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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 ...Read More >
Antimicrobial crisis has emerged as a major public health challenge worldwide In a development that could reshape the fight against drug-resistant infections, researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay have unveiled a novel way to make existing antibiotics work again. Instead of trying to invent entirely new drugs, the team has focused on protecting the ones already in use. Their approach uses tiny, lab-made DNA fragments to block the tricks bacteria use to evade treatment ...Read More >
Durg, Apr 7 (PTI) An outbreak of the highly contagious African swine fever (ASF) has been confirmed at a private pig farm in a village in Durg district of Chhattisgarh, prompting authorities to cull 83 pigs as a preventive measure, officials said on Tuesday. Pigs at the farm in Mudpar village, under the Dhamdha development block, had been dying one after another over the past few days, leading its owner to approach the district veterinary department on April 1, Durg's Deputy Director (veterinar ...Read More >
Raipur, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Panic has gripped Mudpar village in Chhattisgarh's Durg district after an outbreak of the highly contagious African Swine Fever (ASF) led to the death of more than 250 pigs, followed by the humane culling of another 82 pigs to prevent further spread. The crisis began on April 1 when sudden pig deaths were reported at a private pig farm in the village. The death toll rose rapidly within days. The farm owner immediately informed the district Veterinary Department. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): The Anti-Narcotics Squad of the Delhi Police of the Outer District has busted a gang, which was involved in the theft of milk and curd in the Uttam Nagar area, officials said on Sunday. The police arrested two men who reportedly followed milk delivery trucks to steal crates left outside shops and homes. The investigation began after a video of the thefts went viral on social media, prompting the police to track down the suspects. On April 3, officers received ...Read More >
Bapatla (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): In a unique story of compassion and connection, Srilakshmi from Andhra Pradesh's Bapatla district has formed an extraordinary bond with her bulls, treating them as family members and even leading them in competitive arenas--something rarely seen among women. Speaking to ANI, Srilakshmi said, "Usually, in bull race arenas, you don't see women participating. But I felt strongly that if we truly love our bull, we should be able to lead it ourselves. ...Read More >
Bapatla (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): In a unique story of compassion and connection, Srilakshmi from Andhra Pradesh's Bapatla district has formed an extraordinary bond with her bulls, treating them as family members and even leading them in competitive arenas--something rarely seen among women. Speaking to ANI, Srilakshmi said, "Usually, in bull race arenas, you don't see women participating. But I felt strongly that if we truly love our bull, we should be able to lead it ourselves. ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Residents across the city, including those staying in prime localities like Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, Madhapur areas are increasingly concerned about the rising mosquito menace and urging the municipal corporations to take immediate action. Moreover, the three municipal corporations - Greater Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri - have been facing much online criticism for rising mosquito menace. Hyderabad is currently facing a severe mosquito menace, causing an alarm. The situati ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A 'highly mutated' COVID-19 variant, which is spreading fast in the US and parts of Europe, has triggered worldwide concern. However, experts said there is no immediate risk in India. Nicknamed 'Cicada', the BA.3.2 is on the list of COVID-19 variants being tracked by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Though cases due to 'Cicada', nicknamed for the insect's ability to disappear and then reemerge after years underground, are ...Read More >
Qdenga vaccine against dengue (image is for representation purposes only) AI generated image ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Qdenga dengue vaccine expected to launch in India by 2026 after regulatory approval * Vaccine developed by Takeda Pharma, to be made in India with Biological E under Make-in-India * Qdenga requires two doses and protects against all dengue serotypes, including prior infections Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 2: A poignant video capturing a monkey's grief at the funeral of an 85-year-old woman has gained widespread attention across social media, highlighting a years-long bond between the wild animal and its human caretaker. The woman, identified as Parvatamma, passed away on Monday, March 30, due to age-related illnesses. During her final rites, one of the monkeys she had spent years feeding appeared to openly mourn, hugging her body and refusing to leave her side. Punch the Monkey Vir ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 2: Government officials on the island of Saint Helena and the spokesperson of the British Overseas Territories have confirmed that Jonathan the tortoise, the world's oldest known living land animal, is alive and in good health following a viral death hoax on Wednesday, April 1. The misinformation, which spread rapidly across social media platforms, was traced back to a fraudulent X (formerly Twitter) account posing as Jonathan's longtime veterinarian to solicit cryptocurrency donat ...Read More >
