healthcare

The government has proposed the Biopharma SHAKTI (Strategy for Healthcare Advancement through Knowledge, Technology and Innovation) initiative in the 2026-27 Union Budget to position India as a global biopharmaceutical manufacturing hub. The initiative, with a total budget of 10 thousand crore...

Kollam, March 21 – In a verdict that brings closure to one of Kerala’s most shocking crimes, the Kollam Additional Sessions Court has sentenced Sandeep, the accused in the brutal murder of young doctor Vandana Das, to life imprisonment.The prosecution had argued for the death penalty, citing...

Chennai, March 21 Young medical professionals should contribute to diabetes research, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has said.The Union Minister of State (independent charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, was presented with the MV Lifetime Achievement award by the MV Hospital...

The Bharatiya Janata Party has strongly criticized the Trinamool Congress's election manifesto. At a press conference in Kolkata today, state BJP president Shamik Bhattacharya alleged that while the Chief Minister promises healthcare at people's doorsteps, district hospitals lack essential...

New Delhi, March 20 Union Minister Jitendra Singh received a lifetime achievement award in medicine and diabetes at the MVCON 2026, organized by MV Diabetes Chennai, on Friday.The minister was awarded for his "outstanding contribution as a distinguished medical professional, author, and...

World Oral Health Day was observed at the Asanangre Playground, with a focus on educating children and the community on proper oral hygiene practices.Smt. Cherime Winchi R. Sangma, Block Development Officer (BDO), Rongram C&RD Block, and Galchi K. Sangma, Medical & Health Officer, I/C...

Bhubaneswar, March 20 The Odisha government has directed officials to ensure there is no disruption in water and power supply during the summer months.Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari gave the direction at a meeting on addressing the heatwave conditions in the state.All...

Lucknow, March 20 – The Uttar Pradesh government will distribute appointment letters to 1,228 newly selected nursing officers on Sunday as part of its efforts to strengthen healthcare services and expand employment opportunities for youth in the state.Of these, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath...

Deputy Commissioner Ashok Kumar Sharma of Poonch chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Vibrant Villages Programme – II at the DC Office Complex to assess development work in the border areas of the district.The meeting focused on the progress in 133 border villages, with officials from...

Mathura (UP), March 20 Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel on Friday said that medical science becomes a means for rebuilding life when it is dedicated to the welfare of humanity.Patel was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of a newly constructed oncology block at the Ramakrishna Mission...

Mathura (UP), March 20 President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said that the sacred land of Vrindavan is not merely a geographical unit, but a living experience of divinity, where the echoes of Lord Shri Krishna's pastimes resonate in every corner.Speaking at the inauguration of the Nand Kishor...

Mathura, March 20 President Droupadi Murmu said on Friday that a self-reliant India is only possible when its citizens are healthy.Murmu was speaking at the inauguration of the Nand Kishor Somani Oncology Block of Ramakrishna Mission Sevashram."An empowered and 'Aatma Nirbhar' Bharat is only...

March 20, New Delhi — President Droupadi Murmu, during a three-day visit to the state of Uttar Pradesh, today inaugurated the Nand Kishor Somani Oncology Block at the Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama Hospital in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh.The new Oncology Block of Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama is...

Mathura, March 20 President Droupadi Murmu said on Friday that a self-reliant India is only possible when its citizens are healthy.Murmu was speaking at the inauguration of the Nand Kishor Somani Oncology Block of Ramakrishna Mission Sevashram."An empowered and 'Aatma Nirbhar' Bharat is only...

Today, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Nand Kishor Somani Oncology Block at the Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama Hospital in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh. The new Oncology Block of Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama is intended to strengthen cancer care facilities in the region. The Oncology...

Union Health & Family Welfare Minister J P Nadda has urged people to adopt better oral hygiene habits on the occasion of World Oral Health Day. In a social media post, Mr. Nadda emphasized the importance of simple practices such as proper brushing, limiting sugary foods, and going for regular...

Pune, March 19 Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant underwent an angioplasty procedure at a hospital in Pune on Thursday.Sawant was admitted to Ruby Hall Clinic after he complained of chest pain.In a statement, Ruby Hall Clinic chairperson Dr Purvez Grant said Sawant successfully underwent an...

Chandigarh, March 19 Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh announced the establishment of a new government medical college in Kapurthala on Thursday.This is the second such institute announced this month, following the Shaheed Udham Singh State Institute of Medical Sciences in Hoshiarpur, he...

Etawah (UP), March 19 A sanitation worker at the Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai, was arrested on Thursday for allegedly raping a 38-year-old patient with mental health issues.The incident came to light after a medical examination on Tuesday revealed that the woman, who is...

Lucknow, March 19 Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday alleged that the BJP is "misleading" the youth and has failed to provide them with jobs and employment opportunities.Addressing party workers and leaders who had gathered from various districts at the party's state...