CBI books UP officials in NRHM scam

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Saturday registered five cases relating to alleged bungling in the execution and implementation of National Rural Health Mission funds in Uttar Pradesh since......

Venugopal removed from AIIMS director's post

Hours after the presidential assent to a bill enabling his removal, the government on Friday sacked eminent cardiac surgeon P Venugopal as AIIMS director with whom Union Health Minister Anbumani......

Bizarre remedies don't treat snakebites: WHO

Unscientific treatment methods, including administration of electric shocks or chemicals such as potassium permanganate, are largely responsible for India having the highest incidence of snakebite......

Govt framing guidelines on handling of COVID-19 casualties

Amid a controversy over the cremation of the 68-year-old woman who died in Delhi after being infected with the novel coronavirus, the Union health ministry has begun working on framing guidelines......

Dubai police await 'clearance' to release Sridevi's body

There could be a further delay in the return of Sridevi's mortal remains with the Dubai police informing the Indian embassy that another "clearance" was awaited before it could release the body.......