Abdominal fat bigger risk than overall obesity in India: Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Abdominal or central obesity poses a greater health risk than overall obesity, especially in the Indian context, where even lean-looking individuals may carry harmful visceral fat, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Sunday.Speaking at the release of a cardiology textbook titled "Advances in Obesity and Lipid…
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TDP celebrates 44th formation day with ‘cadre is the leader’ slogan
Amaravati, March 29 (IANS) The Telugu Desam Party celebrated its 44th formation day on Sunday in a grand manner at the party’s central office with the slogan ‘cadre is the leader’, highlighting the priority the party accords to its cadre.…
Belagavi farmer elated after PM Modi mentions fish farming in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme
Belagavi, March 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised a farmer from Karnataka's Belagavi in his 'Mann Ki Baat' address on Sunday, highlighting fish farming as an important livelihood activity and bringing attention to rural…
No shortage of resources, don’t panic over oil and gas: RSS leader Indresh Kumar
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Speaking at an Eid Milan ceremony in Delhi, Muslim Rashtriya Manch (MRM) Convenor and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leader Indresh Kumar, on Sunday, cautioned people against creating panic over oil and gas supply as…
BJD MP Sasmit Patra quits Parliamentary panel after Nishikant Dubey’s remarks on Biju Patnaik
Bhubaneswar, March 29 (IANS) Senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra has tendered his resignation from the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and IT, chaired by BJP leader Nishikant Dubey, over an…
Telangana CM orders expansion of ghats for Godavari Pushkaram
Hyderabad, March 29 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday directed the officials to take measures for the expansion of ghats at major temples and key tourist destinations for Godavari Pushkaram, scheduled next year.
He…
Delhi court to hear plea seeking FIR against Sonia Gandhi over name inclusion in voter list
New Delhi, Feb 29 (IANS) A Delhi court will hear a criminal revision petition filed against Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Monday over allegations that her name was fraudulently included in the electoral rolls…
Bengal polls: Congress announces candidates for 284 of 294 Assembly seats
Kolkata, March 29 (IANS) All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Sunday announced party candidates for 284 of the 294 Assembly constituencies in West Bengal, which will vote in two phases next month.
As expected, the party has nominated the…
Mann Ki Baat: Amritsar resident, known for Vedic manuscripts preservation, proud after PM’s…
Amritsar, March 29 (IANS) Amritsar resident Amit Singh Rana beamed with pride on Sunday, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Mann Ki Baat address to the nation, praised him for his work related to the preservation and…
Locals in Thrissur shower praise on PM Modi, express support for NDA in Kerala
Thrissur, March 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, received a warm and enthusiastic reception during his roadshow in Kerala's Thrissur, where large crowds lined the streets to catch a glimpse of him. The visit attracted…