New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Thursday that the Centre and the Delhi government are jointly undertaking a series of large-scale road and connectivity projects aimed at easing traffic congestion, improving mobility, and creating a future-ready transport network.Under the double-engine government framework, new expressways, tunnels, elevated corridors and connectivity links are being planned to modernise and streamline transportation across Delhi-NCR, she said, …
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New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) The government on Tuesday announced to integrate Central scientific and innovation schemes with educational institutions in West Bengal that would help create a stronger pipeline for innovation, scientific learning and research-oriented talent development among the youth.Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, held an extensive meeting with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata.It was decided in the mee…
Kolkata, May 23 (IANS) Those who are currently enjoying the “Swasthya Sathi” scheme in West Bengal now will automatically be enrolled for the benefits under the “Ayushman Bharat” scheme from July this year, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced on Saturday. While “Ayushman Bharat” is the central health insurance scheme, “Swasthya Sathi” is the state’s own health insurance scheme introduced by the previous Mamata Banerjee-led regime. To keep the “Swasthya Sathi” scheme e…
Mumbai, May 23 (IANS) Youths from different parts of Maharashtra expressed their gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after receiving appointment letters at the 19th Rozgar Mela. They mentioned that the opportunity comes as “hope amid uncertainty” in their lives.Shweta Kamble, who joined Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), told IANS that for people like her, the appointments came as a “hope amid uncertainty”.”My family became emotional after I received the appointment letter. This …
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Doctors from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) have urged people to take preventive measures against heat-related illnesses as soaring temperatures continue to impact several parts of the country.Dr Piyush Ranjan, Additional Professor in the Department of Medicine at AIIMS Delhi, said that cases of dehydration and heat stroke tend to rise sharply whenever temperatures increase.”Whenever the temperature rises, health problems related to heat begin to app…
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Chemists across the country have called for a nationwide strike on Wednesday to protest against online pharmacies and the growing sale of medicines through digital platforms. The agitation, led by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD), is expected to disrupt medicine supply, with more than 1.24 million private medical stores likely to remain closed.Chemists’ associations have alleged that several e-pharmacy platforms are selling medicines without…
Patna, May 19 (IANS) Even as pharmacy operators across India have called for a one-day strike on Wednesday over the lack of clear regulations governing e-pharmacies, the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) Kendras will remain operational, ensuring uninterrupted access to medicines. The decision was taken by the PMBJK Retailer Association, which announced on Tuesday that Jan Aushadhi Kendras will continue to function, particularly at major hospitals such as AIIMS and Patna Medi…
Bhopal, May 19 (IANS) Retired judge Giribala Singh, the mother-in-law of deceased Twisha Sharma, has strongly refuted allegations levelled against her family in connection with the high-profile death case, claiming that facts were being “misconstrued” and demanding a thorough probe into several aspects, including chats, financial transactions and a mysterious car key recovered from Twisha’s belongings.Speaking to IANS, Giribala Singh said the family had made every effort to save Twisha and mai…
Kota, May 16 (IANS) A seven-member high-level committee comprising specialists from All India Institute of Medical Sciences and All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur on Saturday carried out an extensive inspection of the New Hospital attached to Kota Medical College and J.K. Lon Hospital in connection with recent maternal death and kidney failure cases. The committee spent nearly six hours inspecting various sections of the hospitals, including operating theatres, labour rooms, ICUs, e…
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday lauded the family of 31-year-old Harish Rana for donating his organs after his death, months after the apex court had permitted withdrawal of life support for the Ghaziabad resident who remained in a permanent vegetative state for nearly 13 years. A bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K.V. Viswanathan was informed that Rana passed away on March 24 after being shifted to the palliative care unit at the All India Institute of Medical Science…