Kolkata: Asphyxia caused by intense pressure on the chest is believed to be the primary cause of death for most of the 19 people killed in a stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, according to preliminary post-mortem findings. A senior health department official said on Sunday that the initial autopsy reports indicated severe Read More…
Chennai: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 137 kg of crystal methamphetamine valued at more than Rs 100 crore in Tamil Nadu’s Nagapattinam district, officials said on Sunday. The seizure is being described as one of the largest drug hauls along the coast in recent years. Four people have been arrested in connection Read More…
NEW DELHI: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Saturday interacted with start-ups and technology firms to explore practical and affordable solutions to air pollution in Delhi-NCR. The meeting, held under the campaign ‘Saaf Hawa mein Hissedaari, Hum Sabhi ki hai Zimmedaari’, focused on developing scalable, technology-driven solutions across nine key areas of air pollution management. Read More…
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Ayush on Sunday highlighted the importance of awareness, preventive care and comprehensive healthcare for women on World Menopause Day, observed on October 18. Through the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), the ministry aims to promote awareness of menopause and its impact on women’s physical health, emotional well-being Read More…
The Department of Fisheries has completed 23 of the 32 identified activities under Special Campaign 6, being implemented from October 2 to 31, 2026, to promote cleanliness, reduce pendency and improve office management. The department has reviewed 400 physical files, identified 350 for weeding out and removed 287 files so far. It has also resolved Read More…
India recorded 4,077 patent applications related to Ayush and 711 patents granted between FY 2014–15 and FY 2025–26, according to a report released during the 11th Ayurveda Day celebrations. The Status Report on Ayush Related Inventions in India (2014–2026), published by the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, highlights the Read More…
The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, has provided healthcare services to 37,74,524 patients between October 2016 and September 2026, according to a report released by the institute. Of the total, around 30.37 lakh patients received treatment at its main campus in Sarita Vihar, while its satellite and outreach centres served approximately 7.37 Read More…
Aizawl: Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Minister Lalnghinglova Hmar on Thursday called on college students to stay away from drugs, raising concerns over the growing use of cannabis among young people. Speaking at a drug abuse prevention awareness campaign held at a government college in Champhai, the minister identified the rising demand for and consumption of Read More…
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju on Tuesday assured residents that comprehensive measures were being taken to maintain an uninterrupted drinking water supply in Hyderabad amid concerns over the potential impact of El Niño. He also urged the public to use water responsibly and cooperate with the government’s conservation efforts to ensure adequate availability for Read More…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Ayush has issued Standard Treatment Guidelines (STGs) for managing dermatological disorders across Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy, with the inclusion of Yoga. Prepared by the Ayush Vertical of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the guidelines aim to improve standardisation, quality assurance and evidence-informed clinical practice across these systems. Read More…