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  5 blood donation myths that stop healthy people from donating

  Health | January 20, 2026 7:32 IST

  Many healthy people avoid blood donation due to common myths about weakness, infections, anaemia, and fitness. A haematologist debunks these misconceptions and explains why blood donation is safe, simple, and lifesaving.

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  Blood donation in India: Eligibility rules, benefits and what to do after donating

  Health | January 19, 2026 20:32 IST

  Blood donation saves lives and supports healthcare in emergencies. Here’s who can donate, how long it takes, health benefits and essential after-donation care tips.

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  Karnal: Blood donation camp organised to mark birthday of Vinay Narwal killed in Pahalgam attack

  Haryana | May 01, 2025 18:26 IST

  Pahalgam attack: Terrorists on April 22 opened fire in Baisaran valley, a popular tourist spot in the upper reaches of Pahalgam, killing 26 people, mostly tourists from other states.

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  World Blood Donor Day 2024: Common myths about blood donation

  Health | June 14, 2024 14:01 IST

  As we celebrate World Blood Donor Day 2024, it's essential to dispel common myths about blood donation. Misinformation can deter potential donors, but clearing up these misconceptions can encourage more people to donate, ultimately saving more lives.

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  World Blood Donor Day 2024: Essential dos and don'ts after donating blood

  Health | June 14, 2024 13:06 IST

  As World Blood Donor Day highlights the importance of blood donation, it's also crucial to ensure a smooth recovery afterwards. Here's a guide to essential dos and don'ts to follow after giving blood.

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  When is World Blood Donor Day 2024? Know date, theme, history, significance and more

  Health | June 13, 2024 18:53 IST

  World Blood Donor Day is a day dedicated to recognising the critical role of voluntary blood donors. It's a time to raise awareness about the need for safe blood and to encourage people to become blood donors.

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  World Blood Donor Day 2024: 5 surprising health benefits of donating blood

  Health | June 13, 2024 14:53 IST

  Know the 5 surprising health benefits of donating blood on World Blood Donor Day 2024, including improved heart health and reduced cancer risk. Join the global movement to save lives and enhance your own well-being!

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  World Blood Donor Day: Importance of blood donation and busting myths

  India | June 14, 2022 16:50 IST

  June 14 is celebrated as World Blood Donor Day. There is a need to spread more awareness on the importance of blood donation so that people come forward willingly to donate blood.

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  Vaccination, blood donation camp organized on Rahul Gandhi's birthday

  News | June 19, 2021 16:47 IST

  Congress leader Rahul Gandhi turned 51 on June 19. He decided to not celebrate his birthday amid COVID pandemic.

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  Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi donates blood on World Blood Donor Day

  News | June 14, 2021 17:31 IST

  Union Minister of Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi donated blood at Indian Red Cross Society, Delhi on the occasion of "World Blood Donor Day".

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  6-year-old shuns birthday party, promotes blood donation in Maharashtra's Palghar

  India | April 12, 2021 10:50 IST

  Yuga Amol Thackeray, a resident of Gandre village in Wada taluka of Maharashtra's Palghar district, turned six on Saturday.

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  Maharashtra to use Facebook tool to steer blood donation drive

  India | June 15, 2020 13:20 IST

  As part of its efforts to overcome the shortage of blood during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Maharashtra health department on Monday said it decided to make use of a Facebook tool to strengthen blood donation drive in the state.

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  World Blood Donor Day 2020: Why it is celebrated and benefits of blood donation

  Lifestyle | June 14, 2020 11:45 IST

  World Blood Donor Day is observed every year on 14th June. The purpose behind why the day is celebrated is to promote blood donation among people. Learn about the benefits of donating blood.

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  Centre of Indian Trade Unions organises blood donation camp in Tripura

  News | May 12, 2020 10:32 IST

  Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) Tripura unit organized a blood donation camp at the Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Tripura.

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  Uttar Pradesh: Dial 112 cop donates blood needed during woman's delivery

  India | April 21, 2020 18:38 IST

  When neither her relatives nor her husband could reach a government hospital in Noida during her delivery due to the COVID-19 lockdown, an Uttar Pradesh police personnel donated his blood to help the woman during the operation. 

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  Coronavirus survivor: ‘In my blood, there may be answers’

  World | April 03, 2020 15:40 IST

  Tiffany Pinckney remembers the fear when COVID-19 stole her breath. So when she recovered, the New York City mother became one of the country’s first survivors to donate her blood to help treat other seriously ill patients.

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  Jawan dies after voluntary blood donation in Tripura

  India | November 26, 2019 15:50 IST

  A young jawan of the elite Tripura State Rifles (TSR) died after donating blood at a voluntary blood donation camp organised by the fifth battalion of the TSR, officials said on Tuesday.

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  Over 100 BSF jawans donate blood to mark Kargil victory

  India | July 23, 2019 20:36 IST

  Over 100 Border Security Force personnel donated blood in a series of special programmes to mark the 20th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas.

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  Humanity over terrorism: Sri Lankans throng to donate blood for blasts survivors

  World | April 25, 2019 11:25 IST

  The bomb blasts had caused an overflow of patients across hospitals with the scarcity of the blood in the blood banks. The Sri Lanka National Blood Transfusion has issued a notice seeking blood donations to cater hospitals to all the casualties.

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  Chandigarh sees a rise in voluntary Blood Donors

  Lifestyle | June 15, 2017 16:10 IST

  Chandigarh has witnessed a surge in voluntary donors from 87% in 2013 to 93% till the month of May this year.