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Andhra Pradesh Modernises 108 Ambulance Emergency Services
Vijayawada, June 7 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government has overhauled the 108 ambulance emergency services, turning it into an ultra-efficient lifeline for millions.
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Death Counts From Heavy Japan Snow Hits 30
Unusually heavy snow killed at least 30 people in Japan in the past two weeks, officials said on Tuesday, as the government deployed troops to help clear huge drifts that left residents in the country's north struggling to leave home.
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India Second Globally To Deploy Mobile Stroke Units For Emergency Services: ICMR
India is the second country globally to integrate Mobile Stroke Units with emergency medical services to boost treatment in rural areas, said Dr Rajiv Bahl, Secretary, Department of Health Research and Director General, ICMR.
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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Launches Unified Emergency Helpline 112
The residents of Delhi will soon be able to access multiple emergency services by dialling a unified helpline 112 instead of calling multiple numbers.
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Delhi Fire Service Took Over 4 Lakh Emergency Calls In 15 Years
In the last 15 years till 2024, the Delhi Fire Service received more than 4 lakh emergency calls, while 6,611 people in the national capital lost their lives in mishaps, including fire, building collapse and road crashes.
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Redditor's Life-Saving 112 Call Questioned By Uncle, Praised Online: 'You Did Right'
The Redditor spotted a loose wire dangling from a pole and instantly dialled 112 for help, but received backlash from an uncle.
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Iran Rescues 21 Sri Lankan Crew From Sinking Ship In Gulf Of Oman: Report
Iranian emergency services rescued 21 Sri Lankan crew of a ship that capsized in heavy storms in the Gulf of Oman, state media reported Wednesday.
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US Woman Credits Apple Watch With Saving Her Life Following Carbon Monoxide Leak
The early warning signs, coupled with her Apple Watch's intervention, ensured her swift rescue by emergency services.
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4-Year-old Saves Mother's Life By Calling Emergency Number, Internet Overwhelmed
A four-year-old boy from Tasmania saved his mother's life by calling an ambulance when he saw her falling unconscious.
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After Not Receiving Pizza In 30 Minutes, Man Calls Emergency Services
A man from Essex, UK called local emergency services on 999 after the pizza he ordered remained undelivered after 30 minutes.
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UP Police's 112 Emergency Service To Have Small Cars In Fleet For Quicker Response
Smaller cars will soon replace some bigger SUVs used by Uttar Pradesh police's 112 emergency service to improve response time to distress calls and enable teams to access congested areas and narrow lanes faster, a senior official said.
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Emergency Services Affected In Australia Due To Facebook Ban Internet
Several Australian emergency services reported being hit by Facebook's ban on sharing news content in the country Thursday, with pages that carry warnings about Covid outbreaks, bushfires and cyclones rendered blank.
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Doctors' Stir Continue, Emergency Services Resume In Delhi Hospitals
In some relief to patients, emergency services resumed at several government hospitals in Delhi even as resident doctors continued their strike for the third consecutive day today against the National Medical Commission Bill (NMC Bill).
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IIT Delhi Students Launch iSafe Assist To Offer Affordable 24x7 Emergency Roadside Assistance
Indian Road Safety Campaign (IRSC) a non-profit organisation led by students and alumni of IIT Delhi, for coming out with iSafe Assist. A 24x7 pan-India Emergency Roadside Assistance platform, iSafe Assist is an initiative to provide the affordable and fastest roadside assistance, repair services to motorists and make the roads safer for both peopl...
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112: India's New All-In-One Emergency Helpline Number Launched
Emergency helpline number 112 provides immediate assistance to services like police (100), fire (101), health (108), women safety (1090) and child protection in India.
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Andhra Pradesh Modernises 108 Ambulance Emergency Services
Vijayawada, June 7 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government has overhauled the 108 ambulance emergency services, turning it into an ultra-efficient lifeline for millions.
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Death Counts From Heavy Japan Snow Hits 30
Unusually heavy snow killed at least 30 people in Japan in the past two weeks, officials said on Tuesday, as the government deployed troops to help clear huge drifts that left residents in the country's north struggling to leave home.
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India Second Globally To Deploy Mobile Stroke Units For Emergency Services: ICMR
India is the second country globally to integrate Mobile Stroke Units with emergency medical services to boost treatment in rural areas, said Dr Rajiv Bahl, Secretary, Department of Health Research and Director General, ICMR.
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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Launches Unified Emergency Helpline 112
The residents of Delhi will soon be able to access multiple emergency services by dialling a unified helpline 112 instead of calling multiple numbers.
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Delhi Fire Service Took Over 4 Lakh Emergency Calls In 15 Years
In the last 15 years till 2024, the Delhi Fire Service received more than 4 lakh emergency calls, while 6,611 people in the national capital lost their lives in mishaps, including fire, building collapse and road crashes.
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Redditor's Life-Saving 112 Call Questioned By Uncle, Praised Online: 'You Did Right'
The Redditor spotted a loose wire dangling from a pole and instantly dialled 112 for help, but received backlash from an uncle.
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Iran Rescues 21 Sri Lankan Crew From Sinking Ship In Gulf Of Oman: Report
Iranian emergency services rescued 21 Sri Lankan crew of a ship that capsized in heavy storms in the Gulf of Oman, state media reported Wednesday.
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US Woman Credits Apple Watch With Saving Her Life Following Carbon Monoxide Leak
The early warning signs, coupled with her Apple Watch's intervention, ensured her swift rescue by emergency services.
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4-Year-old Saves Mother's Life By Calling Emergency Number, Internet Overwhelmed
A four-year-old boy from Tasmania saved his mother's life by calling an ambulance when he saw her falling unconscious.
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After Not Receiving Pizza In 30 Minutes, Man Calls Emergency Services
A man from Essex, UK called local emergency services on 999 after the pizza he ordered remained undelivered after 30 minutes.
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UP Police's 112 Emergency Service To Have Small Cars In Fleet For Quicker Response
Smaller cars will soon replace some bigger SUVs used by Uttar Pradesh police's 112 emergency service to improve response time to distress calls and enable teams to access congested areas and narrow lanes faster, a senior official said.
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Emergency Services Affected In Australia Due To Facebook Ban Internet
Several Australian emergency services reported being hit by Facebook's ban on sharing news content in the country Thursday, with pages that carry warnings about Covid outbreaks, bushfires and cyclones rendered blank.
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Doctors' Stir Continue, Emergency Services Resume In Delhi Hospitals
In some relief to patients, emergency services resumed at several government hospitals in Delhi even as resident doctors continued their strike for the third consecutive day today against the National Medical Commission Bill (NMC Bill).
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IIT Delhi Students Launch iSafe Assist To Offer Affordable 24x7 Emergency Roadside Assistance
Indian Road Safety Campaign (IRSC) a non-profit organisation led by students and alumni of IIT Delhi, for coming out with iSafe Assist. A 24x7 pan-India Emergency Roadside Assistance platform, iSafe Assist is an initiative to provide the affordable and fastest roadside assistance, repair services to motorists and make the roads safer for both peopl...
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112: India's New All-In-One Emergency Helpline Number Launched
Emergency helpline number 112 provides immediate assistance to services like police (100), fire (101), health (108), women safety (1090) and child protection in India.
