Ayushman Bharat proving to be boon for people in Gujarat's Kheda

IANS | December 22, 2024 6:15 PM

Kheda, Dec 22 (IANS) The Ayushman Bharat PM-Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) has emerged as a lifeline for the economically disadvantaged, offering free healthcare to millions across India. Launched by the government in 2018, the scheme has brought substantial relief to those unable to afford costly treatments.

Bird flu virus detected in dead crane in Rajasthan

IANS | December 21, 2024 11:33 PM

Jaipur, Dec 21 (IANS) Bird flu has been reported in Rajasthan’s Phalodi district, following the confirmation of the virus in a dead demoiselle crane (Kurja) found in the Khichan village.

Single-use plastic bottles may be spreading antibiotic resistance: INST study

IANS | December 20, 2024 10:28 AM

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) Mohali, an autonomous institution of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have found that nanoplastics derived from single-use plastic bottles (SUPBs) may be contributing to the spread of antibiotic resistance.