Chief Minister Mukul Sangma on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for the 100-seat Tura medical college here in western Meghalaya.


Meghalaya CM lays foundation for 100-seat  medical college


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Smoke emitting from the traditional cookstove, widely used in the rural parts of India with cheap biofuels -- such as crop chaff or dung -- causes detrimental impact on the country's environment and people's health, finds a study, led by one of Indian-origin professors.


Cookstoves in India cause more pollution: Study


Naresh Dhankhad, a former Captain of the Indian Army, who allegedly killed six persons with an iron rod in neighbouring Haryana's Palwal, underwent a head surgery in the city's Safdarjung Hospital, said authorities on Wednesday.


Haryana's 'psycho killer' undergoes head surgery


Bharat Biotech's Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV) against typhoid fever has received pre-qualification from the World Health Organisation (WHO), the vaccine manufacturer said on Wednesday.


WHO pre-qualifies Indian vaccine for typhoid


A 42-year-old man from Assam died in a hospital in the national capital within hours of hospitalisation, after allegedly being given wrong medication, said family members on Wednesday.


Man from Assam dies in Delhi, family blames hospital


As many as 900 fowls were culled after the avian influenza virus was detected in a dead bird here, civic officials said on Wednesday.


900 fowls culled in Bengaluru to contain bird flu


Scientists, led by a person of Indian origin, have made advances in efforts to make stem cell-derived retinal cells used to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD) -- a leading cause of blindness.


Stem cell therapy advancement offers treatment for blindness


A young yoga teacher from Haridwar is quietly making waves in Afghanistan, spreading the ancient Indian science of harmonisation of body, mind and spirit to a rising number of yoga enthusiasts in that country.


A young Indian takes yoga to Afghanistan


We are all set to begin the New Year with new pledges and resolutions to stay fit and tune in to a healthy lifestyle. To beat a big hurdle in your healthy resolution -- dieting boredom -- one needs to keep the diet plan and healthy eating target as exciting and simple as possible. Nature has blessed us with a few natural sweeteners which can best fit into our healthy diet, says


Fight your sweet tooth with these 4 natural sweeteners and fluids


Hours after Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Tuesday said Lt. Governor Anil Baijal's objection to the government's "Quality Health for All" scheme will render it "unworkable", Baijal said the income criteria was suggested on the basis of recommendations by government departments and he always supported positive initiatives.


Income criteria in health scheme based on recommendations: Baijal


Eminent Urdu poet Anwar Jalalpuri, also known for his translation of the Bhagavad Gita from Hindi to Urdu, passed away here on Tuesday following cardiac arrest, a hospital official said. He was 71.


Eminent Urdu poet Anwar Jalapuri dies at 71


The United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) has estimated that nearly 386,000 babies were born on New Year's Day, with India heading the list with 69,070.


69,000 Indian babies born on New Year's Day: Unicef


Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Monday kicked off a cleanliness drive from the state capital under the Swachh Bharat Mission by launching a campaign to clean drinking water reservoirs.


Himachal CM launches cleanliness drive


Leading a six-km-long cycle rally here to promote the cycling habit among citizens, Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan on Sunday urged organisations to develop  schemes to incentivise the use of cycles for coming to offices as a way to curb air pollution.


Offices should incentivise those who use cycles: Minister


The central government's plan to launch mobile air dispensary services -- helicopters with equipment and doctors -- for medical emergencies in remote and hilly areas of the Northeast region may be a reality soon.


Centre's New Year gift to Northeast: Mobile air dispensaries soon


In a shocking incident, a Kargil martyr widow was denied treatment in a private hospital in Haryana's Sonipat town and lost her life for not having an Aadhaar card to get her admitted.


Kargil martyr's widow denied treatment for not having Aadhaar card, dies


Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal has approved the state government's scheme under which victims of road accidents, fire and acid attacks will get medical treatment in all city hospitals at government expense, terming it as "a step in the right direction", an official statement said.


LG nod to Delhi government's free treatment for accident victims scheme


The government wants AYUSH medical graduates to clear an exit examination before becoming eligible to practise the profession, something on the lines of a similar norm proposed in the National Medical Commission Bill that received the Union Cabinet's clearance recently.


Draft bill proposes exit test for AYUSH graduates


A team of British medical staff is travelling to Bangladesh to help tackle an outbreak of diphtheria affecting Rohingya Muslim refugee camps, the media reported on Thursday.


UK medics to help Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh


Aiming to tackle the lack of food safety authorities in states, the Health Ministry has sought appointment of Sub-Divisional Officers as "designated officers" for the purpose in every district, apart from the food inspectors.


Soon, more officers for food safety in every district


Oral health is a window to a persons overall health and well-being and amongst that teeth sensitivity is one of the main problems that can range from slight discomfort to severe pain -- so make sure you are taking care of it properly.

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