THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A new survey by the Association of Medical and Pediatric Oncologists of Kerala (AMPOK) has uncovered a troubling gap between cancer awareness and preventive care in the state. While over 90% of respondents identified smoking and alcohol consumption as major cancer risks, a striking 80% admitted to never having undergone cancer screening. This is despite 84% expressing concern about their personal risk of developing cancer. Experts say bridging this gap is crucial for reduci...Read More
New Delhi: Alleging "blatant misuse" of agencies to defame its leaders, AAP on Thursday questioned why the first information report filed against former Delhi ministers Saurabh Bharadwaj and Satyendar Jain was being kept under wraps and "selective" press notes were being leaked to the media.Bharadwaj, who is Delhi AAP convener, alleged that only two former ministers were named in the case without any reasonable cause while all the officers of the health and public works departments, who were act...Read More
Kolkata: Construction of a Jagannath temple in the heart of the city is underway at a feverish pitch to meet the Friday evening deadline when it must be ready to host Jagannath and his siblings, Balabhadra and Subhadra. But it is a temporary one. Right in the middle of the Maidan, a mega pandal -- inspired by the Jagannath temples at Puri and Digha -- is being built. This replica is also inspired by the Durga Puja pandals. It will be the Gundicha temple or 'Masir-bari', where the deities from th...Read More
Gurgaon: Two days after a law student died and his friend suffered critical injuries when a car knocked them down as they stood near railing on the service lane of Delhi-Jaipur highway in the early hours of Tuesday, a civil engineer was arrested on Thursday.Mohit (31), an employee of a private company in the city, told police that he got drowsy while driving. He is staying at a PG facility in Sector 14.The student who died, Harsh Singhal (25), was a resident of Om Nagar colony. His friend Abhish...Read More
Lucknow: A concerning trend has unfolded as substance use among women has shown a steady increase, prompting experts to sound the alarm on the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit TraffickingProf Adarsh Tripathi from the psychiatry department at KGMU said over the past 8-10 years, addiction among women has rapidly increased.According to the 2019 report by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and AIIMS New Delhi, 1.6% of Indian women use alcohol, 0.26% use opioids, 0.34% use...Read More
Thiruvananthapuram: A survey conducted by Association of Medical and Paediatric Oncologists of Kerala (AMPOK) revealed a nuanced picture of cancer awareness in Kerala. A significant 90% of respondents reported some level of awareness about common cancer symptoms and approximately 80% felt confident in identifying early signs. Furthermore, 84% expressed concern about their personal risk of developing cancer. Survey was conducted among 2,443 people above the age of 18 years across the state.Nearly...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): In a milestone for cancer care in India, President Droupadi Murmu, formally inaugurated the Sri Ganga Ram Hospital (SGRH) Cancer Care Centre and interacted with cancer patients on Thursday. According to an official release, the Sri Ganga Ram Hospital is a cutting-edge facility dedicated to providing comprehensive care to cancer patients. The President ceremonially visited the premises, acknowledging the hospital's pivotal role in delivering ethical and afforda...Read More
Jamshedpur, June 26: Six Rotary Clubs of Jamshedpur jointly held a press conference on Thursday at a hotel in Bistupur to share details of their ongoing and upcoming projects, marking the beginning of the new Rotary year on July 1. The event was attended by Zone 5 Assistant Governor Kusum Thakur, along with Rotary Club presidents and representatives: Suchismita (Dalma), Animesh Chhapolia (Next Gen), Ashok Jha (West), Ananna Dutta (Green), and Jitesh Chaudhary (Secretary, Steel City). President...Read More
Panaji, Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane has defended his decision to order suspension of a doctor from a state-run hospital, citing the latter's "arrogant behaviour" towards a patient. The minister on Saturday said he will not apologise for standing up for a patient who was denied care. Rane said he took the action after receiving a complaint from a senior journalist who pointed out that his mother-in-law was mistreated by the doctor in the casualty ward of the Goa Medical College and Hospi...Read More
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said authorities cannot go against demolition orders issued by courts and stressed that displaced residents have been provided accommodation.Her words came in the wake of the recent Madrasi Camp demolition for which the opposition Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has criticised her. AAP has targeted Gupta, and alleged that the displaced Madrasi Camp residents were provided homes in faraway Narela, and those lack basic amenities.Attending an event to mark the ...Read More
