An outbreak of Novel Coronavirus is on-going in China and exported cases have been reported from other countries internationally. Coronavirus cause illness ranging from common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)-CoV and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome(SARS-CoV). Hence the Government of India has issued the following directions for the travellers […]
Category: Health
Guidelines Released for Evaluation of Nanopharmaceuticals in India
The Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan released “Guidelines for Evaluation of Nanopharmaceuticals in India”, at an event in New Delhi today. Dr. Harsh Vardhan informed that these “Guidelines for Evaluation of Nanopharmaceuticals in India” is one of the most important steps for delineating quality, […]
“Green Crackers” launched for a Happy Diwali!
Green crackers are not just going to lighten and brighten our Diwali but it will also help save millions of jobs in the cracker industry. Yesterday, Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan told an eager press that the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) […]
PM Modi, PM Mauritius jointly inaugurate Metro Express and ENT hospital
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth jointly inaugurated the Metro Express and new ENT Hospital in Mauritius through a video link on 3rd October 2019. Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister Modi noted the significance of the Metro and health-care projects in further enhancing the quality of life of the […]
UMMID to tackle inherited genetic diseases of new born babies
The Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan today launched UMMID (Unique Methods of Management and treatment of Inherited Disorders) initiative and inaugurated NIDAN (National Inherited Diseases Administration) Kendras, which is being supported by Department of Biotechnology (DBT) Science and Technology. Speaking on the occasion in […]
Ceiling price of orthopaedic knee implants to be monitored
The NPPA notified the ceiling price of orthopaedic knee implants on 16th August, 2017 by invoking extraordinary powers, in public interest, under Para 19 of Drugs Prices Control Order (DPCO) 2013, for a period of one year. Subsequently, vide notification dated 13th August, 2018, the applicability of ceiling prices fixed for orthopaedic knee implants was […]
Suicide rate among Indian women declines
As per the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, 44256, 42521 and 42088 females have committed suicide during 2013 and 2014 and 2015 respectively, which shows a declining suicide trend over these years. This information was given by the Minister of Women and Child Development, Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in the Lok […]
Sana Saeed: ‘DON’T QUIT ON YOUR BODY’
Sana Saeed is living her life to the fullest. In great shape, the actor recently shared her thoughts on the importance of eating healthy. Here is Sana Saeed talking about the importance of eating healthy and also the belief system that makes food not’our friend’ but our enemy: “Stop using food to flatten your life. […]
Two-day Yoga Mahotsava Inaugurated by Vice Chairman Niti Ayog
A Two-day Yoga Mahotsava, a Curtain Raiser for International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2019 was inaugurated by the Vice-Chairman, NITI AYOG Rajeev Kumar at New Delhi yesterday. Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) under Ministry of AYUSH is organising the Yoga Mahotsav -2019 to sensitize the masses for celebration of IDY 2019. On this […]
Jessica Simpson talks about C-section and challenges for young moms
Jessica Simpson recently welcomed her third child. The designer had a baby girl 2 weeks back via C-section and explained how tough it can be for moms. She opened up on this saying: Recovering from a C-Section is no joke! I’m feeling thankful for these two older siblings looking over their new baby sister. I […]