Category : Public Health


Pesticides in Kashmir Orchards Linked to Brain Tumors

A Kashmir assembly committee investigates the alarming link between decades of pesticide use in apple orchards and rising malignant brain tumour cases among workers. Urgent policy action is demanded.

Delhi Fog and Severe Air Quality Crisis, AQI at 463

Delhi's air quality plunges to 'severe' levels with AQI at 463 as dense fog blankets the city. Schools face closure, flights disrupted, and health warnings issued. Stay informed and take precautions.

Senior Exec Quits Job Over Delhi's Toxic Air Pollution

A senior pharmaceutical executive resigns, citing Delhi's severe air pollution as the primary reason. This drastic move highlights the city's escalating public health emergency. Read more about the human cost of India's air quality crisis.

Air Pollution Drives India's Silent COPD Crisis

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a growing public health disaster in India, driven primarily by air pollution. Unlike heart disease, COPD has no cure, and lost lung function is irretrievable. Experts urge prioritizing lung health now.

Sanathnagar Air Quality Worsens, AQI Nears 200

Air quality in Hyderabad's Sanathnagar deteriorates, with AQI nearing 200. Residents blame open waste burning, traffic, and lost green spaces. Read more on the pollution crisis.

Aadhaar Now Mandatory for Govt Hospital OPD in Jaipur

Jaipur's health department mandates Aadhaar or Jan Aadhaar for patient registration at government hospitals. The move aims to streamline records but raises access concerns. Learn the details and implications.

Delhi AQI at 390, Fog Alert Issued

Delhi's air quality deteriorates to AQI 390, nearing 'Severe' levels. 19 stations report severe air; Anand Vihar worst at 457. IMD issues orange alert for dense fog today. Details inside.

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