News for 'Health and Family Welfare'

Union minister blames 'Nakshatra' for Bihar floods

Union minister blames 'Nakshatra' for Bihar floods

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

The downpour, which has been lashing Bihar for the past few days, is because of the Hathiya Nakshatra," he said.

Adopt 'decent family planning policy': Himanta to minorities

Adopt 'decent family planning policy': Himanta to minorities

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Days after a number of families were evicted from 'encroached land' in three districts of Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday urged the minority community to adopt a 'decent family planning policy' for population control to reduce poverty.

Explain how you contracted COVID-19: Delhi govt to medics

Explain how you contracted COVID-19: Delhi govt to medics

Rediff.com2 May 2020

A letter sent out by Delhi government asked all medical directors to provide a written explanation on how the health workers contracted the disease despite wearing protective gear, maintaining safe distancing and taking all precautions.

23 swine flu cases detected in India

23 swine flu cases detected in India

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

In Jalandhar, Civil Surgeon Dr S S Walia said a student of Guru Amar Dass Public School has been found positive for swine flu and admitted to a Delhi hospital.

The complete text of the PIL

The complete text of the PIL

Rediff.com15 May 2007

Following is the text of the public interest litigation filed in the Delhi high court

AIIMS to implement OBC quota this year

AIIMS to implement OBC quota this year

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

The 27 per cent quota for the Other Backward Classes will be implemented in Central government-run medical institutes over a period of two years, with 18 per cent seats reserved for students from backward castes, in this academic session. The institutes include the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, PGI, Chandigarh, JIPMER, Puducherry, Ram Manohar Lohia and Lady Hardinge Medical Colleges in Delhi.

Nagaland gears up to tackle bird flu

Nagaland gears up to tackle bird flu

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

The veterinary department has prepared an action plan and procured necessary equipment and medicines to detect, prevent and tackle any outbreak of the deadly disease. The department has also constituted over 700 rapid response teams to monitor and tackle any eventuality, and surveillance was monitored on a daily basis.

India ends Covid curbs from March 31; face mask, social distancing to continue

India ends Covid curbs from March 31; face mask, social distancing to continue

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

In view of the continuous dip in coronavirus cases, the home ministry has decided to end its all Covid-19 containment measures from March 31, two years after their implementation following the outbreak of the pandemic.

HLL unit emerges world's largest condom plant

HLL unit emerges world's largest condom plant

Rediff.com24 Nov 2007

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Anbumani Ramadoss, who inaugurated the new Rs 24.70 crore unit with an added capacity of 283 million pieces to the plant's exisisting capacity, said the public sector unit with production facilities here and Belgaum with an annual production capciaty of 1.32 billion condoms already possessed ten per cent of the global share.

Will India have 180 cr people in 2045?

Will India have 180 cr people in 2045?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2005

The National Population Policy, 2000 aims at attainment of a total fertility rate of 2.1 by 2010.

Several parliamentary standing committees reconstituted

Several parliamentary standing committees reconstituted

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Shashi Tharoor has also been retained as the chairman of the panel on Information Technology.

11 die in Jabalpur stampede

11 die in Jabalpur stampede

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

A large crowd gathered at the ashram of one Sarota Baba alias Ishwaridas, who had been holding camps in Katangi area claiming to cure diseases with help of herbs and spiritual healing, when the stampede broke out.

Ministries face cash crunch as winter session scrapped

Ministries face cash crunch as winter session scrapped

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

The health and family welfare ministry spent 70 per cent of its allocation till October. The ministry may need additional funds for the vaccination drive which is expected to be kicked off from January.

Screening test for MCI registration: September 24

Screening test for MCI registration: September 24

Rediff.com16 Jun 2006

National Board of Examinations, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, invites applications for the screening test for Indian nationals with Foreign Medical Qualification for MCI registration.

How have Modi and his mantris fared?

How have Modi and his mantris fared?

Rediff.com27 May 2016

We ask you to rate the pradhan sevak and his ministers on four criteria: Vision. Execution. Efficiency. And their response to the public.

Can't force a person to get vaccinated: Centre to SC

Can't force a person to get vaccinated: Centre to SC

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

The Centre told the apex court that it has not issued any SOP that makes it mandatory to carry the vaccination certificate for any purpose.

Omicron in community transmission stage in India: INSACOG

Omicron in community transmission stage in India: INSACOG

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is in the community transmission stage in India and it has also become dominant in multiple metros, where new cases have been rising exponentially, said Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium.

Karnataka cancels Biocon's licence

Karnataka cancels Biocon's licence

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

Please follow social distancing: Virat Kohli's heartfelt appeal

Please follow social distancing: Virat Kohli's heartfelt appeal

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Virat Kohli went on to say that over the past few days, he has seen some people still taking to the streets, and added that if people still continue to venture out, then they are not being honest with the country.

