What are the lessons from Telangana blast? | Explained

What are the lessons from Telangana blast? | Explained

The story so far: On the morning of June 30 at 9.10 a.m., an explosion tore through Sigachi Industries, a pharmaceutical factory, and flattened a three-storeyed building in Pashamylaram on the outskirts of Hyderabad. The stock market-listed entity estimated the death toll at 39 of the 143 workers who were on-site during the explosion. Emergency … Read more

Skin cancer: Primary school sun safety lessons trialled

Skin cancer: Primary school sun safety lessons trialled

Sophie van Brugen BBC News BBC Pupils at Platt Primary school in Maidstone learn about sun protection Children as young as five are being taught how to check UV levels and apply sunscreen, as part of a new pilot aimed at reducing future skin cancer cases. The initiative, currently being trialled in primary schools across … Read more

Surrey NHS holding free lessons on women’s health

Surrey NHS holding free lessons on women’s health

A series of free GP-led online sessions are being held for people in Surrey to learn about women’s health conditions. The next webinar will take place on Tuesday evening and will discuss polycystic ovary syndrome, premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Later this year, there will be three further meetings to discuss endometriosis, fertility, cervical … Read more

Polluting children’s minds through texts and lessons cannot be condoned: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

Polluting children’s minds through texts and lessons cannot be condoned: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met writers in Bengaluru on Monday. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has promised writers that the “act of polluting children’s minds through texts and lessons cannot be condoned.” As the academic year has started, action will be taken so that the education of the children is not disturbed, he said. “The education sector will … Read more

Include lessons on Patil Puttappa in textbooks, urges granddaughter

Include lessons on Patil Puttappa in textbooks, urges granddaughter

Expressing dismay over the delay in according a befitting tribute to late journalist, his granddaughter Vijayamala Patil has urged the State government to include lessons on his life and his contribution to the cause of Kannada in textbooks of schools and colleges Expressing dismay over the delay in according a befitting tribute to late journalist, … Read more