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Hans India
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Modi reviews projects' progress
Amaravati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a video conference from Delhi on Wednesday to review the progress of various projects across the country with Chief Secretaries of all States. During this meeting, Modi is specifically reviewing Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) matters, Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission programme, the progress of national highways currently under construction, the advancement of Rajasthan Atomic Power Project, the progress of the Odisha Integrated Anandapur Barrage Project, the broader topic of the semiconductor ecosystem in India. From Delhi, the Prime Minister was joined by high-ranking officials from relevant departments and projects. Representing Andhra Pradesh, Chief Secretary K Vijayanand, MT Krishnababu, Special Chief Secretary, State Medical, Health & Family Welfare Department Suresh Kumar, Principal Secretary, State Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department, Katamaneni Bhaskar, Secretary, I.T.E. & C Department and other officials participated in the video conference.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Assam Health Minister issues certificates to 5 institutions to establish ART clinics, surrogacy centres
Guwahati: In a significant step toward improving reproductive healthcare services in the state, Assam Health and Family Welfare Minister Ashok Singhal distributed official certificates to five institutions for establishing Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Clinics, ART Banks and Surrogacy Clinics in a programme held in Guwahati. The institutions that received certification include Apollo Fertility, Guwahati; Downtown Hospital in Guwahati, GMCH Fertility and IVF Centre, Guwahati; The Institute of Human Reproduction in Guwahati and Swasti Hospital in Rangia. During the programme, Minister Ashok Singhal on Friday stated that today is an important day in Assam's health and family welfare sector, as the process of surrogacy has now come under formal government regulation in Assam. He added that the certification of these institutions will help bring hope and happiness to distressed couples who have been struggling to conceive a child. This milestone follows the implementation of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 and the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, by the Government of India, along with their corresponding rules notified in 2022. In alignment with these national regulations, the Government of Assam established the State Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Board and the Appropriate Authority for ART and Surrogacy in December 2023. To facilitate the application process for institutions seeking to establish ART and surrogacy services, the Appropriate Authority launched a state-wide drive through newspaper advertisements on January 30, 2025. Applications are processed via the National ART & Surrogacy Portal, where institutions must submit their information online, followed by the submission of printed documents and payment of registration fees. Once verified, the institutions are inspected by the Appropriate Authority before receiving certification. Earlier this year, the first certificate was issued to an intending couple and surrogate mother after evaluation by the District Medical Board in Dibrugarh, marking the beginning of regulated surrogacy services in Assam. Minister Singhal emphasised the government's commitment to ensuring safe, ethical and high-quality reproductive care. He said the state is dedicated to creating a transparent and accountable system that guarantees access to advanced reproductive services for couples in need. The programme was attended Dr. P. Ashok Babu, Commissioner & Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Department; Barnali Shama, Commissioner & Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Department; Dr. Umesh Phangcho, DHS, Asam and Dr. Heremba Bhattacharyya, Joint DHS(HQ) and Nodal Officer, Surrogacy and august presence of Senior Health Officers and other departmental officials.
