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Hans India
28-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
State mandates Covid-19 testing as cases surge
Bengaluru: In response to a recent increase in Covid-19 cases, the Karnataka Health Department has reinstated mandatory testing across the state, with a focus on timely detection and preventive measures, as outlined in new guidelines issued on Tuesday. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao addressed growing concerns, stating that most current cases exhibit mild symptoms and do not require hospitalisation. He urged citizens, particularly new mothers, to stay home when possible and emphasised mask-wearing as a key precaution. 'There's no cause for alarm, but wearing masks is essential for safety,' he said, clarifying that a new lockdown is not under consideration. The guidelines prioritise RT-PCR testing for all Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) cases, alongside elderly individuals, children, and pregnant women showing symptoms. Hospitals have been instructed to closely monitor pregnant and postnatal women, with testing already underway for these groups in several facilities. The department advises symptomatic individuals to seek prompt medical attention and encourages pregnant women to consult obstetricians and avoid crowded areas to protect themselves and newborns. To meet testing demands, eight RT-PCR labs have been reactivated, and testing has commenced in government medical college hospitals and district hospitals. The Technical Advisory Committee has set a daily target of 150 to 200 tests, with samples required to be sent to designated government laboratories on the same day. Testing kits must be used in First-In-First-Out (FIFO) order to prevent wastage due to delays or mishandling.
See - Sada Elbalad
29-04-2025
- Health
- See - Sada Elbalad
Arab League organises 16th Meeting of Technical Advisory Committee of Council of Arab Health Ministers
Mohamed Mandour The General Secretariat is convening the 16th Meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee of the Council of Arab Health Ministers on 28–29 April at the headquarters of the League of Arab States. The meeting was held in preparation for the 62nd Ordinary Session of the Council of Arab Health Ministers and its Executive Office, scheduled to take place in Geneva on 18–19 May in conjunction with the 78th Session of the World Health Assembly. Ambassador Dr. Haifa Abu Ghazaleh, Assistant Secretary-General and head of the Social Affairs Sector, affirmed that the Health and Humanitarian Aid Department of the Technical Secretariat would review several critical health issues. Foremost among these are the health conditions in the occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem and the occupied Syrian Golan, particularly in light of the unprecedented humanitarian and health crisis affecting the Gaza Strip and its healthcare services. The agenda further includes deliberations on sustaining health and humanitarian support for the Palestinian people in Gaza, as well as examining the health and humanitarian situation in the Union of the Comoros. Additionally, the Committee will address and follow up on a number of priority health topics, including: the development of medical and hospital tourism within the Arab region; the oversight of activities and programmes of the Arab Authority for Blood Transfusion Services and the Arab Drug Agency (WAAD); the recommendations of the Arab Health Committee for Emergency Preparedness and Response; the Arab guiding strategy to promote the application of health economics approaches to address major health priorities for the period 2025–2030; collective Arab efforts to combat drug abuse; as well as the proposed frameworks for physician visitation exchanges and training programmes among Arab countries. He further noted that the draft unified statement of the Council of Arab Health Ministers, intended for presentation at the 78th Session of the World Health Assembly, will be reviewed. The statement is scheduled to be delivered by the Minister of Health and Community Protection of the United Arab Emirates. Moreover, the meeting will ratify the winners of the 2025 Arab Doctor Award and consider financial matters related to the Arab Fund for Health Development. Ambassador Abu Ghazaleh also said that the recommendations arising from the Technical Advisory Committee will be presented to the Executive Office and subsequently submitted to the Council of Arab Health Ministers for formal adoption during the sessions to be held in Geneva on 18–19 May. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
Winnipeg Free Press
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
The pope and the need for difficult conversations
