Urgent need to integrate climate considerations into health planning: Apurva Chandra

India Prioritizes Climate Considerations in Health Planning

Apurva Chandra, Secretary at the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) in India, emphasized the need to incorporate climate considerations into health planning at the Climate and Health Solutions (CHS) India Conclave. India is integrating climate considerations into health policies and emergency response mechanisms, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and other global partners. Sep 25, 2024
RG Kar protests: Will replace Kolkata Police Commissioner today, says West Bengal CM

RG Kar protests: Kolkata Police Commissioner to be replaced, says Mamata

Following a five-hour meeting with the delegation of West Bengal Junior Doctors' Forum, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said that the Trinamool Congress government has decided to replace the Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Kumar Goyal after 4 p.m. on Tuesday after the Supreme Court hearing over the horrific rape and murder of a junior doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata ends. Sep 17, 2024
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
RG Kar tragedy: Junior doctors reach CM's residence, talks stalled over recording demand

RG Kar tragedy: Junior doctors reach CM's residence, talks stalled over recording demand

A 30-strong delegation of junior doctors protesting against the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor of Kolkata's R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital reached Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's residence on Saturday evening for talks but the process was stalled by their demand for either a live telecast of the proceedings or recording by both sides. Sep 15, 2024