Patna, May 8 (IANS) Following the expansion of the Cabinet led by Samrat Choudhary, the Bihar government finalised the allocation of portfolios late on Thursday evening, after which ministers formally began assuming charge of their respective departments. Among the most closely watched appointments was that of Nishant Kumar, son of former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who has been entrusted with the Health Department in his first ministerial assignment.After formally assuming office as Health Min…
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Lucknow, May 8 (IANS) In a major crackdown on negligence and corruption in the Health Department, the Uttar Pradesh government on Friday dismissed five medical officers from service and initiated disciplinary proceedings against 16 others, including a Chief Medical Officer (CMO).Deputy Chief Minister, Brajesh Pathak, who also holds the health portfolio, said the state government was following a “zero tolerance” policy towards negligence in healthcare services and warned that no compromise with p…
Chhindwara, May 8 (IANS) A wedding celebration in Bhaisadand village of Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh turned into a health emergency when it was discovered that guests had consumed chhas (buttermilk) – a dairy product prepared from the milk of a cow infected with rabies. The incident has caused widespread panic and prompted the Health Department to launch an urgent vaccination drive.All the participants of the marriage ceremony who consumed the suspicious chhas have been identified.Tra…
Patna, May 7 (IANS) A major health scare unfolded on Thursday in Saharsa after more than 250 children fell ill following the consumption of a mid-day meal at the Government Middle School in Baluaha under the Mahishi block area.Soon after eating the meal, several students began complaining of stomach aches, vomiting, dizziness, and uneasiness, triggering panic within the school premises.The sudden deterioration in the children’s health led to chaos among teachers, parents, and local residents.A…
Gandhinagar, May 7 (IANS) More than five lakh adolescent girls in Gujarat have received the first dose of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine under a state-wide campaign aimed at preventing cervical cancer. The programme recorded 5,14,566 cumulative vaccinations (including previously immunised) out of 5,62,324 eligible girls as of May 6.On Wednesday alone, 7,913 adolescent girls were vaccinated across the state. The overall coverage under the campaign stands at 91.5 per cent.State Health Mini…
Ahmedabad, May 6 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has collected Rs 11.61 lakh in administrative charges during April month as part of an extensive food safety drive that also resulted in the inspection of 2,153 food business units, issuance of 498 notices and destruction of 1,015 kg and 1,148 litres of unsafe food. According to the civic body’s Health Department on Tuesday, the Food Department conducted inspections across various zones of the city between April 1 and April 30 und…
Hyderabad, May 5 (IANS) Telangana Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao on Tuesday reviewed the arrangements for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Hyderabad on May 10. The Chief Minister held a review meeting at the Dr B.R. Ambedkar Telangana State Secretariat to review the preparedness for the Prime Minister’s visit and directed officials of all departments to work in coordination and ensure comprehensive arrangements.During the visit, the Prime Minister is scheduled to inaugurate several …
Srinagar, May 5 (IANS) The J&K Police’s Crime Branch said on Tuesday that it has arrested a government employee involved in a fraud case of forgery and illegal appointments.Officials of the Crime Branch Jammu said that the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch Jammu and Kashmir has arrested a Health Department employee in connection with a long-pending fraud case involving alleged forgery and illegal appointment.The arrest was made in FIR No. 19/2017, registered under Sections…
Rishikesh, April 26 (IANS) Prajapati Nautiyal, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) for the Char Dham Yatra Administration Organisation, on Sunday said that special transit camps have been put up on the ‘yatra’ route for pilgrims to undergo health screenings. Along with this, the officer said that Out Patient Departments (OPDs) have also been set up along the path leading to the pilgrimage sites.This year the Char Dham Yatra began on April 19 with the opening of the portals of Yamunotri and Gangotri te…
Chandigarh, April 20 (IANS) Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi on Monday chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of government initiatives in sports, early childhood education, nutrition, and higher education. Being recognised as India’s leading sporting State, Haryana is now setting up ambitious targets for the 2036 Olympics. The government has launched Mission Olympic 2036 — Vijayee Bhavah, a long-term talent identification programme aimed at grooming children aged eight to 10 yea…