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Shimla, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Braving darkness, fast currents and unstable terrain, the Indian Army on Thursday said its swift response averted a potential tragedy when a sudden flash flood struck Hojis Lungpa Nala in Himachal Pradesh's mountainous Kinnaur district. The incident happened at around 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Triggered by a cloudburst in the higher reaches of the Rishi Dogri Valley, the deluge engulfed the bridge across the Sutlej River and injured one individual. The site was an ac ...Read More >
Vijayawada: The NSS Unit of Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education (Deemed to be University), here organised an organ donation awareness programme in collaboration with Manipal Hospital and Red FM on the occasion of Organ Donation Day on Wednesday. The programme was aimed to sensitise students, faculty, and staff about the vital role of organ donation in saving lives. Registrar Dr M Ravichand appreciated the noble cause of organ donation, noting that by pledging their organs, individuals can of ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) has suggested prioritising women in allocation of deceased donor organs.In a letter to the states/UTs, the apex authority for regulating organ donations and transplants in the country, has said a provision should be made to mark additional points for women recipients of donor organs, to address gender disparity. Studies have shown that while women make up a large percentage of donors, they receive fewer organs than men. "Wo ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Bringing down the curtain on the proceedings initiated against misleading advertisements for medicinal products, the Supreme Court has closed the case filed by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) against Patanjali Ayurved and its founders.A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and K V Viswanathan said no further hearing was needed as the court had already passed various orders and the purpose of the case had been achieved. "By various orders, the prayers of the WP have been achieved and ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government is planning to increase the budget for organ transplants under the Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana, Health Minister Prakash Abitkar announced on Wednesday, pledging wider financial support for patients in need. The commitment came during a moving ceremony at Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children to mark World Organ Donation Day, where donor families were honoured for their life-saving contributions. Wadia Hospital Secures Pediatric Heart Transplant L ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside an order of bail to Olympic medallist and wrestler Sushil Kumar in a 2021 murder case of former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar at the Chhatrasal Stadium in the national capital. A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Prashant Kumar Mishra noted the allegations in the FIR, which said the national capital was made into a "criminal playground" to settle scores with no regard for the law of the land, and directed Kumar to surrender ...Read More >
Lucknow: To dispel myths around organ donation and urge people to pledge their organs for those in need, Aastha Centre for Geriatric Medicine, Palliative Care Hospital, Hospice & Social Welfare Society organised an awareness drive to mark Organ Donation Day on Wednesday.Doctors, healthcare professionals, social activists and community members highlighted the importance of organ donation. Participants shared real-life stories of recipients and families of donors. Experts spoke on the critical sho ...Read More >
New Delhi: Traffic in central Delhi will be affected on Thursday as the traffic police has issued an advisory due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions.According to police, the traffic movement in Paharganj is likely to be affected from 1.30pm in view of the shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession.The Janmashtami procession will start from Mandir Shri Banke Bihari Ji in Paharganj's Sangatrasan Bazar and pass through Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk an ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: State govt on Wednesday conferred 'Suraj Samman' on 24 organ donors posthumously on the occasion of Organ Donation Day. A cash reward of Rs 5 lakh each was received by family members of the awardees.Health minister Mukesh Mahaling presented the awards after paying homage to the organ donors and their immediate family members. "Enlivening others in the aftermath of one's death through organ donation is a higher order of noble acts," he added.Mahaling said that because of the noble ac ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a bid to increase organ donation in Maharashtra and give new life to patients awaiting transplants, the state government has launched the Organ Donation Fortnight with a range of awareness initiatives. Public Health and Family Welfare Minister Prakash Abitkar took the lead by personally filling out the organ donation form and taking a pledge, thus formally inaugurating the campaign. He urged citizens across the state to join the campaign and pledge to donate or ...Read More >
Hyderabad/New Delhi: Telangana has been honoured with a prestigious national award for achieving the highest organ donation rate in India. According to a senior official, in 2024, Telangana recorded an organ donation rate of 4.88 donors per million population (pmp), which significantly surpassed the national average of 0.8 pmp. The award was presented during a felicitation ceremony held in New Delhi as part of the 15th Indian Organ Donation Day celebrations, organised by the National Organ and T ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana has been ranked number one state in organ donation in India during 2024. A total of188 brain-dead donors contributed organs in Telangana during the year. As many as 725 lives saved through successful transplants According to officials 4.88 donations per 10 lakh population in the state is far above the national average of 0.8 Telangana received the NOTTO Award at the National Organ Donation Day event in Delhi on Saturday. The award was presented by U ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana has been recognised for its highest organ donation rate across the country under the Jeevandan programme by the central health ministry. The Union health minister, JP Nadda, presented the award to the Jeevandan team on behalf of the Telangana govt at the 15th Indian Organ Donation Day, organised by the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO), in New Delhi on Saturday. According to officials, Telangana recorded an organ donation rate of 4.88 donors per milli ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Centre has awarded the Telangana government for securing the maximum number of organ donations in the country. In an event observing the National Organ Donation Day in Delhi, Union health minister J.P. Nadda presented the award to representatives of the state's Jeevandan programme on Saturday. While the national average in 2024 stood at 0.8 organ donations per 10 lakh population, Telangana reported a significantly higher rate of 4.88 per 10 lakh, according to the Union health min ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (PTI) The government has notified a new framework for the edible oil industry, imposing stricter registration and reporting requirements on producers to enhance transparency and oversight, according to an official release. The 2025 Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (VOPPA) Regulation Order, notified on August 1 by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, amends the Vegetable Oil Products Production and Availability (Regulation) Order, 20 ...Read More >
