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Hans India
a day ago
- Business
- Hans India
Udyami Vikas Mahotsav
Visakhapatnam: As part of its MSME customer outreach programme, Bank of India, Visakhapatnam zone, organised the 'Udyami Vikas Mahotsav: Exporter/Importer Meet'. The event aimed to foster growth, innovation, and collaboration among MSMEs, exporters, and importers in the region. The programme was held in the presence of Bank of India dignitaries, including B. Kumar, chief finance officer and general manager, finance department, head office Mumbai, and senior officials from Visakhapatnam Zone Nikesh Kumar Sinha, zonal manager, and Seetaram Nittala, Deputy Zonal Manager. Interactions were held between bank officials, MSMEs, exporters, and importers, on challenges, opportunities, and solutions. Bank officials Jaya Krishna, AGM SMEUC Visakhapatnam, Sachin Rahul, chief manager, head office finance department, Mumbai provided guidance on various financial products and services, including export-import financing, MSME loans, and other support initiatives. Loan sanction letters worth Rs.200 crores were distributed to MSME and export customers. The event facilitated networking opportunities, enabling participants to explore new business prospects and partnerships.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Typhoid, dehydration cases rise as heat scorches city
1 2 Ranchi: A surge in daytime temperatures has led to a spurt in heat related ailments in Ranchi over the past few days. Local hospitals, including govt and private, have reported a 25% rise in footfall of patients in the past 72 hours. Over 350 patients with heat-related ailments are arriving at Rims daily while Sadar is getting up to 280 patients a day. Notably, daytime temperature in Ranchi rose to 39 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, two notches above normal. City doctors are also witnessing a rise in typhoid cases and attributing the rise to consumption of perishable food items and contaminated water. "Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable during this period. Medicine and pediatric OPDs are seeing a rise in cases of common ailments such as throat infections, viral fever, dehydration, headaches, skin allergies, and blood pressure-related complications," Ranchi civil surgeon Dr. Prabhat Kumar said. The heat spell has also led to a rise in cases of dehydration among individuals who are exposed to sun for prolonged hours. Patients are also reporting symptoms such as dry mouth, reduced urine output, and extreme fatigue. Around 50 patients daily are seeking treatment for throat infections, primarily linked to the consumption of alternating hot and cold beverages, at Sadar . Dr. B. Kumar, physician at Rims, said, "All must maintain hydration levels by consuming fluids even when not thirsty. Those who are venturing out of their homes should wear loose-fitting, light-coloured cotton clothing and avoid direct sun exposure in the afternoon."
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Typhoid, dehydration cases rise as heat batters city
Ranchi: A surge in daytime temperatures has led to a spurt in heat related ailments in Ranchi over the past few days. Local hospitals, including govt and private, have reported a 25% rise in footfall of patients in the past 72 hours. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Over 350 patients with heat-related ailments are arriving at Rims daily while Sadar is getting up to 280 patients a day. Notably, daytime temperature in Ranchi rose to 39 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, two notches above normal. City doctors are also witnessing a rise in typhoid cases and attributing the rise to consumption of perishable food items and contaminated water. "Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable during this period. Medicine and pediatric OPDs are seeing a rise in cases of common ailments such as throat infections, viral fever, dehydration, headaches, skin allergies, and blood pressure-related complications," Ranchi civil surgeon Dr. Prabhat Kumar said. The heat spell has also led to a rise in cases of dehydration among individuals who are exposed to sun for prolonged hours. Patients are also reporting symptoms such as dry mouth, reduced urine output, and extreme fatigue. Around 50 patients daily are seeking treatment for throat infections, primarily linked to the consumption of alternating hot and cold beverages, at Sadar . Dr. B. Kumar, physician at Rims, said, "All must maintain hydration levels by consuming fluids even when not thirsty. Those who are venturing out of their homes should wear loose-fitting, light-coloured cotton clothing and avoid direct sun exposure in the afternoon."
