3 years, 7 months ago

There Shouldn't Be A Situation Where Administration Is Caught Unawares Of Deterioration Of Situation & COVID Patients Are Deprived Of Medical Attention: AP HC

Live Law

Dealing with a PIL related to the COVID management in the State of Andhra Pradesh, the Andhra Pradesh High Court on Wednesday directed the State Government, "Let there be not a situation where the administration is caught unawares in the event of deterioration of the situation and patients are deprived of getting medical attention and treatment." State's and Petitioners' submission Pursuant to the Court's last order, the State Government filed a comprehensive affidavit with regard to the steps taken by the State to deal with the present COVID-19 pandemic and it was submitted that presently, there was no shortage of hospital beds and a dearth of oxygen. Further, the Court directed the State to prominently display in each and every notified COVID hospital the name of the Nodal officer as well as his telephone number so that any patient/attendant, in case of facing any difficulty in the hospital, can easily approach such Nodal Officer and seek remedial measures. The Court also noted that in spite of the notification dated 23rd April 2021 which provides that COVID Care Centres shall render services to those patients who cannot maintain home isolation, one Nagaraju of Ajit Singh Nagar, Vijayawada, was denied admission.

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1 year, 8 months ago

AP reports 267 Covid cases in past two weeks

Deccan Chronicle

VIJAYAWADA: AP health minister Vidadala Rajini on Friday disclosed that during the past two weeks, medical authorities have tested 15,096 people and found 267 of them with symptoms of Covid-19. Participating in a country-wide video conference with union health minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, along with ministers of other states, Rajini underlined that Chief Minister Y.S. Dr Mandaviya held a video …

1 year, 8 months ago

AP reports 267 Covid cases in past two weeks

Deccan Chronicle

VIJAYAWADA: AP health minister Vidadala Rajini on Friday disclosed that during past two weeks, medical authorities have tested 15,096 people and found 267 of them with symptoms of Covid-19. Participating in a country-wide video conference with union health minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, along with ministers of other states, Rajini underlined that Chief Minister Y.S. Dr. Mandaviya had held a video …

1 year, 8 months ago

Uttar Pradesh puts frontline workers, hospitals on ‘alert mode’, amid partial rise in COVID-19 cases

The Hindu

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday put all the frontline workers working in government as well as private hospitals on ‘alert mode’, while stepping up precautionary measures in light of a partial rise in COVID-19 cases in a few districts of the State. The State government issued the directions after a presentation regarding Communicable Disease Control and Dastak Abhiyan attended …

1 year, 9 months ago

Centre warns state on rising Covid cases

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: A sudden spurt in cases in Telangana has prompted concern at the Centre, resulting in the Union health ministry writing to the state’s principal secretary, health, S.A.M. Rajesh Bhushan, Union health secretary, pointed out that Telangana had reported an increase in weekly cases from 132 in the week ending March 8 to 267 in the week ending March 15. …

1 year, 9 months ago

Uptick in COVID cases: Union Health Ministry writes to Karnataka to examine situation at micro level

The Hindu

Concerned over the rise in COVID-19 cases in Karnataka, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Thursday wrote to the State to examine the situation of COVID-19 at the micro level and maintain focus on implementation of necessary measures for prompt and effective management. What is worrisome is the number of ICU admissions have “Hence, Bengaluru needs to be added to …

1 year, 11 months ago

Foreigner goes missing after testing COVID-19 positive in Agra, provided incorrect contact details

India TV News

Covid Alert: A foreign tourist has gone missing after testing positive for Covid-19 in Agra. As per the officer, they are facing difficulties to find him as the contact details provided by the tourist are incorrect. Tourist's covid-19 report found positive Dr Arun Srivastava, who is the Chief Medical Officer of Agra, said that they have not been able to …

2 years, 11 months ago

Govt. healthcare staff bearing the brunt of Covid onslaught in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The state government’s healthcare workers are facing a Covid onslaught with infections rising rapidly in many hospitals. Director of medical education, Telangana, Dr K Ramesh Reddy said the department did not have a count of the overall number of healthcare workers infected in the state. A member of a state doctors’ association said that almost 80 per cent of …

2 years, 11 months ago

2,000 medical students, doctors infected with Covid-19 in AP

Deccan Chronicle

VIJAYAWADA: Nearly 2,000 medical students and government doctors have been infected with Covid-19 in recent days in Andhra Pradesh. Of the total infected, a majority were medical students attending to patients in both Covid-19 and non-Covid-19 out-patient wards in 11 government medical colleges attached to various hospitals. AP Junior Doctors’ Association president Dr Jaswanth said, “We have been receiving reports …

2 years, 11 months ago

SC pulls up Andhra Pradesh for delay in disbursal of COVID death claims

Deccan Chronicle

VIJAYAWADA: The Supreme Court has pulled up the Andhra Pradesh government for the delay in distribution of compensation to the kin of those who died due to Covid19 despite previous court orders. A bench comprising Justices MR Shah and Sanjiv Khanna while hearing a case on Wednesday noted that AP flouted the court’s orders to pay Covid relief to the …

2 years, 11 months ago

Andhra Pradesh moots gap reduction for Covid precaution dose

Deccan Chronicle

Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh government has urged the Centre to reduce the time-gap between the second Covid19 shot and the precaution dose to six months from the present nine months. Chairing a high-level review meeting with health minister Krishna Srinivas and top officials on Covid19, Chief Minister Jagan advised officials to write to the Centre seeking a reduced time-gap between …

2 years, 11 months ago

AP gears up to meet rise in Covid cases

Deccan Chronicle

Vijayawada: Given the steady rise in Covid19 cases, the Andhra Pradesh government has geared up its machinery to meet any emergency and curb the spread of the virus as also to treat the infected. They would pay special attention on Covid- designated government hospitals as for availability of beds attached with medical oxygen and ventilator support in ICU wards. The …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Hospitalisations may rise as COVID crisis \'evolving\': Government

