Punjab By-Elections Sees 63.91% Voter Turnout; Gidderbaha Leads with 81.90% Polling
Chandigarh: Punjab witnessed a significant voter turnout in the recent by-elections, with an overall participation rate of 63.91%. The elections were held to fill vacant seats in several constituencies, with Gidderbaha emerging as the leader in voter engagement, recording a remarkable 81.90% polling. This indicates a high level of public interest and civic engagement in the region's electoral process.The turnout across other constituencies was...
Vizag Implements Ban on Single-Use Plastic to Tackle Pollution
VISAKHAPATNAM: In a major move to combat the increasing pollution levels, the city of Visakhapatnam (Vizag) has officially implemented a ban on single-use plastics. The decision comes as part of the city's efforts to curb the environmental impact caused by plastic waste, which has been steadily increasing over the years. The local authorities have been working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable environment...
Commit To Care: The Power of Adherence In Chronic Respiratory Disease Treatment
World Lung Day, observed on September 25th, serves as a global call to action to raise awareness about the importance of lung health and...
Why Is The Mpox Clade 1b Strain More Vicious Than Clade 2?
The first case of Mpox in India caused by the deadly Clade 1B strain was detected in a 38-year-old individual on Monday in Kerala, post a month...
Mpox Case: Exploring the Challenges and Dispelling Myths
Mpox, previously known as Monkeypox, has become a topic of growing concern in global health discussions. This viral disease, though less lethal than smallpox,...
Delhi Records 300 New Dengue Cases in a Week; Malaria and Chikungunya Cases Also Increasing.
New Delhi: Delhi has reported over 300 more dengue cases in past seven days, as mosquito borne diseases seemingly are on a slow but...
WHO Prequalifies Mpox Vaccines, Ships Them to Africa to Control the Outbreak
The recent arrival of mpox vaccines in Africa marks a significant step in the fight against the disease, which has surged in the Democratic Republic of...
Here’s Why You Should Drink Water First Thing in the Morning
Drinking water is essential for maintaining good health, as it supports vital bodily functions such as digestion, circulation, temperature regulation, and detoxification. Drinking water...
Study Shows How Cancer Cells May Be Using Lipids To Hide From Immune System
New York: Cancer cells rarely begin stealthily. Quite the contrary, they alert the immune system to their presence by displaying chemical red flags on their...
Over 3,600 Food Packaging Chemicals Found In Human Bodies In New Study
More than 3,600 chemicals used in food packaging or preparation have been detected in human bodies, some of which are hazardous to health, while...
New XEC Covid Variant Spreads To 27 Countries, Here’s What We Know So Far
Scientists have warned that a "more contagious" variant of Covid-19, dubbed XEC, is spreading more rapidly across Europe and could soon become the dominant...
Why You Should Stop Peeling Your Kiwi – Here’s What Doctor Says
Most people peel the kiwi skin before biting into the tangy, smooth fruit. Some cut it in half and scoop out the inside using...
World Patient Safety Day 2024: Theme, History, Importance & Significance
World Patient Safety Day is an annual observance on September 17th, established by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to raise global awareness about patient...