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    Fire breaks out at AIIMS Deoghar, Health Minister orders probe

    Fire breaks out at AIIMS Deoghar, Health Minister orders probe

    Ranchi: A major fire broke out at an under-construction wing of the premier health institute, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) building in Jharkhand’s Deoghar on Thursday. No casualties were reported in the incident.  Fire brigade teams that reached the spot brought the fire under control after an hour. State Health Minister Banna […] More

  • India on Way to Become Global Leader in Mobile Devices, Says IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

    India on Way to Become Global Leader in Mobile Devices, Says IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

    With the doubling of smartphone exports from India to over $11 billion (roughly Rs. 90,000 crore), the country is on its way to become global leader in the mobile devices segment, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday. Mobile phone exports from India reached close to $11.12 billion with iPhone maker Apple accounting for around […] More

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    Goa health minister warns of strict action against private hospitals referring critical patients to GMC

    Goa health minister warns of strict action against private hospitals referring critical patients to GMC

    Sattari: Criticizing the practice of private hospitals referring their critically ill patients to Goa Medical College (GMC) and Hospital at the last moment, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane has warned of suspending the licenses of such hospitals.   While announcing an inquiry against private hospitals that indulge in these actions, he said that strict action would be […] More

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    ‘Adipurush’ director Om Raut meets UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath: ‘I find it incredible to..’

    The Om Raut directorial, ‘Adipurush’ is one of the most anticipated films in the coming year and fans have been eagerly waiting for it. The ace director Om Raut, who is known for ‘Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior’ and the soon-to-release film ‘Adipurush’, recently met Yogi Adityanath, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. The Director on […] More

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    Union Health Minister inspects COVID mock drill at RML Hospital

    Union Health Minister inspects COVID mock drill at RML Hospital

    New Delhi: Amid the rising trend of COVID cases, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya visited the state-run Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital on Monday to review the mock drill being undertaken for ensuring the operational readiness of the hospital for COVID-19 management. At a review meeting chaired by the Union Minister a few days back with […] More

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    States asked to conduct COVID-19 mock drills across all health facilities on 10th, 11th April: Union Health Minister

    States asked to conduct COVID-19 mock drills across all health facilities on 10th, 11th April: Union Health Minister

    New Delhi: “Centre and States need to continue working in a collaborative spirit as was done during the previous surges for COVID-19 prevention and management”. This was stated by Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare as he virtually interacted with State Health Ministers and Principal Secretaries/ Additional Chief Secretaries. The virtual […] More

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    UP Health Minister pays surprise visit at Beli Hospital, expresses displeasure over unhygienic conditions

    Allahabad: In a surprise inspection conducted at the government-run Tej Bahadur Sapru Beli hospital on Monday, Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak pointed out several unhygienic areas of the hospital and ordered action against the agency responsible for the cleanliness work.  Expressing disapproval at the unhygienic spaces, the minister who also holds the portfolio of health […] More