The Karnataka assembly on Wednesday here passed a bill to regulate the functioning of private hospitals across the state.


Karnataka assembly passes bill to regulate private hospitals


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Two doctors of a prominent hospital here were booked for culpable homicide not amounting to murder following court directions in case of a minor girl's death due to alleged wrong treatment, a culmination of a legal battle fought by his father for six long years.


On court orders, two doctors booked for minor girl's death


To keep a check on cases similar to the case of over-billing that took place in Fortis Hospital, Gurugram, Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij said on Wednesday that he would speak to Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda for bringing a proposal under which no private hospital could over-charge patients.


Haryana minister wants curbs on private hospitals' charges


Men who regularly get exposed to air pollution may be at an increased risk of having poorer quality sperm, resulting in a spell of infertility for a "significant number of couples", researchers warned.


Air pollution may lower your sperm quality


With winter comes dryness, dullness and roughness. Hence it is very important to follow rituals like treating the skin with Vitamin C or peeling away flakiness with enzymes, say experts.


Skin care guide to battle winter


Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Tuesday called for promoting industry and academia collaboration for developing affordable medical products.


Nadda stresses industry, academia collaboration


The Union Ministry of AYUSH will hold a review meeting to examine the draft of National Policy of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of India, said an official on Tuesday.


Review of draft medicinal plant policy on Wednesday


Taking note of the death of a seven-year-old girl at Gurugram's Fortis Hospital and the subsequent bill of Rs 18 lakh slapped on the family, Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij on Tuesday said a senior officer will investigate the case.


Haryana orders probe on Fortis after girl's death (Third Lead)


Punjab -based Sampurn Agri Ventures (SAVPL) has introduced a biogas-based power plant operating on paddy straw, thus making available an alternative to straw-burning that is said to be a major contributor to high smog levels in Delhi.


Paddy straw-based power plant technology introduced


A Bihar government directive to school teachers to "monitor" open defecation in their areas has raised a stink, with affected staff up in arms over the order which they dubbed as "against teachers' dignity".


Bihar teachers asked to 'monitor' open defecation, up in arms



Haryana orders probe on Fortis after girl's death


The Delhi government on Tuesday appealed to all parents to restrain their children from taking part in outdoor activities due to severe air pollution.


Restrain kids from outdoor activities: Delhi government


The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for the release of a doctor kidnapped in the southern Libyan city of Sabha last week by an unknown group, a media report said.


WHO demands release of kidnapped doctor in Libya


As the mercury levels drop and winter approaches, the bodys metabolism slows down to conserve energy and heat. Therefore, to stay healthy and active during the colder months of the year, ditch deep-fried snacks to satisfy your hunger pangs, and pack some healthy snacks like fox nuts, cinnamon cookies, oranges and carrots, experts suggest.


Nibble on cinnamon cookies, foxnuts for warmth


In today's fast-paced lifestyle, most of us are on our feet all day, making them prone to skin problems. Direct exposure to dirt and the absence of oil glands make the skin in the foot area much drier than any other part of our body. Dropping temperature in winter adds to the problem, causing flaking of skin. It can also lead to cracked heels that cause pain and discomfort.


7 natural ways to treat cracked heels


Maharashtra's PWD Minister Eknathji Shinde on Sunday inaugurated a 100-bed tertiary care hospital in Thane with some advanced facilities, including cath labs for cardiac procedures.


Maharashtra minister inaugurates 100-bed hospital in Thane


Sulabh International on Sunday launched the "world's biggest" toilet pot model in Haryana's Marora village -- popularly known as 'Trump village' -- on the occasion of World Toilet Day.


NGO unveils world's biggest toilet pot model


After using a public toilet, there are chances of getting infections. On the occasion of World Toilet Day on Sunday, experts suggest carrying toilet seat sprays, hand sanitizers and wipes while travelling.


How to avoid germs in public washroom


Actress Pooja Hegde made time to do the catwalk at a fashion event with a cause.


Pooja Hegde catwalks for a cause


With the aim of installing 200 more robots and reach over 20,000 robotic-assisted surgeries per year by 2020, US-based Vattikuti Foundation is set to make India the second largest market for robotic surgery in the world after the US, said the non-profit's top executive here.


'India can become second largest market for robotic surgery'


The UN Children's Fund (Unicef) has expressed concerns over the status of children, poor access to school and malnutrition in Afghanistan.

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