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14 States report reduction in worm prevalence infection in children

At least 14 States have reported a reduction in parasitic intestinal worm infection prevalence in…

Ayushman Sahakar Fund for creation of healthcare infrastructure by cooperatives

Union Minister of State for Agriculture Shri Parshottam Rupala launched AYUSHMAN SAHAKAR, a unique scheme…

Global Hunger Index 2020

India ranks 94 among 107 countries in Global Hunger Index 2020. According to the GHI…

India must urgently step up efforts to improve its sex ratio

C Rangarajan (former Chairman, Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council) and J K Satia (Professor Emeritus,…

Interfaith marriages in India

The featuring of an interfaith couple in an advertisement aired by the Tata-owned Tanishq led…

EPFO’s recently WhatsApp helpline to resolve Grievances

EPFO has recently launched WhatsApp based helpline-cum-grievance redressal mechanism, under its series of Nirbadh initiatives…

Pranavayu programme to create awareness about examining respiratory health

In Karnataka, Bengaluru Urban district in Karnataka has 175 confirmed COVID 19 positive cases and…

Forcing Narco, Polygraph Tests on People is Illegal

The Supreme Court eventually heard a set of challenges relating to the involuntary administration of…

Ambedkar Social Innovation and Incubation Mission

The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has launched the ‘Ambedkar Social Innovation and Incubation…

Cat-Que virus is not at all perceived as a major public health threat

Several media reports raised alarm about a virus called Cat-Que (CQV) and warned that it…