News for 'Director of Health Services'

ED books Dr Naresh Trehan, others for money-laundering

ED books Dr Naresh Trehan, others for money-laundering

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a money-laundering case against renowned cardiologist Dr Naresh Trehan and others in connection with allotment of land for the Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon, officials said on Wednesday.

PIO woman cancer-free after experimental drug trial in UK

PIO woman cancer-free after experimental drug trial in UK

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

An Indian-origin woman who was given just months to live a few years ago is celebrating on Monday after doctors say she is showing no evidence of breast cancer following a clinical trial at a UK hospital.

How To Keep Your Liver Healthy

How To Keep Your Liver Healthy

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Since your liver works hard to purify and detoxify your body, it is important to maintain good health of this vital organ and keep it healthy naturally, advises Dr Hansaji Yogendra.

Railwire broadband service to remote villages soon

Railwire broadband service to remote villages soon

Rediff.com19 Oct 2013

Aiming to provide seamless state-of-the-art communication network, RailTel - the telecom arm of railways - will launch Railwire, a high capacity broadband service, in rural and remote areas of the country.

Manufacturing activities hit 31-month high in May

Manufacturing activities hit 31-month high in May

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Manufacturing activities in India advanced further and touched a 31-month high in May supported by stronger increase in new orders and favourable market conditions, which in turn generated more employment opportunities, a monthly survey said on Thursday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose from 57.2 in April to 58.7 in May, indicating the strongest improvement in the health of the sector since October 2020. The May PMI data pointed to an improvement in overall operating conditions for the 23rd straight month.

Ramanathan Raju named NYC Health and Hospitals Corporation commissioner

Ramanathan Raju named NYC Health and Hospitals Corporation commissioner

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Ramanathan Raju, a medical doctor who brings more than 30 years of experience in public and not-for-profit hospital systems, was on Tuesday appointed the commissioner of Health and Hospitals Corporation by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.

India-UK flights to remain suspended till Jan 7: Puri

India-UK flights to remain suspended till Jan 7: Puri

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The civil aviation ministry had last week suspended all flights between the European country and India from December 23 to December 31 as a mutated variant of the coronavirus was detected there.

Amid spike in Covid cases, India boosts health infrastructure

Amid spike in Covid cases, India boosts health infrastructure

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

Even though the Health Ministry and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) have been insisting that there is 'no solid evidence' of community transmission so far, the government has started scaling up health infrastructure to deal with any situation.

'Historically, 2023 is the best year for India-US ties'

'Historically, 2023 is the best year for India-US ties'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

The relationship between the US and India has been very productive, in particular on the trade and technology front, and 2023 can be considered the best year historically for bilateral ties, according to a former top American trade official. Arun Kumar, an Indian-American, who served as the assistant secretary of Commerce for Global Markets and director general of the US and Foreign Commercial Service (USFCS) during the Obama administration, said this during an interview with PTI in Washington. "Looking back on 2023, it was a very productive year for the US-India relationship, by many accounts the best year historically," he said.

Planning To Buy Insurance Policy?

Planning To Buy Insurance Policy?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Buy from an established agent rather than a novice who may not be around when you need his assistance.

Want A Mediclaim Policy For Mental Illness?

Want A Mediclaim Policy For Mental Illness?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

'While many policies say that they will cover mental illnesses, the wordings of a few still have mental illness as a permanent exclusion.' 'After the new IRDAI circular, such exclusions should go away.'

Puducherry makes Covid vaccination compulsory

Puducherry makes Covid vaccination compulsory

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

The government has invoked the provisions of the Puducherry Public Health Act 1973 to implement compulsory vaccination.

'Should I Move FD Cash Into MFs?'

'Should I Move FD Cash Into MFs?'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

rediffGURU Kirtan A Shah answers your personal finance queries.

