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Chhapra: In order to eliminate Tuberculosis (TB), the ministry of health and family welfare is planning to extend the pilot project of TB elimination to all districts of the country.Earlier, Saran along with other 347 districts of the country joined a campaign of 100 days to eradicate the disease. The campaign was launched under Centre's guidance between Dec 7, 2024 and March 25, 2025. Buoyed by the success of the programme, the govt is planning to extend the programme at the national level, said district TB officer Dr Ratneshwar Prasad.During this campaign, the TB patients would be identified in every house and given proper medical treatment. Dr Prasad said the health officials along with Asha workers would keep a close watch on the patients and provide medical aid through the Ayushman Arogya Mandirs.Saran civil surgeon, Dr Sagar Dulal Sinha, said no TB patient would be left without treatment as the govt has adopted the "differentiated TB model" in which high risk patients would be under watch.
New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry in collaboration with key stakeholders is all set to launch a 100-day TB elimination campaign focussing on enhancing detection, reducing diagnostic delays and improving treatment outcomes. The initiative, set to be implemented across 347 districts in 33 states and Union Territories, aims to strengthen programmatic activities and reduce disparities in TB outcomes across diverse regions of the country to achieve the aim of TB elimination, a health ministry statement said. The campaign envisages improving programme performance on key output indicators like T ...Read More >
Bangalore Gold Rate Today: Shattering all hopes of retail jewellery buyers of some relief amid the ongoing Navratri festival, gold rates in Bangalore, and other Indian cities broke another record on Monday, September 29. The price of gold in Bangalore, aka Bengaluru, witnessed a sharp surge bringing 24 karat gold Rs 16,000 above the historic Rs 1 lakh mark. The gold price rally in Karnataka capital mirrored the surge in gold rate in India and across the world. The sharp rally in precious metal is on its path to beat the record-rally of 1979. Multiple factors like US Fed rate cut, trade becau ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 18 (ANI): A team of Nand Nagri Police Station launched a special drive against individuals involved in the sale of banned 'Chinese Manjha', amid rising incidents of injuries and nabbed two siblings with 325 rolls on Friday. With Independence Day (15th August) and Raksha Bandhan approaching, the Delhi Police has launched a special drive to curb the sale and use of hazardous Chinese Manjha -- a nylon-based kite string that has caused numerous injuries and fatalities involving people, birds, and animals. Acting on local intelligence, a team led by Inspector Anand Yadav, ...Read More >
Mandya: Deputy commissioner Kumara instructed the officials concerned to take necessary measures for the eradication of tuberculosis (TB) in the district. Currently, 710 patients are receiving TB treatment in the district. He expressed happiness that the number of TB cases in the district is decreasing every year.Presiding over the District Level TB Forum meeting organised at the deputy commissioner's office on Monday, he stated that free TB testing is being conducted for those suffering from TB symptoms, including diabetics, smokers, cancer patients, the elderly, children, and those suffering ...Read More >
Patna, Jul 19 (PTI) The Bihar government on Saturday said that more than 12,000 new polling stations have been created in the state as per the recommendation of the Election Commission, as part of special intensive revision (SIR). According to a release issued by the election department, the total number of polling stations has risen to 90,712 from 77,895, after the establishment of 12,817 new ones. Of these, 12,479 polling stations have been set up "at the same building or premises housing the existing ones", while the remaining ones are "in the vicinity". A "district-wise list" of the new ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu, graced the fifth convocation ceremony of AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, at Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on Monday, according to a President Secretariat statement. Speaking on the occasion, the President was pleased to note that AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, has grown significantly over the last 12 years. She said that, whether it be patient care, medical research, or social welfare activities, this Institute has earned many accolades and has won the hearts of the people of Odisha and neighbouring states, such as West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and others. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu, graced the fifth convocation ceremony of AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, at Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on Monday, according to a President's Secretariat statement. Speaking on the occasion, the President was pleased to note that AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, has grown significantly over the last 12 years. She said that, whether it be patient care, medical research, or social welfare activities, this Institute has earned many accolades and has won the hearts of the people of Odisha and neighbouring states, such as West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and others ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu, graced the fifth convocation ceremony of AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, at Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on Monday, according to a President's Secretariat statement. Speaking on the occasion, the President was pleased to note that AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, has grown significantly over the last 12 years. She said that, whether it be patient care, medical research, or social welfare activities, this Institute has earned many accolades and has won the hearts of the people of Odisha and neighbouring states, such as West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and others ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: EC on Thursday revised the rules relating to counting of postal ballots, making it mandatory for all postal ballot papers to be counted before the penultimate round of EVM/VVPATs counting is taken up.The new practice will be first implemented in Bihar where assembly polls are due in Nov.This restores the arrangement prior to May 2019, when EC had changed the guidelines to allow EVM counting to proceed regardless of postal ballot counting stage. The 2019 change did not rule out chances of EVM counting being completed before postal ballot counting. INDIA bloc had, during the 2024 elec ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], October 26 (ANI): Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu launched the Food Basket Distribution initiative for TB patients under the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan's Nikshay Mitra Campaign at Sukanta Academy Auditorium in Agartala, Tripura, on Saturday. During the event, the Governor emphasised the importance of collective responsibility in achieving the vision of a TB-free India and appreciated the efforts of NHM and the Rotary Club for their crucial role in public health welfare. Also Read | Chhath Puja 2025: Preparations Underway in Full Swing Across Bih ...Read More >
Pune: Biomedical waste, considered among the most hazardous categories of hospital waste, has been found dumped in the open inside the Aundh District Hospital (ADH) campus, raising serious concerns over public health and safety. Used injections, syringes, medicine vials, saline bottles and face masks were spotted lying unattended on open ground behind the 108 ambulance service office near the Chest (Tuberculosis) Hospital on Tuesday. The waste was reportedly noticed by citizens and attendants of patients visiting the facility. A relative of a patient, requesting anonymity, said, "We come her ...Read More >
Kolkata: The Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation has started conducting a structural health test of the 425-metre New Town flyover over Biswa Bangla Sarani. Traffic cops said the flyover will undergo various tests every weekend for 20 days, after which the authorities will decide on taking corrective action if necessary.Currently, work has started on the Sector V-bound flank of the flyover. Barricades have been put up and motorists have been asked to move slowly. "The flyover flanks would not be completely shut as it would trigger traffic congestion. Work will be done by closing onl ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Governor R N Ravi, Chief Minister M K Stalin, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, and leaders of political parties paid tributes to freedom fighter Dheeran Chinnamalai on his death anniversary on Sunday. "The nation pays humble tribute to the great patriot, visionary leader and fearless commander Dheeran Chinnamalai. With unmatched courage and strategic brilliance, he led relentless campaigns against the oppressive British East India Company, boldly challenging colonial tyranny," the governor said in his message. The CM, accompanied by his Cabinet colleagues, paid flora ...Read More >
President Droupadi Murmu attended AIIMS Bhubaneswar's convocation, lauding its growth and achievements over 12 years. She recognized its awards for surgical standards and sanitation, emphasizing the role of AIIMS in accessible healthcare. She highlighted advances against epidemics and urged awareness on mental health and obesity. President Droupadi Murmu attended the fifth convocation ceremony of AIIMS Bhubaneswar, commending its significant growth and contributions over the last 12 years in pat ...Read More >