News for 'Ministry of Ayush'

Centre advises use of mask in crowded areas amid fresh Covid scare

Centre advises use of mask in crowded areas amid fresh Covid scare

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

He urged people not to panic and clarified that there was no change in the guidelines for international air travel so far.

Top Indian Army commanders 'draw lessons' from Gaza, Ukraine wars

Top Indian Army commanders 'draw lessons' from Gaza, Ukraine wars

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Top commanders of the Indian Army deliberated on the Russia-Ukraine war and Israel-Hamas conflict at a five-day conclave to draw relevant lessons besides focusing on ways to make the force 'future ready' in line with with emerging contours of threats and challenges.

FIR against Ramdev in Jaipur over COVID-19 drug claim

FIR against Ramdev in Jaipur over COVID-19 drug claim

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

Four others MD of Ramdev-promoted Patanjali Ayurved Acharya Balkrishna; Director of National Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (NIMS), Jaipur, B S Tomar; his son Anurag Tomar; and senior scientist Anurag Varshney have also been named in the FIR, he said.

Chain of events: What led to WFI's suspension?

Chain of events: What led to WFI's suspension?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The following is the timeline of the chain of events that led to the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India by UWW, the sport's global governing body.

SC sets aside HC order for removal of Himachal DGP

SC sets aside HC order for removal of Himachal DGP

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

In a relief to senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Sanjay Kundu, the Supreme Court on Friday set aside the Himachal Pradesh high court direction to remove him from the post of state Director General of Police over allegations that he tried to pressure a businessman who claimed to have received a threat to his life from his partners.

Chhetri to lead under-strength squad at Asian Games

Chhetri to lead under-strength squad at Asian Games

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The national federation, which was able to stitch together the team just three days before its departure for China, still thanked the Indian Super League clubs and the FSDL "for coordinating with it for the release of players".

Homeopathy, Unani prevent coronavirus, claims govt

Homeopathy, Unani prevent coronavirus, claims govt

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

It also mentioned some Ayurvedic practices which can help recess the symptoms of respiratory tract in possible coronavirus infected cases.

Modi Cabinet reshuffle: Who got what

Modi Cabinet reshuffle: Who got what

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Fifteen Cabinet ministers and 28 Ministers of State were sworn-in by President Ram Nath Kovind at a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday evening.

India's cancer cases likely to jump to 15.7 lakh by 2025

India's cancer cases likely to jump to 15.7 lakh by 2025

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

The preventive aspect of cancer is strengthened under comprehensive primary healthcare through the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centre scheme by the promotion of wellness activities and targeted communication at the community level.

Health sector allocation hiked by 13% in Union Budget

Health sector allocation hiked by 13% in Union Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The health sector has been allocated Rs 89,155 crore in the Union Budget 2023-24, a hike of around 13 per cent over Rs 79,145 crore allocated in 2022-23, with the government also announcing a mission to eliminate sickle cell anaemia by 2047.

Criminal complaint against Ramdev for COVID-19 drug claim

Criminal complaint against Ramdev for COVID-19 drug claim

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The complaint seeking registration of a first information report on cheating, criminal conspiracy and other charges was filed in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Mukesh Kumar here on Tuesday by Tamanna Hashmi, who identifies himself as a social worker and is often in news for his numerous court complaints against politicians over various issues.

'No government ever stooped so low'

'No government ever stooped so low'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

'It is violation of the Model Code of Conduct.' 'It is a penal offence under the IPC to exert undue influence on voters.' 'Under the election law, it is a corrupt practice.'

Mallikarjun Kharge's Litmus Test

Mallikarjun Kharge's Litmus Test

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

The coming assembly and Lok Sabha elections -- the choice of candidates, the campaign strategies and the negotiations with other Opposition parties --0 represent the real test for Mallikarjun Kharge.

Ramdev's Patanjali claims to have COVID-19 medicine; Govt frowns

Ramdev's Patanjali claims to have COVID-19 medicine; Govt frowns

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

While Ramdev claimed that Ayurved-based 'Coronil and Swasari' medicine have shown 100 per cent favourable results during clinical trials on COVID-19 infected patients except those on a life support system, the Ayush Ministry sought from the company detailed report on composition, testing and other data of the drugs.

Beware of false ayurveda ads on TV

Beware of false ayurveda ads on TV

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Channels across the board from news to general entertainment, music and movies telecast half-hour to one-hour advertorials promoting these products, mainly during non-prime time hours

SC raps Ramdev for criticising allopathy, doctors

SC raps Ramdev for criticising allopathy, doctors

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

The SC bench said that the Yog Guru cannot "abuse the doctors and the systems (of treatment)..It is better to restrain him".

Patanjali didn't have permission for COVID-19 drug: Uttarakhand govt

Patanjali didn't have permission for COVID-19 drug: Uttarakhand govt

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

State Ayurved Department's licence officer Y S Rawat said the notice is being issued to the firm to explain from where it got the permission to launch a 'corona kit' as a cure from the virus.

Will stay here until WFI chief is jailed, wrestlers tell PT Usha

Will stay here until WFI chief is jailed, wrestlers tell PT Usha

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Previously, Usha had on April 27 said that the wrestlers should have approached the IOA instead of going out in the streets against the WFI and its president, whom the wrestlers accused of sexual harassment and mismanagement of athletes.

Mock drills to be held across country on Tuesday to ensure Covid readiness

Mock drills to be held across country on Tuesday to ensure Covid readiness

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

A mock drill will be held on Tuesday across a number of health facilities in several states and Union Territories to ensure their readiness to deal with any eventuality related to COVID-19, following an advisory by the Centre.

