Chandigarh: Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Saturday led an anti-drug and wellness walkathon at Sukhna Lake, using the public event to call for greater community participation in the fight against drug abuse. The walkathon was organised to spread awareness about the harmful effects of
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Delhi has reported 1,777 H1N1 cases so far this year, a sharp rise from last year’s numbers. With influenza cases also increasing in Bengaluru and other cities, experts explain how swine flu differs from COVID-19 and why symptoms alone cannot confirm which infection a person has. New Delhi, August 24, 2026: H1N1 influenza, commonly known […]
Rephrased Article: Mumbai: Railway passengers relying on affordable meals at Mumbai Central station will have to look for alternatives after the IRCTC shut down the Jan Aahar outlet following an inspection that revealed serious hygiene issues, poor food handling practices, and concerns over food quality. The action was taken after officials found multiple violations at
New Delhi, July 21: The controversy surrounding the hospitalisation of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has intensified, with two of Delhi’s leading Resident Doctors’ Associations (RDAs) appealing to President Droupadi Murmu to intervene. The doctors have expressed concerns over medical ethics, patient rights and the independence of healthcare institutions
Health authorities in Kerala have stepped up surveillance after hundreds of people in Wayanad reported symptoms linked to shigellosis, a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects the intestines. According to health officials, around 339 people have experienced symptoms such as diarrhoea and fever, while two young children—a four-and-a-half-year-old boy and a
Reality TV star and wellness entrepreneur Kourtney Kardashian is once again making headlines after promoting a supplement that many online users are calling a “natural Ozempic.” While the product has gained attention among people looking for weight-loss alternatives, medical experts are raising concerns about the claims being made around it. Kourtney’s wellness brand,
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Mumbai and neighbouring districts including Thane, Palghar and Raigad as temperatures continue to rise above normal levels. The alert indicates severe heat conditions, prompting authorities to urge residents to take precautions and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun. Weather stations across Mumbai
Nipah Virus Alert: Bats at Kolkata’s Alipore Zoo Undergo Testing as Authorities Step Up Surveillance
Amid growing concerns over Nipah virus in West Bengal, health authorities have begun testing bats at the Alipore Zoological Garden in south Kolkata to determine whether they could be carriers of the deadly virus. The National Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has initiated random RT-PCR tests on the zoo’s bat population. A specialised team visited […]
Bengaluru:The Karnataka Health Department on Monday issued an advisory prohibiting the prescription and sale of cough and cold syrups to children below two years of age, following reports of child deaths linked to cough syrup consumption in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. In a circular dated October 5, the Food Safety and Drugs Administration (FSDA) directed […]
New Delhi:In a significant push to promote wellness through yoga, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that the city will celebrate International Yoga Day at 11 designated locations across the capital. The events, organised by the Delhi government, are expected to draw around 20,000 participants. This marks the first large-scale, official observance of Yoga Day […]
