'Op Drishti': Army hospital team restores sight for hundreds in J&K

IANS | November 22, 2025 8:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) In a monumental display of commitment to both serving personnel and local communities, the Northern Command's Command Hospital in Udhampur successfully concluded 'Op Drisht' -- a first-of-its-kind advanced surgical eye camp -- in collaboration with a specialised surgical team from Army Hospital (Research and Referral) in New Delhi, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on Saturday.

PM Modi calls for rethinking on global development parameters, proposes path-breaking initiatives at G20 Summit

IANS | November 22, 2025 4:20 PM

Johannesburg, Nov 22 (IANS) Delivering an impactful address at the opening session of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday proposed a series of path-breaking new initiatives and called for a profound rethinking of global development parameters.

Mental health experts urge parents to recognise signs of suicidality in children

Rachel V Thomas | November 22, 2025 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Amid reports of a spate of suicide cases among school-going children in Delhi, Rewa (Madhya Pradesh), and Jaipur (Rajasthan), mental health experts on Saturday urged parents to recognise signs of suicidality in adolescents.

Govt to ensure uniform safety and health standards for workers

IANS | November 22, 2025 12:30 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) The newly launched labour laws will ensure uniform safety and health standards for workers, said the government on Saturday.

New labour laws to empower gig workers, women

IANS | November 22, 2025 11:35 AM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) The new labour laws will provide for inclusive growth and social security for gig workers and women, improving their participation in the country's workforce, said the government on Saturday.

India a pioneer in living donor liver transplantation

IANS | November 22, 2025 10:49 AM

New Delhi, November 22 (IANS) World-class infrastructure, unique surgical expertise, and robust regulation have driven the number of liver donor liver transplantation (LDLT) in India, said experts here on Saturday.

Chamoli: PM Jan Aushadhi scheme brings major relief as residents get quality medicines at low cost

IANS | November 21, 2025 11:56 PM

Chamoli, Nov 21 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi scheme has emerged as a major support system for residents of Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, offering access to quality medicines at significantly reduced prices. Launched by the Central government to ensure affordable healthcare across the country, the scheme is showing a strong impact in the region.

Community participation foundation of early disease detection and surveillance: Dr V K Paul

IANS | November 21, 2025 6:16 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Community participation is the foundation of early disease detection, surveillance, and can ensure pandemic preparedness, said Dr VK Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, on Friday.

Early action on AMR key to ensure infections remain treatable, surgeries stay safe: WHO

IANS | November 21, 2025 5:44 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Early action against the rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is needed to ensure infections remain treatable, and surgeries stay safe, said the World Health Organization (WHO), during the World AMR Awareness Week, on Friday.

India remains firmly on track in its fight against TB: Govt

IANS | November 21, 2025 5:25 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) India remains firmly on track in its fight against tuberculosis (TB) cases, said official sources in the Central TB Division on Friday.

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'Op Drishti': Army hospital team restores sight for hundreds in J&K

PM Modi calls for rethinking on global development parameters, proposes path-breaking initiatives at G20 Summit

Mental health experts urge parents to recognise signs of suicidality in children

Govt to ensure uniform safety and health standards for workers

New labour laws to empower gig workers, women

India a pioneer in living donor liver transplantation

Chamoli: PM Jan Aushadhi scheme brings major relief as residents get quality medicines at low cost

Community participation foundation of early disease detection and surveillance: Dr V K Paul

Early action on AMR key to ensure infections remain treatable, surgeries stay safe: WHO

India remains firmly on track in its fight against TB: Govt

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