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Moradabad mayor trolled for ‘faking blood donation’ on PM Modi's birthday
BJP leader and mayor of Moradabad, Vinod Agarwal was trolled online for allegedly faking a blood donation during a drive organised for PM Modi's birthday

Published on Sep 21, 2024 12:28 PM IST
World Blood Donor Day 2024: 5 reasons to donate blood; health benefits to know
World Blood Donor Day 2024: From boosting heart health to enhancing the production of new blood cells, here are a few reasons to donate blood regularly.

Updated on Jun 14, 2024 12:32 PM IST
Tapatrisha Das, Delhi
World Blood Donor Day 2024: Date, history and significance of the day
World Blood Donor Day 2024: From history to theme, here's all that you need to know about the important occasion of World Blood Donor Day.

Updated on Jun 14, 2024 10:57 AM IST
Tapatrisha Das, Delhi
Kriti Nutrients Launches Social Initiative #SalutingEverydaySuperheroes
Kriti Nutrients Ltd. cordially invites you to celebrate and empower the everyday heroes within your community.

Published on May 10, 2024 05:12 PM IST
High demand for platelets: KGMU organises blood donation camp
King George’s Medical University in India organized a blood donation camp to address the growing demand for platelets, which are needed due to viral fever and dengue. The camp registered 6,000 people for platelet donations.

Updated on Nov 03, 2023 05:00 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Chandigarh: From club owner to certified pitch curator, Deepinder dons another hat
Deepinder was known in the 90s and the 2000s as a huge cricket promoter who would provide platform to young talented cricketers by signing them up for his team Leaders in Cricket (LIC) Club

Updated on Oct 09, 2023 08:56 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
TRANSCON-2023: Blood donation, awareness needed to mitigate blood shortage: CM Yogi
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said India faces a 15-20% blood supply shortfall due to poor awareness about donation. The nation requires 1.5 crore units of blood daily, but there is currently a shortage of 20 to 25 lakh units. Adityanath emphasized the need for awareness campaigns to mitigate the shortage. During the 'Seva Pakhwada' programme, blood donation drives were conducted in every district, resulting in the collection of 25,000 units of blood statewide. Adityanath also highlighted the role of technology in India's effective handling of the pandemic and urged experts to visit Ayodhya and Naimisharanya.

Updated on Oct 07, 2023 05:10 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
People in India not donating enough blood: Doctors
Experts at a conference in India have warned that the country is not donating enough blood to meet demand, with donations falling short of the 11 million units needed annually. Sri Lanka has achieved 100% voluntary blood donation, but India is lagging behind.

Updated on Oct 04, 2023 08:02 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Rare Bombay blood group diagnosed at Noida PGI
The Bombay blood group presents a unique challenge for transfusion services as only blood from the same group can be given to patients with this blood type

Updated on Oct 02, 2023 06:30 AM IST
Centre rolls out ‘Ayushman Bhav’ scheme to mark PM Modi’s birthday
Launched by President Droupadi Murmu on September 13, Ayushman Bhav is a nationwide initiative to provide full health coverage, reaching every village.

Updated on Sep 18, 2023 02:41 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, New Delhi
Man out to arrange blood for wife killed in Pinjore hit-and-run
The deceased, Karnesh Raikwar, hailed from Madhya Pradesh and worked as a labourer in Pinjore; his wife is admitted at the Kalka government hospital and required blood, said police

Updated on Aug 24, 2023 02:30 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Panchkula
Now, blood donor card can be redeemed at all UP’s state blood banks
Donor cards are issued for each unit of blood donated voluntarily and for which blood is not obtained in exchange

Updated on Jul 10, 2023 12:33 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Blood donation: Is blood donation safe? How often can we donate blood?
Health experts reveal all you need to know about blood donation - whether it is safe and how often can we donate blood

Published on Jul 03, 2023 08:40 PM IST
, New Delhi
Zarafshan ShirazNeed for legislative support to reverse India’s blood shortage
This article is authored by Fauzia Khan, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Nationalist Congress Party.

Published on Jun 20, 2023 11:58 AM IST
India must focus on improving accessibility and affordability of blood
This article is authored by Amar Patnaik, Member of Parliament, Biju Janata Dal, Rajya Sabha.

Published on Jun 18, 2023 09:45 PM IST
World Blood Donor Day 2023: Date, theme, importance; blood donation guidelines
World Blood Donor Day is observed every year on June 14 to spread awareness around access to safe blood and also to thank blood donors for their noble act.

