The National Cancer Registry Programme released updated data showing a significant rise in cancer incidence in Indian cities particularly breast and colorectal cancers.
Year: 2026
India Kerala Nipah Monitoring Reinforced After Regional Health Scare
Kerala health authorities reinforced Nipah virus monitoring protocols following a health scare in a neighbouring state with heightened surveillance at hospitals.
India Guwahati Ragpicker Communities Highlighted on World Environment Day
Photographs from Guwahati showing ragpickers collecting recyclable materials went viral on World Environment Day spotlighting informal waste management workers.
India Plastic Pollution Reduction Drive Launched in Schools on World Environment Day
The Ministry of Environment launched a nationwide school programme on World Environment Day to educate young people on reducing plastic waste.
India Heat Wave Mortality Risk Study Reveals Disproportionate Impact on Elderly Poor
A new Indian public health study found heat wave-related mortality falls disproportionately on elderly and economically marginalised populations.
India DGCA Orders Turkish Airlines to Comply with Safety Regulations After Inspection Lapses
India’s aviation regulator ordered Turkish Airlines to address safety compliance gaps discovered during inspections of its Indian operations.
India Encephalitis Alert Issued for UP Bihar Children Ahead of Monsoon
Health officials issued an alert about rising encephalitis risk for children in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar ahead of the monsoon season urging preventive measures.
India Monsoon Forecast 2026 Predicts Above-Normal Rainfall for Most Regions
The India Meteorological Department’s updated forecast predicted above-normal monsoon rainfall across most of India in 2026 with good implications for agriculture.
India Two New Wetlands Added to Ramsar List Taking National Total to 93
The government announced the addition of two more Indian wetlands to the Ramsar Convention’s internationally recognised sites taking the total count to 93.
India Dengue Cases Rise Sharply Across Southern States Ahead of Monsoon Season
Health authorities reported a significant increase in dengue fever cases in southern India driven by pre-monsoon conditions and stagnant water accumulation.