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SHILLONG, April 4: Former Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh has called for a balanced and multi-pronged strategy to tackle the rising cases of HIV/AIDS in Meghalaya, stressing the importance of sensitive policymaking while protecting the rights of vulnerable groups, including commercial sex workers. Responding to concerns over recent police raids on alleged commercial sex work, she described HIV/AIDS as a "very complicated" and "sensitive" issue that must be addressed within clear legal and policy frameworks. She stated that while the recent raid was necessary to send a strong message, the larger challenge is to ensure that government actions remain both effective and humane. "HIV/AIDS has a corresponding legal boundary, which, if not dealt with adequately and sensitively by policies and guidelines, can get out of hand," Lyngdoh said, adding that the issue of commercial sex work remains a "grey area" requiring careful handling. She emphasised that governments across the world, when faced with a surge in HIV/AIDS cases, are often compelled to take strong and immediate measures to curb further spread. She noted that Meghalaya has reached a stage where authorities must review existing policies, including protective measures and the responsibilities of health sector institutions. At the same time, she underlined that any intervention must strike a balance between public health priorities and the rights of commercial sex workers and people living with HIV/AIDS. "We have to combine them carefully around the sensitivity of rights," she said, cautioning that while decisive action is necessary, it may also involve sensitive challenges. Indicating that the government is actively deliberating on the issue, Lyngdoh said discussions are underway to adopt a "mission mode" approach to address the problem comprehensively. She stressed that tackling HIV/AIDS goes beyond medical intervention and requires an understanding of the psychological, physical, and emotional realities of those affected. Describing the recent raid as an "indicator of government alertness," she noted that such actions also reflect the legal position in the state, where no specific zones have been designated for commercial sex work. However, she warned that inaction could be equally risky, especially as the issue has already been raised in the Assembly and advisories have been issued by legislators.
GURGAON: The investigation into the murder of a 25-year-old former international tennis player, allegedly by her father, has revealed a sudden deterioration in their relationship. The apparent reason was a disagreement over the academy she ran near their house, but the roots clearly run deeper. The father, who claims to have spent Rs 2 crore on his daughter's tennis career, told interrogators he was troubled by questions about her "character" that some of his associates had raised.Deepak Yadav, who shot Radhika at their house Thursday morning, had allegedly been insisting for two weeks on her ...Read More >
Delhi : Apollo Home Healthcare, India's leading home healthcare provider, has announced the launch of its pioneering 'Integrated Palliative Care at Home' program in Delhi, in association with Apollo Indraprastha Hospital, Delhi. The initiative will soon be extended to the newly launched Apollo Athenaa, a dedicated center for cancer care for women in Delhi, and will roll out across other major cities to address India's growing need for accessible, quality palliative care at home. Palliative care is a specialized medical care for people living with serious, life-limiting illnesses. It focuses o ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: When the Supreme Court on Friday restored the Animal Birth Control (ABC) protocol and ruled that sterilised and vaccinated dogs must be released back into the same locality they were caught from, animal welfare workers in Hyderabad said the judgment merely reaffirmed what they had long demanded. On the ground, however, they allege the practice of shifting dogs out of affluent colonies and abandoning them in poorer neighbourhoods continues unchecked. The order overturned the August 11 directive calling for mass removal of strays into shelters and reaffirmed that relocation was unla ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The Indian Markets opened in red on Monday as domestic indices reflected global anxiety over geopolitical developments. The BSE SENSEX stood at 73,206.60 points, down by 112.95 points or 0.15 per cent at 9:16 am. The NSE NIFTY 50 stood at 22,696.75 points with a decline of 16.35 points or 0.07 per cent. Wipro, Hindalco Industries, Titan and Trent are among major gainers on the Nifty while Kotak Mahindra Bank, Interglobe Aviation, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance are among losers. Nifty midcap and Nifty smallcap indices are down about 0.5 percent each. Ajay Bagga, B ...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: 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 actually responsible for executing the hospital projects, were spared. "Is the FIR so baseless that BJP ...Read More >
