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NDTV
01-08-2025
- Climate
- NDTV
From Millenium City To Mini Venice: Gurugram Locals Share Videos Of Waterlogged Roads
An intense spell of rainfall brought Gurugram to a standstill on July 31, as videos circulating on social media showed several areas of the city submerged in knee-deep water, leaving commuters stranded and traffic crippled. Heavy rain on Wednesday as well as Thursday paralysed the city, flooding roads and triggering severe traffic congestion. Within just four hours, parts of Gurugram were waterlogged, causing long delays and widespread frustration among residents. A user posted a montage on X, showing people wading through flooded streets, vehicles struggling to move, and entire stretches of road submerged in water. 'Just what 40-50 mins of rain can do,' read the side note. Just what 40-50 mins of rain can do #GurgaonRains #GurugramRains #Gurgaon #gurugram — Aashish kumar (@hardluckstrome) July 31, 2025 Another clip showed a waterlogged road outside Gurugram's civil hospital. The tweet read, 'That is what world class civil hospital of medical hub Gurugram looks like in #GurgaonRains. Competing with its five-star counterparts with Venice vibes.' That is what world class civil hospital of medical hub #Gurgaon #Gurugram looks like in #GurgaonRains #gurgaonrain. Competing with its five star counterparts with Venice vibes. #GurugramFlooded #GurugramNews @ArtiSinghRao @cmohry — Sumedha Sharma (@sumedhasharma86) July 31, 2025 More such visuals of flooded streets were shared with a person, 'This is not Rivulet or Venice city, Several roads of Millennium city Gurugram were submerged.' This is not Rivulet or Venice city, Several roads of Millenium city Gurugram were Submerged Heavy Rain brought #Gurgaon to a grinding halt, Inundating major roads and Paralyzed Traffic across #Gurugram city, near National Capital #NewDelhi. #GurgaonRains #GurugramRains — Surya Reddy (@jsuryareddy) July 31, 2025 NDTV spoke with supermodel Lakshmi Rana, a resident of Gurugram, about the situation. Asked whether Gurugram has become one of the worst cities during monsoon, she said, 'Absolutely, it's been an absolute nightmare. Just getting to work has become a daily ordeal,' and added, 'I can only imagine how much worse it is for people without the resources I have, people who don't have their own car or driver. It's just exhausting.' 'If I'm safe at home, I can enjoy the beauty of the rain. But the moment I need to step out, it becomes terrifying. I worry if I'll make it to work on time, if my car will break down midway, or if I'll be stranded somewhere. There's so much uncertainty,' Rana said. Blame Game As the visuals of submerged roads in Gurugram went viral, Haryana BJP chief Mohan Lal Badoli blamed official negligence for the recurring issue. While acknowledging that the BJP is in power for a third consecutive term, he said, 'When it suddenly rains, we take actions to resolve the issues that come up. In many flooded lanes and roads, grass and mud is found stuck. Despite allocation of funds and sanctioning of cleaning work, there is a lapse on part of officials. We will work on it.' His comments came just a week after former Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar downplayed the issue. 'Water fills up quickly in the underpass, but after 2 hours the water comes and whenever there is heavy rain, not just in India but also abroad, if waterlogging happens, after 1-1.5 hours it comes out, which means the system is fine,' he told NDTV. As monsoon continues and more rain is expected, many residents are left wondering how long Gurugram, once seen as a symbol of modern urban development, will keep buckling under the weight of its own infrastructure.
Hindustan Times
12-07-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
21L students to undergo eye check up in Haryana: Health minister
Haryana health minister Arti Singh Rao on Friday launched 'Ujjwal Drishti Haryana Abhiyan' under which free spectacles will be provided to school children and citizens above 45 years of age to undergo near vision correction. The health minister said that the eyes of about 21 lakh students studying in 14,267 government schools will be examined and free glasses will be distributed among 40,000 needy students. (HT File) The campaign is being run under the national programme for control of blindness and visual impairment. Under this, more than 1.4 lakh spectacles will be distributed simultaneously through 22 district hospitals, 50 sub-divisional hospitals and 122 community health centres of the state. The health minister said that the eyes of about 21 lakh students studying in 14,267 government schools will be examined and free glasses will be distributed among 40,000 needy students. The cataract screening of citizens above 50 years of age will also be done and if required, they will be given free surgery facility in government hospitals or in NGO-run health facilities. The minister said vision defects are the second biggest cause of blindness after cataract and if not treated in time, it can turn into permanent blindness. Keeping this in mind, this comprehensive campaign is going to become an example at the national level. She informed that Haryana is the only state in the country which provides assistance of ₹15,000 for free transplant in private and NGO hospitals for the treatment of corneal blindness. More than 800 corneal transplants are being done in the state every year, which is a record at the national level. Rao appealed to the public for eye donation and said 22 eye donation centres are also operating for this purpose.
