News for 'Ministry of Health and Family Welfare'

Change your behaviour or... : Apna Dal-S to BJP

Change your behaviour or... : Apna Dal-S to BJP

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Apna Dal-S president Ashish Patel told party members in Lucknow that the party can take "any decision" but declined to elaborate.

Say goodbye to the national health policy

Say goodbye to the national health policy

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Expenditure on health in India is at a global low of 1.2% of GDP.

Israel embassy releases chilling footage of Hamas attack

Israel embassy releases chilling footage of Hamas attack

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

In a televised screening for Indian journalists on Wednesday, the Israeli Embassy in New Delhi held a screening that revealed horrific and chilling videos of October 7, the day when over 2,000 terrorists entered Israel from the Gaza Strip and carried out what is being considered the biggest terror attack against the Jewish nation.

SEE: Tendulkar urges people to follow govt advice to contain COVID

SEE: Tendulkar urges people to follow govt advice to contain COVID

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

'The government is working with health experts and only they can help you recover in the best possible manner. So, it is important that we all follow their advice'

Cigarette packets to say 'Smoking Kills'

Cigarette packets to say 'Smoking Kills'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

'Tobacco Kills/Smoking Kills' -- such health warnings would be mandatory on all tobacco products soon failing which the sellers would attract stringent penalty including imprisonment.\n\n

India briefs over 100 envoys on steps taken to contain coronavirus

India briefs over 100 envoys on steps taken to contain coronavirus

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

At the briefing by senior officials from the Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Ministry of Home Affairs, the envoys and representatives of international organisations were also provided clarifications related to government advisories.

Now, free delivery, medicines for pregnant women

Now, free delivery, medicines for pregnant women

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

A national initiative guaranteeing free delivery, free medicines and diet for pregnant women in government health institutes was unveiled by UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi in Mewat, Haryana, on Wednesday.

New variant: India to screen, test flyers from several countries

New variant: India to screen, test flyers from several countries

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

Ministry of health and family welfare adds Hong Kong and Israel to the list of countries from where travellers would need to follow additional measures on arrival in India, including post-arrival testing considering the detection of new COVID variant 'Omicron' in South Africa.

Ashok Chawla to be new finance secy

Ashok Chawla to be new finance secy

Rediff.com4 May 2009

A decision to this effect has been taken after Arun Ramanathan retired as finance secretary on Thursday. Currently, Chawla is the senior-most official in the finance ministry. In addition, G C Chaturvedi, currently serving as additional secretary in the ministry of health and family welfare, has been appointed as additional secretary in-charge of the financial services department.

Modi 3.0 mantris off to quick start, priority for 100-day action plan

Modi 3.0 mantris off to quick start, priority for 100-day action plan

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Signalling both change and continuity, India's new government, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a third consecutive term, got into work gear on Tuesday with cabinet ministers and ministers of state filing into their respective offices to assume charge.

More testing, check hotspots: Centre to states on 'Omicron'

More testing, check hotspots: Centre to states on 'Omicron'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

As a proactive step, the government has already placed nations, where this VoC has been found, in the category of 'at risk' countries for additional follow-up measures of international travellers coming into lndia from these destinations, he said in a letter dated November 27.

Ramesh Pokhriyal is the new CM of Uttarakhand

Ramesh Pokhriyal is the new CM of Uttarakhand

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

Journalist-turned-politician Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal, will take over the charge of Chief Minister of Uttarakhand.

COVID vaccines disease-modifying, don't prevent infection: ICMR

COVID vaccines disease-modifying, don't prevent infection: ICMR

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

All COVID vaccines do not prevent infection and are primarily disease-modifying, said Dr Balram Bhargava, director general, Indian Council of Medical Research on Thursday.

Cabinet clears Rs 4,038 cr plan to tackle Encephalitis

Cabinet clears Rs 4,038 cr plan to tackle Encephalitis

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

A Rs 4,038 crore multi-pronged plan for prevention and control of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) and Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) was cleared by the government on Thursday.

POLL: At what age should a man marry?

POLL: At what age should a man marry?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

John Abraham is the dashing groom at 41. But is that perhaps too late for a man to tie the knot? Tell us!