Kishangarh (Rajasthan) | Once known for its marble industry and Bani Thani paintings, Kishangarh has assumed a new identity over the years -- a viral tourist destination that often features in selfies and reels. The biggest attraction here is the all-white marble dumping yard, Asia's largest, which is often confused for a snow-covered landscape. It draws more than 5,000 visitors every day and up to 20,000 on weekends. While the administration and business owners in the area are pleased with th ...Read More >
Kishangarh (Rajasthan), Mar 31 (PTI) Once known for its marble industry and Bani Thani paintings, Kishangarh has assumed a new identity over the years -- a viral tourist destination that often features in selfies and reels. The biggest attraction here is the all-white marble dumping yard, Asia's largest, which is often confused for a snow-covered landscape. It draws more than 5,000 visitors every day and up to 20,000 on weekends. While the administration and business owners in the area are ple ...Read More >
At least 12 people, including five children, have died in 15 days at Chayansa in Haryana's Palwal, prompting a health department probe amid growing concerns about contaminated drinking water and infectious disease spread. Health officials said the deaths between late January and mid-February were linked to severe liver-related complications. Preliminary findings pointed to viral hepatitis and possible water contamination. On January 31, jaundice-related deaths were first reported in Chayansa, ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Feb 16 (PTI) No fresh deaths have been reported from a village in Haryana's Palwal district, where seven people died due to liver-related ailments, prompting the health department to monitor the situation round-the-clock, officials said on Monday. Seven deaths, four of them due to Hepatitis B, were reported at Chhainsa village in the Hathin sub-division over the past two weeks. Some villagers, however, claimed the number of deaths was higher. They also claimed that a lack of clean ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Pets and birds in the national capital are increasingly suffering from respiratory distress, eye infections and stomach ailments as air pollution worsens, veterinary doctors said. Animals that stay close to the ground are more vulnerable to fine particulate matter, especially PM2.5, which penetrates deep into the lungs and enters the bloodstream. Veterinarians reported a rise in cases of lung congestion, coughing, fever, eye and nasal discharge, pneumonia, eye irritation and loose m ...Read More >
New Delhi: The dreaded days of COVID-19 seem to be returning to our national Capital. Not because the deadly virus has made a comeback, but due to a 'killer' of a different nature. With Delhi reeling under dangerously high air pollution levels, the Rekha Gupta-helmed government directed schools to move from a hybrid system to fully online classes for students up to class V. The government order comes a day after authorities announced strict anti-pollution curbs under Stage 4 of the Graded Resp ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 14 (ANI): Doctor Atul Mathur, Interventional Cardiologist and Executive Director at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, on Sunday highlighted the ongoing air pollution crisis in North India, urging the residents to "wear light masks" and "reduce their outdoor exposure". Emphasising its impact on public health, he categorised the two types of pollution components, in which one is gases like nitrogen oxide, which is harmful, and the second is particulate matter. Speaking ...Read More >
New Delhi, November 7: The National Zoological Park (NZP) would reopen for visitors on Saturday ending a two-month break forced by the outbreak of influenza in an enclosure, an official said on Friday. The Delhi Zoo official informed that usual safety and preventive measures shall be followed after its re-opening for visitors. The NZP was closed for visitors on August 30, 2025, after the report of positive case of avian influenza virus in water bird aviary on August 28, said the official in a s ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The National Zoological Park (NZP) would reopen for visitors on Saturday ending a two-month break forced by the outbreak of influenza in an enclosure, an official said on Friday. The Delhi Zoo official informed that usual safety and preventive measures shall be followed after its re-opening for visitors. The NZP was closed for visitors on August 30, 2025, after the report of positive case of avian influenza virus in water bird aviary on August 28, said the off ...Read More >
