Pentavalent vaccination launched in 8 states
byNew Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The government Thursday said it had started the pentavalent vaccination drive in eight states. The pentavalent vaccination drive for…
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Anti-tobacco group raises hackles over Mamata’s smoke joke
byNew Delhi, April 25 (IANS) An anti-tobacco group Thursday expressed “shock” over West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s joke asking people to smoke more,…
‘Awareness on chronic lung disease necessary’
byNew Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Prolonged cough and breathlessness should not be taken lightly, as it can lead to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, say…
Mamata under attack for asking people to smoke more
byKolkata, April 25 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Thursday came in for sharp criticism from within her party and the opposition after…
Boy of 11 undergoes open heart surgery in Delhi Hospital
byNew Delhi, April 25 (IANS) An 11-year-old girl from Africa, who had sickle cell disease, underwent a rare open heart surgery, doctors at a…
Cuban biotech industry expected to double in five years
byHavana, April 25 (IANS) Cuba’s biotechnology industry is expected to double over the next five years, bringing in more than $5 billion in export…
Maharashtra government doctors on strike for third day
byMumbai, April 25 (IANS) Around 3,500 resident doctors in government hospitals in the state continued their strike for the third day and plan to…
China allocates $48.6 mn for avian flu control
byBeijing, April 25 (IANS) China has allocated 303 million yuan ($48.6 million) to control H7N9 avian flu, authorities said. China’s Ministry of Finance (MOF)…
Is your office kitchen dirtier than toilet?
byLondon, April 25 (IANS) People fond of having lunch or dinner prepared in office canteens, beware. A study has found most of the kitchens…
Smoking ban to save 200,000 lives a year: Medvedev
byMoscow, April 24 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has said new legislation banning smoking in public places could save up to 200,000…