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Nitish Kumar had earlier announced an ex-gratia compensation of Rs 4 lakh each to the families of the children who died due to AES. (Photo: ANI)

Bihar AES deaths: Families of 4 children get Rs 4 lakhs ex-gratia

In total, seven deaths were reported in Harivanshpur village.

26 Jun 2019 6:14 PM

$Speaking to media, Faijan (7), the victim, said, 'My left hand was fractured but they plastered my right hand. I tried telling them while they were giving me the treatment but they did not listen to me.' (Photo: ANI)$

Medical negligence in Bihar: Left hand fractured, doctors plaster cast on right

Matter has reached State Health Dept and minister Mangal Pandey has asked the Superintendent of the medical center to brief him on the same.

26 Jun 2019 12:55 PM

Hospital and district administration have maintained that skeletons have not caused the encephalitis deaths. (Photo: PTI)

Probe begins to solve Muzaffarpur skeleton mystery

Human skeletal remains were found near garbage dump close to post-mortem section of the state-run SKMCH.

25 Jun 2019 7:05 PM

If any quarrel takes place, the entire force rushes towards the concerned hospital immediately after receiving information. (Photo: ANI)

Muzaffarpur doctors gather funds to hire security personnel

The QRT works for the safety and security of the public and now professional doctors in Muzaffarpur.

25 Jun 2019 5:04 PM

The fear of AES forced villagers in Harivanshpur village of Vaishali district to vacate their homes. (Photo: ANI)

Bihar: FIR against 39 villagers for protesting lack of facilities, AES deaths

Men against whom FIR has been registered have left the village and gone away.

25 Jun 2019 4:41 PM

The AES is a viral disease that causes flu-like symptoms such as high fever, vomiting and in extreme cases, brain dysfunction, seizure, and inflammation of heart and kidney. (Photo: ANI)

Advanced test machines installed at Muzaffarpur’s SKMCH: hospital official

Superintendent Sunil Kumar Shahi also claimed that the recovery rate is improving as parents are bringing their children early.

25 Jun 2019 4:32 PM

One or two of the dead bodies were found charred and many skeletons were found strewn on the ground or stuffed into sacks in the forest area. (Photo: ANI)

SSP Manoj Kumar imposes ban on disposing unclaimed bodies at SKMCH in Muzaffarpur

Hundreds of skeletal remains were discovered lying in open, in forest near SKMCH, which is treating cases of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome.

24 Jun 2019 12:58 PM

Madhya Pradesh health officials are also on alert after a man said doctors at a private hospital told him his eight-year-old son, who died on Sunday, was suffering from AES. (Photo: AFP)

Encephalitis toll rises to 152, spreads to 20 of 38 Bihar districts; scare in MP

On Sunday, a portion of the roof outside the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at SKMCH collapsed.

24 Jun 2019 10:17 AM

Nearly 140 children have lost their lives due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) outbreak in the state since June 1, of which 127 died in Muzaffarpur district alone, state health department sources said. (Photo: AP)

Kushwaha holds Nitish responsible for children's deaths; demands his resignation

‘Either you act or resign from post of CM, failing which RLSP would hit the roads to expose him (Nitish) for his failures,’ Kushwaha said.

23 Jun 2019 8:16 PM

The hospital is the largest medical facility treating AES patients in the district. (Photo: ANI)

Portion of roof falls outside ICU treating AES patients in Muzaffarpur in Bihar

As many as 43 children suffering from Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) have been admitted in the ICU of the hospital.

23 Jun 2019 7:01 PM

The hospital is the largest medical facility treating AES patients in the district. As many as 109 people have lost their lives fighting the AES at the hospital. (Photo: ANI)

Portion of roof falls outside ICU treating AES patients in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur

‘A patch of plaster from the roof fell off, nobody has been injured,’ Sunil Kumar Shahi, SKMCH, Muzaffarpur superintendent said.

23 Jun 2019 6:47 PM

Holding posters and shouting slogans, they marched to Raj Bhavan in the state capital. (Photo: ANI)

RJD student wing protests against Bihar government over encephalitis deaths

The protesters also demanded that a high-level committee be formed and families of all deceased get compensation.

23 Jun 2019 5:29 PM

Villagers put up banners and pasted posters on their cattle on Saturday to convey their anguish against Paswan. (Photo: ANI)

Villagers announce Rs 15,000 reward for locating Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan

In the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, LJP contested six seats and won all of the seats.

23 Jun 2019 11:01 AM

'It will be a black day for the families of those children who lost their life due to Encephalitis in Bihar. We will acquire whatever we get after polishing shoes and give it for the treatment of children,' he said. (Photo: ANI)

People in Patna polish shoes to collect money for AES-affected children

This comes after the death toll due to Encephalitis mounted to 128 in Muzaffarpur district on Saturday.

22 Jun 2019 3:29 PM

A foul smell emanating from the garbage dumped imprudently in the hospital premises also attracts animals and other insects to wander in the area. (Photo: ANI)

Neglected by authorities, this govt hospital in Bihar is on the verge of collapsing

The patients in the hospital said, 'We are forced to get medicines from outside as there is no medicine here'.

22 Jun 2019 2:54 PM

His body was found near the toilet inside the train. (Photo: Representational)

Man stabbed to death inside train over seat dispute in Bihar

According to the victim's brother, the accused boarded the train and he forcefully asked the deceased for a seat in the train.

22 Jun 2019 1:59 PM

As many as 47 deaths due to heatstroke have been reported from Aurangabad and 12 from Nawada till Tuesday. (Photo: ANI)

Nitish Kumar cancels aerial inspection of heatwave affected areas

The chief minister was scheduled to inspect heatwave affected areas in Aurangabad, Gaya and Nawada.

20 Jun 2019 3:59 PM

The death toll due to encephalitis touched 117 on Thursday morning in Muzaffarpur district. (Photo: ANI)

Prisoners' ward converted into ICU in Muzaffarpur’s govt hospital

Decision came after CM Nitish gave directions to convert prisoners' ward into ICU for children at Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital.

20 Jun 2019 12:57 PM

‘Nobody pays heed to us and the doctor doesn't even come and check upon us. I was admitted here on June 5. Since then, the doctor had visited the patients twice or thrice,’ said another patient. (Photo: ANI)

With encephalitis death toll at 112, this govt hospital in Bihar reeks of apathy

The sight of Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital, where over 300 encephalitis aflicted children were admitted, is dismal.

19 Jun 2019 4:22 PM

'The one who has the steering in his hands, shouldn't he run the vehicle properly? The steering is in Chief Minister's hands. Then who else will be held responsible for this,' Singh said. (Photo: ANI)

Nitish should resign on moral grounds: RJD leader over deaths due to Encephalitis

Asked about Tejashwi Yadav, Singh said, 'I don't know exactly where he is. Maybe he has gone to watch World Cup. I am not sure about it.'

19 Jun 2019 1:21 PM

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