DELHI -- A rodent-borne virus led to the death of the only African elephant at the zoo in India's capital Delhi, officials have told the BBC. Shankar, a 29-year-old male, died on 17 September after spending much of his life in isolation. The cause of his death wasn't known at the time. Now, an autopsy has revealed that the elephant tested positive for encephalomyocarditis virus (EMCV), Delhi Zoo director Sanjeet Kumar said. EMCV is known to cause fatal inflammation of the heart and sometimes ...Read More >
Jharkhand government has formed a medical team to find out how the child received contaminated blood. Four more children suffering from thalassemia were detected HIV-positive in Jharkhand's Chaibasa town on Saturday during an investigation by a five-member medical team from Ranchi, taking the total number of affected minors to five. The development comes a day after the family of a seven-year-old thalassemia patient alleged that the local blood bank in Chaibasa had transfused HIV-infected bloo ...Read More >
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], October 27 (ANI): Ajoy Kumar Singh, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Health, Jharkhand on Sunday highlighted that HIV tests can miss recent infections (window period: up to one month) and new tests can shorten this window to one week. Speaking with ANI, Singh said the government plans to procure machines to shorten HIV detection windows and health officials are reviewing and tightening blood transfusion protocols. Also Read | Delhi Shocker: UPSC Aspirant Mu ...Read More >
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], October 27 (ANI): Ajoy Kumar Singh, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Health, Jharkhand on Sunday highlighted that HIV tests can miss recent infections (window period: up to one month) and new tests can shorten this window to one week. Speaking with ANI, Singh said the government plans to procure machines to shorten HIV detection windows and health officials are reviewing and tightening blood transfusion protocols. The Jharkhand Health Department on Sunday c ...Read More >
Chaibasa, October 26: At least five thalassemia-affected children in West Singhbhum district have reportedly tested HIV positive following routine blood transfusions at Sadar Hospital, prompting a high-level investigation by the Jharkhand Health Department. The first case came to light when a child who received a transfusion on September 13 tested HIV positive during a follow-up on October 18. The child's father subsequently filed a complaint alleging negligence by a blood bank technician. Foll ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Residents across the newly-formed Tambaram Municipal Corporation are facing an unprecedented surge in mosquito infestations, leading to sleepless nights and a rising fear of vector-borne diseases like dengue. The problem, described as the worst in recent memory, is rampant throughout the corporation, with Zone 4 (Wards 55 to 61) and areas like Chrompet, Pallavaram, Sembaikuppam, Pammal, Anagaputhur, Thiruneermalai, Perungulathur, and Peerkankaranai being particularly affected. The pri ...Read More >
New Delhi: A heartbreaking incident unfolded early this morning, sending shockwaves through the public. A bus erupted in flames after colliding with a motorcycle on the Hyderabad-Bengaluru highway. The scene was so horrific that it sent shivers down the spine of anyone who witnessed it. Several people are feared dead due to the massive fire that engulfed the bus. Dozens of passengers were travelling in the bus at the time of the accident. Many passengers managed to escape through the emergency ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Bangalore are you tired of trying viral trends and 'magic remedies' from social media to reduce weight? Today's youth want to be healthy, but a lack of correct information often leads them down the wrong path. Obesity is a complex medical condition that cannot be solved by a two-day diet or a viral challenge. What one needs is a scientific and reliable approach. The good news is that modern science now has a solution - called GLP1 RA (glucagon-like-peptide receptor agonist). This is a ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Punjab health minister Balbir Singh on Wednesday called for a united, scientific approach to tackle the country's growing pollution levels, saying this was necessary instead of "petty politics and blame games" over the issue.The minister urged the Centre to convene a joint meeting of all chief ministers, environment and health ministers, and environmental experts to draft a comprehensive national action plan on pollution.A day after Delhi minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa blamed stubble ...Read More >
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