Kolkata, Jan 3 (IANS) The West Bengal Health Department has scheduled a crucial meeting on January 9 to finalise the draft of the State Antibiotic Action Plan, aimed at curbing the rampant use of antibiotics and tackling antimicrobial resistance across the state.A state secretariat official said on Saturday that representatives from various concerned departments will also be present at the meeting. Besides the health department, officials from the animal husbandry, fisheries, and environment dep…
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Chennai, Jan 1 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has granted permission for the first Jallikattu event of 2026 to be held on January 3 at Thatchankurichi village in Pudukkottai district, officially marking the beginning of the state’s annual bull-taming season. The approval was issued through a government gazette by the Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department.The event has been permitted under the provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, as am…
Jaipur, Dec 29 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said that the State Government is continuously working to strengthen Rajasthan’s agricultural economy and enhance agricultural productivity. He stated that the government’s goal is to enable farmers to adopt smart farming through modern technologies and position the state as a leader in agricultural exports. With this vision, the Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet–2026 (GRAM) will be organised in the state next year. The Chief Minister dir…
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) The government has reaffirmed its commitment to integrate surveillance and strengthen labs to combat influenza, said the Health Ministry on Tuesday.The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), organised a two-day influenza Chintan Shivir from December 22-23 in New Delhi.The Shivir provided a structured platform for deliberations to strengthen preparedness and response mechanisms ahead of the upcoming influenza…