New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The Indian biotech startups took centre-stage with unveiling 11 products at the ‘Global Bio-India 2024’ that showcased the country’s emerging talent in biosciences, it was announced on Saturday.
Kolkata, Sep 14 (IANS) Hours after her dramatic visit to the site where junior doctors were protesting against the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor of Kolkata's R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital to appeal that they resume work, and a fresh invitation from the government, a meeting between West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and a 30-strong delegation of the protesters began at her residence on Saturday evening.
New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) A diet low in carbohydrates could be beneficial for children and young adults with Type 1 diabetes, claimed a study.
Kolkata, Sep 14 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday morning suddenly reached the spot of the sit-in demonstration of the junior doctors in front of the state Health Department office and promised to consider their demands, as far as possible and in a gradual manner, provided the protesting doctors go back to duty.
Kolkata, Sep 13 (IANS) Junior doctors throughout West Bengal, united under the West Bengal Junior Doctors’ Forum (WBJDF), on Friday, have sought the intervention of President Droupadi Murmu, who had spoken out strongly over the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital last month, in resolving the continuing impasse over their unfulfilled demands.
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) -- the world's largest health insurance scheme -- has added another feather to its cap with free health coverage to all senior citizens above the age of 70 in the country.
Kolkata, Sep 12 (IANS) The West Bengal Junior Doctors’ Forum (WBJDF) protesting against the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the R.G Kar Medical College and Hospital announced on Thursday evening that it will continue with the sit-in outside the Swasthya Bhavan, the headquarters of the state Health Department in Salt Lake, till all their demands are met.
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) About seven in 10 Indians believe the government's move to provide health coverage to all above 70, under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), will significantly benefit the elderly, according to a poll on Thursday.
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) India's bio-economy has experienced remarkable growth, skyrocketing from $10 billion in 2014 to over $130 billion in 2024, with projections to reach $300 billion by 2030, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Thursday.
Kolkata, Sep 12 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Secretary Manoj Pant sent a fresh communique to the protesting junior doctors giving a fresh deadline to send a delegation to the state secretariat Nabanna by 5 p.m. on Thursday.