Hindustan Times
16-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Haryana maternal mortality ratio sees 17-point decline: Arti Singh Rao
The Haryana's health department on Sunday said that as per the latest sample registration system (SRS) about Maternal Mortality in India (2020–22), the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in the state has declined from 106 (2019–21) to 89, registering a 17-point improvement. The health minister Arti Singh Rao said that this achievement reflects the efforts of the state government to strengthen maternal healthcare services. The reduction implies that the lives of approximately 300 more mothers were saved during this period. The health department said that it is committed to reducing the MMR further, with the ultimate goal of reaching the sustainable development goal (SDG) target of fewer than 70 maternal deaths per 1 lakh live births. The health minister said that to enhance the quality and accessibility of maternal healthcare, several measures have been implemented. All government delivery points have been modernised and are now fully equipped with essential drugs, equipment and logistics to ensure safe and respectful childbirth experiences. The institutional deliveries in the state have reached 98.3% in 2024–25, indicating improved public confidence in government health services and broader access to safe deliveries. Meanwhile, the health minister Arti Singh Rao said the government has formally launched the AYUSH drug inventory management system. This portal will be able to track and monitor all activities related to the distribution of AYUSH medicines across the state through digital medium. The objective of launching this system is to provide quality, timely and transparent AYUSH medicines to the general public.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Now, specialist doctors to be available on call in Haryana government hospitals
Chandigarh: Specialist doctors will now be available in the state govt hospitals under the "on-call system", so that serious patients can get timely treatment, Haryana health and family welfare minister Arti Singh Rao said on Saturday. Rao said the no-node formula was being implemented for doctors in govt hospitals under the PPP (Public Private Partnership) model. With this initiative, specialist medical services will be made available even in rural and remote areas. Specialist doctors will attend the patients on-call in hospitals. Specialist doctors will be available for services like anaesthesia, surgery, radiology, gynaecology, and paediatrics, said the minister. In the initial phase, she informed, the service was being made available in five districts – Hisar, Jind, Mewat, Sonipat, and Kaithal. The minister also informed that this was a pilot project, which would later be expanded to the entire state. The scheme will not only provide high-quality medical facilities to the patients but will also reduce the need for a referral system at the district level. The aim of the state govt is to provide timely, quality, and accessible health services to every citizen. This new initiative is a strong and positive effort in that direction, she added. Rao also noted that the initiative was a part of the govt's broader effort to strengthen health services through technology, decentralisation, and innovation.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
India's Covid cases cross 5,000 mark as new variant spreads: Kerala leads surge, Maharashtra, Delhi follow
India has recorded over 5,300 active COVID-19 cases amid a slow but visible resurgence. The increase is attributed to new variants like NB.1.8.1 and LF.7, with Kerala, Gujarat, and West Bengal reporting the highest numbers. The Centre has directed mock drills and equipment checks nationwide. Most cases are mild, but officials urge vigilance. Researchers at IIT Guwahati have also introduced a new virus detection method. States like Odisha, Maharashtra, and Haryana are issuing public advisories and preparing for possible outbreaks. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Kerala leads surge, Maharashtra and Delhi follow Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Localised spikes in Haryana, Odisha, and Uttarakhand Technical reviews and national mock drills Variant NB.1.8.1 drives global spread Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Symptoms and vaccine efficacy Research breakthrough at IIT Guwahati India's active Covid-19 caseload reached 5,364 on Friday, with 764 new cases and four deaths recorded in the past 24 hours, according to data from the Union Health Ministry . Kerala, Gujarat, West Bengal, and Delhi emerged as key hotspots. The rising trend has led the Centre to conduct hospital preparedness drills and instruct all states to bolster oxygen supplies, ventilators, isolation wards, and stockpiles of