The Centre has directed all states and Union Territories to strictly enforce the ban on reusing single-use medical devices and disposable surgical items in public and private healthcare facilities, citing concerns over infection risks and patient safety. In a letter dated October 16, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) flagged reports that some private Read More…
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel has expressed concern over girls aged 13 and 14 becoming mothers, stressing that children at this age should be pursuing education and preparing for their future. Speaking at a programme organised at Maharishi University of Information Technology in Lucknow, Patel called for a change in societal attitudes towards girls and Read More…
New Delhi: India is continuing efforts to ensure the supply of life-saving medicines to Iran despite disruptions to air connectivity caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the regional conflict had created fresh challenges for flights between the two countries. He Read More…
The ongoing El Nino phenomenon in the tropical Pacific Ocean could reach an extraordinary level of intensity, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned in its latest seasonal climate outlook. The global weather agency said sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific could climb to 3.8 degrees Celsius above the average between November 2026 and Read More…
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…