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…
Thiruvananthapuram,: Amid the rising spread of communicable diseases across Kerala, the state government will convene the first meeting of its High-Power Committee on disease prevention and control on Saturday. The meeting will be held in Thiruvananthapuram and is expected to be inaugurated by Health Minister K. Muraleedharan. Members of the High-Power Committee, senior government officials Read More…
United Nations: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday said that yoga, which originated in ancient India, has evolved into a truly universal practice that benefits millions of people across different faiths and cultures around the world. Speaking on the occasion of the 12th International Day of Yoga, Guterres noted that yoga’s enduring appeal lies Read More…
Leh: Vice-President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan has begun his first official visit to the Union Territory of Ladakh, a three-day tour that will focus on border-area development and the promotion of wellness through yoga. During the visit, the Vice-President is scheduled to travel to the Vibrant Village of Lukung on June 20, where he Read More…