Parl panel raps Centre for handling of Covid 2nd wave

Parl panel raps Centre for handling of Covid 2nd wave

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

It noted that the government could not accurately anticipate the gravity of the possible resurgence of the pandemic and its subsequent waves.

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.

Maha portfolios: Ajit Pawar gets finance; Aaditya tourism

Maha portfolios: Ajit Pawar gets finance; Aaditya tourism

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

With this allocation of portfolios, the Sharad Pawar-led NCP has got most of the 'plum' ministries.

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.

Exempt all life saving drugs from GST

Exempt all life saving drugs from GST

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

Proposes to increase Exemption Limit for Small Service Providers from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 25 lakh.

UP portfolios announced; Adityanath retains home

UP portfolios announced; Adityanath retains home

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

The list has been sent to Governor Ram Naik for approval.

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

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.

NEET results: Rajasthan's Nalin Khandelwal tops exam

NEET results: Rajasthan's Nalin Khandelwal tops exam

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

The results of National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2019 were declared Wednesday, June 5, 2019.

More than 38k docs volunteer to join fight against COVID-19

More than 38k docs volunteer to join fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com29 May 2020

'38,162 volunteer doctors, including retired government, Armed Forces Medical Services, public sector undertaking or private doctors have signed up with the government to battle COVID-19 pandemic'

Antidote against Nipah reaches Kerala; expert panel to decide further action

Antidote against Nipah reaches Kerala; expert panel to decide further action

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

State health minister Veena George said a meeting was held between the principal secretary of the health department and the Union health ministry earlier in the day and now the monoclonal antibody has arrived.

Venugopal, Ramadoss face-off likely today

Venugopal, Ramadoss face-off likely today

Rediff.com3 May 2007

A battle is on between Ramadoss, who is the president of the institute, and Venugopal since last year when the apex body of the institute had recommended the dismissal of the director, which was stayed by the court.

Govt working to repeal law against homosexuality

Govt working to repeal law against homosexuality

Rediff.com26 Sep 2006

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is working with the home ministry to repeal Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code that outlaws homosexuality.

Government bans food imports from Japan

Government bans food imports from Japan

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

The ban will be in place for at least three months, according to an advisory issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), under the health and family welfare ministry.

IAF airlifts oxygen tankers for COVID-19 relief

IAF airlifts oxygen tankers for COVID-19 relief

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

As part of the operation, C-17 and IL-76 aircraft of the IAF airlifted two empty cryogenic oxygen containers and one IL-76 aircraft airlifted one empty container to Panagarhon Thursday, said the IAF.

Centre to launch mobile tech to save mothers

Centre to launch mobile tech to save mothers

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

The Union ministry of health and family welfare is planning to adopt a mobile-based technology on the lines of the 108 ambulance services. This would be available in states, which do not have the 108 service.

Important that people practice social distancing: Yuvraj

Important that people practice social distancing: Yuvraj

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Former India batsman Yuvraj Singh said that everyone in the country should follow social distancing as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

SEE: Locals pelt stones at healthcare workers in MP

SEE: Locals pelt stones at healthcare workers in MP

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Two women doctors were injured in the attack and had to be rescued by police.

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.

Trivedi, the pilot, to put Railways on track

Trivedi, the pilot, to put Railways on track

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

A trained pilot, Dinesh Trivedi has a challenging task ahead in putting the Railways on track after his boss and Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee often came under attack for alleged neglect of this key ministry hit by train accidents in the recent days.

Centre holds high-level meet as 11 states report serotype-2 dengue cases

Centre holds high-level meet as 11 states report serotype-2 dengue cases

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba chaired a high-level meet with representatives of states/UTs to also review and discussed the COVID-19 management and response strategy through video conference.

SC asks Centre to consider tweaking Covid norms for Parsi funeral

SC asks Centre to consider tweaking Covid norms for Parsi funeral

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre that it may consider tweaking the protocols for the burial of bodies of COVID-19 victims in a way that essential tenets of the Zoroastrian belief are also taken care of.

UP district exports polio virus: WHO

UP district exports polio virus: WHO

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

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.

'Eknath Shinde is dispensable now'

'Eknath Shinde is dispensable now'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'The BJP used Shinde and Shiv Sena to decimate Uddhav Thackeray, humiliate him by taking away his party as well as party symbol.' 'The Shiv Sena and Eknath Shinde have served their purpose.'