Published on Jun 14, 2023 10:07 AM IST
Parmita Uniyal, New Delhi
World Blood Donor Day: Meet the man walking 21,000 km to promote blood donation
Kiran Verma started his walk on World Blood Donor Day in 2021. Since then, he has been able to inspire over 27,000 people to donate blood.

Updated on Jun 14, 2023 11:31 AM IST
Derbassi organ transplant racket: Anomalies found in at least a dozen transplants performed in 2 years
A member of the special investigation team (SIT), constituted to probe the organ transplant racket at Indus International Hospital in Derabassi, has revealed that the hospital’s transplant coordinator Abhishek, who is also the prime accused in the case, had facilitated all these surgeries.

Updated on Apr 18, 2023 01:51 AM IST
, Mohali
Mohit KhannaWorld record created on Day 1 of ‘Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav’, Mandaviya tweets
The ambitious drive is a part of Centre’s 15-day ‘Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav,’ that is being held to create a repository of voluntary blood donors.

Published on Sep 17, 2022 10:23 PM IST
Centre to organise 15-day blood donation drive from Sept 17
The ministry has launched a digital platform - E-Rakt Kosh portal - where people can register themselves to become a part of the donation drive.

Published on Sep 12, 2022 10:14 PM IST
Written by Nisha Anand | Edited by Sohini Goswami
Man who lost son to cancer saves Bengaluru girl via stem cell donation: Report
In an inspiring story, a Gujarati man who lost his eldest son to terminal blood cancer got closure 17 years later when his stem cell donation saved a teenage girl's life in Bengaluru.

Published on Aug 27, 2022 02:51 PM IST
Yamini C S | Edited by
Can a person with one kidney donate blood? Here's what doctors have to say
Medications do not necessarily disqualify you as a blood donor but the reason for which you are prescribed medication could disqualify you. Doctors answer whether a person with one kidney can donate blood or not

Updated on Jun 22, 2022 03:55 PM IST
, Delhi
Zarafshan ShirazHealthy eating tips for women to ensure healthy donation of blood
Women are completely capable of donating blood and like guys, only when they have a low haemoglobin level or are anaemic are they unable to do so. If you want to opt for this selfless gesture of saving lives by blood donation, check out these healthy eating tips by fitness experts

Updated on Jun 21, 2022 01:27 PM IST
, Delhi
Zarafshan ShirazAre you physically fit to donate the blood? Know from experts
World Blood Donor Day 2022: Those who want to donate blood shall be in good health, mentally alert and physically fit. Check inside for the list of basic requirements for a blood donor, procedure for blood donation and who should temporarily or permanently defer from it

Updated on Jun 14, 2022 08:43 AM IST
, Delhi
Zarafshan ShirazWorld Blood Donor Day 2022: Doctors bust common myths around blood donation
World Blood Donor Day 2022: Does donating blood weakens the immune system? If I give blood, you can get an infection? I’m on medication, so I can’t give blood? Can diabetes or high BP patients be blood donors? Doctors answer and separate facts from fiction to debunk myths

Updated on Jun 14, 2022 08:10 AM IST
, Delhi
Zarafshan ShirazIs donating blood post Covid vaccination safe? Expert busts common myths
As Covid-19 is still around and booster vaccine drive is on, Dr. Pankaj Bhardwaj debunks myths related to donating blood after getting a Covid-19 jab.

Updated on Jun 14, 2022 10:45 AM IST
As more people around world get vaccinated, fewer are able to donate blood
A number of countries don't allow people who have just been vaccinated to give blood, as well as banning those in recovery from coronavirus.

Published on Aug 20, 2021 11:12 PM IST
Reuters | , Seoul
Gurmeet Choudhary and Debina Bonnerjee lead by example; donate plasma for Covid-19 patients
The actor couple donated plasma recently and urge people to be aware and still be vigilant while stepping out.

Updated on Nov 19, 2020 06:19 PM IST
Mumbai | Kavita Awaasthi
Pune hospitals find plasma therapy effective in moderate Covid-19 patients
ICMR study has found that this therapy is not as promising in bringing down the mortality rate

Updated on Oct 26, 2020 03:27 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune |
Steffy Thevar
UP BJP workers donate blood, plasma to mark ‘service week’ for PM’s birthday
The party’s state secretary Subhash Yaduvansh, who also is the chief of UP BJP youth wing, said the donation drive was aimed at ensuring that the poor and needy got blood and plasma.

Updated on Sep 15, 2020 08:36 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | HT Correspondent
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