Jaipur, Dec 15 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said that the state government is working with full commitment to realise the vision of ‘Healthy Rajasthan’, ensuring that every citizen remains healthy, fit and happy. He stated that world-class medical infrastructure is being developed across the state and that access to quality healthcare services is steadily improving in villages and remote hamlets. Sharma released the Heal in Rajasthan Policy, 2025, to promote medical tourism. He sa…

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh ordered the stepping up of action against illegal drug trade, directing officials of the Drugs Control Department to conduct a special inspection and enforcement drive at Bhagirath Palace near the Red Fort, an official said. The intensified action is in line with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta–led Delhi government’s firm resolve to ensure the availability of safe, effective and quality medicines for the public, the official said i…

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) The second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine from December 17-19 here will bring together policymakers, scientists, practitioners, indigenous knowledge holders and civil society leaders from across the world to advance a shared vision of balanced, inclusive and sustainable health systems, Ministry of Ayush said on Monday.Co-hosted by the WHO and Ministry of Ayush, the summit will be held under the theme “Restoring balance: The science and practice of health and…

Ahmedabad, Dec 14 (IANS) In a move aimed at enhancing transparency and trust in the organ transplant system, the Gujarat government is developing a special registration software for patients awaiting kidney, liver, skin, heart valve and tissue transplants. The state has a long waiting list of patients in need of organ transplants, many of whom have spent years in uncertainty due to the lack of information about their position on the cadaver (brain-dead donor) waiting list.The proposed digital pl…

Hyderabad, Dec 14 (IANS) A candidate in the Panchayat elections in Telangana died a few minutes before the polling began on Sunday, while a voter collapsed and succumbed soon after casting his vote. A candidate for the Sarpanch’s post died in Khammam district a few minutes before the polling began at 7 a.m.D. Nagaraju was the independent candidate from Anasagar village in Nelkonapalli mandal. He was under stress due to the election campaign.According to his family members, he took ill on Saturda…

Lucknow, Dec 14 (IANS) The Directorate of Enforcement’s (ED) Lucknow Zonal Office has carried out extensive search operations under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with an alleged illegal trade and diversion of codeine-based cough syrup, the agency said in a statement on Sunday.The searches were conducted on December 12 and 13 at 25 locations, including residential and office premises of the accused and their associates, spread across Lucknow,…

Fatehabad, Dec 13 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday said the ‘Sansad Khel Mahotsav’ is not merely a sporting competition but a comprehensive health movement that motivates the youth to adopt an active and disciplined lifestyle. Strengthening the Khelo India and Fit India initiatives at the grassroots, the ‘Sansad Khel Mahotsav’ has evolved into a people’s movement aimed at building a healthy, self-reliant and disciplined generation. Reflecting Prime Minister N…

Chennai, Dec 13 (IANS) Tamil Nadu is set to launch a comprehensive Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme by the end of January, becoming the first state in the country to provide the vaccine free of cost to adolescent girls as part of its efforts to prevent cervical cancer. The programme will eventually cover all 38 districts of the state, but will be rolled out initially in four districts—Ariyalur, Perambalur, Tiruvannamalai and Dharmapuri—identified as having a higher incidence …

Kolkata, Dec 13 (IANS) Environmentalist Somendra Mohan Ghosh has raised concerns over the rising air pollution level in Kolkata, especially in heritage site Victoria Memorial and eco-sensitive areas like the Maidan.In the letter to the Union Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Ministry and West Bengal Environment Department, Ghosh pointed out that the city’s Maidan, often referred to as Kolkata’s lung, is indeed facing severe air pollution issues, exacerbated by the ongoing Metro Rail projec…

Ahmedabad, Dec 12 (IANS) More than 25,000 government employees in Kheda district have pledged support to the new “Gaam No Nirdhaar, Sahkaarey Saakaar” campaign – an initiative launched by the district administration to eliminate malnutrition. “Gaam No Nirdhaar, Sahkaarey Saakaar” translates to the idea that a village’s resolve can be truly achieved only through collective support and participation. It reflects a spirit of community-driven development, where shared determination, cooper…