Punjab Schools Closed Till January 13 Due to Cold
The Punjab government extends school holidays till January 13 for all classes due to severe cold and dense fog. Check the official order and safety guidelines here.
The Punjab government extends school holidays till January 13 for all classes due to severe cold and dense fog. Check the official order and safety guidelines here.
Learn the simple online steps to add missing family members to your Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY card, ensuring full health coverage of ₹5 lakh per year for your entire household.
A 37-year-old woman in Haryana gives birth to her 11th child, a son, after ten daughters. The high-risk delivery in Jind renews discussions on maternal health and son preference in India.
Karnataka's plan to downgrade 200+ Community Health Centres by removing specialists has unsettled rural healthcare. Learn about the rationalisation policy, its impact on maternal care, and why doctors are protesting.
Karnataka's health department is rationalising MCH specialists across CHCs to reduce maternal mortality. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao explains the plan and upcoming modifications. Read more.
Anganwadi workers in Chandigarh protest the new 'Agniveer'-style rural job scheme, demanding guaranteed wages and permanent status. Read about their demands.
A landmark 30-year Pune study reveals gestational diabetes is a lifelong metabolic risk starting in childhood, not a temporary pregnancy condition. Learn how malnutrition passes risk across generations.
The BJP gears up for its first-ever state conference in Punjab on April 27-28, aiming to galvanize workers and project a strong alternative. Key leaders to attend.
Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh mandates strict adherence to guidelines in the Rs 10-lakh Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna. Key stakeholders pledge cooperation for smooth rollout. #Punjab #Healthcare
A 2024 Jal Jeevan Mission survey reveals 87.8% of Punjab households are satisfied with tap water quality, lower than India's 92.4%. Discover district-wise data and key findings.
Kerala's Medisep health scheme for govt staff processed claims worth Rs 1,964 crore but rejected 1.16 lakh. As Phase II begins with a 62% premium hike, beneficiaries worry about unresolved issues. Read the full analysis.
Punjab's economic woes stem from a deeper collapse of belief. Explore why fiscal stress, migration, and stalled industry are symptoms of a profound crisis of confidence in the state's future.
NFHS-5 data reveals 52.2% of pregnant women in India suffer from anaemia, driving maternal mortality and preterm births. Learn about the root causes and new IV iron solutions.
A 30-year-old woman in Pune allegedly strangled her daughter with severe health issues before ending her own life. The Warje police have registered a murder case. Read the full story.
A pregnant woman's death in remote Gadchiroli village sparks controversy. Administration denies ambulance failure, urges reliance on govt health services. Read the full investigation.
Karnataka health dept to introduce labour analgesia like epidurals in govt hospitals to reduce high C-section rates. Aim is to lower maternal mortality by encouraging natural births. Read more.
A new study finds nearly 4 in 10 rural women in Punjab suffer from hypertension. Discover the key risk factors and urgent public health implications revealed by the research.
A 24-year-old pregnant woman in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli died after walking 6km through forest due to lack of medical facilities. Her baby also died. Read about the healthcare crisis in remote villages.
Amritsar residents can register for the Chief Minister's health insurance scheme from January 15. The scheme provides free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh. Learn how to enroll.
Punjab government announces 9,000 special camps to enroll beneficiaries for Rs 10 lakh cashless treatment under Sarbat Sehat Bima Yojana. Learn how to avail this healthcare scheme.
Punjab's protocol-driven antenatal care model at Aam Aadmi Clinics has provided free ultrasound tests to over 10,000 women in four months, aiming to reduce high maternal mortality.
A pregnant woman from a remote Gadchiroli village walked 6 km in labour to reach a health centre, only to die after delivery. This tragedy highlights the critical gaps in rural healthcare infrastructure.
Punjab government expands ante-natal services at Aam Aadmi Clinics, offering free scans & tests. Over 10,000 women benefited. Read how this initiative tackles maternal health gaps.
Rajasthan health department orders trained nurses to be posted in labour rooms for 3 years to cut maternal & newborn deaths. New cadre for critical care announced.
Erode collector mandates cardiologists for maternal ECHO scans after a death audit, sparking IMA's protest over delays and costs. Read the full controversy.
Punjab government extends deadline for its 'Settlement of Arrears of Tax Dues Scheme' to March 31, 2025. Traders get more time to clear pending dues with significant concessions. Act now to benefit!
Punjab's 2025 policy push amended a 160-year-old law, launched a one-time settlement for disputes, and outlined a plan to save MSMEs. Industry eyes better GST refunds and execution in 2026.
A look back at 2025 in Punjab politics: Bhagwant Mann's humour, Sukhbir Badal's revival, flood heroes, and the personalities that defined a dramatic year. Read the full analysis.
Despite decades of effort, anemia remains a critical health issue in India, affecting 67.1% of children and 59.1% of adolescent girls. A multi-layered strategy focusing on awareness, screening, and better supplementation is vital for a healthier future.
Punjab's debt crisis escalates to Rs 3.73 lakh crore, consuming 46% of revenue. This fiscal emergency threatens development and demands urgent policy action. Read the full analysis.