Onion prices drop in major cities after retail selling at subsidised rate: Centre

Government Initiative Leads to Drop in Onion Prices

The Indian government has recently announced a significant decrease in onion prices in major cities. This drop is attributed to the government's initiative of selling onions at a subsidised rate through retail outlets. The initiative, which began on September 5, has had a noticeable impact on the cost of this staple food item in major urban areas. Sep 15, 2024
RG Kar tragedy: Talks fail as junior doctors delegation seeks recording, refuses CM's invitation for a cup of tea

RG Kar tragedy: Talks fail as junior doctors delegation seeks recording, refuses CM's invitation for a cup of tea

In a new twist, the scheduled meeting between West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and a delegation of the West Bengal Junior Doctor's Forum (WBJDF), which has been protesting against the ghastly rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, could not take place on Saturday evening as they did not even enter her residence after she turned down their demand to allow either a live telecast or recording of the proceedings by their side also. Sep 15, 2024
World Sepsis Day

Sepsis: A Global Health Crisis Demanding Immediate Action

Sepsis, a life-threatening condition triggered by an infection, has been a global health concern for years. The urgency of addressing this issue is highlighted annually on World Sepsis Day, which falls on September 13. Sep 13, 2024
Experts hail govt's move to provide health coverage to all senior citizens above 70

India's Health Coverage for Seniors Over 70

The Indian government will provide health coverage to all senior citizens aged 70 and above under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) scheme. Abhay Soi, President of NATHEALTH, called this a "historic shift" in elder care and assured NATHEALTH's support in the scheme's rollout. Sep 12, 2024
RG Kar case: Protesting doctors get food, water from people

RG Kar case: Protesting doctors get food, water from people

Junior doctors, who are on a sit-in protest in front of Swastha Bhavan, the West Bengal health department headquarters, over the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital, have received overwhelming support from people. Sep 11, 2024