Economic Times
24-05-2025
- Health
- Economic Times
Covid News Live Updates: Nine-month-old tests positive for Covid-19 in Bengaluru
24 May 2025 | 08:05:02 AM IST Covid News Live: A nine-month-old boy has tested positive for Covid-19 in Bengaluru, health department officials confirmed on Friday, amid a slow but steady increase in cases over the past 20 days. Harsh Gupta, Principal Secretary of the Health & Family Welfare Department, said the child tested positive through a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) on May 22 and is currently in stable condition at Vani Vilas Hospital in officials said the infant, who hails from Hoskote in Bengaluru Rural district, was first admitted to a private hospital before being moved to the government facility.A health department statement noted that of the 35 active Covid-19 cases in Karnataka, 32 are from Bengaluru. No deaths related to the virus have been reported so far."While the overall situation remains under control, a slow rise in infections has been observed over the past few weeks. People are urged to strictly follow Covid-appropriate behaviour," the department advisory said. Show more The Karnataka Health Department has issued an advisory following a noticeable rise in Covid-19 cases in Bengaluru over the last 20 days. State Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said on Friday that Karnataka has reported 35 Covid-19 cases so far this year, with 32 of them coming from Bengaluru the situation remains under control, he noted a steady increase in cases in recent weeks and urged the public to strictly follow Covid-appropriate behaviour. He advised vulnerable groups — including pregnant women, children, individuals with weakened immunity, and those with underlying health conditions — to wear face masks in crowded also recommended the continued use of hand sanitizers and suggested that anyone experiencing Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) symptoms should get tested for Covid-19 to ensure timely treatment and prevent further transmission. A nine-month-old boy in Bengaluru has tested positive for Covid-19, health officials said on Friday. Harsh Gupta, Principal Secretary of the Health & Family Welfare Department, confirmed that the child was diagnosed through a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) on May 22."The baby is in stable condition and is currently receiving treatment at Vani Vilas Hospital in Kalasipalya," Gupta said. Health department sources added that the child, a resident of Hoskote in Bengaluru Rural district, was first taken to a private hospital before being shifted to the government facility. Four new COVID-19 cases have been detected in Ghaziabad, prompting the health department to intensify monitoring efforts across the district, officials said on Friday. Of the four infected individuals, three are in home isolation while one has been admitted to a private hospital, officials confirmed. According to District Surveillance Officer Dr. R.K. Gupta, all cases were reported from the Trans-Hindon the cases is an 18-year-old woman who had been experiencing fever and cough since May 18. She tested positive while undergoing treatment at a private hospital. The other two cases involve an elderly couple from Vasundhara colony who had recently returned from Bengaluru. Both developed symptoms and tested positive on a doctor's advice. They are currently recovering at home. A single COVID-19 case was reported in Hyderabad, with officials confirming on Friday that the patient, a pulmonologist, has fully recovered. The doctor, who resides in Kukatpally, followed the five-day isolation protocol, and health authorities traced all his close contacts, officials said. With 23 new COVID-19 cases reported in the capital, the Delhi government has issued an advisory directing hospitals to ensure readiness in terms of beds, oxygen supply, medicines, and vaccines. Health Minister Pankaj Singh said on Friday that 23 cases had been recorded as of Thursday. Authorities are currently verifying whether the patients are Delhi residents or have a travel history from outside the city. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a crucial NITI Aayog meeting on Saturday at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital, bringing together Chief Ministers from all states. This will be the first high-level interaction between the Prime Minister and state leaders since the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor earlier this month, destroying nine terrorist camps and training facilities in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir in response to the recent deadly Pahalgam terror Aayog said the meeting reflects the Prime Minister's vision of working collectively with states under the "Team India" approach to drive national development.'As India moves towards becoming a developed nation, it's vital for states to harness their individual strengths and bring about transformative changes at the grassroots level, ensuring real progress for 140 crore citizens,' the statement said. Provisional data from the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) reveals that 16.33 lakh new workers were registered under the ESI scheme in March to a statement by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, 31,514 new establishments were brought under the ESI scheme during the same month, expanding the coverage of social security benefits to more data also highlights that nearly 49% of the new enrollees — about 7.96 lakh workers — are aged 25 years or below, reflecting strong participation from the younger terms of gender distribution, the ministry said that 3.61 lakh of the new enrollees in March were women.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Covid News Live Updates: Nine-month-old tests positive for Covid-19 in Bengaluru
