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Rubella Eliminated As A Public Health Issue In Nepal: Where India Stands
The WHO has announced that Nepal has officially eliminated rubella as a public health problem. India may not be far behind.
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Haryana Rights Panel Cites Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar' After Aadhaar Shows Living Man Dead
The Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken suo-motu cognisance of a media report highlighting an incident where a serving employee of the Public Health Department was allegedly denied his salary because his Aadhaar record shows him as "deceased".
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Independence Day 2025: Key Tech Initiatives Like Aadhaar, UPI, DigiLocker, and more That Empower Citizens
In the last decade, India has quietly moved towards the digital sphere. Documents and identity cards are now paperless, health records can be stored on the cloud, and public services are now accessible with the tap of a button. The government’s flagship tech initiatives have reshaped how people interact with the State.
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82% Human-Stray Dog Encounters In India "Neutral": Research
Human-street dog interactions in India are predominantly uneventful with 82 per cent of observed encounters involving approachable or neutral behaviour, according to a research on street dogs and public health by the University of Edinburgh.
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Mumbai's Pigeon Feeding Ban: How A Public Health Move Clashed With Faith
Science and faith have clashed in Mumbai, and pigeons are enjoying a feast. The shutdown of Mumbai's kabootarkhanas to prevent the public health hazard caused by pigeon droppings has triggered widespread protests
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Delhi Man Dies As Private Hospitals Deny Treatment After Accident
A deeply troubling case in Delhi has spotlighted alarming lapses in the enforcement of emergency medical care protocols.
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Flying To The US? These Everyday Indian Items Could Get You In Trouble
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforces these laws from various federal agencies, including the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), aiming to protect public health, safety, and national interests.
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Expert Panel To Look Into Pigeon Feeding In Mumbai, Says High Court
An expert committee will be formed to look into the issue of feeding pigeons in public and the ban on feeding will continue till the committee report is in, the Bombay High Court said today
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Watch: Street Vendor Dips Plastic Pouches In Hot Oil To Open Them, Sparks Outrage Online
A viral video shows a pakora vendor opening oil pouches by dipping them into a kadhai filled with heated oil. It has alarmed health experts and the public.
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Karnataka Minister Flags Danger Of Artificial Colours After Notice To Empire Restaurant
Empire, a famous restaurant chain in Bengaluru, made headlines when a lab report revealed that some of its food items were unsafe for human consumption.
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UK Battles Gonorrhoea Crisis, Launches World's First Vaccine Amid Alarming Infection Rates
The NHS in England is rolling out a "world-first" vaccination programme against gonorrhoea, a common sexually transmitted infection, amid a record number of cases and growing concerns about antibiotic-resistant strains.
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Health, Quality In Focus In Andhra Pradesh's New Liquor Policy
The Andhra Pradesh government is set to introduce a new liquor policy from September 1, with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu emphasising a shift in focus from revenue generation to public safety.
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The End Of Mumbai's Kabutarkhanas: History, Health Risks, Opposition
On July 31, the Bombay High Court ordered the closure of all kabutarkhanas in Mumbai, saying they posed a threat to public health.
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'Thirst Is Stealing My Energy': Gaza Struggles With Severe Water Shortage
Atop air strikes, displacement and hunger, an unprecedented water crisis is unfolding across Gaza, heaping further misery on the Palestinian territory's residents.
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Days After High Court Order, 1st Case Filed For Feeding Pigeons In Mumbai
The court had cited serious public health risks, including respiratory infections and environmental degradation, caused by unchecked pigeon congregations.
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Rubella Eliminated As A Public Health Issue In Nepal: Where India Stands
The WHO has announced that Nepal has officially eliminated rubella as a public health problem. India may not be far behind.
-
Haryana Rights Panel Cites Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar' After Aadhaar Shows Living Man Dead
The Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken suo-motu cognisance of a media report highlighting an incident where a serving employee of the Public Health Department was allegedly denied his salary because his Aadhaar record shows him as "deceased".
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Independence Day 2025: Key Tech Initiatives Like Aadhaar, UPI, DigiLocker, and more That Empower Citizens
In the last decade, India has quietly moved towards the digital sphere. Documents and identity cards are now paperless, health records can be stored on the cloud, and public services are now accessible with the tap of a button. The government’s flagship tech initiatives have reshaped how people interact with the State.
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82% Human-Stray Dog Encounters In India "Neutral": Research
Human-street dog interactions in India are predominantly uneventful with 82 per cent of observed encounters involving approachable or neutral behaviour, according to a research on street dogs and public health by the University of Edinburgh.
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Mumbai's Pigeon Feeding Ban: How A Public Health Move Clashed With Faith
Science and faith have clashed in Mumbai, and pigeons are enjoying a feast. The shutdown of Mumbai's kabootarkhanas to prevent the public health hazard caused by pigeon droppings has triggered widespread protests
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Delhi Man Dies As Private Hospitals Deny Treatment After Accident
A deeply troubling case in Delhi has spotlighted alarming lapses in the enforcement of emergency medical care protocols.
-
Flying To The US? These Everyday Indian Items Could Get You In Trouble
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforces these laws from various federal agencies, including the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), aiming to protect public health, safety, and national interests.
-
Expert Panel To Look Into Pigeon Feeding In Mumbai, Says High Court
An expert committee will be formed to look into the issue of feeding pigeons in public and the ban on feeding will continue till the committee report is in, the Bombay High Court said today
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Watch: Street Vendor Dips Plastic Pouches In Hot Oil To Open Them, Sparks Outrage Online
A viral video shows a pakora vendor opening oil pouches by dipping them into a kadhai filled with heated oil. It has alarmed health experts and the public.
-
Karnataka Minister Flags Danger Of Artificial Colours After Notice To Empire Restaurant
Empire, a famous restaurant chain in Bengaluru, made headlines when a lab report revealed that some of its food items were unsafe for human consumption.
-
UK Battles Gonorrhoea Crisis, Launches World's First Vaccine Amid Alarming Infection Rates
The NHS in England is rolling out a "world-first" vaccination programme against gonorrhoea, a common sexually transmitted infection, amid a record number of cases and growing concerns about antibiotic-resistant strains.
-
Health, Quality In Focus In Andhra Pradesh's New Liquor Policy
The Andhra Pradesh government is set to introduce a new liquor policy from September 1, with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu emphasising a shift in focus from revenue generation to public safety.
-
The End Of Mumbai's Kabutarkhanas: History, Health Risks, Opposition
On July 31, the Bombay High Court ordered the closure of all kabutarkhanas in Mumbai, saying they posed a threat to public health.
-
'Thirst Is Stealing My Energy': Gaza Struggles With Severe Water Shortage
Atop air strikes, displacement and hunger, an unprecedented water crisis is unfolding across Gaza, heaping further misery on the Palestinian territory's residents.
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Days After High Court Order, 1st Case Filed For Feeding Pigeons In Mumbai
The court had cited serious public health risks, including respiratory infections and environmental degradation, caused by unchecked pigeon congregations.
