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Women should not donate blood? Doctor debunks top 6 common blood donation myths

Doctor debunks top 6 common blood donation myths.
Published on Jun 17, 2026 02:43 pm IST

Here's what first-time donors should know before heading to the donation centre

Here's what first-time donors should know before heading to the donation centre.
Published on Jun 16, 2026 01:13 pm IST

Doctor debunks 3 common myths about donating blood; clarifies if…

There are no health risks associated with donating blood for the average human being, shares Dr Singh.
Updated on Jun 09, 2026 08:07 pm IST

FDA cancels 6, suspends 21 blood banks in Pune division

The action was taken across Pune, Solapur, Satara, Kolhapur and Sangli districts. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Apr 19, 2026 04:18 am IST

Haryana approves 54 crore to boost blood transfusion services

Haryana approves 54 crore to boost blood transfusion services
Published on Apr 03, 2026 05:26 pm IST

Appeal for blood donation after acute shortage hits SNNMCH in Dhanbad

Appeal for blood donation after acute shortage hits SNNMCH in Dhanbad
Updated on Mar 13, 2026 10:09 pm IST

Kalwa hospital faces 30% blood shortage, appeals to public to donate

Kalwa hospital faces 30% blood shortage, appeals to public to donate
Published on Dec 24, 2025 06:08 am IST

Festive break causes blood crisis in Navi Mumbai

Festive break causes blood crisis in Navi Mumbai
Published on Oct 31, 2025 05:10 am IST

Blood safety in India: Science and standardisation must lead the way

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Published on Oct 02, 2025 01:55 pm IST

Seva Pakhwada: Check-ups of women, children to be prioritised at health camps: Pathak

Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak reviewing arrangements at the District Hospital in Agra on Saturday. (HT)
Published on Sept 13, 2025 06:56 pm IST

Donating blood burns 500+ calories? Doctor reveals if this is really true

Doctor busts myths about blood donation leading to calorie burn and weight loss.
Published on Sept 04, 2025 08:30 am IST

Rajesh Chadha appointed as Chandigarh Rotary Club president

Rajesh Chadha (HT Photo)
Published on Jul 28, 2025 08:46 am IST

Can you run out of blood if you donate? Doctor busts 8 myths; shares facts

Blood donation is an act of public service.
Published on Jun 30, 2025 07:15 pm IST

Gurugram Civil Hospital doubles number of blood camps

Gurugram Civil Hospital doubles number of blood camps
Published on Jun 22, 2025 05:50 am IST

Can blood donation lead to weight gain in obese people? Doctor busts 4 myths

Blood donation can help obese people manage weight issues.
Updated on Jun 15, 2025 01:34 pm IST

Maharashtra to implement ‘No shortage, no wastage’ policy for blood management

Abitkar also instructed officials to prepare new guidelines for issuing No Objection Certificates (NOC) to organisations looking to set up blood banks in the state. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Jun 14, 2025 05:18 am IST

Planning to donate blood? Doctor shares a complete guide to all the essentials

Be well-informed to know if you can be a blood donor.
Updated on Jun 13, 2025 08:10 pm IST

After plane crash, Ahmedabad residents lined up to donate blood breaking records

In just five hours, the Red Cross centre at Navrangpura collected 550 units of blood, smashing all previous records for single-day. (HT photo)
Published on Jun 13, 2025 11:20 am IST

A small big step for transgender inclusion

It will merely be a question of increasing blood testing capacity -- at no great cost, given their small headcount vis-a-vis the eligible population -- when it comes to addressing transgenders’ exclusion (Virendra Singh Gosain/HT PHOTO)
Published on May 15, 2025 07:38 pm IST

War wards, drills, audits, training: How city hospitals are prepping for emergency

The state-run JJ Hospital has set up two dedicated wards with 52 beds across two floor to handle sudden medical emergencies
Published on May 10, 2025 07:14 am IST

Blood donation drives revolutionising health care and saving lives

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Published on Mar 26, 2025 07:17 pm IST

Can blood donation reduce diabetes risk, benefit heart health? New study answers

Donate blood, live longer? The shocking health benefits you didn’t know about!
Updated on Mar 16, 2025 04:36 pm IST

State health department links blood banks to e-RaktKosh 

The e-RaktKosh centralised blood bank management system was started by the Union Health Ministry in April 2016.   (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Mar 13, 2025 08:40 am IST

India needs a stronger blood stem cell donor registry

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Published on Mar 01, 2025 06:54 pm IST

Moradabad mayor trolled for ‘faking blood donation’ on PM Modi's birthday

Mayor of Moradabad, Vinod Agarwal was trolled online for allegedly faking a blood donation
Published on Sept 21, 2024 12:28 pm IST

World Blood Donor Day 2024: 5 reasons to donate blood; health benefits to know

World Blood Donor Day is celebrated on June 14.
Updated on Jun 14, 2024 12:41 pm IST

World Blood Donor Day 2024: Date, history and significance of the day

Every year, World Blood Donor Day is observed on June 14.
Updated on Jun 14, 2024 10:57 am IST

Kriti Nutrients Launches Social Initiative #SalutingEverydaySuperheroes

Kriti Nutrients Launches Social Initiative #SalutingEverydaySuperheroes
Published on May 10, 2024 05:12 pm IST

High demand for platelets: KGMU organises blood donation camp

For representation only (HT File Photo)
Updated on Nov 03, 2023 05:00 am IST

Chandigarh: From club owner to certified pitch curator, Deepinder dons another hat

An ICC and BCCI-certified pitch curator, Deepinder Singh Chabra is working with PCA at Mullanpur stadium. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Oct 09, 2023 08:56 am IST