India needs more than 20,000 rheumatologists as lakhs of patients are suffering due to non-availability of rheumatology services in most of the hospitals and thousands dying due to delayed diagnosis and lack of proper treatment facilities across the country,...

Top poultry experts on the occasion of World Egg Day on Friday highlighted the importance of this protein-rich food during the COVID-19 pandemic.The experts got together to  discuss the vision forward for the industry and the importance of eggs in diets....

International Yoga Day was celebrated across Jammu districts as district administrations, educational institutions and other government organizations hosted yoga sessions on the theme "Yoga at Home, Yoga with Family".RAJOURI: The district administration Rajouri under...

The NSS and Red Cross unit of Government Degree College, Kalakote today organized an Online Poster Making Competition to celebrate World Blood Donor day under the  supervision of Principal of the College, Prof. (Dr.) Romesh Kumar Gupta.The themes of...

A function was organized at District Hospital Poonch in connection with the celebration of International Nurses Day. The Deputy Commissioner Poonch Rahul Yadav was the chief Guest, besides the Chief Medical Officer Poonch, Dr Ghulam Malik, Medical Superintendent...

School Education Quality Management Cell of Directorate of School Education Jammu today celebrated world heritage day by organising a webinar (online conferencing) under  *Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat* programme, wherein teachers from Tamil Nadu and Jammu...

Acknowledging their stupendous contribution towards upliftment of society, Rotary Club Mohali led by president Harjeet Singh in association with PCA, Mohali Ladies club  on Sunday honored 22 women change leaders of the region here on Women's Day.The select group...

District Legal Services Authority Shopian and Tehsil Legal Services Committee Shopian has organized an awareness programme in connection with "International Women's Day"  District Court Shopian. "I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women's Rights" is the...

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, District Administration Udhampur today organized womens’ bicycle rally to spread out the message of gender equality, women  rights with the theme “Each and Equal” at Mahila Shakti Kendra Udhampur.District...

Principal District and Sessions Judge Srinagar, Abdul Rashid Malik, highlighting essence of the International Women’s Day said that Kashmiri women have proven their mettle in  every field.He was speaking on the program organized by District Legal Services...

On the eve of International Mother Tongue Day, the functions were organized in various districts of Kashmir division, today.AT SRINAGAR, the Directorate of School Education Kashmir in collaboration with Chief Education Office Srinagar organised a function...

Like other parts of the country, 71st Republic-Day functions were held across Kashmir Division with enthusiasm and patriotic fervor.AT KULGAMThe main function was held at District police lines Kulgam where District Development Commissioner, Kulgam,...

71st Republic Day celebrated in all districts of Jammu Division with great enthusiasm and nationalism. AT POONCH71st Republic Day was celebrated with patriotic fervour and high enthusiasm. Principal District and Session Judge was the chief guest...

Inder Kumar Gujral, the 12th Prime Minister of our country, had an influence not only in Indian politicians but also in the whole world. Politicians from the southern countries were always eager to meet him and to hear Gujral Sahib. He was a supporter of a...

To sensitize masses regarding the importance of girl child, a daylong awareness programme was organised at mini secretariat Bandipora to celebrate international Girl Child Day, 2019.The programme was organised by District Administration as per district...

Punjab Government is striving to create and provide job opportunities to it's youth by organising job festivals, imparting skill and exploring new areas for employment. A  seminar was organized in Chitkara University on the day of World Tourism Day where...

Engineers Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Nirman Bhawan here today under the chairmanship of Engineer-in-Chief, Public Works Department Er. Raj Kumar Verma in which 70 engineers including Chief Engineers, Superintending Engineers, Executive Engineers,...

To promote the cultivation of maize among the farmers, the Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare department organized field day (Khet Diwas) on Wednesday in Gill village under Jalandhar West block.More than 100 farmers from various villages participated in the...

On the day of World Day against Child Labour on June 12, 2019 the Ministry of Labour and Employment and V.V. Giri National Labour Institute in collaboration with the International Labour Organization, New Delhi organised a ‘Technical Consultation on Evolving...

Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CCPCR) organized a round table conference on the occasion of World Day against Child Labour at UT Guest House, Sector 6, Chandigarh. Kamal Kishor Yadav, IAS, Commissioner Municipal Corporation UT Chandigarh...

The UN General Assembly has declared August 22 as the International Day for Victims of Religious Violence to combat hate crimes and persecution on the basis of beliefs.Recalling the wave of attacks that targeted a mosque in New Zealand, and churches in Sri...

Emphasis on Safety, Quality Control and Consistency of Homoeopathy Product Posted On: 09 APR 2019 4:05PM by PIB Delhi The two-day Convention on World Homeopathy Day was inaugurated by Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH Dr. Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha in here today. ...

Massive plantation drive was launched today across Kashmir to cover open spaces, schools, office premises, parks and gardens to mark the celebration of Chinar Day.At BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar launched the drive by planting Chinar saplings...

Walkathon promoting the concept of Menstrual Hygiene and Cancer Prevention was organised by Renowned Gynaecologist & IVF expert Dr Preeti Jindal as a part of international women's day in association with Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies...

