Suffering from dehydration, Prashant Kishor hospitalised for medical check-up

Patna, 7/12: A day after Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor was arrested for an “illegal” fast unto death and released on bail, he was on Tuesday found to be suffering from dehydration and was hospitalised for a comprehensive medical check-up. Party leaders took Kishor to a private healthcare facility in Patna in an ambulance…

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Big Update on HPMV virus

New Delhi, 7/1: Union Health Secretary reviews present situation of respiratory illnesses in the country, and status of public health measures for their management* *No surge in the country of respiratory illness; sturdy surveillance to detect such cases* *States advised to strengthen awareness among masses regarding preventive measures* *States advised to strengthen and review the…

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HMPV not as transmissible as Covid-19, says Karnataka govt as state detects two cases

Bengaluru, 6/1: Following the detection of two Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in the state, the Karnataka government on Monday urged people not to panic as the virus is not as transmissible as Covid-19. Emphasising that the respiratory virus primarily affects children, causing infections similar to the common cold, the Directorate of Medical Education (DME) said…

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Nine killed as Naxalites blow up security personnel vehicle in Chhattisgarh

Bijapur, 6/1: Eight jawans of District Reserve Guards (DRG) and a civilian driver were killed after Naxals blew up their vehicle with an improvised explosive device in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Monday, police said. The incident took place near Ambeli village under Kutru police station when the security personnel were returning in their Scorpio vehicle…

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Congress announces Pyari Didi scheme to give Rs 2,500/month to women as part of poll guarantees

New Delhi, 6/1: With the Delhi Assembly Elections round the corner, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Monday unveiled the first of the Congress’ guarantess in the national capital. Speaking at a press conference, Shivakumar announced the ‘Pyari Didi’ scheme, which will provide Rs 2,500 to women per month.    

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