday, Gehlot said that the fire in the ICU of the trauma centre at SMS Hospital, resulting in the death of seven people, is "extremely heartbreaking" "The state government should conduct a high-level investigation into this incident to ensure that such accidents do not recur anywhere in the future," h ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 6 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressed deep sorrow after six people died in a fire at the ICU of the trauma centre at Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur on Sunday night. He called the incident "heart-wrenching" and extended his condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the fire. In a post on X on Monday, Om Birla wrote, "The fire at the trauma centre of Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur, resulting in the death of several patients, is heart-wrenching." "I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved famili ...Read More >
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that eight patients died and three others were critically injured in a fire at the trauma centre ICU of the government-run Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Rajasthan's Jaipur. According to the press report, carried on October 6, 18 patients were admitted to the ICU and semi-ICU wards of the hospital when the fire broke out. The blaze and toxic smoke reportedly hampered rescue operations. The ...Read More >
Jaipur, October 6: A short circuit triggered a devastating fire in the Trauma ICU of SMS Hospital Trauma Centre late on Sunday night, leading to chaos and loss of life. Relatives of patients admitted to the ICU recounted harrowing experiences as smoke engulfed the ward, exposing critical lapses in safety measures. Puran Singh, a relative of a patient, said, "When there was a spark, there was a cylinder beside it. The smoke spread throughout the ICU, causing everyone to flee in panic. Some managed to rescue their own patients, but mine was left alone in the room. As the gas spread further, they ...Read More >
He was brought to Jaipur in an air ambulance and taken to the SMS Hospital under the supervision of medical and district administration teams A 22-year-old MBBS student from Rajasthan, who was battling for life in Kazakhstan after suffering a brain stroke, was airlifted to Jaipur on Monday evening. Rahul Ghosalya, a resident of Jaipur's Shahpura and a medical student in Astana since 2021, suffered a brain stroke on October 8 and had been on ventilator support in a hospital there. He was brough ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Oct 6 (Reuters) - At least six patients were killed after a fire broke out in the trauma centre of the main government-run hospital in the northwestern Indian city of Jaipur, officials said on Monday. The blaze, suspected to have been caused by a short circuit, started in the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Sawai Man Singh Hospital and quickly spread to a nearby ward at the sprawling medical complex, "releasing toxic gases", hospital official Anurag Dhakad told ANI news agency. "Fiv ...Read More >
In another major bus accident in Jaipur, two people were burnt to death after the vehicle carrying labourers came in contact with a high-tension power line. An 11,000-kilovolt power line broke and fell onto the bus, leading to an electric shock and fire. Ten labourers on board had come from Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly to work at a brick kiln in Todi. Five of the labourers are in critical condition and have been referred to Sawai Maan Singh Hospital in Jaipur. Four others are being treated at the Sh ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 6 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressed deep sorrow after six people died in a fire at the ICU of the trauma centre at Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur on Sunday night. He called the incident heart-wrenching and extended his condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the fire. जयपुर के सवाई मानसिंह अस्पताल के ट्रॉमा सेंटर में आग लगने से कई मरीजों की मृत्यु हृदय विदारक है। पीड़ित परिवारों के प्रति अपनी गहन संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूँ। ईश्वर दिवंगत आत्माओं को शांति तथा शोकाकुल परिजनों को संबल प्रदान करें। घायलों क ...Read More >
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 6 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Laxmikant Bhardwaj on Monday termed the fire at the ICU of SMS Hospital in Jaipur as "extremely unfortunate," expressing grief over the loss of several lives. He further praised Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot for his swift action in the aftermath of the incident. Bhardwaj stated that CM Gehlot reached the hospital at 2:30 AM, oversaw the situation, and ensured that timely treatment was provided to the critical patients. He also directed officials to arrange for the immediate transportation of the bodies of the decea ...Read More >
