Invasive Cyberknife Radiosurgery can cure complex brain AVM’s
Dr Aditya Gupta AVM (Arteriovenous malformation) is a medical disorder which involves wrong connection of arteries and veins which leads to swelling of blood vessels mainly in brain or spine but can affect other organs like hands, foot. Arteries are responsible for taking oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the brain. Veins carry oxygen depleted […]
Non-BJP parties meet in J&K; decide to meet EC in for early election, press for statehood
Jammu, Mar 11 (PTI) National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Thursday chaired a meeting with leaders of more than a dozen parties which culminated with the decision to meet the Election Commission in Delhi for an early assembly election in Jammu & Kashmir and restoration of its statehood. The meeting was held at Abdullah’s residence […]
Need to work in mission mode to help artisans: PM Modi
New Delhi, Mar 11 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday underlined the need for working in mission mode to help artisans living in the remote areas and make them part of the value chain. “Our aim is to make today’s artisans big entrepreneurs of tomorrow. For this stability in their business model is essential,” […]
Net direct tax collection reaches Rs 13.73 lakh crore, 83 pc of revised estimate for FY23
New Delhi, Mar 11 (PTI) Net direct tax collection so far this fiscal grew 17 per cent to reach Rs 13.73 lakh crore, which is 83 per cent of the revised target for the full financial year, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said on Saturday. The growth in direct tax mop-up, which comprises […]
Dimming lights 3 hours before sleep could reduce risk of gestational diabetes: Study
New Delhi, Mar 11 (PTI) Scientists are advising pregnant people to turn off or dim the lights in their homes a few hours before bedtime to reduce the risk of developing gestational diabetes mellitus. The lights in question also include those coming from computer monitor and smartphone screens, according to the research from Northwestern Medicine, […]
Increase precaution, no need to panic: experts as India records two H3N2 virus deaths
New Delhi, Mar 11 (PTI) There is need for increased monitoring and precaution measures to ward off H3N2 but no cause for panic yet, say experts as India confirms its first two deaths due to the influenza virus. In Karnataka, 82-year-old Hire Gowda. a diabetic who suffered from hypertension, died due to the H3N2 seasonal […]
India logs 456 new Covid cases, 1 death
New Delhi, Mar 11 (PTI) India recorded 456 new coronavirus infections, pushing the tally to 4.46 crore, while the active cases increased to 3,406, the Union Health Ministry said on Saturday. The death toll stands at 5,30,780 with one death reported in Gujarat, data updated by the ministry at 8 am stated. So far, the […]
Damage to pipes near TRC disrupts water supply to Srinagar areas
Srinagar, Mar 11: Water supply to several parts of Srinagar has got disrupted after damage to pipes near TRC even as authorities said restoration work was going ob. An official said that pipe line had got accidently damaged last night due to the ongoing work taken up under Srinagar Smart City project. He said men […]
Mercury rises amid forecast for cloudy weather in J&K
Srinagar, Mar 11: Amid forecast for partly cloudy to mainly dry weather, the minimum temperature recorded a slight rise in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. A meteorological department official here said that generally cloudy weather with light rain at isolated to scattered places was expected on March 13 and from 14th-17th, generally cloudy weather with […]
Spinal Surgeries made easier
Dr. Satnam Singh Chhabra Traditional spinal surgeries like Laminectomy and Lumbar fusion generally involve scars with complete exposure to the patient’s anatomy which requires a high level of expertise to treat a patient’s spinal deformity. But with the recent advancements in technology, Spinal Navigation Technology has completely changed the methods of treating spine ailments. It […]