Thiruvananthapuram: Six more cases of Shigella infection have been confirmed in Kerala on Thursday. Two cases each were reported from Alappuzha and Kollam districts, while one case each was detected in Thiruvananthapuram and Wayanad. With the latest additions, the total number of Shigella cases reported in the state this month has risen to 172. Authorities Read More…
Thrissur: As part of “Operation Monsoon,” a special drive launched by the Food Safety Department to ensure food safety during the monsoon season, extensive inspections were conducted across Thrissur district. Special inspections were carried out at fish and meat markets in Shakthan Market, as well as hotels, schools, and anganwadis across various circles. During the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Fifteen cases of Shigella infection have been confirmed in Kerala, with cases reported from Kozhikode, Malappuram, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kollam districts. Kozhikode has recorded the highest number of confirmed cases, with eight people testing positive for the infection. Authorities have also reported six deaths linked to the disease. Health officials said that 11 individuals Read More…
Chennai: At least seven people were killed and several others injured following an ammonia gas leak at a private fish processing factory in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district on Sunday. The incident occurred at a fish processing unit in Manjankaran near Periyapalayam. According to officials, workers lost consciousness after ammonia leaked from the facility. Around 40 Read More…
A 60-year-old woman undergoing treatment for amoebic meningoencephalitis has died. The deceased has been identified as Chandrika, a resident of Kulathupuzha in Kollam district. She was admitted to the Government Medical College Thiruvananthapuram after developing severe symptoms of the infection. Chandrika had been receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where she passed away Read More…
Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the national celebrations of the 12th International Day of Yoga from Red Road in Kolkata, West Bengal, on Sunday. Joining thousands of yoga practitioners in the Common Yoga Protocol session, the Prime Minister extended greetings to people across the world and emphasized yoga’s role in promoting health, harmony, and Read More…
Thousands of yoga enthusiasts around the world took part in International Day of Yoga celebrations on June 21, with Indian diplomatic missions hosting special events to promote the ancient practice and its benefits for health and well-being. Observed annually since its adoption by the United Nations in 2014, International Day of Yoga was celebrated this Read More…
Thrissur: The district-level activities of the state-wide Dry Day and Chlorination Campaign aimed at preventing communicable diseases have been launched in Thrissur under the title ‘Vrithi Campaign – Prevention Through Cleanliness’, led by the district administration and the Health Department. The campaign will continue until July 31. The campaign poster was released by Rajan J. Read More…
Thrissur: As part of the observance of International Yoga Day and in accordance with the directions of the Central and State Governments, Oushadhi and Oushadhi Panchakarma Hospital organised a yoga training programme at the auditorium of Oushadhi Panchakarma Hospital in Thrissur. The programme was formally inaugurated by Prof. M. Haridas, Emeritus Professor of Kannur University. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Communicable diseases continue to spread across Kerala, with 13,539 people seeking treatment for various fever-related illnesses on Friday, according to health department data. Malappuram reported the highest number of fever cases in the state, with 2,734 people affected. A total of 98 dengue cases were confirmed on the day, while 303 people sought treatment Read More…