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: As the daily count of Covid-19 infections rocketed to 179,723 across the country, nearly an eight-fold rise in a week, the Union health ministry on Monday warned the states and Union territories that the situation was “dynamic and evolving” and that the need for hospitalisation may change rapidly. While the hospitalisation of active cases in the ongoing Covid-19 …

2 years, 11 months ago

Andhra Pradesh govt issues stricter Covid curbs as cases mount. Details here

Live Mint

The Andhra Pradesh government on Monday issued stricter Covid-related restrictions in view of the spurt in number of cases over the past few days. At a high-level review meeting here, Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy directed the Health Department officials to enforce other restrictions as well and ensure people strictly followed Covid Appropriate Behaviour to check the spread …

2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi govt asks private hospitals to step up Covid measures in ICUs, wards

Live Mint

Amid rising cases of the novel coronavirus in Delhi, the government has directed private hospitals in the national capital to ensure that healthcare workers treating non-Covid patients, especially in Intensive Care Units, should maintain Covid appropriate behavior. The private hospital authorities should also ensure that all healthcare workers in the hospital should be completely vaccinated as mentioned in the guidelines …

2 years, 11 months ago

Ensure COVID-19 duty of resident docs don't exceed 8 hours: IMA urges Centre, states

Firstpost

In a statement, the doctors’ body said in case of untimely death, the status of Covid martyr and compensation as well as case-wise assistance should be arranged. New Delhi: The Indian Medical Association on Wednesday requested the Centre and states to ensure that Covid duty of resident doctors do not exceed eight hours a day and after a week there …

3 years, 3 months ago

Shouldn't Post-Covid Treatment Be Part Of Covid Care? Kerala High Court Asks State

Live Law

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday sought clarification from the State regarding why treatment for post-Covid complications was not considered a part of coronavirus care when the death of a person 30 days after turning Covid negative was treated as a COVID-19 death.A Division Bench comprising Justice Devan Ramachandran and Justice Kauser Edappagath was hearing a review petition filed by. …

3 years, 3 months ago

HC questions Kerala govt logic behind fixing post COVID complications treatment rates

Deccan Chronicle

Kochi: When deaths even after 30 days of a person turning negative for coronavirus is treated as a COVID death, then by the same rationale treatment for post-COVID complications should also be reckoned as part of corona care was the prima facie view expressed by the Kerala High Court on Wednesday. "On a parallel reasoning, treatment which goes on after …

3 years, 4 months ago

Covid Deaths At Jaipur Golden Hospital- Delhi HC Grants Further Time To Centre, Delhi Govt For Responding To Plea Seeking SIT Investigation, Compensation

Live Law

The Delhi High Court on Monday granted further six weeks time to the Centre and Delhi Government in order to file their replies in the plea moved by family of 9 victims seeking a Court monitored CBI SIT Investigation into the deaths that took place in Jaipur Golden Hospital on 23rd and 24th April, seizure of important records and CCTV …

3 years, 4 months ago

Elderly COVID Patient Missing From Hospital- "Matter Of Serious Concern, Trace Him Before Aug 27": Allahabad HC Raps Authorities

Live Law

The Allahabad High Court on Thursday rapped the Prayagraj District Administration, Police, and the TB Sapru Hospital administration in a case pertaining to the missing of a COVID Patient although more than three months have passed since a missing report had been registered.The Bench of Justice Surya Prakash Kesarwani and Justice Piyush Agrawal was hearing a Habeas. The Allahabad High …

3 years, 4 months ago

Karnataka HC Directs State To Consider Ascertaining If Covid-19 Patients Admitted In Private Hospitals Under Govt Quota Have Insurance Cover

Live Law

The Karnataka High Court has disposed of a petition against allotment of Government reserved beds at private hospitals to such Covid-19 patients who are already covered by medical insurance. It has directed the State Government to consider the submissions made by the Petitioner while chalking out a plan for combating potential third wave of Covid-19. "In the PIL concerning Covid-19, …

3 years, 4 months ago

COVID 19- Himachal Pradesh HC Seeks Response On Availability Of Medical Facilities In Every District; Number Of Doctors & Paramedical Staff

Live Law

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has sought response of District Commissioners of all districts in the State to furnish details on the availability of medical facilities in every district and also on the number of doctors and paramedical staff posted in the districts.A division bench comprising of Acting Chief Justice Ravi Malimath and Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua gave one week's …

3 years, 4 months ago

Kerala now accounts for 50% of all new Covid cases in India, worried Centre intervenes

India Today

The southern state of Kerala now accounts for 50 per cent of all new Covid-19 cases in the country, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has pointed out. Documents accessed by India Today show that Kottayam in Kerala has seen a 64 per cent increase in Covid-19 cases since June 28. Kerala accounts for 50 per cent of all …

3 years, 5 months ago

COVID: Karnataka further eases curbs with effect from July 5

India TV News

In the wake of Karnataka registering more number of recoveries, the state government on Saturday announced further relaxations in COVID-19-related restrictions allowing certain activities, including re-opening of religious places and conducting of weddings. The relaxations would be in place for the next 15 days from July 6, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said after chairing a meeting with his Cabinet …

3 years, 5 months ago

Centre rushes teams to six states reporting high number of Covid cases

India TV News

The Centre on Friday deputed multi-disciplinary teams to Kerala, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Manipur in view of the high number of COVID-19 cases being reported by these states. Teams will be supporting the states in their efforts to carry out a targeted Covid response and management, and effectively tackling the pandemic, a Union Health Ministry statement said. The …

