New Delhi: An estimated 7 lakh adults in India could have avoided tuberculosis (TB) in 2023 simply by eliminating undernutrition, a new study published in The Lancet has said.The study, titled “Global, regional, and national estimates of tuberculosis incidence averted by eliminating undernutrition in adults: a modelling study”, estimated that eliminating all forms of undernutrition…
Pune: NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday said unease has crept in among investors and citizens after PM Narendra Modi‘s appeal on the judicious use of resources that may have a long-lasting impact. Pawar urged the PM to convene an all-party meeting to discuss the state of the economy.On Sunday, Modi appealed to citizens…
Karnataka submitted its proposal nearly six months ago, seeking support to roll out 1,250 high-capacity charging stations. Bengaluru: In a major boost to Karnataka’s electric mobility ambitions, the Centre Tuesday approved the state’s proposal to establish 1,243 EV-charging stations under PM E-Drive scheme, paving the way for largescale expansion of charging infrastructure across the state.The…
The letter also instructed civil surgeons of all districts to ensure round-the-clock monitoring and rapid response to climate-related public health emergencies Gurgaon: The health department has directed all districts to set up dedicated control rooms for heatwave- and flood-related illnesses in govt hospitals across the state by May 18.The move comes as the state prepares…
Kolkata: The Big Two look to be heading for this Sunday’s potential title-decider in the season’s abridged Indian Super League after failing to produce the right performance for the right game. A day after East Bengal FC appeared to have lost ground in the title race, nearest rivals Mohun Bagan SG failed to make the…
Noida: National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has allowed the withdrawal of corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) against Le Grandiose developer, Nobility Estates Private Limited, after lenders and the company’s ex-management reached a settlement agreement. It also restored the management of the real estate company to its board of directors.Tribunal’s principal bench, comprising acting president Bachu…
Panaji: The Goa coastal zone management authority (GCZMA) has granted CRZ clearance for the construction of the twin towers atop the new Zuari bridge, with revised conditions, at a charge of Rs 5 lakh as scrutiny fees. The GCZMA has directed that the project proponent set up a separate environmental management cell “for effective implementation…
Varanasi: Rohaniya police on Monday arrested a woman, who allegedly conspired to usurp property worth crores of rupees by posing her as the widow of an unmarried man.Rohaniya police station in-charge Inspector Raju Singh identified the accused as Sarita Devi (44), a resident of Parsipur Baraila in Bhadohi district. Police teams are conducting raids to…
Ahmedabad: The Gujarat high court has observed that a mother’s disapproval of a relationship cannot be accepted as a genuine excuse for a man to evade criminal scrutiny after allegedly reneging on a marriage promise made to a woman with whom he had an affair.The court refused to quash a FIR lodged against an NRI…
As Panchkula awaits the crucial mayoral election counting tomorrow, candidates from various political parties were seen spending time together outside the strong room on Tuesday, engaging in light-hearted conversations and laughter with their party members. Meanwhile, the Panchkula Police maintained tight security arrangements around the strong room premises, ensuring strict vigilance ahead of the much-anticipated…
