Asthma: Action needed on needless deaths, says charity
There were more than 12,000 UK deaths in the past decade, many of them needless, a charity warns. Source link
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MVA proposes Prakash Ambedkar’s induction; VBA chief disposes, says ‘more clarity’ needed from Congress
Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi president Prakash Ambedkar. File | Photo Credit: PTI Despite the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition announcing the induction of the Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi into the MVA fold, Mr. Ambedkar on Wednesday clarified that his party was not yet part of the MVA, while demanding that the All-India Congress Committee … Read more
Is another prohibition survey needed in Bihar? | Explained
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during Nashamukti Diwas (de-addiction day) at CM Secretariat in Patna on November 26, 2023. | Photo Credit: ANI The story so far: On November 26, at a function to mark Nashamukti Diwas or ‘de-addiction day’, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced that there would be a fresh “house-to-house” survey to assess … Read more
Whistle-blower system needed to check corruption, says railway official
SCR Chief Vigilance Officer Arvind Malkhede and DRM Narendra A. Patil distributing prizes to the winners of contests held during Vigilance Awareness Week, in Vijayawada on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT VIJAYAWADA Senior Deputy General Manager and Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), South Central Railway (SCR), Arvind Malkhede emphasised the need for a whistle-blower system … Read more
No microscopic examination of materials needed by govt. to permit investigation against public servants: Karnataka High Court
The State government is not required to make a microscopic examination of the materials submitted by the investigating officer for granting approval for a probe against a public servant under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, said the High Court of Karnataka. “It is also clear from the wording of Section 17A of … Read more
Fitness: Only 5,000 steps a day needed to stay healthy, study shows
The step count needed to reduce the risk of disease is lower than previously thought, research suggests. Source link
Holistic approach needed to tackle severe acute malnutrition: study
There is a need for a holistic approach to tackle the problem of severe acute malnutrition, reveals a research study carried out by St. John’s Research Institute (SJRI) through funding received from Karnataka Biotechnology and Information Technology Services (KBITS). The study, “Perceptions of healthcare providers and mothers on management and care of severely wasted children: … Read more
Stem cell donor needed for St Austell girl, 4, with leukaemia
Poppy, from Cornwall, has a rare form of leukaemia and is undergoing treatment in Bristol. Source link
Lucy Letby: Baby needed help to breathe after attack, trial hears
A baby boy needed breathing support minutes after he was attacked by nurse Lucy Letby, a court hears. Source link
Effective police intervention needed for women to benefit from laws for their protection, says women’s panel chief
Effective intervention by the police is required if women should benefit from the laws meant for their protection, P. Sathidevi, Chairperson of Kerala Women’s Commission (KWC), has said. Many laws are amended with a view to ensuring protection of women and to end their exploitation and discrimination against them. The police force should be able … Read more