India steps up ebola surveillance, preparedness after WHO emergency declaration

India steps up ebola surveillance, preparedness after WHO emergency declaration

NEW DELHI: India has strengthened surveillance and preparedness measures at points of entry and across the public health system as a matter of “abundant caution” following the World Health Organization’s declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) over the Ebola outbreak in parts of Central Africa.Senior officials of the Union health ministry,…

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CM Vijay expresses solidarity with global Tamil diaspora on Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day

CM Vijay expresses solidarity with global Tamil diaspora on Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday expressed solidarity with the global Tamil diaspora on the occasion of Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day, pledging his administration’s continued support for their rights.In a social media post on ‘X’, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief wrote: “Let us hold the memories of Mullivaikkal in our hearts….

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Centre Issues Public Health Advisory Amid Rising Temperatures

Centre Issues Public Health Advisory Amid Rising Temperatures

NEW DELHI: With several parts of the country reeling under intense heatwave conditions, the Centre on Monday issued a detailed public health advisory warning people against prolonged exposure to extreme heat and urging immediate precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses.The advisory, issued by the Ayush under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) in coordination with…

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Suvendu govt ends religion-based schemes in Bengal, scraps state OBC list

Suvendu govt ends religion-based schemes in Bengal, scraps state OBC list

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: The chief minister Suvendu Adhikari-led West Bengal cabinet Monday scrapped the assistance to the groups based on religious categorisation, effectively ending the religion-based schemes run during the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government.The BJP government has also done away with the exisiting state OBC list in accordance with…

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Suvendu govt forms panels to probe corruption, torture of women during Mamata's tenure

Suvendu govt forms panels to probe corruption, torture of women during Mamata’s tenure

Suvendu Adhikari and Mamata Banerjee (File photo) NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari Monday said his government has approved the formation of two panels under retired high court judges to probe institutional corruption and torture of women during Mamata Banerjee’s tenure.Corruption and women’s safety were among the major poll planks of the ruling…

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