Chennai, March 24 (IANS) Chennai is witnessing a fresh surge in conjunctivitis cases, with hospitals across the city reporting a steady increase in patients seeking treatment for the highly contagious eye infection.Doctors report that outpatient departments are now recording approximately 8 to 10 new cases daily, raising concerns about their rapid spread in densely populated neighbourhoods and workplaces.Medical experts attribute the spike to seasonal changes, particularly the transition from mo…

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Acharya Pramod Krishnam, head priest of Shri Kalki Dham and former Congress leader, on Friday, expressed heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for personally calling to inquire about his health following a recent accident. He remarked that while criticism of the Prime Minister is common, emulating his stature and leadership is far more challenging.Taking to to his X account, Acharya Pramod Krishnam said, “My heartfelt gratitude and blessings to India’s …

Gandhinagar, March 17 (IANS) Gujarat has allocated Rs 59.14 crore in the 2026-27 state budget for the construction of “pink toilets” for women across urban areas, as part of an expanded push under the ‘Nirmal Gujarat 2.0’ programme to strengthen sanitation infrastructure and public hygiene.The initiative, to be implemented in municipal corporations, municipalities and urban pilgrimage sites, is among four new components introduced under the cleanliness campaign for the upcoming financial yea…

Amaravati, March 17 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government is set to launch a scheme, offering free bus travel to differently-abled citizens across the state. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will launch the ‘Divyang Shakti’ scheme on Wednesday as a special Ugadi gift for 12.7 lakh differently-abled people.The government said that the scheme underscores its renewed focus on social equity, mobility, and last-mile dignity, while also reinforcing its governance narrative of “welfare with sca…

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday urged the Union government to enact a law recognising paternity leave as a social security benefit, while striking down a provision that limited maternity benefits for adoptive mothers based on the child’s age.A bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan observed that the question of granting paternity leave, including its duration and conditions, falls within the policy domain of the Centre, but stressed the need for a legal frame…

Gandhinagar, March 17 (IANS) A one-day medical check-up camp for members of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly and journalists was organised on Tuesday at the Assembly premises, providing allopathic, ayurvedic, and homoeopathic health services.The camp was inaugurated by the Speaker Shankar Chaudhary along with State Health Minister Praful Pansheriya.Speaking at the inauguration, Chaudhary emphasised the importance of preventive health measures, stating, “Health check-ups are necessary not after…

Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) Bollywood actress Bhagyashree recently took her social media account to share glimpses from her adventurous holiday in Finland, where she visited the Santa village and also swam in the icy ocean at minus 25 degrees Celsius. Taking to her social media account, the Maine Pyaar Kiya actress posted pictures and videos from the thrilling experience.In one picture, she is seen floating in Arctic waters wearing a bright orange survival suit. Surrounded by floating ice chunks, Bh…

Bhubaneswar, March 16 (AINS) The Odisha government on Monday announced the formation of a single-member Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the tragic fire at the Trauma Care ICU of SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, which claimed the lives of ten patients. According to a notification issued by the Odisha Home Department, the state government described the incident as a matter of serious public importance.​“The State Government are deeply concerned about the issue and think…

Washington, Mar 16 (IANS) U.S. President Donald Trump Monday announced that White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer but will continue working from the White House while undergoing treatment.​ Trump disclosed the diagnosis in a social media message, praising Wiles as a close adviser and expressing confidence in her recovery.​“Susie Wiles is an incredible Chief of Staff, a great person, and one of the strongest people I know, but, unfortunatel…

Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant, on Monday, told the State Legislative Council during Question Hour that a task force will be established to take action against unauthorised and unregistered nursing homes operating in the state. The issue was raised through a question by member Chitra Wagh, while members Bhai Jagtap, Sanjay Khodke, and Sachin Ahir raised supplementary questions. Minister Samant said that private hospitals and nursing homes in the state are registered and…