POONCH, April 1, 2026: The Health Department observed "Prevention of Blindness Week" from April 1 to April 7 at the Raja Sukhdev Singh District Hospital in Poonch. The aim was to raise awareness among the general public about preventing visual impairment.
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The Health Department began observing "Prevention of Blindness Week" from April 1 to 7 at the Raja Sukhdev Singh District Hospital to raise public awareness about preventing visual impairment.The week-long campaign aims to educate people on early detection, timely treatment, and proper eye...
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New Delhi, March 24 The Delhi Police has taken cognizance of a video that went viral on social media, in which a group of women are purportedly verbally abusing other female passengers inside a women's coach of the metro, an official said on Tuesday.The video is being verified by the station...
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A free spectacle distribution program was organized by the Health Department under the National Program for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment at Raja Sukhdev Singh District Hospital in Poonch.During the program, patients who were screened for vision problems were provided with free...
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Thiruvananthapuram, March 6 As the UPSC announced the results of the Civil Services Examination on Friday, candidates from Kerala who appeared on the merit list expressed their happiness over their achievement.The highest-ranked candidate from Kerala is R Sruthi, who secured the 18th rank...
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New Delhi, February 26 ONGC launched the 7th Para Games 2026 at Thyagaraj Stadium here on Thursday, with participation from around 300 Divyang athletes from eight oil and gas PSUs.ONGC stated that this reflects the energy major's "continued focus" on inclusivity and employee empowerment...
New Delhi, February 19 Zydus Lifesciences announced on Thursday that it has launched its first biosimilar, developed indigenously, for the treatment of visual impairment.Anyra, the country's first biosimilar of Aflibercept 2 mg, is indicated for the treatment of visual impairment caused by...
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New Delhi, February 12 According to a study published in The Lancet Global Health journal, nearly one in two people with cataract blindness worldwide still cannot access a simple surgery that restores sight.Cataract surgery – a simple 15-minute procedure – is one of the most cost-effective...
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