FSSAI Tests Eggs Nationwide for Banned Antibiotics
FSSAI launches nationwide sampling of eggs to check for banned nitrofurans. This follows concerns over Eggoz brand eggs. Experts warn of long-term health risks from antibiotic misuse in poultry.
Category : Public Health
SC: Rich's Lifestyle Fuels Delhi Pollution, 41% from Vehicles
Supreme Court blames affluent lifestyles for Delhi's severe air pollution, with transport sector contributing 41%. Next hearing on Wednesday. Read more.
Punjab's Seleniferous Soil: PAU Maps Toxicity in Districts
Punjab Agriculture University experts identify seleniferous soil in Nawanshahr and Hoshiarpur, causing toxicity. Learn about GIS mapping, health risks, and gypsum-based solutions for farmers.
Mumbai Air Pollution: HC Panel Finds Widespread Non-Compliance
A Bombay High Court panel reveals systemic failure in Mumbai's pollution control. Only 4 of 36 sites followed guidelines. Read the shocking details and what it means for citizens' health.
Noida Smog Crisis: AQI Severe for 3rd Consecutive Day
Noida's air quality remains in the 'severe' category for the third day, with AQI at 437. Residents resort to rooftop water sprinkling as PM2.5 levels hit the maximum limit. Read for details and expert analysis.
Kolkata's air turns moderate as temperature rises
Kolkata's air quality improved to moderate levels on Monday as a rise in temperature broke the winter inversion. Key monitoring stations, including Fort William, showed better readings ahead of Vijay Diwas events. Read more.
300 Mangaluru Students Receive Free Sanitary Pads
Govt First Grade College in Kavoor held a menstrual health awareness drive, distributing free biodegradable pads to 300 girls. The initiative, sponsored by a US couple and an NGO, will be held bi-monthly.
Crowd chants 'AQI' at Delhi CM during Messi event
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta faced 'AQI' chants at Lionel Messi's event as city's air quality hit severe levels of 498. AAP criticizes government inaction. Read more on the pollution crisis.
Pimpri Chinchwad Emerges as Maharashtra's Most Polluted City
Pimpri Chinchwad's air quality hits 'poor' levels, with AQI exceeding 200 on 7 days in December. CPCB data reveals PM2.5 & PM10 from vehicles and construction as key culprits. Read the full report.
Major US Retailers Failed to Pull Contaminated Infant Formula
FDA accuses Walmart, Target, Kroger, Albertsons of failing to promptly remove recalled infant formula linked to a botulism outbreak affecting over 50 babies. Read the full details.
Karnataka Minister: No Need to Panic Over Egg Safety Reports
Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao advises against panic over reports of cancer-causing substances in eggs. The health department is awaiting test results. Stay informed.
HMEL-AIIMS Bathinda launch mobile healthcare for 59 villages
HMEL Guru Gobind Singh Refinery partners with AIIMS Bathinda to launch mobile medical units & telemedicine, bringing doorstep healthcare to 1.5 lakh rural residents. Discover how this initiative transforms rural healthcare access.
Untreated sewage pollutes Tiruvallur's Putlur lake, groundwater
Tiruvallur municipality discharges untreated sewage into Putlur lake, contaminating groundwater for over 10,000 families. Residents demand action as STP remains dysfunctional despite NGT orders.
RO Water Waste in Lucknow Could Quench 40 Lakh Thirsts
Shocking study reveals Lucknow's RO systems waste 12 MLD water daily, enough drinking water for 33-40 lakh people. Experts urge maintenance over purification. Read more.
Nagpur Air Quality Deteriorates, PM2.5 Levels Spike Sharply
Nagpur's air quality deteriorates sharply as PM2.5 levels exceed 300 µg/m³. Winter chill and wood burning worsen pollution, posing severe health risks. Read the full report.
Rajasthan Govt's New Health Initiatives on 2nd Anniversary
On its 2nd anniversary, the Bhajan Lal Sharma govt announces major healthcare upgrades for Rajasthan, including early cancer screening, free spectacles for students, and new hospital partnerships. Read the full plan.
Nagpur's CSIR-NEERI Lab Named ICMR Centre of Excellence
CSIR-NEERI's Environmental Epidemiology Lab in Nagpur, led by Dr. Krishna Khairnar, is now an ICMR Collaborating Centre of Excellence. This boosts India's pandemic preparedness and environmental health research. Discover its global impact.
Nagpur Leopard Intrusions Prompt Safety Demands
Honorary wildlife wardens in Nagpur have submitted urgent measures to NMC after leopard attacks injured 7. They cite stray animals & garbage as key attractants. Read the full plan.
Governor Kataria Reviews Dadumajra Waste Management, Directs Action
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria inspected the Dadumajra dumping ground, reviewing scientific waste clearance & MRF centres. He directed officials to expedite work and transform the site into a green zone for public health relief.
2,000+ Get Free Checkups at CM Health Fair
Chief Minister Health Fair provided free checkups, medicines & specialist consultations to thousands across urban & rural primary health centres. Learn about the key health initiatives.
1,283 New AYUSH Doctors Appointed to Strengthen Bihar Healthcare
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar distributed appointment letters to 1,283 newly recruited AYUSH doctors. This major recruitment aims to enhance public health services across all 38 districts. Read more.
Ludhiana Issues Winter Health Advisory for Children, Elderly
Ludhiana's health department warns of increased winter illnesses like flu & pneumonia. Civil surgeon Dr. Ramandeep Kaur shares crucial precautions for families. Protect your loved ones this season.
Jamshedpur: Night Surveys to Shift Homeless to Shelter Homes
East Singhbhum DC Karn Satyarthi directs officials to intensify night surveys at public places to identify and relocate homeless to shelters. Details on bonfire sites and shelter capacities inside.
Two Women Die in Dumka Bonfire Accident
Two elderly women in Dumka's Fitkoria village died after their clothes caught fire while sitting near a bonfire. Police investigation points to a tragic accident. Read the full report.
Odisha Villagers Block Road Demanding Safe Drinking Water
Residents of Jajpur villages block Tamaka-Mangalpur road for 3 hours, demanding action after 18 diarrhoea deaths. Officials sealed polluted tube wells, sparking protests. Read more.
Parliament Debate on Chhattisgarh's Polluted Cities
BJP MP Brijmohan Agrawal raises air quality crisis in Parliament, demanding city-specific plans for Raipur, Bhilai, Korba. Minister cites NCAP progress. Read the full debate.
Delhi-NCR Smog Crisis: Flights Hit, AQI Severe
A thick grey haze enveloped Delhi-NCR, severely reducing visibility and disrupting air & rail travel. The city's AQI plunged into the 'severe' category. Read for details and safety measures.
Delhi Traffic Police Face Severe Health Risks from Pollution
Delhi's traffic police endure dangerous pollution levels daily, suffering respiratory issues and eye irritation despite masks. Officers reveal their struggles and the department's new measures. Read their untold story.
Delhi Air Crisis: How to Protect Your Indoor Air
As Delhi's AQI hits hazardous levels, cardiologist Dr. Alok Chopra shares crucial tips on improving indoor air quality with plants and purifiers. Learn what habits to avoid.
5 Parent Mistakes to Avoid During Child's Viral Fever
Pediatrician Dr. Milind Jambagi reveals 5 common errors parents make that can delay a child's recovery from viral illness. Learn the essential 'don'ts' for safe care.
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