Dhaka, June 20 (IANS) As many as seven children have died from measles outbreak in Bangladesh on Saturday, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 677 since March 15 this year, amid an escalating health crisis in the country, local media reported.
Kathmandu, June 20 (IANS) Nepal's Central Zoo in the Kathmandu Valley has been closed indefinitely since Friday after bird flu was detected in more than a dozen birds and animals.
Kolkata, June 20 (IANS) As Kolkata prepares for a massive International Yoga Day event on Sunday, to be led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, yoga practitioners called it a "festival" for the city, stressing that they have never witnessed something of this sort in West Bengal.
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) A day ahead of International Yoga Day, preparations are in full swing across the country, with political leaders, yoga practitioners, diplomats, and citizens coming together to celebrate the ancient Indian practice that has evolved into a global wellness movement.
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) In a major boost to preparations for the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, the Ministry of AYUSH has announced that registrations on the Yoga Sangam Portal have crossed the six lakh mark, reflecting widespread participation from institutions and communities across India.
Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) In what appears to be a suspected case of food poisoning, around 80 people had to be hospitalised in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi after eating street food from a roadside stall. All the patients are currently undergoing treatment and are reported to be stable.
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday said the city government has already notified the "Proactive Winter Air Quality Management Framework" to tackle seasonal pollution well before the onset of winter, giving citizens and stakeholders sufficient time to prepare.
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) As the country gears up for the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21, a series of yoga-themed events, fitness drives and awareness programmes were organised across several states, reflecting the growing enthusiasm for the annual celebration of health and well-being.
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on June 21, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued an advisory to all medical colleges to ensure vigilance and not grant leave to students in the next two days, except in exceptional cases.
Gandhinagar/Ahmedabad, June 19 (IANS) A green corridor created by police authorities enabled the organs of a 24-year-old brain-dead woman from Gandhinagar to be transported to Ahmedabad Civil Hospital in time for transplantation, following her family's decision to donate her organs after her death, officials said on Friday.
