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Business Standard
22-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
CMD B. K. Soni appointed as TAC member of Sustainable Electronics Recycling International
Eco Recycling announced that B. K. Soni, Chairman and Managing Director of Eco Recycling, has been appointed as a member of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI), the global body that administers the R2 Certificationone of the most recognized standards for responsible recycling of electronic waste. Ecoreco is a R2v3 Certified and a Member of TERRA. Soni brings with him over two decades of experience in the e-waste management industry through his leadership at Eco Recycling. He is a known thought leader in the field of sustainable waste management and circular economy. He also serves as a Director on the Board of the Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) and is actively involved in policy advocacy and promoting best practices in the recycling ecosystem.
The Hindu
11-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Audit of 10 of 11 deaths reported so far this year finds COVID-19 as ‘incidental finding'
The State Health Department's death audit committee that audited all COVID-19 deaths this year so far has found COVID-19 to be an incidental finding in 10 of the 11 deaths. The audit of one death is pending and will be completed by Thursday. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who on Wednesday reviewed the COVID-19 situation in the State, said that officials had informed him that the 10 victims had been hospitalised for various co-morbid conditions and did not die from COVID-19. 'The COVID-19 positivity was only an incidental finding. and the cause of death is attributed to other co-morbid conditions. The situation is not alarming as of now and I have directed the Health and Medical Education Departments to work in coordination and get every COVID-19 death audited,' the Chief Minister said. The audit was conducted following a recommendation by the State's Technical Advisory Committee (STAC). The Chief Minister said that COVID-19 testing had been increased in the State since May. From the beginning of this month, over 500 tests are being done daily. 'Over 5,000 tests have been conducted in the last 10 days and 862 positive cases have been detected. I have directed the officials to ensure that all hospitals are prepared to treat COVID-19 cases appropriately. There is no need to panic as the situation is under control,' he said. The Chief Minister, who said there have been complaints that private hospitals are unnecessarily fleecing people in the name of COVID-19 tests, directed officials to ensure people are not put to hardship. As many as 28 new cases have been reported in the last 24 hours taking the total number of active cases to 467. Of these, four are being treated in hospitals. COVID-19 death to be declared only after audit Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said following the Chief Minister's directions every COVID-19 death will henceforth be audited to find out if it was owing to COVID-19 or from complications of their co-morbid conditions. 'It has been decided in the Chief Minister's meeting that henceforth a COVID-19 death should be declared only after an audit to avoid unnecessary panic,' he said. He said the number of positive cases are increasing as testing has been increased. 'The test positivity rate is around 8%. We are testing all Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) cases and 5% of ILI cases. All our hospitals are prepared to handle a surge in cases, if any, and there is no need for people to panic. They can continue their routine life without any fear. However, there is a need to follow COVID-19 precautions, especially in closed spaces and crowded areas,' he said. State likely to cap COVID-19 test price The Health Department is considering if there is a need to cap the price of COVID-19 tests in private hospitals. 'We have learnt that private hospitals are prescribing a panel of other expensive tests along with COVID-19 test, which is unnecessary. We have received several complaints and are deliberating with experts if there is a need to cap the prices. A decision in this regard is likely to be taken in a day or two,' said Harsh Gupta, Principal Secretary (Health and Family Welfare). On the death audit, Mr. Gupta said the victims who had been admitted for their comorbid conditions, had developed SARI owing to fluid accumulation in their lungs. This fluid accumulation was because of underlying chronic kidney disease or heart issues and not due to COVID-19, he explained.
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.
