News for 'Community Health Centre'

All rescued workers are normal, can return home: AIIMS-Rishikesh

All rescued workers are normal, can return home: AIIMS-Rishikesh

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Dr Ravikant said the workers were thoroughly examined and their blood test, X-ray, and ECG reports were normal.

NHRC seeks details from Centre, Manipur over peace efforts in state

NHRC seeks details from Centre, Manipur over peace efforts in state

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The ATRs have been sought on a range of matters within four weeks, the officials said.

Autism Day: 10 Ways to Support Individuals with Autism

Autism Day: 10 Ways to Support Individuals with Autism

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan, a physiotherapist who works with specially abled children and adults, debunks the myths and helps us understand how to deal with and support individuals with autism.

Ailing girl thrown out by UP hospital, dies outside

Ailing girl thrown out by UP hospital, dies outside

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

A 17-year-old girl died right outside a hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Mainpuri, allegedly after the staff removed her from there after treating her for two days.

Three children killed, 25 injured in school bus accident in Punjab

Three children killed, 25 injured in school bus accident in Punjab

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Three students were killed while 36 others injured when a school bus fell into a drain after colliding with a jeep near Thatha village on Tuesday morning.

BJP announces more freebies in Delhi manifesto part 2

BJP announces more freebies in Delhi manifesto part 2

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Kejriwal described the BJP's election manifesto as "dangerous for the country".

Gang rape survivor made to wait for 12 hrs in police van

Gang rape survivor made to wait for 12 hrs in police van

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

The 37-year-old woman was taken in a police van to Anandapur sub-divisional hospital on Thursday morning where doctors refused to undertake her medical examination as the place of occurrence of the crime was under Salania Community Health Centre (CHC) area.

Centre approves Rs 23,123 cr package to fight Covid

Centre approves Rs 23,123 cr package to fight Covid

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Mandaviya said this is the second phase of the Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package as the Central government had given Rs 15,000 crore earlier for setting up Covid-dedicated hospitals and health centres across the country.

Survey not in favour of over 60-hr work week

Survey not in favour of over 60-hr work week

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Amid a debate over 70-90-hour work week, the pre-Budget Economic Survey on Friday cited studies to state that spending over 60 hours a week on work could have adverse health effects. The survey noted that spending long hours at one's desk is detrimental to mental well-being and individuals who spend 12 or more hours (per day) at a desk have distressed or struggling levels of mental well-being.

8 dead as double-decker buses collide on UP expressway

8 dead as double-decker buses collide on UP expressway

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Eight people were killed and 16 others injured when a Delhi-bound double-decker bus rammed into a stationary double-decker bus on the Purvanchal Expressway in Barabanki on Monday, police said.

Protests erupt in Assam as girl returning from tuition gang-raped

Protests erupt in Assam as girl returning from tuition gang-raped

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

A 14-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by three persons in Assam's Nagaon district, triggering massive protests by people on the streets.

Modi 3@1: Challenges, Opportunities Ahead

Modi 3@1: Challenges, Opportunities Ahead

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

There are challenges galore before him, and it is not going to be easy. In the next four years, he has to conjure a system that changes the optics about him and the BJP both nationally and internationally so that he can ride back on his own, claim the top slot, and not have to lean on a coalition, asserts Ramesh Menon as Modi 3.0 completes a year in power.

Centre approves COVID-19 emergency package for states, UTs

Centre approves COVID-19 emergency package for states, UTs

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

The Union health ministry is releasing funds for states and Union territories under the National Health Mission for implementation of phase 1 up to June 2020.

Working hours to increase from 70 or 90 hrs per week? Govt says...

Working hours to increase from 70 or 90 hrs per week? Govt says...

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

The take by the Economic Survey 2024-25 on work hour week had come weeks after Larsen & Toubro Ltd Chairman and Managing Director SN Subrahmanyan sparked off a raging debate on social media when he said employees should work 90-hour a week, including on Sundays rather than sit at home.

Make community service must for not wearing masks: Guj HC

Make community service must for not wearing masks: Guj HC

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

A division bench of Chief Justice Vikram Nath and Justice J B Pardiwala said the community service at COVID-19 centres shall be non-medical in nature and shall be for four-six hours for a period of 5 to 15 days, as authorities deem it fit and necessary.

'BJP Won't Be Able To Form Government In Bengal in 2026'

'BJP Won't Be Able To Form Government In Bengal in 2026'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

'The BJP lacks a credible mass leader who matches Mamata Banerjee's popularity.' 'Given the division of votes among Opposition parties, the West Bengal government's dole-giving strategy, and the consolidation of the poor, significant sections of scheduled caste groups and Muslim minorities behind the ruling party, it will be difficult to dislodge the Trinamool from power.'

Mentally challenged researcher abducted, gang-raped in Delhi, 3 held

Mentally challenged researcher abducted, gang-raped in Delhi, 3 held

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The police said the woman has a postgraduate degree in social work from Utkal University of Culture, Bhubaneswar, has been a research fellow, and has over eight years of experience in the social sector.

Arunachal: Student raped by IRB constable

Arunachal: Student raped by IRB constable

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

A girl student of Class 6 was allegedly raped by a constable of the Indian Reserve Battalion after he forced her to drink alcohol at Longding district of Arunachal Pradesh. The student of a government higher secondary school, who was raped on March 2, recovered consciousness on Sunday at the community health centre.

Olympic contingent to receive second jab after four weeks

Olympic contingent to receive second jab after four weeks

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

The IOA had also urged five Olympic-bound sportspersons, who have recovered from COVID-19 in the recent past, to take their first dose of the vaccine as soon as possible.