3 years, 6 months ago

HC asks Telangana for fight plan against Delta Plus

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: While dealing with Covid-19 related PILs, the Telangana High Court directed the state government to file a detailed reply throwing light on the preparedness of the government to tackle the Delta Plus variant of the novel Coronavirus. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Hima Kohli and Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy directed the state government to file a detailed cogent …

3 years, 6 months ago

Underreporting Of Covid-19 Deaths In Uttar Pradesh: Plea In Allahabad High Court Seeks Death Audits

Live Law

A PIL has been filed before the Allahabad High Court seeking audit of number of Covid-19 deaths in Uttar Pradesh, to bust the state's under-reporting regime. The Petitioner has therefore urged the High Court to pass direction for 'death audit' of Covid-19 fatalities since March 2020 till date. The Petitioner has also urged that, directions be issued to include Covid-19 …

3 years, 6 months ago

Fearing Covid, family of four commits suicide in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool

India Today

Fearing that they might get infected with Covid-19, a family of four committed suicide by consuming poison in the Vaddegeri area of Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. Pratap worked as a TV mechanic, his son Jayant was in high school, and daughter Rishita was a seventh grade student. A suicide note was recovered from the house, which revealed that the family was …

3 years, 6 months ago

Report claims huge underreporting of Covid-19 deaths in Tamil Nadu, govt denies

India Today

An NGO in Tamil Nadu has published a report claiming that the number of Covid-19 related deaths in the state is likely to be eight times higher than the government data. The report, published by Chennai-based NGO Arappor Iyakkam, analysed data of six government hospitals and claimed that the actual deaths in these hospitals were close to 13.6 times higher …

3 years, 6 months ago

Serious Mental Health Issues Have Cropped Up As Fallout Of COVID-19 Infection: Telangana High Court Seeks Action Plan From State

Live Law

The Telangana High Court has sought a blue print from the State government for treatment of persons suffering mental trauma as a fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic. She ordered, "Having regard to the fact that serious mental health issues have cropped up as a fallout of the COVID-19 infection, it is directed that a blueprint be prepared and placed on …

3 years, 6 months ago

"COVID Patients In Critical Condition": Madras High Court Directs Puducherry Govt To Release Payments Due To Private Medical Colleges On Priority

Live Law

The Madras High Court has directed the Puducherry government to release payments due to the private medical colleges on a priority basis so that the treatment rendered to Covid patients is not compromised by the private organizations for lack of funds.The Bench of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy was hearing a petition stating that private hospitals and. …

3 years, 6 months ago

Assam doctor assaulted after death of Covid patient; 3 held

Deccan Chronicle

Guwahati: A group of people assaulted a doctor at a hospital in Hojai district of Assam following the death of a Covid-19 patient on Tuesday, police said. Hojai Superintendent of Police Barun Purkayastha said that a critically ill Covid-19 patient succumbed to the disease at Udali Covid Care Centre on Tuesday afternoon. A video of the attack which has gone …

3 years, 6 months ago

Deceased Covid patient's kin attack junior doctor in Assam, IMA demands action

India Today

A young doctor was allegedly attacked on Tuesday by family members of a deceased Covid-19 patient at a Covid care centre in Assam's Hojai district. Assam Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker Dr Numal Momin told Aajtak/India Today TV over the phone that it was the doctor's first day on duty in the rural area after completion of his MBBS course. https://t.co/HwQfbWwYmn— …

3 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus updates | May 31, 2021

The Hindu

India’s average daily test positivity rate continues to decline. The numbers are small, but their career opportunities can’t be missed.” Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh government permits usage of ‘Anandaiah’ herbal medicine for COVID patients The State government on Monday permitted the usage of the herbal concoction being given to COVID-19 patients by B. Anandaiah of Krishnapatnam in Nellore district by …

3 years, 6 months ago

Alleged Non-Admission Of Covid Patients By Private Hospitals Despite Insurance Cover: Gauhati High Court Seeks Response

Live Law

The Gauhati High Court has sought response from the Assam Government on an application alleging denial of admission to Covid-19 patients by private hospitals in the State. A Division Bench of Chief Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak heard Advocate A. Chamuah on behalf of Lawyers Association, Guwahati who alleged that in Assam, persons who are suffering from …

3 years, 7 months ago

Telangana government accused of giving false COVID-19 details to cover up lapses

Deccan Chronicle

KHAMMAM: Statistics about Covid-19 deaths being released by the State government every day are wrong, all over. CPI New Democracy state deputy secretary Potu Ranga Rao, providing evidence on the ill-conceived details, said, “The State government released a Covid-19 bulletin by saying that about 19 persons died due to the virus in Telangana. Ranga Rao wanted to know why the …

3 years, 7 months ago

Excessive Fees Charged By Private Hospitals From COVID19 Patients: Andhra Pradesh High Court Orders Payment Be Made Through Nodal Officers To Keep A Check

Live Law

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Wednesday directed the State Government to work out modalities for payment of private hospital bills of Covid-19 patients through a Nodal Officer, in order to avoid exorbitant charges being levied by them. Accordingly, the Court has directed the authorities concerned to look into this matter and work out modalities forthwith to see that payments …

3 years, 7 months ago

Why No Medicines, Meals Being Provided to Patients in Home Isolation: Allahabad HC to UP Govt

News 18

The Allahabad High Court Tuesday asked the Uttar Pradesh government as to why it was not providing medicine and meals to Covid-19 patients in home-isolation as it was doing during the first wave of the pandemic. The Lucknow Bench of Allahabad High Court further sought a response of the state government on paramedical staff not being provided lodging facility after …