Bengaluru: Brain tumour diagnoses in Bengaluru rose by 30% in the last few years. However, doctors say the numbers don't tell a story of panic, but rather of progress. One key reason, medical experts believe, is growing public awareness about brain tumour symptoms, prompting more people to seek medical attention early.Dr Arjun Srivatsa, director and head of the Institute of Neurosciences at Sakra World Hospital, explained to TOI, "First, there's greater awareness among the general population abo...Read More
Mumbai: A day after leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi alleged "match fixing" between BJP and ECI, state Congress chief Harshawardhan Sapkal on Sunday demanded narco tests on chief electoral officer (CEO) S Chockalingam and then additional CEO Kiran Kulkarni to expose the truth in Maharashtra's "vote theft" in the 2024 assembly election.Sapkal said it is BJP and CM Devendra Fadnavis who have jumped in with rebuttals, instead of the election watchdog. Fadnavis had on Saturday ...Read More
Mangaluru: Various organisations have joined hands to organise a mass blood donation camp in memory of slain pickup driver Abdul Rahiman at Kolthamajalu, Bantwal. Blood Donors Mangaluru, a non-profit organisation, took initiatives in association with GHM Foundation Mullarapatna, Muhiuddin Juma Masjid Kolthamajalu, and SKSSF Kolthamajalu branch to hold the blood camp in memory of Abdul Rahiman at the Madrasa Auditorium in Kolthamajalu on Sunday.Blood Donors Mangaluru president Siddiq Manjeshwar t...Read More
Nagpur: Eminent neurologists from the city joined experts from across the globe on World Brain Tumour Day to raise awareness about the disease.At an event held at the Indian Medical Association (IMA) headquarters in Nagpur, specialists emphasised the importance of early diagnosis, discussed symptoms and treatment options, and highlighted the multifaceted challenges faced by patients and their families.Renowned neurologist and Padma Shri Dr Chandrashekhar Meshram stressed the need for timely dete...Read More
Ahmedabad: Gujarat was on the second spot in active Covid cases among Indian states as of Sunday morning, according to the dashboard of the ministry of health and family welfare (MoHFW). Kerala, with 1,950 cases, had the highest number of active cases, followed by Gujarat at 822, West Bengal at 693, Delhi at 686 and Maharashtra at 595. In total, the number of cases crossed the 6,000 mark, reaching 6,133, with 378 new cases, including 105 from Gujarat.Across India, six Covid deaths were recorded,...Read More
Panaji: Upset with the "degrading and arbitrary" suspension order issued by health minister Vishwajit Rane to a casualty medical officer, the Goa Association of Resident Doctors (GARD) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to govt.In it, the association is demanding a public apology from Rane and a firm assurance that a "climate of fear and intimidation" will not be repeated.GARD has called for a fair inquiry into the episode, which was disseminated to the media. The General Practitioners Association o...Read More
VIJAYAWADA: The Yogandhra vibrant celebration of wellness was held at the scenic Haritha Berm Park, attracting nearly 2,000 participants on Sunday in Vijayawada city. NTR District Joint Collector S. Ilakkiya stated that the event, organised by the district administration in collaboration with the tourism and Ayush departments, aimed to promote yoga as a consistent daily practice. "It is not sufficient to practise yoga for just a month. I encourage everyone to dedicate some time every day to yog...Read More
Jaipur: The Gurjar community in Rajasthan blocked the Delhi-Mumbai railway track for almost two hours after the Mahapanchayat of the community called by the Gurjar Aarakshan Sangharsh Samiti at Pilupura in Bharatpur on Sunday. Although the Mahapanchayat ended with accepting the proposed draft sent by the state government on the demands of the community, but soon after this, the situation changed, and a mob led by some youth reached the nearby Delhi-Mumbai railway track, stopped a passenger trai...Read More
Madikeri: Preparations are under way for the 11th International Day of Yoga celebration in Madikeri on June 21.The event is organised jointly by the district administration, zilla panchayat, and the district Ayush department. District Ayush officer Dr Shailaja G announced at a press conference that the event, themed 'One Earth, One Health Yoga', will commence at 6.45am at the Gowda Samaj, followed by mass yoga demonstrations until 8am.A preparatory yoga asana session is scheduled for June 20 at ...Read More
Bengaluru: A letter written by the DCP of the Vidhana Soudha security division to the state government has revealed serious concerns over organising a felicitation ceremony for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) players at the iconic steps of the Karnataka state legislature. The DCP warned that the rushed planning of the event could jeopardise security arrangements due to the expected massive turnout of fans. Following a request from the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) to host a felic...Read More