24 May 2025 | 07:42:16 AM IST Covid News Live: A nine-month-old boy has tested positive for Covid-19 in Bengaluru, health department officials confirmed on Friday, amid a slow but steady increase in cases over the past 20 days. Harsh Gupta, Principal Secretary of the Health & Family Welfare Department, said the child tested positive through a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) on May 22 and is currently in stable condition at Vani Vilas Hospital in officials said the infant, who hails from Hoskote in Bengaluru Rural district, was first admitted to a private hospital before being moved to the government facility.A health department statement noted that of the 35 active Covid-19 cases in Karnataka, 32 are from Bengaluru. No deaths related to the virus have been reported so far."While the overall situation remains under control, a slow rise in infections has been observed over the past few weeks. People are urged to strictly follow Covid-appropriate behaviour," the department advisory said. Show more A nine-month-old boy in Bengaluru has tested positive for Covid-19, health officials said on Friday. Harsh Gupta, Principal Secretary of the Health & Family Welfare Department, confirmed that the child was diagnosed through a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) on May 22."The baby is in stable condition and is currently receiving treatment at Vani Vilas Hospital in Kalasipalya," Gupta said. Health department sources added that the child, a resident of Hoskote in Bengaluru Rural district, was first taken to a private hospital before being shifted to the government facility. Four new COVID-19 cases have been detected in Ghaziabad, prompting the health department to intensify monitoring efforts across the district, officials said on Friday. Of the four infected individuals, three are in home isolation while one has been admitted to a private hospital, officials confirmed. According to District Surveillance Officer Dr. R.K. Gupta, all cases were reported from the Trans-Hindon the cases is an 18-year-old woman who had been experiencing fever and cough since May 18. She tested positive while undergoing treatment at a private hospital. The other two cases involve an elderly couple from Vasundhara colony who had recently returned from Bengaluru. Both developed symptoms and tested positive on a doctor's advice. They are currently recovering at home. A single COVID-19 case was reported in Hyderabad, with officials confirming on Friday that the patient, a pulmonologist, has fully recovered. The doctor, who resides in Kukatpally, followed the five-day isolation protocol, and health authorities traced all his close contacts, officials said. With 23 new COVID-19 cases reported in the capital, the Delhi government has issued an advisory directing hospitals to ensure readiness in terms of beds, oxygen supply, medicines, and vaccines. Health Minister Pankaj Singh said on Friday that 23 cases had been recorded as of Thursday. Authorities are currently verifying whether the patients are Delhi residents or have a travel history from outside the city. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a crucial NITI Aayog meeting on Saturday at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital, bringing together Chief Ministers from all states. This will be the first high-level interaction between the Prime Minister and state leaders since the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor earlier this month, destroying nine terrorist camps and training facilities in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir in response to the recent deadly Pahalgam terror Aayog said the meeting reflects the Prime Minister's vision of working collectively with states under the "Team India" approach to drive national development.'As India moves towards becoming a developed nation, it's vital for states to harness their individual strengths and bring about transformative changes at the grassroots level, ensuring real progress for 140 crore citizens,' the statement said. Provisional data from the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) reveals that 16.33 lakh new workers were registered under the ESI scheme in March to a statement by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, 31,514 new establishments were brought under the ESI scheme during the same month, expanding the coverage of social security benefits to more data also highlights that nearly 49% of the new enrollees — about 7.96 lakh workers — are aged 25 years or below, reflecting strong participation from the younger terms of gender distribution, the ministry said that 3.61 lakh of the new enrollees in March were women.
The Hindu
22-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Delhi will get 1,139 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, 968 new sites identified: CM
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday announced that the Delhi government will establish1,139 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, with 968 newly identified sites already earmarked for the initiative .Each Assembly constituency will host around 15 such centres .'Construction is currently under way at 70 of these sites, with work focused on infrastructure development, equipment installation, and staff recruitment,' Ms. Gupta said after a review meeting with officials from the Health & Family Welfare Department and the Public Works Department .Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh told The Hindu that the 968 sites are unused government plots. 'We are also reviewing existing Mohalla Clinics to explore whether some of them can be converted into Ayushman Arogya Mandirs. The rollout will happen in phases,' he said .The announcement follows the launch of two major Central government healthcare schemes last month: the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) and the PM Vaya Vandana Yojana. Since their launch, 2.95 lakh beneficiaries have registered under PM-JAY, while 1.23 lakh senior citizens have signed up for the Vaya Vandana Yojana, Ms. Gupta said. The Chief Minister directed all District Magistrates and Chief District Medical Officers to regularly monitor the progress of new projects. She also said the construction of new hospitals is under way, alongside the modernisation of existing health facilities. 'Our aim is to ensure that no one in Delhi is deprived of proper medical care. A healthy Delhi is the foundation of a Viksit Delhi,' she said .Ms. Gupta said the government was focused on excellence. 'Our goal is to ensure that government hospitals deliver services that surpass private institutions. Strengthening Delhi's health care is a step in that direction,' she said.
