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Aizawl: At least 121 people have died of Tuberculosis (TB) and 1,870 people diagnosed with the disease in Mizoram since January till 10 October, according to the state health department. The department's data said that 97,647 blood samples were tested in the state, out of which 1,870 people, including 744 females, were found suffering from tuberculosis. A total of 121 people were diagnosed with multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) and 211 others were found suffering from both TB and HIV-positive during the same period, it said. Altogether 82 per cent of the patients have been successfully treated, the data said. Also Read: Mizoram Jobs 2025 : Apply for faculty posts in NIT Mizoram Of the total 1,870 infected patients, 1,761 were above 14 years and 104 were below 14 years, it said. Health officials said that there was a gradual increase in the fatality rate and TB patients from 2020. While 31 people died of TB in 2020, the number of fatalities increased to 46 in 2021, 87 in 2022, 119 in 2023 and 136 in 2024, they said. At least 540 people died due to TB in the last five years since 2020, they said. More than 11,000 people have been diagnosed with the disease during the last five years with the highest cases reported in 2024 at 2,307, followed by 2,115 in 2023, they said. Health officials also said that more than 100 people have registered to adopt TB patients or donate for them through the online platform "Nikshay" under the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. The Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan was launched nationwide by President Droupadi Murmu in September 2022. It is a community programme to augment community involvement in meeting India's commitment to end TB by 2025 ahead of the global target of 2030, to provide additional patient support to improve treatment outcomes of TB patients and to leverage Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities.
aipur, Nov 25 ( IANS) Jaipur District Collector Jitendra Kumar Soni on Monday instructed the departmental officials to make every possible effort with mutual cooperation and coordination to make the district beggar-free. He directed to ensure effective rehabilitation of people involved in beggary so that such persons leave begging and start a respectable life on the basis of their skills and hard work. The district collector held a meeting on Monday in the Collectorate Auditorium regarding the rehabilitation of people involved in beggary. As the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit wil ...Read More >
New Delhi/Itanagar, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General K.T. Parnaik (Retd.) on Friday during a meeting with President Droupadi Murmu in Delhi highlighted key initiatives and transformative efforts being undertaken across various sectors to uplift the lives of the people and ensure inclusive growth in the frontier state. During the meeting with President, the Arunachal Pradesh Governor apprised President Murmu of the ongoing developmental progress in Arunachal Pradesh and the state government's unwavering commitment to contributing meaningfully to the national visi ...Read More >
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday presented the SCOPE Eminence Awards for 2022-23 in New Delhi, praising the role of public sector enterprises (PSEs) in India's growth journey and their contribution to nation-building since Independence. Addressing the gathering, the President said the awards celebrate the "significant contribution of public sector enterprises to the development of India" across social, economic, environmental, technological and ethical dimensions. She appreciated the Standing ...Read More >
Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], July 11 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Governor, Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.), along with the First Lady of the State, Anagha Parnaik interacted with members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) from across the State during a special event held at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar on Friday. According to the Press release from the Raj Bhawan, the Governor and the First Lady of the State visited exhibitions set up by various SHGs. They were deeply impressed by the rich display of traditional craftsmanship, organic produce, and innovative products. As a gesture of encouragement, the ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], July 1 (ANI): Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Monday said that if the INDIA bloc comes to power in Bihar after the upcoming assembly elections, it will implement Rajasthan's health model in the state. Speaking at a press conference in Patna, Gehlot said, 'The health model we have created in Rajasthan cannot be compared to any other in the entire country. We have also enacted the 'Right to Health' law in Rajasthan, under which every family has been provided with insurance coverage. The Government of India's Ayushman Bharat schem ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 6 (PTI) The Puducherry administration has launched raids against private drug retailers flouting the ban on sale of anti-tuberculosis drugs in contravention of norms. The joint enforcement raids are being conducted by the State TB Cell in collaboration with the Department of Drugs Control. The Puducherry administration in alignment with the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) implemented the ban on the sale of anti-TB drugs by private chemists, Dr S Govindarajan, Mission Director of National Health Mission (NHM), Puducherry, told PTI. The move, initiated in 201 ...Read More >