3 years, 7 months ago

Uttarakhand hospitals warned against masking Covid-19 deaths, data

Hindustan Times

Uttarakhand hospitals’ failure to report at least 200 Covid-19 related deaths has led to a warning by health experts against the “masking” of data, saying, it’s continuation could adversely affect the fight against the pandemic in the hill state. The warning comes after the state health department noticed that at least five hospitals and health facilities treating Covid-19 patients didn’t …

3 years, 7 months ago

The courts' interventions over the COVID situation point to rudderless governance

The Hindu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s love for publicity is well known. Against this background of palpable failure of leadership, various high courts as also the Supreme Court made several interventions holding the State governments and the Centre accountable for their duty towards citizens. In April and early May, when Delhi’s hospitals and crematoria were overwhelmed by the sheer number of patients …

3 years, 7 months ago

"Ensure Correct Balance Between Patient's Well Being And Covid Situation": Delhi HC Directs AIIMS To Conduct Surgery On Cancer Patient Delayed Due To Covid

Live Law

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed AIIMS, Delhi to fix a date and resume elective surgeries of a 44 year old cancer patient whose treatment was delayed after the AIIMS administration decided to close all OPDs and elective surgeries in view of the Covid 19 pandemic and diverted most of its human resources and infrastructure for covid care.A single …

3 years, 7 months ago

Covid Care Centre Be Set Up in JNU to Isolate Those Who Tested Positive: HC to Varsity, Delhi Govt

News 18

The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed that a Covid care centre be set up inside the Jawaharlal Nehru University for immediate isolation of those residents who have tested positive as coronavirus cases inside the campus are “quite high”. The high court said that as far as patients who may need oxygen beds are concerned, the JNU Task Force may …

3 years, 7 months ago

P&H High Court Reviews COVID Situation In Haryana, Punjab & Chandigarh UT

Live Law

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday asked the States of Punjab, Haryana and UT of Chandigarh alongwith representative of Central Govt. regarding various issues arising due to Covid 19 pandemic.Beside other things relevant health issues like shortage of ventilators in Govt Hospital Chandigarh, wastage of vials of vaccine, over burdened ambulance facilities shortage of medical. Beside other things …

3 years, 7 months ago

Opinion | How Covid pandemic is spreading from metros to villages

India TV News

First, the good news. The second wave of Covid-19 pandemic is showing hopeful signs of decline, with the daily count of fresh cases below 3.5 lakh for the second consecutive day. Active cases dipped by 4,000 to settle at 3.7 lakhs, but the number of Covid-related deaths jumped to 4,205 on Tuesday, the highest single day toll recorded till now. …

3 years, 7 months ago

Hospitals Cannot Show Deaths As Non-COVID Deaths If Antigen Tests Showed Suspected COVID Infection : Allahabad High Court

Live Law

The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday directed that deaths of persons who were suspected to be affected by the Covid-19 virus after antigen tests will be computed as Covid-deaths for the purposes of maintaining records and disposal of bodies. The Court noted that there has been a decline in the number of testing been conducted in the State and as …

3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19- Govts. Need To Be 'Over Sensitive' To Help Patients Irrespective Of Their Origin State: P&H High Court Bats For Common Oxygen Strategy

Live Law

In an important observation, the Punjab & Haryana High Court last week said that in a situation like one created by COVID-19 Pandemic, the paramount consideration of the Governments should be of helping every human being irrespective of the State to which he/she belongs. The Court was hearing a revived petition concerning COVID-related facilities in States of Punjab, Haryana and …

3 years, 7 months ago

No Patient To Be Refused Services, COVID Positive Report Not Needed For Hospitalisation: Centre Revises National Policy For Hospital Admissions

Live Law

Days after the Supreme Court directed the Central Government to frame a uniform national policy on hospital admissions, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare today revised the National Policy For Admission of COVID Patients to various categories of COVID facilities. The Health Ministry has called this move a 'patient-centric measure', which aims to ensure a prompt, effective, and …

3 years, 7 months ago

Andhra Pradesh High Court Expresses Dissatisfaction Over Covid-19 Management In State

Live Law

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Thursday expressed deep dissatisfaction at the manner in which the authorities are handling the Covid-19 situation in the State. "There should be every attempt by the State to make sure that these pivotal aspects, which go a long way in management of Covid-19, are seriously addressed and deficiencies are immediately rectified for the effective …

3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19 positive report not required for hospitalisation in Gujarat

India TV News

In a relief to people, the Gujarat government on Friday announced that carrying a COVID- 19 positive report will not be necessary for admission of patients to hospitals in the state. The state Health and Family Welfare Department issued a circular, in which it asked all the hospitals to "entertain and give treatment" to all those "suspected patients having symptoms" …

3 years, 7 months ago

Kerala HC Directs State Response On Rates Of Rooms In Covid Hospitals, PPE kits, Charges On Medical Equipment, Doctor/Nurse Fees

Live Law

The Kerala High Court on Monday remarked that it intended to take up pleas seeking uniform COVID-19 treatment tariffs across private hospitals, labs, and diagnostic centers in the state "with some seriousness". ", the Court asked State Attorney KV Sohan stated that affluent persons could afford to go to "five-star hospitals" and pay for them The Bench replied, "You are …

3 years, 7 months ago

In The Absence Of An Action Plan, The Healthcare System In Bihar Qua COVID Appears To Be Moving Aimlessly: Patna High Court

Live Law

The Patna High Court on Monday observed that in the absence of an action plan, the healthcare system in Bihar qua COVID-19 appeared to be moving aimlessly. Squadron Leader Wansi informed the Court that the doctors and other staff deputed by the Armed Forces to treat COVID patients in the said hospital were facing lot of problems because of non-supply …

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Hospitals are bound to give free treatment to survivors of sexual violence, acid attacks: HC