essential new cases remain mild and are being managed at home. However, the emergence of the NB.1.8.1 variant — now under global monitoring — has raised questions about increased continues to report the highest number of cases. In the last 24 hours alone, it registered 192 infections. Gujarat followed with 107, while West Bengal and Delhi reported 58 and 30 new cases added 114 cases on Friday, with the state's total since January rising to 1,276. One new death was confirmed, bringing the toll to 18. Most of the deceased had comorbidities, according to the state health Delhi, the active caseload rose to 592. No new deaths were recorded since Thursday, with seven fatalities since January 1. The capital is yet to see a sharp spike but remains on logged 31 new infections on Friday. Gurugram and Faridabad contributed 20 cases between them. The state has 87 active cases and a total of 151 cumulative infections. 'Timely action and strict adherence to preventive measures can significantly curb the spread of the virus,' said Health Minister Arti Singh Rao, urging the public to stay alert but reported seven new cases, raising the total to 30 this wave. Public Health Director Nilakantha Mishra noted that 'on average, five to seven new cases are being detected every day.' He added, 'We all have to remain cautious.'The state is considering fresh guidelines in schools when they reopen on 20 June. 'Students with Covid-like symptoms would be asked to wear masks in schools, while those with more acute signs of the infection would be asked to stay home,' said School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Uttarakhand, seven people tested positive in Dehradun, bringing the district's count to 29. The health department is tracing contacts of the newly Union Health Ministry, led by DGHS Dr Sunita Sharma, held back-to-back technical review meetings on 2 and 3 June. Attendees included representatives from the NCDC, ICMR, IDSP, EMR Cell, and officials from all states and union territories. The meetings focused on preparedness and assessing the national 5 June, hospitals across India carried out a mock drill. The focus was on checking oxygen systems, including PSA plants and liquid medical oxygen current wave in India is being primarily fuelled by the NB.1.8.1 variant, a recombinant strain of Omicron. According to the World Health Organization, it was declared a 'variant under monitoring' on 23 May 2025. By April, it made up over 10% of sequences globally — up from 2.5% a month Lara Herrero wrote in The Conversation that NB.1.8.1 has shown a stronger ability to bind to human cell receptors. 'It may infect cells more efficiently than earlier strains,' she noted.'It is more transmissible,' confirmed Prof. Subhash Verma, from the University of Nevada's School of Medicine, in an interview with CBS symptoms of the NB.1.8.1 variant include sore throat, cough, fever, muscle pain, and nasal congestion. Some patients have also reported nausea and stress that vaccines remain crucial. While NB.1.8.1 may partially evade immunity, current vaccines still help reduce severe illness and hospitalisation.'There is no evidence that the new strain is more severe or deadly,' said public health officials. However, they advise testing, masking, and distancing if symptoms the ongoing surge, researchers at IIT Guwahati have introduced a new method to detect and quantify SARS-CoV-2. It's based on sedimentation — the settling of a clay-virus-electrolyte mix. This cost-effective approach was developed by Prof. T V Bharat and Prof. Sachin Kumar, alongside scholars Dr Himanshu Yadav and Deepa findings, now published in Applied Clay Science, may provide a useful tool for rapid testing in areas with limited access to conventional diagnostic far, most Covid-19 cases reported this year are mild. Of the 55 deaths since January 1, nearly all occurred among those with pre-existing health governments are issuing region-specific advisories. In Odisha, for instance, health services director Amarendra Nath Mohanty advised people with symptoms to avoid visiting Puri during the upcoming Rath Yatra. 'Such persons can witness the festival through television and other media platforms,' he West Bengal, where 58 new cases and 91 recoveries were recorded, officials said, 'The situation is under control, and there is nothing to worry about. However, we would advise the people to follow the Covid-19 health-related protocols and wear masks.'The resurgence of Covid-19 in India reflects a broader global trend. New strains continue to evolve, and while many remain mild, health systems must stay ready. The coming weeks may offer clarity on the behaviour of NB.1.8.1 and LF.7 then, authorities are focused on readiness. Clinicians urge the public to remain aware but not anxious. Testing, vaccines, and responsible public behaviour remain the best defence.
