Two children die of food poisoning at govt-run home in Lucknow; 23 others hospitalised

IANS | March 27, 2025 11:01 AM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Two children tragically lost their lives due to suspected food poisoning at the Nirvana Rajkiya Bal Grah, a government-run children’s home in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. The incident has also left 23 other children hospitalised, with two in critical condition being referred to King George’s Medical University (KGMU) for further treatment.

Doctors in Bihar go on three days' strike; OPD services shut

IANS | March 27, 2025 10:48 AM

Patna, March 27 (IANS) Doctors across government hospitals in Bihar began a three-day strike from Thursday, leading to the closure of Outpatient Department (OPD) services across the state over failure of the government to respond to their concerns over salaries, safety and staff shortage, among other issues.

PM Modi compliments people ‘strengthening fight against TB’

IANS | March 26, 2025 4:25 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Even as India aims to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) -- the world’s deadliest infection -- this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday complimented people striving to ‘strengthen the fight against TB’ in the country.

Punjab Budget: First-ever drug census to cover every household

IANS | March 26, 2025 11:59 AM

Chandigarh, March 26 (IANS) Taking the war on eradicating drug addiction to the next level, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Cheema on Wednesday informed the Assembly that a first-ever drug census will be carried out in the state that will cover every household to understand the prevalence of drugs, usage of de-addiction centres, etc.