Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Health Minister Vows Action After RIMS Adilabad Fire Inquiry
A fire happened at RIMS hospital in Adilabad on Tuesday.
Health Minister C. Damodar Rajanarsimha visited the affected ward.
The government formed an inquiry committee to find out what caused the fire.
Officials found responsible will face action.
The government also promised help for families who lost relatives.
RIMS will be improved with new wards, staff, and better medical facilities.
A new blood-disease department is planned because some genetic diseases are common in the area.
Emergency care will also be strengthened for road accident victims.
Health Minister C. Damodar Rajanarsimha promised action against RIMS officials found guilty by an inquiry committee.
The government will investigate the causes of the fire and provide assistance to bereaved families.
RIMS, Adilabad, will be upgraded and receive new wards, stronger critical care, infrastructure, and additional staff.
The minister announced plans for postgraduate seats in paediatrics, radiology, and psychology, along with a new haematology department.
Emergency and trauma care will be strengthened for patients injured in road accidents on National Highway-44.
- Who
- Health Minister C. Damodar Rajanarsimha, RIMS officials, and an inquiry committee are involved.
- What
- A fire at RIMS, Adilabad, prompted an inquiry, promised action against guilty officials, and plans to upgrade the hospital.
- When
- The fire and the minister’s inspection occurred on Tuesday.
- Where
- RIMS, Adilabad, Telangana.
- Why
- The government wants to determine the fire’s causes, prevent similar incidents, improve hospital services, and support affected families.
- Incident
- Fire at RIMS, Adilabad
- Minister
- C. Damodar Rajanarsimha
- Inquiry
- Officials found guilty will face action based on the inquiry committee’s report.
- Family assistance
- The government promised assistance to bereaved families.
- Hospital upgrade
- RIMS, Adilabad, is to be upgraded on par with the Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad.
- Planned services
- New wards, stronger critical care, additional staff, postgraduate seats, and a haematology department are planned.
- Emergency care
- The emergency and trauma care centre will be strengthened for National Highway-44 accident victims.