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At least 10 killed as fire breaks out at Odisha’s SCB Medical College

March 16, 2026 10:28 am

Odisha SCB Medical College Fire News: According to eye witnesses, the fire broke out between 2.30 am to 3 am. Though the exact cause of fire is yet to be ascertained, officials said it could be due to short circuit.

Newborn charred to death hours after birth at Kanpur nursing home, family alleges negligence

February 09, 2026 8:02 pm

The family staged a protest, accusing the Kanpur hospital management of hiding the death for a long time. An FIR is yet to be lodged.

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin condoles victims of Dindigul hospital fire, announces ex-gratia

December 13, 2024 10:43 am

In a statement, Stalin announced a sum of Rs 3 lakh from the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund (CMPRF) to the families of the victims.

Massive fire at hospital in Tamil Nadu's Dindigul claims six lives, most died while being trapped in a lift

December 14, 2024 1:25 am

The dead include a couple and a mother and son; most died due to asphyxiation caused due to the smoke.

Express view: Where is accountability for India's hospital fires?

December 06, 2024 12:38 am

Periodic recalibration of the electrical load of healthcare facilities is needed. However, hospital authorities frequently cut corners - this needs to stop.

In hospital fires from last 5 years, a pattern — accused escape punishment, safety only on paper

December 05, 2024 10:11 pm

The Indian Express looked at hospital fires with a minimum casualty of 5 and found a pattern of cutting corners, lack of punitive action & cases stretching on.

Govt probe panel in Jhansi hospital where 10 newborns died in fire, CCTV footage key

Newborn deaths in fire: Govt investigation panel reaches Jhansi hospital, CCTV footage key

November 19, 2024 7:51 am

The state government had on Saturday formed the four-member committee to investigate the fire and tasked it with identifying the cause of the blaze and determine whether there was any negligence.

Health Secy asks states to check hospitals for fire safety measures

November 19, 2024 2:57 am

The states have been asked to review and update fire prevention and response plans, conduct regular safety drills, and install optimum fire detection and supression systms.