Nirav Modi's mental health, Indian prisons in focus at UK extradition case

Nirav Modi's mental health, Indian prisons in focus at UK extradition case

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The third day of the five-day hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court, presided over by Justice Samuel Goozee, was devoted to the defence laying out further arguments against a prima facie case of fraud and money laundering against Modi.

Cabinet increases retirement age of government doctors to 65 years

Cabinet increases retirement age of government doctors to 65 years

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

The retirement age of doctors in some departments is 60 years and in some others, it is 62.

Watch Konkona's Killer Magic On OTT

Watch Konkona's Killer Magic On OTT

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Some of her best films are not available on streaming platforms, but Deepa Gahlot looks at her Hindi cinema oeuvre on OTT.

'More Indian employers are focussing on health programmes'

'More Indian employers are focussing on health programmes'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

About 72 per cent of Indian employers, i.e. three in four, believe the focus on such initiatives is likely to grow stronger two years down the line.

Industry lauds PM's vision of 'techade'

Industry lauds PM's vision of 'techade'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to make this decade a "techade" for India and the push for 5G, semiconductors and transformation through digital services is going to boost the technology sector in the country, industry players said on Monday. Modi, in his speech on the 76th Independence Day, touched upon all-round development of technology in the country, from 5G to push for electronic chips, laying of optical fibre cable (OFC) network across villages and enablement of digital entrepreneurship in villages through Common Services Centres, making the present decade as "techade" for India. Homegrown mobile devices maker Lava International's Chairman and Managing Director Hari Om Rai said electronics and technology sectors create about $4 trillion of revenue.

Now, pay annual subscription to get airlifted in health crisis

Now, pay annual subscription to get airlifted in health crisis

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The firm has bought three choppers from Airbus.

Post-VRS, a leaner BSNL is all set for 4G services

Post-VRS, a leaner BSNL is all set for 4G services

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

The company, which has a subscriber base of 120 million, also plans to raise funds via a bonds issue. The company's impending 4G launch is also expected in the second half of the current financial year for which it would invest Rs 12,000 crore, partly through bonds.

UK coronavirus death toll crosses grim 20,000 milestone

UK coronavirus death toll crosses grim 20,000 milestone

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The UK's death toll now makes it just one of a number of countries to have crossed the 20,000 fatalities mark, after France, Spain, Italy and the United States.

Travelling? Don't End Up With A Lemon

Travelling? Don't End Up With A Lemon

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Choose a higher sum insured if you are going on a long trip, and if your age is above 45.

Finland Wants Indian Techies!

Finland Wants Indian Techies!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

In the last 12 months, over 7,500 Indians have applied for a resident permit.

FPIs' love affair with Indian markets continues; pump Rs 1.5 lakh crore in 2023

FPIs' love affair with Indian markets continues; pump Rs 1.5 lakh crore in 2023

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

In a dazzling resurgence, foreign investors have graced the Indian equity markets with an influx of nearly Rs 1.5 lakh crore in 2023, fuelled by optimism over the country's resilient economic fundamentals amid shadows of a gloomy global scenario. Experts believe that the positive trend may continue in 2024. This follows Indian equities witnessing the worst-ever net outflow of Rs 1.21 lakh crore by FPIs in 2022 on aggressive rate hikes by the central banks globally after net inflows for three consecutive years.

Accenture announces key appointments, 2 new services

Accenture announces key appointments, 2 new services

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Consulting and IT services giant Accenture announced two new services - digital and strategy - and key appointments to enhance its position in growth markets like Asia Pacific, Africa and Latin America.

The challenge before Yogi's population control policy

The challenge before Yogi's population control policy

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

On the ground, rural medical infrastructure and more crucially, women's access to reproductive health services is practically non-existent in Uttar Pradesh, reports Geetanjali Krishna.

What Does Ranjan Pai's Re-Entry Mean For Byju's?

What Does Ranjan Pai's Re-Entry Mean For Byju's?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

'Considering Pai is putting his own personal money in Byju's, stakeholders in the company can look forward to more governance and transparency.'