Opinion There were many noteworthy moments this past week. From Earth Day to horrendous headlines about our economy to the upcoming election, it was long week; however, it was the passing of Pope Francis that gave me pause to reflect on the challenge of embracing difficult conversations, particularly about Indigenous people and the environment. Francis did not rely on his cardinals or his church underlings to do the heavy political lifting — he spoke to the people directly affected by church policies and history. As Canadians, we are now familiar with the apology for residential schools that resulted from those conversations and the role Manitobans played in moving the conversation forward. The hurt remains in many and the dialogue must continue, but no progress will be made if there are no difficult conversations initiated. We are in challenging times, and I fear that some politicians are using this moment to take advantage and forward their personal agendas, especially when it comes to economic development and the environment. Camp Morningstar has been attempting to have a conversation with Manitobans about resource extraction from an Indigenous perspective. The passing of the pope this week led me to reflect on our failed attempts to initiate difficult conversations with people in power. Few probably know that camp was represented at the Vatican as part of a cohort of Indigenous land defenders from around the world. The pope was an environmentalist. Who knew? I texted with Camp Morningstar's Lisa Raven while she was hosted in Vatican City. She shared that her plain room was in stark contrast to other rooms showcasing the vast wealth taken from Indigenous lands. It was a moment of awakening, and a little creepy, but at least it was the start of a conversation. These land defenders who gathered at the Vatican were encouraged to share their truths with the cardinals on how remnants of the Doctrine of Discovery, terra nulls and the papal bulls still contaminate Manitoba's Environment Act and Mines and Minerals Act and of course, the Indian Act. So if the Vatican can initiate difficult conversations, what is holding us up from having conversations about balanced legislation? The press has a role to play in ensuring their coverage is balanced and include these historical truths. For example, whining from the likes of Ontario Premier Doug Ford about Indigenous consultation holding up mining in the Ring of Fire and his call to get the federal government out of the way is troublesome. The imperfect adoption by Canada of UNDRIP is the one reason some Indigenous nations must resort to the courts. In Manitoba, Canadian Premium Sand was approved within months. The six-year and counting delay in the mine start-up has nothing to do with delayed licences. The constant myth that there is too much regulation is unfounded. A more likely culprit is the lack of staffing in the provincial licensing offices. The Technical Advisory Committee is tasked with enforcing some sort of standard for environmental protection and they can only go so quickly. If a company submits a weak environmental application, it creates a lot of work as the government wants the mine to succeed, but liabilities are real. No one is questioning the right to self-determination. The question is what constitutes informed consultation? When Camp Morningstar erected a teepee in the dead of a cold February night to protest the lack of information about a proposed mine, free speech was not a Constitutional right for First Nations on reserve. The legal journey to include that right did not start until 2020, long after Canadian Premium Sand had received their license. Let that sink in. Take Earth Day. It should have been a politician's handshaking delight — school children galore and people hopeful for a nod in their direction. I understand our premier was elsewhere. From the saddling of the environment minister with an extra portfolio to the lack of action on early promises to have the best environmental legislation, this government continues to dodge difficult conversations about the environment and balanced decision-making Premier Wab Kinew gets the last laugh. My riverfront home on the stunning Manigotagan River, the generational location of my husband's Indigenous family, has been prospected by 1911 Gold. So, in addition to the continual threat of a sand mine starting up in my front yard, I now have to think about a gold mine under my house and the river in what serves as my backyard. Seriously, is this anyone's idea of balance? Kinew, I call uncle. When the ice melts, you will find me out on the land that is left. Mary Jane McCarron is a lapsed Catholic.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Technical advisory panel clears Sitamma Sagar and Sitharama Lift Irrigation Project
Hyderabad: The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of the Jal Shakti ministry on Thursday cleared the detailed project report (DPR) of the Sitamma Sagar and Sitharama Lift Irrigation Project (SRLIP). The clearance of this major project is a significant achievement for Telangana. Sitamma Sagar and SRLIS will receive 67 tmcft of irrigation water to irrigate 787,000 acres and provide lift drinking water (11 pumping stations with a total capacity of 757 MW) to benefit the three districts of Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam and Mahabubabad. It will also stabilise the ayacut of the NSP, Wyra, Palair and MI schemes with a deficit of 25%. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad The 158th TAC, chaired by Jal Shakti secretary Debashree Mukherjee and CWC chairman Mukesh Kumar Sinha, considered the DPR of Sitamma Sagar and SRLIP. After detailed deliberations, the project was recommended for TAC approval. Telangana irrigation officials, including engineer-in-chief Anil Kumar, attended the meeting. The project was approved at a cost of Rs 19,955 crore for June 2023. The physical progress is 57% as of Jan 2025 (with an expenditure of Rs 11,320 crore) and the government plans to complete it by Rabi 2026.
