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Children showing symptoms of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) being treated at a hospital in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Prisoners' ward turned into ICU

Over 402 children are currently being treated at four ICUs at SKMCH.

21 Jun 2019 2:49 AM IST

Children showing symptoms of acute encephalitis syndrome undergoing treatment at Sri Krishna Medical College Hospital in Muzaffarpur.

Nitish government failed to foresee AES epidemic

Most of the children who have died due to AES belong to the marginalised sections.

21 Jun 2019 2:37 AM IST

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar gave directions to convert Sri Krishna Medical College & Hospital (SKMCH) into a 2500-bed hospital (currently 610 beds), & 1500 beds should be arranged immediately in the 1st phase. (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 IST

Tejashwi, who has been known as one of the most vociferous critics of the Nitish Kumar-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, was criticised for being tight-lipped over the crisis in Muzaffarpur. (Photo: ANI)

Tejashwi in Delhi, closely monitoring Bihar's AES situation: Manoj Jha

RJD sources had earlier hinted that Tejashwi could be in New Delhi in connection to disproportionate assets case against...

20 Jun 2019 3:56 PM IST

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...

20 Jun 2019 12:57 PM IST

Bihar Cabinet-led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has approved a proposal to punish sons and daughters who abandon their elderly parents with a jail term. (Photo: ANI)

Encephalitis exposes Nitish Kumar govt in Bihar

In Muzaffarpur district, the nutrition levels for children are below that of sub-Saharan Africa, going by stunting and...

20 Jun 2019 1:38 AM IST

The one who has the steering in his hands, shouldnt he run the vehicle properly? The steering is in Chief Ministers 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...

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

19 Jun 2019 1:21 PM IST

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar visits Shri Krishna Medical College and Hospital on Tuesday to review the situation prevailing due to the outbreak of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome in Muzaffarpur district. (Photo: PTI)

Nitish Kumar faces protest during hospital visit

A team from All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is also likely to reach Muzaffarpur.

19 Jun 2019 6:48 AM IST

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar gave directions to convert Sri Krishna Medical College & Hospital (SKMCH) into a 2500-bed hospital (currently 610 beds), & 1500 beds should be arranged immediately in the 1st phase. (Photo: ANI)

Nitish commissions medical hospital expansion, Encephalitis death toll...

As many as 89 children have died in Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH), while 19 others lost their lives...

18 Jun 2019 4:14 PM IST

Sunil Kumar Shahi, Superintendent of SKMCH said, 330 children were admitted out which 100 have been discharged and 45 people will be discharged today. (Photo: ANI)

Death toll rises to 108 due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome

As many as 89 children have died in Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH), while 19 others lost their lives...

18 Jun 2019 12:17 PM IST

AES is a viral disease, which causes mild flu-like symptoms such as high fever, convulsions, and headaches. (Photo: ANI)

100 children die due to acute encephalitis in Bihar's Muzaffarpur

According to data, 83 children have died in Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital, while 17 have lost their lives in...

17 Jun 2019 4:19 PM IST

Bihar Cabinet-led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has approved a proposal to punish sons and daughters who abandon their elderly parents with a jail term. (Photo: ANI)

Nitish Kumar conducts high level meeting over liquor ban in Bihar

Investigations, arrests and seizures related to illicit liquor were discussed during the meet.

13 Jun 2019 1:40 PM IST