Gutka scam: CBI raids residences of Tamil Nadu health minister, DGP

Gutka scam: CBI raids residences of Tamil Nadu health minister, DGP

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

This is perhaps for the first time the CBI raided a serving police chief of a state.

India's active Covid cases decline further

India's active Covid cases decline further

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

The death toll due to the disease has climbed to 4,43,213, with 339 daily fatalities being recorded, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Manufacturing activities hit 4-month high in April

Manufacturing activities hit 4-month high in April

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Manufacturing activities in India accelerated further and touched a four-month high in April, boosted by robust new business growth, mild price pressures, better international sales, and improving supply-chain conditions, a monthly survey said on Monday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) increased from 56.4 in March to 57.2 in April, indicating the fastest improvement in the health of the sector so far this year. The March PMI data pointed to an improvement in overall operating conditions for the 22nd straight month.

Manish Sisodia arrested after 8-hr grilling, CBI says wasn't cooperating

Manish Sisodia arrested after 8-hr grilling, CBI says wasn't cooperating

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Sisodia was arrested after nearly eight hours of questioning on various aspects of the excise policy for 2021-22, which the probe agency says suffered from irregularities both in its formulation and implementation, allegedly intended to benefit people with links to the AAP.

Michaung damages infra in Andhra, subsides into cyclonic storm

Michaung damages infra in Andhra, subsides into cyclonic storm

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Severe cyclonic storm Michaung crossed south Andhra Pradesh coast close to Bapatla district between 12.30 pm and 2.30 pm on Tuesday with maximum gales of up to 90-100 km per hour speed, said an Amaravati Meteorological Centre official.

Dr Fauci, face of US Covid response, to retire in Dec

Dr Fauci, face of US Covid response, to retire in Dec

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Fauci, 81, has been the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director since 1984, and the chief medical adviser to the US President Joe Biden.

'India will be global leader in services sector'

'India will be global leader in services sector'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2003

India will emerge as the global leader in the services sector in the next few years not only in the software sector and IT-enabled services but also in health, design, engineering, education and maintenance,

Senior-level bureaucratic rejig at Centre, Rajendra Kumar made ESIC chief

Senior-level bureaucratic rejig at Centre, Rajendra Kumar made ESIC chief

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

Kumar, a 1992-batch Indian Administrative Service officer of Tamil Nadu cadre, is currently an additional secretary in the ministry of electronics and Information Technology.

Delhi crematoriums, graveyards overflowing as Covid spike

Delhi crematoriums, graveyards overflowing as Covid spike

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

With a sharp rise in deaths due to the latest surge in COVID-19, crematoriums and burial grounds in the city are struggling to manage resources.

India's richest 1% own more than 40% of total wealth: Oxfam

India's richest 1% own more than 40% of total wealth: Oxfam

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

The richest one per cent in India now own more than 40 per cent of the country's total wealth, while the bottom half of the population together share just 3 per cent of wealth, a new study showed on Monday.

AIIMS Delhi issues SOPs for treating MPs, draws flak

AIIMS Delhi issues SOPs for treating MPs, draws flak

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

With a view to streamline treatment facilities for MPs, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi has come up with a set of standard operating procedures (SOPs) that include providing a nodal officer to coordinate and facilitate medical care arrangements.

Doctor behind Chhattisgarh sterilisation horror arrested

Doctor behind Chhattisgarh sterilisation horror arrested

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

The surgeon, who conducted sterilisation surgeries on 83 women at a state-run camp which claimed the lives of 12 women in Pendari village in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur district, has been arrested.

'UK strain behind current COVID surge in Delhi'

'UK strain behind current COVID surge in Delhi'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

According to the NCDC, 415 cases of the UK strain of coronavirus were found in genomes sequenced in Delhi, followed by 23 cases of the South African strain.