Autism and Related Disorders in India
Data on Autism, which is a neuro-developmental disorder, is not maintained on a centralized basis in India. There are no large scale studies on population prevalence of autism in India.
Task Force to manage use of antibiotics in India
Comparative data regarding antibiotic consumption in India and other countries is not maintained. There has been a growing public health concern regarding antimicrobial resistance in pathogens on account of increased
Effects of Mobile Phone & Mobile Tower on Health
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has informed that there are no conclusive data available on the issue of Health Hazards due to radiation emitted from cell phone and cell
Health Budget increased to provide good medical facilities
In a bid to improve the health care system, Finance Minister Arun Jaitely increased the Health Budget allocation to provide good medical facilities at affordable rates. Two key aspects —
New metro line in capital launched
Delhi metro will start it commercial services between Central Secretariat and Mandi House stations at 12 noon today. Urban Development Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu will inaugurate the service at Mandi
UGC ultimatum to Delhi University to begin admission
University Grants Commission has given a fresh ultimatum to Delhi University to begin the admission process for the undergraduate courses under the three-year programme. Senior HRD Ministry officials said, in
Women would be recognised for contribution in the field of Women’s Empowerment
The Women and Child Development Minister, Smt. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi has announced that similar to the Stree Shakti Puruskars that recognise the contribution of women in various fields at the
Top 25 candidates of Civil Service Examination, 2013
The final results of Civil Services Examination, 2013 has been declared on 12th June, 2014. The following are the important highlights of the results: Ø The Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination,
New Delhi’s AIIMS to serve as model before new centres planned in country
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Health Minister, said here that doctors must bear the burden of responsibility of strengthening the doctor-patient relationship. On the second day of his sanitation drive which
Festival of India in South Africa
Secretary, Ministry of Culture Shri Ravindra Singh here launched the logo, posters and webpage for the Festival of India in South Africa which will be celebrated from 18th July 2014