Hindustan Times

The Delhi high court has directed all government and private hospitals, along with nursing homes, provide free medical treatment to survivors of cases that involve sexual violence and acid attacks. “However, despite the provisions under BNSS or CrPC, as also the guidelines formulated by the MoHFW, the court has been informed that survivors of sexual violence and acid attacks face …

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1 week ago

Police to move SC for Arjun bail cancellation

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad police will approach the Supreme Court for the cancellation of an interim bail granted to Telugu film actor Allu Arjun, high-placed sources in the police department said. However, as the police gathered fresh evidence during the investigation, they will soon approach the Supreme Court seeking the cancellation of Allu Arjun’s interim bail, the top police officials confirmed …

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1 week ago

HC raises concern over terminally ill prisoners, directs State to act on 2010 advisory

The Hindu

After a visit to Pune’s Yerwada Central Prison on December 15, a Division of Justices Revati Mohite-Dere and Prithviraj Chavan directed the Maharashtra government to consider proper implementation of Union Government’s August 2010 advisory for terminally ill prisoners. The Bench who visited the inmates of Yerwada Central Prison particularly women prisoners to inspect the living condition and amenities inside the …

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1 week, 2 days ago

In Public Interest: Kerala HC Upholds Mandatory Rotating Medical Internship By Foreign Students For Missing Classes Due To COVID/ Ukraine War

Live Law

The Kerala High Court has upheld Kerala State Medical Commission's decision mandating two year Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship to foreign students who missed offline classes due to COVID-19 and war in Ukraine, observing that it was made in larger public interest The petitioners had undergone medical course in Ukraine from 2016-2022. The petitioners were challenging a public notice issued by …

Kerala Medical Ukraine Internship Students Court Public Interest

1 week, 4 days ago

Karnataka Covid 'scandal': FIR filed over alleged corruption in PPE, mask procurement

Hindustan Times

A case was lodged at Bengaluru's Vidhana Soudha Police Station on Friday over suspected irregularities in the management of Covid-19. the case was registered on a complaint by Medical Education Department Chief Accounts Officer Dr M Vishnu Prasad. According to a PTI report, the case was registered on a complaint by Medical Education Department Chief Accounts Officer Dr M Vishnu …

Karnataka Covid Pti Officer Sit Med Mask Procurement

1 week, 5 days ago

Karnataka private schools overcharged Rs 345 crore in fees during Covid: Report

India Today

The Comptroller and Auditor General, in a report tabled in Legislative Assembly in Karnataka, revealed that private schools in the state overcharged students by Rs 345.80 crore in fees, during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020-21, violating court orders. In another report on healthcare, the CAG found Rs 17.79 crore worth of Covid-19 drugs were not supplied to the government by …

Crore Cag Rs Supplies Schools Overcharged

1 week, 6 days ago

State Must Not Defeat Purpose Of Death Sentence By Showing Laxity In Implementation: Supreme Court

Live Law

The Supreme Court while upholding the commutation of death sentences of two convicts highlighted several instances of administrative and judicial delays in the processing of mercy petitions and issuance of death warrants, which ultimately led to the commutation of sentence. A bench of Justices Abhay Oka, Ahsanuddin Amanullah, and Augustine George Masih observed a delay of over three years by …

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2 weeks ago

Telangana HC Allows Accused Doctor in Suicide Case to Attend PG Exam

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court yet again intervened in the the order of suspension made by the Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences against Dr M.A. Saiff Ali, accused for abetting the suicide of Dr D. Preeti, a medical graduate working under his supervision at the Kakatiya Medical College in Warangal. The petitioner alleged that the college administration, led …

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2 weeks ago

Complainant Was A 'Notorious Lady', In The Habit Of Filing Complaints: Ex-CM Yediyurappa To Karnataka HC In POCSO Case Filed Against Him

Live Law

Questioning the cognizance taken by the magistrate of a chargesheet filed against B S Yediyurappa and other accused in a POCSO Case, the former CM told the Karnataka High Court on Tuesday that the complainant was a "notorious lady" urging the court to look at her statements with a pinch of salt. The high court which is hearing Yediyurappa's petition …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Govt. assistance remains elusive for Vengoor families hit by Hepatitis A outbreak

The Hindu

Nearly eight months after a major Hepatitis A outbreak, the affected families in Vengoor panchayat, near Perumbavoor, have almost lost hope of getting financial assistance from the government for the medical expenses incurred following prolonged hospitalisation. The outbreak, first reported on April 17, affected over 250 people and claimed four lives, including 27-year-old Anjana Chandran from Kaippilly ward. Baiju Paul, …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Karnataka Covid-19 scam: DK Shivakumar promises strict action against accused

India Today

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has assured stringent action against those involved in the COVID-19 scam during the previous BJP government, emphasising that no one responsible for irregularities will be spared. Speaking to reporters after chairing the Cabinet Sub-Committee meeting on COVID-19 irregularities at Vidhana Soudha, Shivakumar said the government has received the report submitted by the Justice Cunha …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

AIIMS faces backlash for ignoring Centre's directive to register FIR on doctor's attack

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: AIIMS is under fire after failing to comply with the Ministry of Health’s directive to file an FIR within six hours of a violent attack on a doctor. The incident, which occurred at a peripheral health centre in Ballabgarh, has sparked outrage among resident doctors, who are now threatening to go on strike if the institution does not …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

'Backdoor Entry And Against Public Policy': Telangana High Court Cancels Reappointment Of 1,200 Multipurpose Health Assistants

Live Law

The Telangana High Court has set aside the appointment of almost 1,200 Multi Purpose Health Assistant who were reappointment to the post by way of a Government Order, in contradiction of the High Court order, which was later upheld by the Supreme Court. "If G.O.Rt.No.1207, dated 09.10.2013, is examined in juxtaposition to the direction contained in para of para 60 …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Andhra Pradesh HC Grants Relief to Allu Arjun

