Measles outbreak intensifies in Bangladesh amid rising infections
Dhaka, March 30 (IANS) At least six new patients with measles symptoms were admitted to Bangladesh’s Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH), bringing the total number of patients in the paediatric ward to 18 on Monday, local media reported.
Muhammad Musa, head of the Paediatric Department at CMCH, said that all patients have been placed in…
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Kerala: HLL secures ISO certification for affordable healthcare network
New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, March 30 (IANS) Thiruvananthapuram-headquartered HLL Lifecare Limited has secured ISO 9001:2015 certification for its nationwide retail pharmacy operations, marking a significant step in standardising quality…
Govt leaves interest rates on small savings schemes unchanged for April-June quarter
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) The government on Monday kept interest rates unchanged for various small savings schemes, including public provident fund (PPF) and NSC, for the first quarter of the financial year 2026-27, starting April 1."The…
Industry hails Centre’s push on design, quality as ECMS gains pace
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Industry leaders on Monday welcomed the government’s strong push on design capability and quality standards under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), calling it critical for scaling India’s…
India’s economy likely to grow 6.5 pc in FY27 despite high crude prices: Report
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) India’s GDP growth is expected to moderate to 6.5 per cent in FY2027 because of elevated crude oil prices and concerns around energy availability, a report said on Monday.The report from ICRA said CPI inflation is…
Maha to deploy AI tools against illegal immigrants, drugs: CM Fadnavis
Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday announced plans to use data-driven tools and artificial intelligence technology to detect illegal Bangladeshi immigrants.
He specifically mentioned partnering…
Govt proposes Centre of Excellence at GSV, signs pact with DGCA to boost MRO skills
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday suggested setting up a Centre of Excellence at Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) to focus on high-precision manufacturing technologies needed in aviation, railways and…
ECI issues notification for two-phase Assembly polls in West Bengal
Kolkata, March 30 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday issued a notification for the two-phase Assembly elections in West Bengal scheduled on April 23 and April 29.
In the notification, it has been said that the polling…
Rajasthan Day row: Congress wishes people, BJP calls party out of touch with traditions​
Jaipur, March 30 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders in Rajasthan on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress over its Rajasthan Day greetings, accusing the party of being disconnected from the state’s cultural roots and…
Maha govt launches slum-free Mumbai campaign, NETRAM system​
Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) In a move to transform Mumbai into a slum-free city, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday announced the Hinduhrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Urban Public Welfare Campaign. ​
The initiative aims…