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8 Bills introduced in House amid Opposition’s concerns

Opposition members expressed concerns over about the detention of citizens and cited examples of draconian laws such as the TADA and POTA.

09 Jul 2019 2:48 AM

Health Minister Harsh Vardhan (Photo: PTI)

Leading by example

Health Minister Harsh Vardhan’s order of incorporating healthy snack options in government offices has been hailed as a welcome move.

06 Jul 2019 12:00 AM

Chai with biscuits is an integral part of every household and office across India, with even Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pitch of “Chai pe charcha” turning out to be a very successful campaign.

Bye-bye, biscuits

Interestingly, the advisory is by no means a pioneering one although it is uncommon in government circles.

05 Jul 2019 12:02 AM

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan along with Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain on Thursday met Health Department and civic body officials and discussed measures to be taken to prevent the outbreak of waterborne diseases in the national capital. (Photo: File)

Union Health Minister reviews preparedness against waterborne diseases in Delhi

Union Minister Harsh Vardhan along with the officials from the Delhi government will embark on three-day visit to various houses next week.

04 Jul 2019 6:47 PM

Dentist Bill to be amended

He said the amendment aims to remove the word ‘mandatory’ and the bill was neither against nor in favour of anyone.

04 Jul 2019 2:57 AM

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan (Photo: ANI)

LS clears Bill to supersede Medical Council

It will replace an Ordinance promulgated on February 21, 2019.

03 Jul 2019 2:07 AM

The Delhi Police have registered three FIRs in this case - two cross FIRs, one lodged by each community, and one for vandalising the temple. (Photo: ANI)

Hauz Qazi clashes: 3 arrested, MP Harsh Vardhan appeals for harmony

Security has been tightened in the area. Three people, including a juvenile, have been arrested over the matter.

02 Jul 2019 12:59 PM

Assam has recorded very high death tolls because of vector-borne diseases like Japanese encephalitis and acute encephalitis syndrome in the past few years. (Photo: PTI)

Govt sends team to Assam after encephalitis scare

The Japanese encephalitis has claimed seven lives so far and at least 24 positive cases had already been detected in Assam.

01 Jul 2019 3:31 AM

The Ministry headed by Union Minister Harsh Vardhan has issued a circular on June 19 where it made mandatory not to serve cookies, biscuits or unhealthy fastfood with immediate affect. (Representational Image)

'No cookies, biscuits with chai; only healthy snacks for meeting': Health Ministry

Circular dated June 19 suggests replacing unhealthy fast food with healthier snacking options like almonds, walnut, dates and roasted chana.

29 Jun 2019 10:02 AM

The Union Health Minister is reviewing the AES cases on a daily basis with the Health Ministry officials. (Photo: ANI)

Harsh Vardhan, Health Ministry officials review status of AES cases in Muzaffarpur

The death toll due to AES has mounted to 109 in government-run Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH).

23 Jun 2019 5:13 PM

Union health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan (Photo: ANI)

PM keeping close watch on Muzaffarpur, says Harsh Vardhan

At that time the Opposition members demanded a similar reference be made for the children who died in Bihar.

22 Jun 2019 8:37 AM

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar visits Shri Krishna Medical College and Hospital on Tuesday to review the situation prevailing due to the outbreak of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome in Muzaffarpur district. (Photo: PTI)

Nitish Kumar faces protest during hospital visit

A team from All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is also likely to reach Muzaffarpur.

19 Jun 2019 6:48 AM

In 2019, 104 children killed in Muzaffarpur. (Photo: PTI)

No work, all talk: Congress slams Harsh Vardhan over death of children in Bihar

The death toll due to the outbreak has climbed to 105 in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district.

18 Jun 2019 3:55 PM

Seated beside Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan and MoS Health Ashwini Kumar Choubey in the meeting that took place on Sunday, Pandey asked, 'How many wickets have fallen?' (Photo: File)

‘How many wickets down?’: Bihar Health Minister asks during meeting on encephalitis

In Muzaffarpur, death toll due to encephalitis mounted to 104 on Monday, officials said.

18 Jun 2019 8:48 AM

In the national capital, doctors at government and many private hospitals boycotted work and staged protests. (Photo: PTI)

Healthcare affected across nation as doctors go on strike

Over 40,000 doctors boycott work in Maharashtra, Goa.

18 Jun 2019 2:45 AM

The apex medical body, IMA, however, demanded a comprehensive central law in dealing with violence on doctors and healthcare staff, and in hospitals. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

IMA to go ahead with nationwide strike today in support of protesting Bengal doctors

The IMA said all non-essential services, including OPD services, will be withdrawn for 24 hours from 6 am on Monday to 6 am Tuesday.

17 Jun 2019 9:41 AM

Harsh Vardhan: Will set up research labs to fight encephalitis

He also urged people to keep their children hydrated in order to prevent the disease.

17 Jun 2019 2:36 AM

Govt, private doctors to join IMA’s strike today

In its statement, the IMA said that effective implementation of the Central law has to be ensured by incorporating suitable clauses.

17 Jun 2019 2:27 AM

Encephalitis death toll rises to 84 in Bihar

Doctors claim that the deaths, due to AES, are being caused due to excessive heat and humidity.

16 Jun 2019 10:51 AM

Doctors of SMGS hospital wearing bandages on their heads protest in Jammu on Saturday to show solidarity with their counterparts in West Bengal. (Photo: PTI)

Assault on docstors: Harsh Vardhan asks states to take action

The IMA, apex doctors body, has called for a nationwide strike on June 17 with withdrawal of non-essential health services.

16 Jun 2019 9:00 AM

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