India's dog bite crisis is spiralling into a serious public health challenge, with numbers that experts describe as deeply alarming. In 2024 alone, the country recorded 37.17 lakh dog bite cases -- averaging more than 10,000 incidents every single day. These figures reveal a widening gap between the Centre's goal of eliminating rabies by 2030 and the realities on the ground. India's dog bite crisis is escalating at a pace that public health experts find deeply alarming. In 2024 alone, the countr ...Read More >
New Delhi: The 'Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025', which was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, could spell the end of "real money gaming platforms", that have stakes in the sponsorship market of Indian sports, most significantly cricket. The contents of the bill, which aims to regulate one of the fastest growing industries, is music to the ears for the Esports fraternity in the country. But the multi-billion dollar fantasy gaming industry comprising companies that have spent big money in sponsorship of cricket might see a marked dip in their revenues. And as a cha ...Read More >
* The Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana has aided over two lakh families with cashless medical care in Punjab * The scheme covers treatment costs up to Rs 10 lakh per family annually for all Punjab residents * More than Rs 300 crore spent on 40,000 surgeries via 900+ government and private hospitals Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Chandigarh: The Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana has provided cashless medical treatment to more than two lakh families in Punjab, easing their financi ...Read More >
VMPL Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 9: In a remarkable demonstration of endurance, teamwork, and community spirit, Coimbatore has etched its name in Indian Book of Records with "Pulse30", achieving the Longest Continuous CPR Chest Compression Marathon. Dr. K. Saravanan, Founder and Director, stated that the event was organized by the First Heart Foundations Network in association with Southern Railways, and supported by the Sumangali Jewellers, District Child Protection Unit, SKAL Club Coimbatore, and other patrons. The event celebrated World Heart Day 2025 under the theme 'Don't M ...Read More >
Guwahati: The East Khasi Hills district administration will enforce a new set of parking regulations from August 1 to improve urban mobility across Shillong in Meghalaya. The initiative, which spans seven key traffic zones including Sadar, Madanrting, Laban, Mawlai, Rynjah, Lumdiengjri, and Laitumkhrah, aims to organize parking in critical stretches of the city. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! The Urban Affairs Department has introduced standard hourly parking fees, setting the rate at Rs 20 for two-wheelers and Rs 40 for four-wheelers, with z ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 18: Patient care services at the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMC&H), Jammu, have been severely disrupted on Thursday due to an ongoing strike by junior doctors over the alleged assault on two female doctors by a patient's relative. The situation has raised concerns over patient safety and the continuity of care. As the strike enters second consecutive day, it has crippled key services including outpatient care, in-patient treatment, and elective surgeries, while emergency services were being managed with difficulty by senior doctors and consultants, but the limited ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 1: In 2025, National Doctors' Day will be observed on July 1. This day provides an opportunity for everyone to acknowledge and appreciate the hard work and commitment of doctors. The tradition of National Doctors' Day in India began on July 1, 1991, in honor of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, a distinguished physician and the second Chief Minister of West Bengal. Dr. Roy's remarkable contributions to medical education and public health have left a lasting impact on the healthcare system in India. