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
by Hill Post WireNew 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’
by Hill Post WireNew 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
by Hill Post WireKolkata, 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
by Hill Post WireNew 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…
Army team to scale Mount Trishul
by Hill Post WireLucknow, April 25 (IANS) The Indian Army will Friday launch a mountaineering expedition to the 7120-metre Mount Trishul in Uttarakhand in its first attempt…
UAE students shine in Kerala board exam
by Hill Post WireDubai, April 25 (IANS) Students of schools in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), who appeared this year for the class 10 examinations conducted by…
Cuban biotech industry expected to double in five years
by Hill Post WireHavana, 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
by Hill Post WireMumbai, 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
by Hill Post WireBeijing, 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)…