India Celebrates 15 Years Without Polio
India completes 15 years of polio elimination, overcoming massive population and sanitation challenges to achieve this public health milestone.
India completes 15 years of polio elimination, overcoming massive population and sanitation challenges to achieve this public health milestone.
Fresh landmine explosions occurred along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district as a forest fire continued to rage for a second consecutive day.
Southeast Asia marks 15 years since its last polio case, with the eradication legacy driving broader public health improvements and strengthening disease surveillance systems across the region.
Alex Rodriguez's girlfriend, Jaclyn Cordeiro, shares her full-body landmine squat routine, emphasizing structure and consistency for long-term health. Discover her realistic approach to fitness.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan refutes media claims on poverty scheme failure, details EPEP 2.0 launch. He criticizes NITI Aayog, announces global meet and protest against Centre's financial curbs.
Heidi Kuhn, founder of Roots for Peace, celebrated her 68th birthday in Mumbai by planting white roses and advocating for transforming war zones into farms. Read her powerful message.
Uttar Pradesh's TB Mukt Panchayat campaign, driven by 20,000 village heads, has freed 12,500 villages from tuberculosis. Discover how community action defeated stigma and disease.
Heidi Kuhn's Harmony Foundation launches the White Rose Campaign, a global peace initiative uniting leaders to eradicate landmines and promote harmony. Join the movement.
Ernakulam district in Kerala has 35 active leprosy cases, with a significant number among migrants. Health officials launch a detection drive to prevent spread and deformity. Learn the symptoms.
Garhwa district sees a marginal drop in TB cases from 2,164 in 2024 to 1,870 in 2025 (Jan-Nov). Health officials cite patient negligence in treatment as a major hurdle to eradication.
Newly appointed Jharkhand DGP Tadasha Mishra outlines her focus on public trust, eradicating extremism, and tackling cybercrime and organized gangs in an exclusive interview.
Visakhapatnam Range Police's multi-pronged 2025 strategy against narcotics led to massive seizures, convictions, and community rehab programs. Read about the comprehensive crackdown.
Hubballi Police Commissionerate launched a massive bike rally to eradicate drugs and ensure safe New Year celebrations. Over 1500 personnel deployed with strict measures.
Polio eradication staff in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa oppose a new recruitment policy, demanding fair access to jobs and threatening protests. Learn about the conflict impacting public health efforts.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a 97% decline in malaria cases, putting India on the brink of eradicating the disease. Read about the national strategy and achievements.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu led a major anti-drug walkathon in Bilaspur, pledging to eliminate 'chitta'. He announced a Rs 20 crore rehab centre and detailed strict enforcement actions. Join the state's fight against narcotics.
A senior Dravidar Kazhagam leader discusses the enduring legacy of Periyar, the movement's resilience, its synergy with DMK, and why Periyarism is the essential remedy for caste eradication and social justice in contemporary India.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai attributes state's development to PM Modi's leadership, announces Atal Parks in every district. Read about the state's progress and anti-Maoist efforts.
A deadly attack on a polio vaccination team in northwest Pakistan has left five dead, including four health workers. The incident highlights the ongoing dangers faced by polio eradication campaigns in the region.
A major forest fire near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district triggered multiple landmine explosions. Officials confirm the fire is now under control. Read the full report.
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai claims Maoism may be eradicated before March 31, 2026. Read about the crackdown, surrender figures, and rehabilitation plans.
World Health Organization officially certifies Indonesia as polio-free nation after successful vaccination campaigns. Learn how this Southeast Asian country defeated the deadly disease.
On November 12, 1985, PM Rajiv Gandhi warned against terrorism in Punjab while Assam election dates were announced and other significant events unfolded across India and beyond. Read this historical recap.
Himachal Pradesh Governor emphasizes community involvement in combating drug menace during Rajyotsava Award ceremony. Learn how collective action can save youth.
In a groundbreaking achievement, one Indian state has successfully eradicated extreme poverty through innovative policies and targeted welfare programs. Discover how this remarkable transformation was accomplished.
Kerala makes history as India's first state to eliminate extreme poverty according to World Bank standards. Discover the transformative policies and initiatives behind this groundbreaking success story.
A critical examination reveals Kerala's celebrated extreme poverty eradication might be built on flawed methodology and questionable data, raising concerns about real ground realities.
Kerala becomes India's first state to eliminate extreme poverty through innovative data-driven approach and comprehensive social welfare programs. Discover the Kerala Model of poverty eradication.
Maharashtra government mandates mandatory reporting of all leprosy cases, marking a significant shift in public health strategy to combat the disease through better tracking and intervention.
Kerala achieves historic milestone as Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announces complete eradication of extreme poverty through comprehensive social welfare programs and sustainable development initiatives.