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh IT and Human Resources Development Minister Nara Lokesh on Friday hailed the successful implementation of the state-wide 'Mega Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) 2.0' programme. Expressing gratitude to all stakeholders, he credited the collective efforts of government and private schools, colleges, education officials, staff, headmasters, teachers, students, parents, donors, alumni, public representatives, and officers from various departments for making the event a success. ...Read More >
Jammu, Jul 18 (PTI) Senior officials of the Jammu and Kashmir government reviewed the arrangements for the smooth conduct of the 13-day-long Budha Amarnath pilgrimage in Poonch district that will begin on July 28. Deputy Inspector General of Police Tejinder Singh reviewed security in Poonch and stressed ensuring the safety of the devotees. "The first batch will depart from the Bhagwati Nagar basecamp in Jammu on July 28, moving towards the Mandi tehsil in Poonch in a regulated convoy amid full security arrangements," a spokesperson said. Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar and Inspec ...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 Animesh Chhapolia of Rotary Next Gen highlighted their "Water on Wheels" initiative aimed at supply ...Read More >
Shimla, Jul 17 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to remove encroachments on forest lands, including the fruit-bearing trees, all across the state and not limit it to some areas. The order was passed by a division bench consisting of Justices Vivek Thakur and Bipin C Negi on Wednesday after the Advocate General placed on record fresh instructions issued by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, informing that 2,456 apple and other fruit trees have been felled from forest lands in Chaithla village, and 713 and 490 trees in Rohru and Kotgarh forest divisions, r ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A human chain program was organised at the Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge by Telangana AIDS Control Society on Thursday, April 9, to raise awareness on Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The program was organised as part of a "Health Week" hosted by the Telangana government. Addressing the gathering, state Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha said that a lack of awareness on the matter leads to fear, misconceptions and discrimination. He explained that HIV is a virus that weakens the immune system and, if left untreated, can progress t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): In a major boost to the TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, the Centre will soon procure nearly 1,500 more handheld X-ray machines to facilitate large-scale screening and early detection of Tuberculosis (TB) cases, according to a government source. Currently, around 500 such portable X-ray devices are deployed at screening centers across the country. 'We started TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan with 347 districts, and now all districts are running this campaign after seeing the micro strategies and achievements. They are all participating in training and other programs. These por ...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 >
NEW DELHI: Four people died in Himachal Pradesh as rain continues to wreak havoc in the state, while five were swept away in Rajasthan's Kota at a barrage after a heavy downpour caused the authorities to release water from a reservoir. In Himachal, more than 200 roads are out of bounds for vehicular traffic, a majority of them in Mandi, while a flash flood warning has been issued for 12 districts in Jharkhand. An individual each drowned in Kullu and Kangra districts, one died after being bitten by a snake in Bilaspur, while one was killed after falling from a height, the State Emergency Oper ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The US embassy in India has warned that "committing assault, theft, or burglary in the United States won't just cause you legal issues -- it could lead to your visa being revoked and make you ineligible for future US visas". The warning was issued days after a video of an Indian woman who tried to leave a store with a cart full of items without paying went viral. This also prompted the embassy to say, "The US values law and order and expects foreign visitors to follow all US laws."Responding to queries on the issue, the ministry of external affairs said that "whether a person is liv ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 18 Jul: Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik briefed President Droupadi Murmu on the state's developmental initiatives and progress during a meeting at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Friday. The governor apprised the president of key initiatives and transformative efforts being undertaken across various sectors to uplift the lives of the people and ensure inclusive growth in the frontier state. He also briefed the president on the follow-up actions and compliance related to the key points discussed during the last governors' conference, reaffirming the state's dedication t ...Read More >
Bengaluru Stampede Probe: The Karnataka government's status report on the deadly stampede outside Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium lays primary blame on RCB, its event management partner DNA Entertainment Networks Pvt. Ltd, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), accusing them of unilaterally organising the mass public event without securing legal permission or coordinating with city authorities. The question here arises is - All To Blame But Congress Govt? Watch panel discussion on Times Now's show, Newshour Agenda with Madhavdas GK. ...Read More >