Imphal: Manipur was awarded the best among North Eastern states in organ donation and transplant at the 15th Indian Organ Donation Day, observed under the aegis of the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in New Delhi on Saturday. The Regional Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (ROTTO) organised the event, which Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda attended. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowled ...Read More >
Renowned Telugu actor and comedian Fish Venkat, whose real name was Venkat Raj, passed away at the age of 53 on a somber Friday in Hyderabad. As reported by 123 Telugu, Venkat had been struggling with severe kidney issues for several months. His condition progressively declined, leading to his admission into intensive care, where he was placed on both dialysis and ventilator support. Medical professionals had urged an immediate kidney transplant, but despite all interventions, his health continu ...Read More >
Finding a suitable kidney donor is still the biggest obstacle, even though Prabhas' support has given the family hope. Telugu actor Prabhas has come forward to show support for veteran comedian Fish Venkat, who is receiving treatment in the intensive care unit and is in critical condition. The well-known philanthropist actor has promised to pay for Venkat's urgent kidney transplant. Sravanthi, Venkat's daughter, confirmed in an interview with One India that Prabhas' team has committed to payin ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Despite India making progress in organ transplantation, and being a sought-after transplant tourism destination for patients from abroad, the country still faces challenges in achieving equitable access for all its citizens, especially those living in remote areas, said a latest Lancet study. The study stressed that India needs stronger government investment, better data collection, improved public sector capacity, and policies to reduce financial and geographic barriers. India, plac ...Read More >
New Delhi : On the morning of 29th June 2025, a retired 69-year-old teacher fell unconscious in the washroom while getting ready for a yoga session. The family immediately rushed her to Manipal Hospital, where a CT scan revealed a massive intracerebral bleed. She was resuscitated and placed on a ventilator. Despite expert management in the intensive care unit, her condition did not stabilize, and she was eventually declared brain dead on the late evening of 2nd July 2025. Despite the moment of ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Popular Tollywood actor and comedian Fish Venkat is currently in the ICU, fighting a severe kidney condition. Known for his comic and villain roles in hit Telugu films like Bunny, Adhurs, Gabbar Singh, and Dhee, Fish Venkat has been undergoing dialysis for more than a year due to kidney failure. Unfortunately, his condition has now worsened, and doctors say a kidney transplant is the only way to save his life. In a touching gesture, Pan-India superstar Prabhas has stepped forward to ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], May 2: Transplant athletes from their successful participation at the World Transplant Games in Perth Australia ... New Delhi [India], May 2: Transplant athletes from their successful participation at the World Transplant Games in Perth Australia were felicitated at India Habitat Centre. This was the largest contingent of 32 players ever to go from India to the WTG, and Team India athletes won 35 medals in the World Transplant Games 2023, which concluded in Australia's Perth ...Read More >
Raveena Tandon was recently honoured by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.Source : Instagram Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon was recently honoured by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in recognition of her contributions and dedication to various social and environmental causes. On the occasion of World Environment Day, the actress was felicitated for her ongoing efforts towards environmental conservation and animal welfare. Raveena took to her Instagram ha ...Read More >
Keonjhar: The last rites of Lata Mohanta (58), an organ donor from Kodakhaman village in Patna block, was performed with state honours. Mohanta, wife of Kulamani Mahanta, passed away at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar after a brief illness following her brain stroke. Her family honoured her last wish by consenting to donate her organs, her liver successfully transplanted into another patient. "State honours were accorded to recognize her noble sacrifice and promote awareness about organ dona ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a groundbreaking achievement, Star Hospitals has successfully performed a simultaneous liver and kidney transplant on a 54-year-old critically ill patient, Sammineni Rama Rao, a businessman from Ongole, Andhra Pradesh. Rama Rao had been suffering from diabetes and high blood pressure for eight years, which led to kidney damage. Additionally, his liver was damaged due to a hepatitis B infection. As his health deteriorated, doctors recommended that he undergo a kidney and liver tran ...Read More >
Body donated to Doon Medical College's anatomy department; "I am making her immortal. She will serve a greater cause for mankind," says grieving mother; likely the youngest such donation in India For Ram Mahra and Nancy, the joy of becoming parents again on December 8 was short-lived as their baby girl died of a heart ailment just 60 hours after she was born. In the midst of their grief, however, the Uttarakhand couple decided to donate their infant daughter's body for the purpose of medical ed ...Read More >
US health officials have introduced a groundbreaking rule enabling kidney and liver transplants from HIV-positive donors to HIV-positive recipients outside of research settings. This historic decision is set to broaden the pool of available organs, thus benefiting patients irrespective of their HIV status. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra emphasized that the rule effectively eliminates barriers, enhancing transplant accessibility and outcomes for individuals with HIV. Solid re ...Read More >
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