Gaya, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Lok Nayak Jaiprakash Eye Hospital, inaugurated five years ago in 2020, has become a landmark location in Bihar's Gaya, owing to its famed eye care centre catering to more than 10 lakh people, not just from the city but also adjoining towns including Nawada, Jehanabad, Aurangabad, and Nalanda. The hospital, situated at Kajha village of Wazirganj block of Gaya, is primarily an eye hospital, providing treatment for all types of eye diseases. The hospital has a modular...Read More
Hyderabad, June 8 (Maxim News): The last rites of Jubilee Hills MLA Maganti Gopinath, who passed away this morning (Sunday) after suffering from a serious illness for the past two days. have been completed. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp Gopinath's last rites were performed at the Jubilee Hills maha Prasthanam. Maganti Gopinath's last rites were performed at around 3 pm amidst official government ceremonies. BRS leaders attended the last rites of maganti Gopinath, KTR, Harish Rao and other leader...Read More
India: India's active Covid-19 case count has exceeded 6,000, with 378 new cases identified within the past 24 hours, as reported by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Sunday. The overall count of active Covid-19 cases in India has hit 6,133, with Kerala reporting the highest number of new infections, trailed by Gujarat and West Bengal. Covid-19 Cases In India The active Covid cases increased by 378 in India since Saturday, totalling 6,133, with 753 patients either recovered...Read More
Panaji: Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Saturday, June 7, lost his cool and ordered immediate suspension of the Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH)'s chief medical officer (CMO) after rebuking him for allegedly misbehaving with a patient. Local media reports that Rane received a complaint from a senior journalist who pointed out that the doctor allegedly mistreated his mother-in-law in the casualty ward of GMCH. The woman asked for a B12 injection, which CMO Dr Rudresh Kurtikar state...Read More
New Delhi, June 8 (UNI) Active Covid-19 cases in India have crossed the 6,000 mark following a surge of nearly 400 new infections reported in the past 24 hours. The country also recorded six Covid-related deaths during this period, with three fatalities reported from Kerala, as per the data available from the Union Health Ministry. As of now, India has 6,133 active cases and a cumulative death toll of 65. Kerala continues to report the highest number of active infections, nearing the 2,000 mar...Read More
Panaji, Jun 8 (PTI) Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane has defended his decision to order suspension of a doctor from a state-run hospital, citing the latter's "arrogant behaviour" towards a patient. The minister on Saturday said he will not apologise for standing up for a patient who was denied care. Rane said he took the action after receiving a complaint from a senior journalist who pointed out that his mother-in-law was mistreated by the doctor in the casualty ward of the Goa Medical Colle...Read More
MHOW: A stray dog was found feeding on a headless newborn inside a toilet of Mhow Civil Hospital in the wee hours of Saturday. The authorities are looking for a minor girl, who could be the baby's mother, reports Rajesh Jauhri. A female security guard came upon the grisly sight in the toilet of the general ward around 1:30am - the dog had the newborn's beheaded body in its jaws. Though horrified, the guard recovered from her shock and chased off the stray. The guard alerted hospital authorities ...Read More
Hyderabad: Maganti Gopinath, the sitting MLA from Jubilee Hills and a prominent leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), passed away early Sunday morning, June 8. The 62 year old had been undergoing treatment at AIG Hospital, Gachibowli, after suffering a heart attack on Thursday, June 5th. According to doctors, Gopinath suffered a cardiac arrest while at home. His family members rushed him to AIG Hospital, where he was revived through CPR and placed on a ventilator in the ICU. Despite ongo...Read More
MADURAI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who arrived in Madurai on Saturday night, will be taking part in the BJP's state core committee meeting during the day on Sunday, and address party functionaries at Velammal Global Hospital Ground in the evening. BJP sources said Shah will be visiting the Meenakshi Amman Temple on Sunday morning, where he is expected to spend around 30 minutes. He will then hold a meeting with the state's core committee, which includes union minister for state L Murugan, ...Read More
BENGALURU: Warning that one in three Indians could be obese by 2050 if unhealthy eating habits continue, Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Saturday urged people to "ask for calories in whatever you eat." Nadda was speaking at a function to mark 'World Food Safety Day', where he launched several initiatives such as sugar and oil boards, and the eat right activity book on the theme, "Stop Obesity by Eating Safe and Healthy". Citing an ICMR study, he said obesity increased by 39.6% in urban and 2...Read More