1 dead in blanket distribution programme in UP

1 dead in blanket distribution programme in UP

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

A 52-year-old woman was on Saturday killed and another injured during a blanket distribution programme on the occasion of SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav's birthday in Bisauli area in Badaun district of Uttar Pradesh.

Police probe FB threat to Aazad, seize vehicle used by attackers

Police probe FB threat to Aazad, seize vehicle used by attackers

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The vehicle used by the attackers of Dalit leader and Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad was recovered from a village in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur district, the police said on Thursday.

'Anti-India narrative has been ongoing in Maldives'

'Anti-India narrative has been ongoing in Maldives'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Nasreen, who served as the director of the Indian Cultural Centre at the high commission of India in Male, Republic of Maldives, from 2019 to 2023, shared insights into the growing influence of China and Pakistan in countering India's soft power.

'Destitution and starvation will go...'

'Destitution and starvation will go...'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

'We cannot leave our entire unorganised sector to the vagaries of market forces.'

From Fields to Bestsellers: Reena Rathore's Inspiring Story

From Fields to Bestsellers: Reena Rathore's Inspiring Story

Rediff.com29 May 2025

'My life has been quite difficult. I felt I could see it in words. I thought if everyone else can write, then I can too.'

PIX: From UP to Ankara, world welcomes '7 billionth' babies

PIX: From UP to Ankara, world welcomes '7 billionth' babies

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

The United Nations on Monday marked the world population reaching seven billion. And nations across the globe welcomed with lavish ceremonies newborns that symobolised the milestone. Here's a look at some of the 'seven billionth' babies, which are already a part of the swelling tide of history.

PHOTOS: The world's 7 billionth baby

PHOTOS: The world's 7 billionth baby

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

Even as 23-year-old Vinita and Ajay from Uttar Pradesh have been giving interviews after interviews after having brought to the world the seven billionth baby, another mother is being cheered miles away at a hospital in Philippines capital Manila for the same feat.

212 Million Indians Have Diabetes

212 Million Indians Have Diabetes

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Of these 212 million Indians, 133 million have untreated diabetes. Undiagnosed diabetes has been linked with complications such as diabetic retinopathy which can cause vision loss and blindness.

Gujarat Govt Remains Election-Focused

Gujarat Govt Remains Election-Focused

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

'The new cabinet intends to create an impression in people's minds that even if it is new, it is performing from day one.'

The Harsh Reality For Wayanad Survivors

The Harsh Reality For Wayanad Survivors

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

In Kerala's society, known for its high material standard of living, plunging into a state of having nothing overnight can be terrible for one's social standing and sense of self-esteem. Rehabilitation entails piecing a community back together after a disturbance and while its aim is noble, the act of reassembling will bring alive disparities and inequalities, explains Shyam G Menon.

Death toll in Kanpur tractor-trolley accident rises to 26

Death toll in Kanpur tractor-trolley accident rises to 26

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

The death toll in the Kanpur road accident in Uttar Pradesh, where a tractor-trolley carrying pilgrims overturned, rose to 26 on Saturday.

22 killed as tractor-trolley falls into pond in UP's Kanpur

22 killed as tractor-trolley falls into pond in UP's Kanpur

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

The tractor-trolley, carrying about 50 people, was on its way to Ghatampur after the passengers attended a "mundan" ceremony at the Chandrika Devi temple in Fatehpur.

The Coming Dementia Epidemic

The Coming Dementia Epidemic

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Around 7.4 per cent of Indians aged 60 and above are affected by dementia. This number is expected to rise from the current 8.8 million to 17 million by 2036, marking a 97 per cent increase.

Cabinet okays Rs 15k-cr COVID-19 emergency package

Cabinet okays Rs 15k-cr COVID-19 emergency package

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Rs 7,774 crore, has been provisioned for COVID-19 Emergency Response and the rest for medium-term support, ranging from one to four years to be provided under mission-mode approach.

Cracker blast brings down Kanpur building, 2 dead

Cracker blast brings down Kanpur building, 2 dead

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

Ruling out a terrorist angle behind the blast, District Magistrate Mukesh Meshram said: "Apparently, the explosion occurred following igniting of a large stock of diwali crackers in a house."

Govt will talk to Meiteis, Kukis: Shah reviews Manipur situation

Govt will talk to Meiteis, Kukis: Shah reviews Manipur situation

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

The home minister said the central forces deployment will be increased, if required, and that they should be deployed strategically to restore peace and tranquillity in the state, according to an official statement.

Kerala reports India's first monkeypox case, Centre rushes high-level team

Kerala reports India's first monkeypox case, Centre rushes high-level team

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

A person who returned to Kerala from abroad and was hospitalised after showing signs of monkeypox tested positive for the disease, state Health Minister Veena George said on Thursday.

UP cops grill 10-yr-old Muslim boy for entering temple

UP cops grill 10-yr-old Muslim boy for entering temple

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

In a video clip circulating on social media, temple priest Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati charged that the minor had been sent to snoop on him and in the boy's community, there are 'trained killers' of his age.

Beaten by cops for violating Covid curbs, 17-yr-old dies in UP

Beaten by cops for violating Covid curbs, 17-yr-old dies in UP

Rediff.com22 May 2021

A 17-year-old boy died on Friday after he was allegedly beaten up by the police in Unnao for 'violating' the ongoing 'corona curfew' in the state, his family claimed, following which a constable was suspended and a homeguard jawan sacked.

MP: Lizard in mid-day meal; 15 children take ill

MP: Lizard in mid-day meal; 15 children take ill

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

After the children consumed food at the Aanganwadi of Lalpur village under Barghat tehsil, they and the assistant complained of uneasiness.

No community transmission in India yet, says govt

No community transmission in India yet, says govt

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

India's COVID-19 cases and deaths per million population are amongst the lowest in the world, the govt says.