UN warns of 'similar episodes' as second Covid wave in India

UN warns of 'similar episodes' as second Covid wave in India

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

'In India, a deadly wave of infection with the Delta variant stole 240,000 lives between April and June and disrupted economic recovery. Similar episodes could take place in the near term,' said the report.

Preganancy claims a woman every 7 minutes

Preganancy claims a woman every 7 minutes

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

The Maternal Mortality Ratio for India (2001-03) is 301 per 100,000 live births.

Mayawati politicising madrassa incident: Minister

Mayawati politicising madrassa incident: Minister

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

Hasan also questioned Mayawati's "new found love for Muslims" and alleged that she was a bigger enemy of the minority community than even the BJP, with whom she has shared power in the state a number of times.

Alert: MBBS admissions

Alert: MBBS admissions

Rediff.com21 May 2004

Alert: MBBS admissions

Record 57,584 COVID-19 patients recover in 24 hrs

Record 57,584 COVID-19 patients recover in 24 hrs

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

India's COVID-19 recoveries have reached closer to 2 million (19,19,842), while the actual caseload of the country stands at 6,76,900 on date and currently comprises only 25.57 per cent of the total positive cases.

Rohit makes appeal to fans amid Coronavirus

Rohit makes appeal to fans amid Coronavirus

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Although the coronavirus pandemic is wreaking havoc all across the globe, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on March 17 said the forthcoming T20 World Cup 2020 will "go ahead as scheduled".

All India medical curriculum to change

All India medical curriculum to change

Rediff.com20 Sep 2005

A review committee will be formed in two weeks.

Only one in three women have heard of AIDS: Survey

Only one in three women have heard of AIDS: Survey

Rediff.com13 Dec 2006

The National Sample Survey Organisation conducted the survey in 43 districts across 14 states

Bird flu tackling: Centre not happy with WB govt

Bird flu tackling: Centre not happy with WB govt

Rediff.com19 Jan 2008

The Centre is not satisfied with the steps being taken by the West Bengal government to tackle bird flu raging in some districts, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Panabaka Lakshmi has said.

Kejriwal holds first roadshow after his release from jail

Kejriwal holds first roadshow after his release from jail

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Aam Aadmi Party convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party will not form the government on June 4 and said if the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) comes to power, the direction and fate of the country will change.

LS passes Rs 45L cr Budget 2023-24 without debate amid Oppn ruckus

LS passes Rs 45L cr Budget 2023-24 without debate amid Oppn ruckus

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

The Lower House of Parliament took up the Demands for Grants and Appropriation Bills after two adjournments as the ruling and Opposition MPs engaged in a matching duet over demands for an apology by Rahul Gandhi and the Adani issue.

Ministries' spending under lens

Ministries' spending under lens

Rediff.com6 Jun 2005

COVID-19: 'Dummy vaccination' begins in 4 states

COVID-19: 'Dummy vaccination' begins in 4 states

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

As the country eagerly awaits an expected coronavirus vaccination drive in January, at least 125 intended beneficiaries each in four states who had registered on the Co-WIN App were on Monday sent SMSes informing them about the time and place of their 'COVID-19 vaccination' under a mock-drill to administer the shots at designated centres.

Pesticides in cola: Govt takes serious note

Pesticides in cola: Govt takes serious note

Rediff.com7 Aug 2006

Government said on Monday it was treating the issue of pesticides in soft drinks with 'utmost seriousness' and would take all steps to ensure the safety of consumers.

Govt issues draft norms for colas

Govt issues draft norms for colas

Rediff.com1 Sep 2003

Do you know what to do in an emergency?

Do you know what to do in an emergency?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2005

The Calcutta Medical Research Institute has now started a one-year diploma course in Emergency and Disaster Nursing.

Red flag goes up in Chennai: Two major Covid clusters emerge

Red flag goes up in Chennai: Two major Covid clusters emerge

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

A gated community in Sholinganallur in Chennai has emerged as the second major Covid-19 cluster, seen as different from the first one at Kilpauk which was a religious gathering.

PM to expand Cabinet; Abdullah may get in

PM to expand Cabinet; Abdullah may get in

Rediff.com24 Jan 2003

Health Minister Shatrughan Sinha is likely to be allotted another portfolio, BJP sources said.

BJP rule brought MP out of BIMARU category, says Shah; releases report card

BJP rule brought MP out of BIMARU category, says Shah; releases report card

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

He said the people of the state took a historic decision in 2003 by removing the government of "Mr Bantadhar", apparently referring to senior Congress leader and former chief minister Digvijaya Singh.

Court notices Centre on Bhatt petition

Court notices Centre on Bhatt petition

Rediff.com27 Sep 2005

A division of Justice Mukul Mudgal and Justice H R Malhotra asked the Health and IB ministries to respond to the notices by September 30.