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) played a crucial role in establishing this observance ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Thousands of people who gathered at ashoorkhana in Dabeerpura on the 10th day of Muharram (Youm-e-Ashura) took part in the Bibi-ka-Alam procession. The procession commenced from Dabeerpura on an elephant and concluded at Chaderghat. The Shia mourners took out the procession to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Prophet Mohammad's grandson, Imam Hussain, on the 10th day of Muharram. Members of the Shia sect performed matam and participated in processions. The 10th Muharram is the day on which Imam Hussain was martyred in the battle of Karbala by Yazid and his army. The relic made of ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The Indian Markets opened in red on Monday as domestic indices reflected global anxiety over geopolitical developments. The BSE SENSEX stood at 73,206.60 points, down by 112.95 points or 0.15 per cent at 9:16 am. The NSE NIFTY 50 stood at 22,696.75 points with a decline of 16.35 points or 0.07 per cent. Wipro, Hindalco Industries, Titan and Trent are among major gainers on the Nifty while Kotak Mahindra Bank, Interglobe Aviation, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance are among losers. Nifty midcap and Nifty smallcap indices are down about 0.5 percent each. Also Read | U ...Read More >
A young woman named Oleti Pushpa (22) was killed by her live-in partner Sheikh Shamma (22) in the Ambedkar Konaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, reported India Today. She was living with Sheikh for the past 6 months after she separated from her spouse. The incident took place in Siddhartha Nagar, B Savaram village of Rajolu mandal on 16th July. Shamma reportedly accused Pushpa of having affairs with other men. He forced her to engage in prostitution and frequently instigated fights with her when intoxicated. As per police, Shamma was addicted to ganja. On the fateful night, he against pressuri ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 18 (PTI) A three-storey chawl collapsed in the western suburb of Bandra here in the early hours of Friday, with at least 10 people feared trapped in the debris, civic officials said. As many as seven people have been rescued from the debris so far and admitted to the civic-run Bhabha Hospital, they said. According to preliminary information, chawl number 37 in the Bharat Nagar area of Bandra East collapsed around 5.56 am. Eight fire engines are at the spot along with teams from the Mumbai police and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's local ward machinery, an official from ...Read More >
Dimapur, Jul 18 (PTI) Two persons have died of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Nagaland, a health department official said on Friday. Chief Medical Officer, Dimapur, Dr Yartenla Jamir, said that of the seven JE cases detected in Dimapur, Chumoukedima, and Niuland districts, two persons have died so far. She expressed concern over the rise in Japanese encephalitis (JE) cases in the three districts, especially during the monsoon season, which increases the risk of transmission. The Health department has urged district administrations to issue a public advisory on JE prevention measures and to i ...Read More >
Mumbai: The indefinite strike launched by over 30,000 nurses across Maharashtra's government hospitals from Friday is poised to escalate, with Class IV hospital staff including ward boys, sanitation workers, and clerks threatening to join the agitation in solidarity. The striking nurses are demanding immediate recruitment to fill vacant posts and a complete rollback of contractual appointments. Although hospitals have managed to keep essential services running with the support of nursing students working in three shifts, pressure on the healthcare system continues to mount. In a major show o ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Tuesday sought a report within three days from the Maharashtra Police chief over a media report alleging abduction, repeated rape, forced abortion of a 15-year-old girl in Thane who was pushed into prostitution. Taking suo motu cognisance of the report, NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar also directed the Director General of Police to ensure a swift and fair investigation into the shocking incident. Rahatkar also asked the law enforcers to take steps for immediate arrest of the main accused and ordered strict action u ...Read More >
MANILA, Philippines -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday held simultaneous mass demonstrations of cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR across various parts of the country in an effort to equip Filipinos with the basic skills needed in an emergency. One of these demonstrations was conducted at the DOH Metro Manila Center for Health Development, where more than 300 community members, town leaders and barangay health workers from Muntinlupa, Parañaque, Las Piñas and Pasay cities particip ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jun 30: To promote greater awareness around womenís reproductive health, the Department of Social Work, University of Kashmir (KU), organised a one-day research dissemination workshop on ìWomen and Reproductive Health with Special Reference to Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)î at the main campus on Monday. A statement of KU issued here said that the event included participation from experts, resource persons, research scholars, and students from various departments. Two technical sessions were held during the day, featuring presentations, discussions, and interactive d ...Read More >
