hygiene

Haridwar, Apr 2 Ahead of the Ardh Kumbh scheduled next year in Uttarakhand, the Haridwar administration has proposed relocating all raw meat shops operating within the city’s urban limits to Sarai village on the outskirts.Haridwar Mayor Kiran Jaiswal toldAccording to the Haridwar Municipal...

New Delhi, April 1 The Delhi Directorate of Education has instructed teachers to conduct interactive introductory sessions, help students articulate their aspirations, and assess learning gaps as schools across the city opened for the 2026-27 academic session on Wednesday.According to a DoE...

RAJOURI, MARCH 28: The Indian Army organized a lecture on "Green India and Clean India" at Dheri Masjid School, Haribudha, Rajouri, focusing on hygiene, waste management, tree planting, and sustainable practices. Students were encouraged to adopt environmentally friendly habits and pledged to...

Chennai, March 24 – Chennai is experiencing a fresh surge in cases of conjunctivitis, with hospitals across the city reporting a steady increase in patients seeking treatment for the highly contagious eye infection.Doctors report that outpatient departments are now recording approximately 8 to...

POONCH, MARCH 19: The Indian Army's Ace of Spades Division organized a "Clean India" cleanliness drive in Tain Basti, Poonch, with the participation of 30 villagers and local children.The initiative focused on cleaning public spaces, proper waste disposal, and raising awareness about hygiene...

New Delhi, March 18 The Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited (AIC) has launched the "Krishi Sakhi" initiative to empower women farmers and work towards inclusive growth.This initiative aligns with the United Nations' recognition of 2026 as the "International Year of the Woman...

Thane, March 17 An 89-year-old woman admitted to the ICU of a government-run hospital in Thane district, Maharashtra, died after allegedly being bitten by a rat, officials said on Tuesday.The woman, identified as Suhasini Mathekar, was admitted to the Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Hospital in Mira...

REASI, March 5: The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Department has launched Poshan 2.0 in Reasi to address child malnutrition and improve the health and nutrition of women and young mothers.A dedicated center in Arnas will provide nutritional support, health check-ups, growth...

POONCH, FEBRUARY 27: The Chief Medical Officer of Poonch, Dr. Parvaiz Ahmed Khan, chaired a meeting with field staff, including MPHIs, JHIs, and BHWs, to strengthen public health and preventive healthcare across the district.Dr. Khan emphasized the importance of awareness campaigns on hygiene...

Amaravati, February 27 YSRCP leader YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday criticized the TDP-led government in Andhra Pradesh, alleging a complete breakdown of public health administration due to "repeated" outbreaks of diarrhea and food poisoning in the state.In a post on X, he said, "Hello...

Thane, February 25 The Thane municipal corporation carried out a major anti-encroachment operation in the Kolbad area on Wednesday, a day after a video clip showing an allegedly intoxicated fish vendor creating a disturbance under a flyover went viral.The video showed the fish seller...

Kochi, February 24 The All India Spices Exporters Forum (AISEF) and the European Spice Association (ESA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation on food safety, sustainability standards, and regulatory alignment in the India-EU spice trade.The agreement was signed at...

Mumbai, February 24 – The second day of the Maharashtra State Legislature's budget session saw a heated debate over the increasing burden of non-academic duties imposed on school teachers.NCP legislator Vikram Kale raised a "Calling Attention" motion in the state Legislative Council on...

New Delhi, February 20 The presence of a public urinal and an open garbage bin right next to one's house violates the right to live with dignity in a clean and healthy environment, as guaranteed by the Constitution, the Delhi High Court has said.Justice Amit Bansal stated that a hygienic...

Khagaria (Bihar), February 18 Around 100 villagers, including children, fell ill after allegedly consuming 'prasad' during the Maha Shivratri celebration in Khagaria district, Bihar, officials said on Wednesday.All are now reported to be out of danger.The incident occurred late Tuesday night...

Itanagar, February 17 Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen KT Parnaik (Retd) on Tuesday emphasized the importance of keeping the state capital clean and called on citizens to actively share responsibility for a clean and healthy Itanagar.Chairing a review meeting at the Lok Bhavan here on...

Ahead of Ramadan, the Food Safety Department conducted inspections across Anantnag to check the hygiene, pricing, and quality of essential food items.February 16, Srinagar: Ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, the Food Safety Department intensified market inspections in Anantnag to ensure food...