Art 370 abrogation, women’s reservation among key highlights of 17th Lok Sabha
New Delhi: The curtains came down on Saturday on the 17th Lok Sabha, which was witness to landmark moments such as the abrogation of Article 370, the granting of 33 per cent reservation to women in Parliament and legislative assemblies, and the inauguration of the new Parliament building. It also saw the suspension of 100 […]
Chronic pain both psychological, social; women more affected: Experts
New Delhi: Chronic pain, persisting beyond the typical healing period of three months, often has complex psychological and social dimensions, say experts who urge people, particularly women who are more susceptible, not to hesitate in seeking support from psychologists. The experts noted that pain clinics, found in many tertiary or multi-specialty hospitals, are equipped with […]
About 3.4 crore older Indians living with mild cognitive impairment, affecting daily lives: Study
New Delhi: In India, an estimated 3.4 crore older adults, aged 60 years and above, are living with mild cognitive impairment, affecting their daily lives and activities in some manner, new research has found. It estimated that 2.4 crore and almost 1 crore older adults are living with mild and major neurocognitive disorders, respectively, impairing […]
Developing nations need $ 6 trillion by 2030 in climate finance: COP29 president designate
New Delhi: The president of the next annual UN climate conference, Mukhtar Babayev, on Wednesday said that developing nations need nearly USD 6 trillion by 2030 to combat and adjust to climate change. The Azerbaijani environment minister also said that the host country will encourage nations to make concrete commitments at COP29, especially to double […]
Parliamentary panel favours penal provisions for dumping waste into rivers
New Delhi: A parliamentary committee has recommended to the department of water resources to prepare norms which should include penal provisions against waste dumping into the rivers, including Yamuna. In view of the potential health hazards due to the use of fertilisers and pesticides in the floodplains of Yamuna, the standing committee on water resources […]
Credit facility of Rs 2.41 lakh crore given for revival of MSME sector: Govt
New Delhi: The government has taken steps to revive MSMEs affected during the Covid-19 and provided Rs 2.41 lakh crore as credit guarantee assistance to the sector impacted by the pandemic, MSME Minister Narayan Rane told the Rajya Sabha. He informed the house that the GST revenue is now rising by two per cent every […]
‘World Cancer Day’- 1640 new cancer cases reported in 2023: Data
Srinagar: Cancer continues to emerge as a serious health concern globally, with Jammu and Kashmir witnessing an alarming surge in cases. Renowned oncologists in the Union Territory expressed deep concern over the rising numbers and called for an urgent need for preventive measures and awareness. Dr Zahoor, a leading oncologist at SKIMS Soura, said there […]
Early immunotherapy may be most effective treatment for cervical cancer: Study
New Delhi: Immunotherapy may be the most effective treatment for cervical cancer when used early in the course of the disease, according to a research paper. The paper, published in the journal Gynecologic Oncology, noted that despite the availability of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines, cervical cancer remains the second highest cause of cancer mortality among […]
Scientists decode reasons behind ongoing cold wave conditions in North India
New Delhi: The ongoing cold wave conditions observed over North India result from the intrusion of cold and dry air from the Siberian high, according to a study by researchers at IISER Mohali. The Siberian High is a massive collection of cold dry air that accumulates in the northeastern part of Eurasia from November until […]
Waiting for universal dengue vaccine and drugs, South Asia battles silent pandemic’
New Delhi/Bangkok: She was six when she got dengue. Three decades on, Pink’s battle with the formidable disease often neglected in public health priorities is a narrative that unfolds in detail in the recesses of her memory. The 36-year-old’s vivid recall took her to Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok so she could get a vaccination against […]