'After the devastation of Covid, I had expected a higher budget for health'

'After the devastation of Covid, I had expected a higher budget for health'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

'...to address the serious faultlines that had got exposed during the pandemic.' 'If the economy is looking up this year, we could have been allocated an increase of at least 20%.'

Delhi vs Centre: SC defers swearing in of DERC chairperson

Delhi vs Centre: SC defers swearing in of DERC chairperson

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday deferred the oath taking of Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) chairperson-designate Justice (retd) Umesh Kumar, while deciding to examine the constitutional validity of a provision of the Centre's recent ordinance governing such an appointment.

Does Siddha medicine have a Covid cure?

Does Siddha medicine have a Covid cure?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'Not one single, but multiple trials are there to quote. However, these will be published as scientific manuscripts.' 'This includes integrative as well as standalone approaches in Covid mitigation.'

International Yoga Day to be celebrated on digital platform this year

International Yoga Day to be celebrated on digital platform this year

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

This year's theme is 'Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family' and people will be able to join the celebrations virtually at 7 am on June 21.

Scribe grilled for saying Centre denies jobs to Muslim yoga instructors

Scribe grilled for saying Centre denies jobs to Muslim yoga instructors

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Journalist Pushp Sharma of Milli Gazette, where the story was published, was questioned at Kotla Mubarakpur police station in south Delhi on a complaint by a senior Ayush ministry official, police said.

SC asks Kejriwal, LG to rise above 'political bickering'

SC asks Kejriwal, LG to rise above 'political bickering'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday asked Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena to rise above 'political bickering' and discuss who could head the national capital's power regulator Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC), saying the two constitutional functionaries should get down to 'serious work of governance' away from glare of publicity.

India to host G20 summit in 2023; Goyal appointed Sherpa

India to host G20 summit in 2023; Goyal appointed Sherpa

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Making the announcement, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday that India will hold the G20 presidency from December 1, 2022, and will convene the G20 leaders' summit in 2023 for the first time.

India adds 34,403 Covid cases, active cases decline

India adds 34,403 Covid cases, active cases decline

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

The active cases now comprise 1.02 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 97.65 per cent, it said.

IMA seeks Vardhan's explanation over Coronil launch

IMA seeks Vardhan's explanation over Coronil launch

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

The Indian Medical Association on Monday expressed shock over the 'blatant lie of World Health Organisation certification' for Patanjali's Coronil tablet, which the company claims is an evidence-based medicine to fight COVID-19, and demanded an explanation from Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan in whose presence the medicine was launched.

Polls 2024: Importance Of Allies For BJP, Congress

Polls 2024: Importance Of Allies For BJP, Congress

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Both the BJP and Congress understand that coalitions and alliances are not just about numbers, but have symbolic value.

The Many Portfolios Of Yogi Adityanath

The Many Portfolios Of Yogi Adityanath

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

In his second term in office, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has retained 34 portfolios.

Joshimath: NTPC Not Responsible: Power Secy

Joshimath: NTPC Not Responsible: Power Secy

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

In a letter to the chief secretary, government of Uttarakhand, Union Power Secretary Alok Kumar said the land subsidence in Joshimath was a very old issue, dating back to 1976, and the construction of the 4x130 megawatt Tapovan Vishnugad project started only in 2006 by NTPC.

Yoga Day to be marked on digital platforms amid pandemic

Yoga Day to be marked on digital platforms amid pandemic

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

This year's theme is 'Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family' and people will be able to join the celebrations virtually at 7 am on June 21. The Indian missions abroad are trying to reach out to the people through digital media as well as through the network of institutions which support yoga, officials said.

Ranchi to host main event of International Yoga Day

Ranchi to host main event of International Yoga Day

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

Five cities -- Delhi, Shimla, Mysore, Ahmedabad and Ranchi -- were shortlisted by the Ayush ministry and sent to the Prime Minister's Office for final selection.

Prescriptions a must to buy ayurveda drugs online, says consumer body

Prescriptions a must to buy ayurveda drugs online, says consumer body

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Thursday directed e-commerce entities to sell specified ayurveda, siddha and unani drugs only after customers upload valid medical prescriptions from registered doctors on the platforms.

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.

No 'Suryanamaskar' this Yoga Day, 'Om' not compulsory

No 'Suryanamaskar' this Yoga Day, 'Om' not compulsory

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

There has been a controversy over this asana, with Muslim groups saying their faith does not allow such a practice.

With Rs 62,398 crore, health budget sees a 19% rise

With Rs 62,398 crore, health budget sees a 19% rise

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

The budgetary allocation for the sector is Rs 60,908.22 crore, with Rs 6,400 crore earmarked for the centre's flagship health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (AB-PMJAY).

Joshimath Tourism Industry Stares At Sinking Fortunes

Joshimath Tourism Industry Stares At Sinking Fortunes

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The tourism industry plays a vital role in the town, accounting for 70 per cent of its economy, according to experts.

Article 370 Constitution bench to hear Delhi services row

Article 370 Constitution bench to hear Delhi services row

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and justices P S Narasimha and Manoj Misra said the detailed order referring the case to a larger bench will be uploaded on the apex court website later in the day.

India welcomes world leaders as G20 summit kicks off on Saturday

India welcomes world leaders as G20 summit kicks off on Saturday

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The silver lining for India's presidency is likely to be the support by almost all G20 countries to its proposal to include the African Union as a permanent member of the bloc that has emerged as perhaps the most influential multilateral forum after the United Nations.