Deccan Chronicle

It was contended that the FIR originated from a complaint by the deputy tahsildar of Nandyal, claiming that the visit of a Tollywood star to the MLA’s residence resulted in a large gathering, thereby breaching Section 144 of the CrPC and election code regulations. The Counsel for the petitioner would point out that the police had failed to apply due …

2 weeks, 5 days ago

Temporary Service During COVID-19 Pandemic No Grounds To Ask For Bonus Marks Or Reservation For Post Of Nurse: Rajasthan High Court

Live Law

Rajasthan High Court rejected petition by a disabled candidate for the post of Female Nurse suffering from 61% polio in both her legs, on the grounds that the guidelines specifying the disabilities eligible for reservation of the post reflected only single-leg disability and held that merely because she temporarily served on the post during Covid, she could not be conferred …

Court Post Eligible Disabilities

2 weeks, 5 days ago

Temporary Service During COVID-19 Pandemic No Grounds To Ask For Bonus Marks Or Reservation For Post Of Nurse: Rajasthan High Court

Live Law

Court Post

2 weeks, 6 days ago

RG Kar rape-murder: Parents of deceased medic unhappy over BJP’s ‘indifference’ about case

India TV News

The parents of the doctor who was raped and murdered at the West Bengal govt-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital about four months back on Thursday expressed regret over the role of the Bharatiya Janata Party, the main opposition in the state, in demanding justice for their daughter. We will participate in a rally to Swastha Bhavan called by …

West Bengal Doctors Junior Bjp Junior Doctors Rg Kar Kar

3 weeks ago

Patients lose patience as Alangulam government hospital faces severe shortage of doctors

New Indian Express

TENKASI: The Alangulam Government Hospital is reeling under a critical shortage of doctors, leaving the patients in the lurch. Out of six sanctioned doctor posts, only two are currently filled, leading to long queues of outpatients and frequent referrals of inpatients to Tirunelveli Medical College Hospital. While surgeries were previously referred to TvMCH, the former Chief Medical Officer, Dr Shivram …

Patients Severe Shortage

3 weeks, 2 days ago

Series of maternal deaths triggers concerns in Karnataka

The Hindu

The death of four mothers after delivery in the State-run district hospital attached to the Ballari Medical College and Research Centre in Ballari of Karnataka has raised concerns as the State’s maternal and infant mortality rate is considerably low. An experts committee from the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, which probed the deaths, had concluded that the four women …

Karnataka Deaths Maternal Deaths State Minister Ballari Solution Supplied

3 weeks, 3 days ago

Why a Kolkata hospital has refused to treat Bangladeshi patients

Firstpost

J N Roy Hospital in Kolkata’s Maniktala announced on Friday that it will not treat any patients from Bangladesh. The decision comes after the arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy Das Prabhu in Dhaka, reports of suspected anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh and insults to the Indian flag by Bangladeshi citizens Hindu activists try to break a police barricade as they participate …

India Kolkata Indian Hospital Hindu Hindus Dhaka

3 weeks, 4 days ago

Lokayukta’s surprise inspection of K.C. General Hospital reveals bribery, maladministration

The Hindu

Patil conducted a surprise inspection of K.C. “We will register a case under the Karnataka Lokayukta Act, 1985 and probe all irregularities at the hospital and fix accountability,” Mr. Patil told The Hindu. Other patients echoed similar concerns, alleging that doctors were prescribing medicines to be purchased from outside the hospital, even when they were available in the hospital’s pharmacy. …

Lokayukta Hospital Patil Bribery Maladministration

3 weeks, 5 days ago

"Doctors Are Backbone Of Healthcare, Police Officer's Badge Is Symbol Of Trust": Kerala HC On Cross-Allegations By Medical Officer & Circle Inspector

Live Law

The Kerala High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against a doctor under Section 166B of the IPC, who was accused of showing unwillingness to examine the victim in a child missing case and failing to issue a medical certificate, on finding that the ingredients of the said offence were not made out. Section 357 CrPC states that hospitals must provide …

Medical Court Victim Ipc Fir Doctor Officer

3 weeks, 6 days ago

‘Strange’: Delhi HC slams AAP govt for refusing Centre’s health support

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday expressed dismay over the city government’s refusal to accept financial aid under the Centre’s Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, a health scheme offering Rs 5 lakh insurance coverage to underprivileged citizens. A bench comprising Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela described the refusal as “strange,” particularly given the …

Delhi Health Support

4 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi Viral Video: IPS Officer 'Misbehaves' With Hospital Staff At Safdarjung Hospital

ABP News

A case of alleged misbehaviour with a resident doctor has come to light in Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital. This incident happened on Sunday night when a patient was admitted to the Sports Injury Centre and her husband, who is an IPS officer by profession, allegedly misbehaved with the resident doctor while getting treatment. According to the Resident Doctors' Association of VMMC …

Incident Doctors Hospital Doctor Her Husband Patient Ips

1 month ago

AP has shortfall of specialist doctors: CAG

Deccan Chronicle

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh has a shortfall of 743 specialist doctors and medical officers against the sanctioned posts of 3,316 in secondary healthcare, underlining the need to provide the required human resources to deliver healthcare services effectively at both primary and secondary levels. The CAG recommends that the state government develop a Human Resource Management System to track staff deployment in …

Health Healthcare Doctors Cag

1 month ago

India: Doctor’s stabbing renews debate over hospital safety months after rape and murder of medic

CNN

New Delhi CNN — A knife attack on a doctor in India has renewed an impassioned debate about whether enough is being done to protect medical staff in the world’s most populous nation’s often crowded and overstretched hospital wards. “How are we supposed to treat patients if we don’t know if we ourselves will make it out safely,” K. M. …