Jaipur SMS Hospital Fire- The tragic fire that fire broke out in one of the Intensive Care Units (ICUs) of the Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur, killing six patients on Sunday night has left everyone shocked. Kin of the victims have alleged staff negligence and lack of safety measures resulting in ICU blaze. The fire, attributed to a short circuit, resulted in the unfortunate loss of six lives, confirmed SMS Hospital Trauma Centre In-charge Dr. Anurag Dhakad. Relatives of patients admitted to the ICU recounted harrowing experiences exposing critical lapses in safety measures at the hos ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 6 (ANI): Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Monday condoled the loss of lives in the fire incident at a hospital in Jaipur, and wished speedy recovery of those injured. Deeply saddened by loss of lives due to the tragic fire incident at a hospital in Jaipur, Rajasthan. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for strength to those who have lost their loved ones and for the speedy recovery of the injured. In a post on X, VP said, Deeply saddened by loss of lives due to the tragic fire incident at a hospital in Jaipur, Rajasthan. My heartfelt condol ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday conveyed wishes to citizens across the country on the auspicious occasion of 'Sharad Purnima'. In a post in Hindi on X, PM Modi said, "Heartfelt wishes of Sharad Purnima to all my family members across the country. May this sacred occasion bring prosperity, happiness, and excellent health to all of you. May the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Chandradev bring welfare to everyone; that is my prayer." Earlier, PM Modi lauded the Indian para-athlete contingent for their historic performance at the World Para-Athletics Championships 2025, h ...Read More >
Jaipur, October 6: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma visited the Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital following a significant fire outbreak in one of its Intensive Care Units (ICUs). The incident, attributed to a short circuit, has resulted in the unfortunate loss of six lives, as confirmed by SMS Hospital Trauma Centre In-charge Anurag Dhakad. Jaipur Hospital Fire: Kin Slam Staff for Negligence, Lack of Safety Measures Resulting in ICU Blaze at SMS Hospital Trauma Centre (Watch Videos). Rajasthan Minister Jawahar Singh Bedham, speaking on the incident, said, "The CM is here after the infor ...Read More >
Jaipur: Six patients have died, and five were critical after a major fire broke out in the neurosurgery ICU of the government-run SMS Hospital of Jaipur on Sunday late at night. The cause of the fire appears to be a short circuit, as per officials. The relatives of the patients admitted to the ICU said that smoke started emanating from the electrical wires around 11:30 PM. A few moments later, flames erupted with sparks, and the ward filled with smoke. At the time of the incident, 11 patients were admitted to the ICU due to head injuries. Some patients were on ventilators, while others were o ...Read More >
Jaipur: The Rajasthan government on Monday constituted a 6-member committee to investigate the fire that broke out in the Trauma ICU of the Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur, claiming six lives. The committee will be chaired by Iqbal Khan, Commissioner of the Medical Department, and includes Mukesh Kumar Meena, Additional Director of Hospital Administration in Rajasthan Medical Education Society (RajMES), Chandan Singh Meena, Chief Engineer, RajMES; Ajay Mathur, Chief Engineer, Electrical in PWD; RK Jain, Additional Principal, SMS Medical College, and Chief Fire Officer, Jaipur Municipal Cor ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday conveyed wishes to citizens across the country on the auspicious occasion of 'Sharad Purnima'. In a post in Hindi on X, PM Modi said, "Heartfelt wishes of Sharad Purnima to all my family members across the country. May this sacred occasion bring prosperity, happiness, and excellent health to all of you. May the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Chandradev bring welfare to everyone; that is my prayer." Earlier, PM Modi lauded the Indian para-athlete contingent for their historic performance at the World Para-Athletics Championshi ...Read More >
Jaipur, October 6: Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Monday demanded a high-level investigation into the deaths after a fire broke out at the ICU of a trauma centre at SMS Hospital in Jaipur on late Sunday night. In a message on X on Monday, Gehlot said that the fire in the ICU of the trauma centre at SMS Hospital, resulting in the death of seven people, is "extremely heartbreaking". "The state government should conduct a high-level investigation into this incident to ensure that such accidents do not recur anywhere in the future," he added. Meanwhile, Jaipur ...Read More >