Science & Health

Ayush Ministry's Global Strides in Traditional Medicine in 2024

In 2024, Ayush Ministry achieved global recognition, integrating traditional health systems into mainstream healthcare. The government launched the Central Research Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy and the Ayush Holistic Wellness Center.

Dec 24, 2024

Govt reforms, private partnerships behind Indian space industry growth in 2024: ISpA

Reforms made by the government coupled with private partnerships played a crucial role in the growth of India's space industry in 2024

Dec 24, 2024

Rajasthan freezes as intermittent rain brings cold wave across state

The desert state of Rajasthan shivered under a cold wave as intermittent rain swept across various regions, dipping temperatures.

Dec 24, 2024

Heavy rains in Tamil Nadu: Health department warns of surge in viral diseases and fevers

MeT department predicts rain, thunderstorms in TN for next few days

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, forecasting light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms in several areas over the next few days.

Dec 24, 2024

Global prevalence of atopic dermatitis to reach 42.42 mn by 2033: Report

The global prevalence of atopic dermatitis -- a chronic skin condition -- is expected to reach 42.42 million by 2033

Dec 23, 2024

Heavy rain alert in TN coastal districts

Intermittent rains in parts of Rajasthan; Jaipur stays cloudy today

Intermittent rains were recorded in various parts of Rajasthan on Monday morning. While Fatehpur and Churu experienced light rains, many other districts including Jaipur and Bharatpur, were overcast.

Dec 23, 2024

How routine immunization can help in early detection of autism?

Healthcare workers can enable early detection of autism by identifying red flags specific to autism during routine immunisation, said a paediatric neurologist at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.

Dec 23, 2024

Over 71.81 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Account numbers generated

Ayushman Bharat, Digital Health Initiatives: India's healthcare system makes progress

India's healthcare system is transforming, with key initiatives like Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) providing health coverage to millions. The Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) initiative has significantly improved digital health infrastructure, enabling seamless access to health records.

Dec 23, 2024

As temperatures drop to minus 8 in Kashmir, CM Omar Abdullah rushes back

Minimum temperature improves across J&K, Srinagar records minus 3.6

Due to nightlong cloud cover, minimum temperature improved across Jammu and Kashmir on Monday with Srinagar city recording minus 3.6 as the minimum temperature.

Dec 23, 2024

UNICEF joins Bengal govt's efforts to combat juvenile diabetes

UNICEF, Bengal Govt join hands to combat Juvenile Diabetes

UNICEF has joined hands with the West Bengal Health & Family Welfare Department. The initiative aims to bring treatment and care for children suffering from non-communicable diseases, such as juvenile diabetes, to the grassroots level. Juvenile diabetes, also known as Type 1 diabetes, is a condition where a child's body destroys cells in the pancreas that produce insulin, which is essential for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. Consequently, children affected by this disease have to inject insulin multiple times a day.

Dec 22, 2024

CII seeks priority sector lending for new and emerging sectors

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has sought reforms in India's Priority Sector Lending (PSL) framework to enable the setting up of more Development Finance Institutions (DFI) to provide funds to new and emerging sectors such as digital infrastructure, green initiatives, healthcare, and innovative manufacturing.

Dec 22, 2024