Health India Tamil Nadu Medical Delhi Kolkata Murder

1 month ago

20 Lko hosps served notices; licence cancelled of Khadra hosp

Hindustan Times

Twenty private hospitals in the state capital have been served notices for violating health ministry regulations, the chief medical officer of Lucknow, NB Singh, said on Tuesday. CMO team finds KD Hospital in Khadra locked and barred Singh also cancelled the licence of KD Hospital in Khadra, on Tuesday, following the failure of the hospital owner to appear on a …

Hospital Hosp Private Hospitals Cmo Khadra

1 month, 1 week ago

Andhra doctors deplore National Task Force report, demand protection

New Indian Express

VIJAYAWADA: Medical practitioners across the State and the rest of the country have expressed dissatisfaction with the National Task Force appointed by the Supreme Court, which concluded that a Central Protection Act for doctors is unnecessary. The Supreme Court constituted the NTF following the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder incident to evaluate the need for stringent security measures …

Doctors State Ima Ntf Force Report

1 month, 1 week ago

SC dismisses plea for central law to protect medical professionals

Deccan Chronicle

The Supreme Court of India, in a significant ruling, dismissed the plea for a central law to protect medical professionals from violence. The plea, filed by a group of medical associations, argued that a nationwide law was necessary to provide better safety measures for doctors and healthcare workers, given the rising incidents of violence against them in hospitals across India. …

Law Court Medical Professionals Central Law Sc Dismisses

1 month, 1 week ago

Procurement delay could have been dire: LoP amid Covid row

Hindustan Times

Responding to the Congress government’s allegations of corruption during the previous BJP-led government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, leader of opposition R Ashoka said that delays in procurement during the pandemic could have led to disastrous consequences. Leader of Opposition R Ashoka also called for a comprehensive review of the allegations and said there was a need for a complete …

Congress Bjp Minister Pti Siddaramaiah Sit Alleged

1 month, 1 week ago

Andhra Pradesh HC sets aside disqualification of MLC Indukuri Raghuraju

Deccan Chronicle

Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh High Court has set aside the disqualification of MLC Indukuri Raghuraju from the state Legislative Council and ruled that the chairman’s action was “against the principles of natural justice.” The court asked the chairman to reconsider his decision and ordered restoration of his membership until the final order is issued by the council head. A two-judge …

Court Council His Wife Mlc Chairman

1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka govt orders SIT probe into COVID ‘mismanagement’ during previous BJP rule, implicating former CM Yediyurappa

Hindustan Times

Karnataka government ordered to form a Special Investigation Team to investigate the alleged mismanagement of the COVID-19 pandemic by the previous BJP government in the state. Minister Patil hit out at the BJP and alleged that the previous government "behaved inhumanely." Previous govt was indulging in cheating people, corruption, documents were missing, misleading accounts, didn't allow PSI committee to work, …

Karnataka Committee Bjp Minister Covid Pti Patil

1 month, 1 week ago

Day after attack, doctor says he’s doing well; stir continues

Hindustan Times

Chennai: The government doctor in Chennai, who was stabbed multiple times by his patient’s son on Wednesday, said from the ICU on Thursday that he was stable even as doctors working in government hospitals across Tamil Nadu boycotted their duty in protest against the brutal attack and demanded more security. Doctors during a strike against the recent stabbing of Dr. …

Tamil Nadu Chennai Attack Hospitals Doctors Hospital Doctor

1 month, 1 week ago

COVID-19 scam: Karnataka cabinet decides to set up SIT for probing irregularities

Hindustan Times

The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday decided to constitute a Special Investigation Team to probe the alleged irregularities in the purchase of equipment and medicines during COVID19 pandemic when the BJP was in power in the state, based on the interim report submitted by Justice Michael D’Cunha Commission. '“After examining the interim report submitted by Justice Michael D’Cunha, the state cabinet …

Karnataka Recovery Report Bjp Minister Covid Cabinet

1 month, 1 week ago

‘Not practical’: SC rejects PIL for mandatory disclosure of medicine contraindications

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a public interest litigation calling it “not practical” after it sought to establish a regulatory framework that would mandate doctors to inform patients about the contraindications of prescribed medications. Bhushan suggested that doctors could provide printed inserts to patients detailing possible contraindications, which he argued would ultimately reduce legal issues related to medical negligence. …

Medical Court Patients Doctors Pil Supreme Bench

1 month, 1 week ago

Another Chennai doctor attacked in hospital, protests erupt across Tamil Nadu

India Today

Another doctor was reportedly attacked, this time by a patient, at a Chennai government hospital, on Wednesday, hours after an oncologist was stabbed in a super speciality hospital in the Tamil Nadu capital. DOCTORS PROTEST ACROSS TAMIL NADU In the wake of these two attacks, the Indian Medical Association held protests in several parts of the state condemning these incidents. …

Tamil Nadu Hospital Doctor Dr Balaji

1 month, 1 week ago

Calcutta High Court Declines To Quash Case Against Owner Of Nursing Home Over Death Of COVID Patient Due To Treatment By 'Fake Doctor'

Live Law

The Calcutta High Court has declined to quash a case against the owner of a nursing home filed by the father of a lady suffering from COVID-19, who allegedly passed away due to treatment by a "fake doctor." A single bench of Justice Ajoy Kumar Mukherjee held: "It is true that the petitioner in this application has made a conscious …

Death Medical Registration Nursing Home Fake Nursing Accused

1 month, 1 week ago

'Nerve Shocking': Rajasthan HC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Of Deteriorating Health Services In State, Says Hospitals Can't Play With Lives

Live Law

The Rajasthan High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the deteriorating condition of public health care system including gross negligence on part of hospitals in the State and has called upon the Union as well as State Ministry to submit a report on effective steps being taken for improving the present health care system. Furthermore, various Articles in the …