Itanagar, Jul 18 (PTI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor K T Parnaik on Friday apprised President Droupadi Murmu of the state's key initiatives and transformative efforts across sectors during a meeting at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Parnaik informed the President about the state government's commitment to contributing to 'Viksit Bharat' through its region-specific roadmap - 'Viksit Arunachal'. Also Read | UP's First Conviction in Digital Arrest Scam: Lucknow Court Sentences Cyber Fraudster to 7 Years in Jail for Extorting INR 85 Lakh From Woman Doctor. He highlighted the key measures being implemente ...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 >
Bhopal (madhya Pradesh): Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla said that the government has constituted a high-level committee to investigate the alleged HIV blood transfusion to four thalassemia kids in Satna district. It is also being investigated whether the blood transfusion took place in other hospitals also or only in the government hospital, said the minister while addressing media persons on Tuesday on completion of two years of BJP-led state government. Four children suffering from thalassemiaSatna district have tested HIV positive at Satna District Hospital. allegedly due to contam ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 11 Jul: Governor KT Parnaik emphasized the need for setting up dedicated self-help group (SHG) product marketing hubs in key towns of the state. Interacting with SHGs' members from across the state during a special event held at Raj Bhavan here on 11 July, the governor said that the government can provide the infrastructure, but the leadership and ownership must come from the SHGs. "The hubs must become vibrant SHG bazaars, windows into the creativity and strength of our rural women," he said. Panaik suggested establishing such product marketing hubs in Itanagar, Ziro, Tezu, Pasigh ...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 >
Lucknow: Highlighting improvement in medical facilities in the state, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that Uttar Pradesh is now touching new heights in the field of health services.Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of Yashoda Medicity at Indirapuram in Ghaziabad, which was inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu in the presence of defence minister Rajnath Singh, Yogi said that Uttar Pradesh was rapidly moving towards investment, innovation and quality facilities in healthcare secto ...Read More >
JAMMU, July 02: With the annual ShriAmarnathJiYatra 2025 set to commence tomorrow, a vibrant spiritual atmosphere prevails at the YatriNiwas Base Camp in Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu, where around 3,500 pilgrims are ready to begin their sacred journey. "All arrangements have been made, and nearly 3,500 pilgrims are currently stationed at the Jammu Base Camp," said Rajesh Raina, a senior officer of the Tourism Department, speaking to Rising Kashmir. Registration counters have been set up inside YatriNiwas, and vehicles from the J&K Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) are on standby to transport the pi ...Read More >
CHENNAI: AT only 16 years of age, Tayin Arun is at the forefront of a new generation of talented surfers, part of a brand-new movement of Indian surfing. Enjoying an almost meteoric rise in the junior divisions, the surfer broke through to the national surfing team last year, and is now looking to prove his worth with the rest of his teammates at the upcoming ASF Asian Surfing Championships in Mahabalipuram to be held from August 3 to 12. Hailing from Akkarai, Tayin is no stranger to sports. His elder sister Eloksi Arun is a batter for the Tamil Nadu women's cricket team. Reminiscing about hi ...Read More >
Chandigarh, April 4 (UNI) In a significant move to eliminate the transmission of infectious diseases from parents to children, the Haryana government has announced a mandatory joint testing policy for HIV and syphilis covering both pregnant women and their husbands. The decision aims to conduct approximately 12 lakh tests annually across the state to ensure that newborns are shielded from these life-altering conditions. This strategic intervention was finalised during the 23rd Working Committee meeting of the Haryana State AIDS Control Society (HSACS) held in Chandigarh on Saturday, presided ...Read More >
Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], July 18 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lieutenant General K T Parnaik (Retired) paid a formal visit to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Friday. Accompanied by the First Lady of Arunachal Pradesh, Anagha Parnaik, the Governor presented the President with a copy of 'Orchids of Arunachal Pradesh,' an official release said. Also Read | Odisha Higher Education Department Orders Mandatory Display of Women Helpline Number and Urgent Sensitisation on Sexual Harassment Laws Across All Universities and Colleges Following Student's ...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 >
Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], July 18 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lieutenant General K T Parnaik (Retired) paid a formal visit to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Friday. Accompanied by the First Lady of Arunachal Pradesh, Anagha Parnaik, the Governor presented the President with a copy of Orchids of Arunachal Pradesh, an official release said. This meticulously compiled reference book is unique and visually engaging, showcasing the remarkable diversity of orchid species found in Arunachal Pradesh. Many of these species are rare, endemic, and hold ...Read More >