Chennai Corporation in a press release on Tuesday urged the workers to resume work, pointing to the benefits and job security under the new private company Chennai Corporation has roped in additional workers for launching a mass cleaning drive in Royapuram and Thiru Vi Ka Nagar zones owing to the protest by workers. Many farm hands from areas such as Vandavasi have started cleaning the streets. "We have deployed 1000 additional workers to strengthen the mass cleaning drive. More workers will st ...Read More >
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 2 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha participated in a special aarti at the Jammu Tawi riverfront. Sinha also visited the Amarnath Yatri Niwas base camp on Tuesday evening. After inspecting the Yatri Niwas base camp, Sinha stated that the security arrangements for the Yatra are more robust than ever before. 'I have witnessed the last four Yatras. The arrangements are better than ever, as far as the security and convenience of pilgrims are concerned... The manner in which pilgrims have come here from across the country - till now, ...Read More >
Pune: The ongoing pre-non-interlocking and non-interlocking works to develop the Hadapsar railway station would affect trains' movement in the Daund-Pune section this week from Thursday till Sunday. A total of 17 trains, including DEMUs from Pune to Daund and Baramati to Pune, Pune-Harangul Express (01487), Harangul-Pune Express (01488), Solapur-Pune Intercity Superfast Express (12169) and Pune-Solapur Intercity Express (12170), would remain cancelled on Sunday (July 20), a railway official said. Jodhpur-Hadapsar Superfast Express (20495) would be short-terminated at the Pune railway station f ...Read More >
Kohima, June 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) A senior IPS officer said on Thursday that Nagaland has a 215 km long porous and unfenced border with Myanmar and is located very near to the infamous 'Golden Triangle', which has forced the state to become a transit point of various drugs going to other states. On the occasion of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Kohima-based Superintendent of Police, Narcotics, Shinde Suresh Kailasrao, said the infamous 'Golden Triangle', close to Indian borders, is a hub for the smuggling of varied drugs. "Checking illicit drug trafficking is a ...Read More >
New Delhi: With the completion of eight years, implementing the goods and services tax (GST) -- one of the country's biggest tax reforms, India has broken all the stereotypes by showcasing a perfect balance between Centre and state administrations and coming together to make decisions and resolve issues as well. Back on July 1, 2017, the GST was rolled out with a promise that the country will bring 'one nation, one tax' by merging various indirect taxes under one umbrella. As of today, it is part of every common man's daily lives; from a cup of tea to a car almost everything he/she buys has a ...Read More >
Chandigarh: The 23rd executive committee meeting of the Haryana State AIDS Control Society (HSACS), chaired by additional chief secretary, health & family welfare, Sumita Misra, on Saturday, resolved on accelerating Haryana's fight against HIV/AIDS and strengthening public health infrastructure.The committee approved a proposed annual action plan for 2026-27 with a total outlay of over Rs 47.16 crore. Key allocations include Rs 16.45 crore for targeted interventions and link worker scheme; Rs 10.90 crore for ICTC/BSD services; Rs 6.22 crore for institutional strengthening; Rs 4.68 crore for ca ...Read More >
Jaipur: Former CM Ashok Gehlot acknowledged Thursday that BJP's campaign focusing on the 2022 Kanhaiya Lal murder case contributed to his govt's electoral defeat in 2023.The case involved the brutal killing of Kanhaiya Lal, a tailor in Udaipur, who was beheaded inside his shop on June 28, 2022, by two assailants who filmed and shared the act on social media. The accused, Mohammad Riyaz Akhtari and Ghaus, were arrested within four hours after the crime.The murder occurred against a backdrop of escalating communal tensions following riots in Karauli, Jodhpur and Bhilwara. Despite claims by the P ...Read More >
New Delhi: Diagnosed with thalassemia at the age of two, a 23-year-old woman depended on blood transfusions every three weeks to stay alive. But when she was hospitalised with dengue in Class VIII, doctors discovered something more alarming -- she was HIV-positive. "I wasn't recovering. After several tests, they told me I was HIV-positive. I suspect it came from a transfusion. If the blood was properly tested, maybe this wouldn't have happened," she said. Now living with both thalassemia and HIV, she depends not only on regular transfusions, but also on antiretroviral treatment. The woman's te ...Read More >