Health Court Care Suo Motu Cognizance Right State System

1 month, 1 week ago

Indian Medical Association condemns brutal attack on doctor in Chennai

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Condemning the brutal stabbing of a government doctor on duty in Chennai, the Indian Medical Association on Wednesday said strong deterrent legislations, exemplary punishments, and proactive safety measures are the need of the hour. The nation owes this to its doctors,” said IMA National President Dr. R V Asokan and Dr. Anilkumar J Nayak, Honorary Secretary General, in …

1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi High Court Presumes Man Dead Who Went 'Missing' During COVID-19 From LNJP Hospital, Grants ₹5 Lakh Compensation To Wife

Live Law

Presuming a man dead who purportedly went missing during the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic from Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP Hospital, the Delhi High Court has recently granted Rs. 5 lakh ex-gratia compensation to his wife.A division bench comprising Justice Prathiba M Singh and Justice Amit Sharma clarified that the payment shall not be in any manner construed as …

Delhi Court Delhi High Court Man Hospital State Her Husband

1 month, 1 week ago

More irregularities found in Covid-19 fund use in Karnataka during BJP rule

India Today

Fresh details about the misappropriation of Covid-19 funds allotted for Karnataka have come to light. A staggering Rs 7.03 crore, earmarked for publicity, was allegedly redirected improperly, and an additional Rs 8.85 lakh was paid to an organisation called “Chukki Talkies” without clear justification. The health department could not produce records for Rs 5 crore in spending, reportedly allocated under …

Karnataka Commission Fund Bjp

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Covid scam: Will prosecute BSY, Sudhakar and others, says CM Siddaramaiah

New Indian Express

ChIef Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said that his government will act on the report of the Justice John Michael D’Cunha Commission, which was formed to investigate the alleged corruption during the Covid-19 pandemic under the BJP rule. Addressing the media here, Siddaramaiah confirmed that the state cabinet will soon discuss the commission’s report and the government would take steps to …

Report Commission Siddaramaiah Ppe Yediyurappa Ppe Kits Sriramulu

1 month, 2 weeks ago

BJP's Yediyurappa, ex-Minister to face prosecution over misuse of Covid funds

India Today

A report submitted by retired High Court judge Michael D'Cunha Commission of Inquiry, who is probing the alleged Covid-19 scam that took place during the previous BJP-led government in Karnataka, has recommended the prosecution of the then Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa and Minister for Health and Family Welfare B Sriramulu under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act. PPE …

Health Karnataka Report Bjp Minister Covid Rao

1 month, 2 weeks ago

India to undertake mega study of covid-19 samples to help prepare for future pandemics

Live Mint

New Delhi: The Department of Biotechnology plans to undertake a study of thousands of samples and clinical material collected during covid-19 to help Indian scientists understand the susceptibility of individuals and changes in metabolic activity that will be useful in fighting future pandemics. The department will give the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium, a consortium of 54 laboratories, the mandate to …

India Indian Official Covid Studies Dbt Future Pandemics

2 months ago

Jagan Blames TD Government for Diarrhoea Outbreak in Gurla, Demands Action

Deccan Chronicle

Former Chief Minister and YSRC President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has expressed deep concern over the public health system in the state of Andhra Pradesh, citing the recent diarrhoea outbreak in Gurla village. Jagan, in a post on the social media platform 'X', accused the Telugu Desam (TD) coalition government of negligence and highlighted the deterioration of essential health services …

Politics Law Crime Health

2 months, 2 weeks ago

10,000 Long Covid patients on benefits, more may follow

Dutch News

Some four years after the beginning of the Covid pandemic some 10,000 Long Covid sufferers are living on benefits because they are unable to work or work fulltime, figures from state benefits agency UWV have shown. Some 9,746 people are on invalidity benefit because of complications following an infection while another 1,246 have health problems associated with Long Covid but …

Long Covid Olde Loohuis Covid Long Infection

2 months, 2 weeks ago

10,000 Long Covid patients on benefits, more may follow

Dutch News

Long Covid Olde Loohuis Covid Long Infection

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Why DID respected GP on £140K-a -year concoct elaborate inheritance 'murder plot'? Married father tried to kill his mother's lover after learning how to make poison 'Covid' jab in 'The Mujahideen Hand

Daily Mail

In the quiet cul-de-sac that he called home, the comings and goings of Dr Thomas Kwan raised no suspicions. Thomas Kwan, 53, admitted trying to murder Patrick O'Hara at the home he shared with the doctor's mother in Newcastle Kwan's mother, Wai King - also known as Jenny Leung - is pictured outside court during an earlier hearing Patrick O'Hara …

Murder Mother House Cctv Covid Her Son His Mother

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Calcutta HC: PIL seeking registration of FIR against Vineet Goyal to be heard on October 7

The Hindu

The Calcutta High Court on Friday said that a PIL seeking registration of an FIR against former Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal for allegedly revealing the name of the R G Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-murder victim will be heard by it on Monday. Mr. Goyal, who was the Commissioner of Kolkata Police when the gruesome incident took place …

High Court Fir Pil Kolkata Police R Goyal

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Doctor instructs nurses via video call to treat patients, clinic sealed in Tamil Nadu

New Indian Express

TIRUNELVELI: After a doctor was found issuing instructions to nurses and treating patients via video calls, health and revenue department officials sealed a private clinic in Vikramasingapuram on Monday. On Monday, Dr Latha, Joint Director of Health Services, Tirunelveli, sealed the clinic in the presence of Mallika, Chief Medical Officer of Ambasamudram Government Hospital Dr Shanmuga Sankari and Village Administrative …

Clinic Video Call Chandrasekaran Vikramasingapuram