Jhansi hospital fire: NHRC seeks detailed report on negligence

IANS | November 17, 2024 9:52 AM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken serious note of a fire that broke out in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Maharani Laxmibai Medical College, Jhansi, claiming the lives of 10 newborns.

Kharge, Priyanka express grief over Jhansi hospital fire deaths, demand justice

IANS | November 16, 2024 11:30 AM

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Priyanka Gandhi on Saturday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic fire at the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh in which 10 newborn babies died and 16 are stated to be critical. The leaders demanded strict legal action against those responsible for the incident.

Akhilesh slams UP health minister for Jhansi tragedy; Mayawati seeks strict action

IANS | November 16, 2024 10:52 AM

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Former Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party (SP) chief, Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday expressed grief over the death of 10 newborns at a hospital in Jhansi, blaming the fire tragedy on negligent medical management in Uttar Pradesh and poor quality equipment, while Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati demanded strict legal punishment for the accused responsible for the incident.

UP Deputy CM inspects site of Jhansi hospital fire; 10 dead, 16 newborns critical

IANS | November 16, 2024 8:53 AM

Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 16 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Brajesh Pathak on Saturday inspected the Maharani Laxmibai Medical College in Jhansi where at least 10 children were killed and 16 are battling for their lives after a massive fire broke out at the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) on Friday night.