AIIMS

June 30, 2025 9:08 PM

President Murmu graces first convocation of AIIMS Gorakhpur, emphasises medical service as service to humanity

President Droupadi Murmu attended the first convocation ceremony of AIIMS Gorakhpur on Monday, marking a milestone in the institute’s journey as a centre of medical excellence in eastern Uttar Pradesh. Addressing the gathering, the President praised the AIIMS network for symbolising India’s advanced medical capabilities. She said that the name “AIIMS” evokes an image of world-class treatment, cutting-edge technology, and dedicated healthcare professionals. Highlighting the institution's...

June 30, 2025 9:04 AM

President Droupadi Murmu to visit UP today for AIIMS Gorakhpur convocation

President Droupadi Murmu is set to begin her two-day visit to Gorakhpur on Monday and will attend the first convocation ceremony of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Gorakhpur. According to the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), on July 1, she is scheduled to inaugurate Uttar Pradesh’s first AYUSH University in Pipri, Bhathat, a key initiative aimed at strengthening traditional medicine and holistic healthcare education in the state. This will be President Mu...

May 15, 2025 3:13 PM

Former defence secretary Dr. Ajay Kumar assumes charge as UPSC chairman

Dr. Ajay Kumar, former Defence Secretary, officially assumed charge as the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Thursday. According to a statement issued by the Commission, the oath of office and secrecy was administered by Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla (Retd.), the senior-most member of the UPSC. An officer of the 1985 batch of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) from the Kerala cadre, Dr. Kumar brings over 35 years of distinguished service in various capacities at both the sta...

April 24, 2025 1:39 PM

AIIMS Raipur performs its first swap kidney transplant

AIIMS Raipur has successfully conducted its first Swap Kidney Transplant, also known as Kidney Paired Donation (KPD), becoming the first among the newer AIIMS institutions and the first government hospital in Chhattisgarh to perform this advanced and life-saving procedure. The transplant, conducted under the guidance of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, marks a significant milestone in expanding access to advanced medical care for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), the Min...

March 26, 2025 12:04 PM

SAMEER and AIIMS sign MoU for collaborative research on medical devices

The Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research (SAMEER) and AIIMS on Tuesday signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of advanced medical devices. The partnership aims to drive advancements in high-field and low-field Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) systems. Additionally, the collaboration will focus on research in Radio Frequency (RF) and microwave technologies, all with the goal of e...

February 25, 2025 4:48 PM

Less oil, more physical activity, and a balanced meal key to fighting obesity

Reducing oil intake, increasing physical activity, and eating a balanced meal are crucial in combating the rising menace of obesity in the country, experts said on Tuesday. This comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Mann Ki Baat programme on Sunday, nominated 10 personalities to lead the campaign against obesity as part of his Fit India initiative. Dr. Naval Vikram, Professor of Medicine at AIIMS, New Delhi, said that it is high time obesity is taken seriously, as its prevalence is ...

February 11, 2025 1:52 PM

India’s first Automated Biomedical Waste Treatment Plant launched at AIIMS

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Tuesday inaugurated India’s first indigenous Automated Biomedical Waste Treatment Plant at AIIMS New Delhi. The plant, named “Sṛjanam,” was developed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST). Designed to manage biomedical waste sustainably, the plant disinfects pathogenic waste such as blood, urine, sputum, and laboratory disposables without using incinerator...

December 27, 2024 10:05 AM

“Leader of exceptional intelligence, integrity, and wisdom”: Former Canadian PM Stephen Harper mourns Manmohan Singh’s passing

Former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper paid tribute to India’s former Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday in New Delhi at the age of 92. In a heartfelt post on X, Harper described Singh as a leader of "exceptional intelligence, integrity, and wisdom." "I am saddened to learn of the passing of my former colleague, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. He was an individual of exceptional intelligence, integrity, and wisdom. Laureen and I wish to convey our condolence...

November 14, 2024 5:04 PM

ICMR plays a pivotal role in advancing India’s healthcare research landscape: JP Nadda

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has played a transformative role in addressing India’s critical health issues and enhancing the healthcare research landscape, Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare JP Nadda said on Thursday. He made this statement during a virtual address at the Health Research Excellence Summit 2024, organized by the Department of Health Research and ICMR in the national capital. The event also marked ICMR’s 113th Foundation Day, celebrating the inst...

November 6, 2024 12:09 AM

Bihar’s nightingale Sharda Sinha passes away at 72

Legendary folk singer Sharda Sinha, fondly known as the "Nightingale of Bihar," passed away at the age of 72 on Tuesday evening. She breathed her last at 9:20 PM at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi. According to AIIMS officials, Sinha succumbed to a refractory shock caused by septicemia. Her son, Anshuman Sinha, confirmed the news through her official Instagram account and shared a picture of his mother. "Your prayers and love will always remain with my mother. ...