In a bid to acknowledge the contributions of women in the society and pay tribute to their achievements in various social, economic, cultural, and political fields, Canadian International School celebrated International Women’s Day around the theme #BalanceForBetter...

The melodious 'Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram' wafted through the air on Saturday as the Delhi tableau, among 21 others, rode past a sea of onlookers and thousands of heads swayed to the uplifting music at the 70th Republic Day Parade on Rajpath -- an event...

In connection with celebration of 70th Republic-Day, functions were held across Kashmir Division on Saturday with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour.At Pulwama, Republic Day was celebrated at District Police Lines, with great fervor and enthusiasm....

70th Republic Day was celebrated across the Jammu division with great enthusiasm, gaiety and fervour on Saturday.At Kathua, the main function to celebrate the 70th Republic Day was held today at Sports Stadium, Kathua.Deputy Commissioner, Rohit Khajuria, ...

70th Republic Day was celebrated with gaiety and fervour across the State today. Governor Acharya Devvrat unfurled the National Flag and took the salute of a march past at the State-level Republic Day function held on the historic Ridge Maidan, Shimla.The...

India has been dancing to the beat of "Cha-Cha-Cha" with every cup of tea consumed and every soul comforted by the taste of brewed magic, be it regular or masala.History suggests tea-drinking commenced around 750 BC, but the origin of tea in India, in terms...

Two days ago, Dharmendra was in his bungalow in Juhu (these days he spends most of his time on his farm in Lonavala, where he is busy writing poetry in Urdu) and knowing that it was his 83rd birthday on December 8 I asked him if he had any one dream unfullfilled.He...

Had his dreams remained just dreams, Dharmendra could well have been driving a tractor in the verdant fields of Punjab all through the years during which he was, instead, one of the biggest stars of Hindi cinema.Born Dharminder Singh Deol on 8 December 1935...

Number of functions were held today across Kashmir valley to observe the 'World Disability Day'.In Srinagar the main function was organised at GHSS Kothibagh which was presided over by Secretary Social Welfare Farooq Ahmad Lone. Speaking on the occasion he...

India has considerably improved its maritime and coastal security since the Mumbai terror attack 10 years ago, but a comprehensive regulatory mechanism for stakeholders is needed to improve coordination and help make best use of institutional capabilities,...

It was a cool night on November 26, 2008, when 10 heavily-armed Pakistani terrorists brazenly entered Mumbai through the soft Arabian Sea route in a dinghy.Minutes later, they launched one of the most brutal terrorist attacks that the world has seen, targeting...

Ten years after the dastardly Mumbai terror attacks, memories of the bloody mayhem seem to have faded in peoples minds like some horrible nightmare – but for survivors and families of victims the day still evokes dread.Except for symbolic memorial services...

Have you ever wondered how independent your child actually is? Will your child be able to look after himself/herself if left alone for a while? Do you think your child is well-equipped with essential life skills to face the world?Think about it! It's absolutely...

Walking through the bylanes of a red-light area can be quite unnerving. It took a while to get to the place as the cab driver checked not once but thrice with me if I had the correct address. He later told me in Bengali: "Madam, this is a red-light area, please...

The World Health Organisation (WHO) celebrates World Prematurity Day every year on November 17, to put the spotlight on premature babies.Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is a dynamic, time-bound disease that is not present at birth. The condition afflicts...

Alleging that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its followers lose no opportunity to denigrate Jawaharlal Nehru, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has stated in a new edition of his 2003 book "Nehru: The Invention of India" -- scheduled to be launched on Tuesday...

Jawaharlal Nehru, widely regarded as the architect of modern India, had deep affection and regard for literature and scholarship. The Nehru Memorial Museum & Library (NMML) here bears this out, but has been the subject of much controversy during the Bharatiya...

You have heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Breakfast, as the name implies, is to break the fast between dinner and lunch.It is well-established that starting the day with a wholesome breakfast can benefit everyone. If you have type...

On World Stroke Day on Monday, doctors have warned that breathing in low-quality air can cause a stroke.Stroke is a medical condition in which brain cells die due to reduced blood supply. A stroke can be caused by blockage or rupture of the blood vessels...

Cataract is caused due to the opacification of the natural lens in the eye, leading to cloudy vision. It is a common occurrence in the elderly -- and a commonly performed surgery across the world. The management of cataract has evolved recently from a stage of...

India is standing on the threshold of a mental health epidemic with a greater number of people affected by mental health issues in the country than the entire population of Japan.According to 2015-16 National Mental Health Survey (NMHS) survey, every sixth...

Todays world is full of an unprecedented number of distractions and anxieties.The cities we work in are denser than ever. Our workplaces move at a faster pace than before. The devices we own and use for work and leisure are always awake and always hungry for...

India is the third-largest producer and exporter of coffee in Asia and the seventh-largest producer and fifth-largest exporter of coffee in the world. It accounts for 3.66 per cent (2017) of the global coffee production. The country produces more than three...

Super specialty Hospital Jammu today organised an awareness event to mark World Heart Day. World Heart day is celebrated on September 29 every year for raising awareness about cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke.Member of Parliament...

According to International Diabetes Federation's 'Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease report, in 2015, approximately five million were estimated to have died from diabetes, the majority of these as a result of cardiovascular complications. The report adds that...

Ministry of AYUSH and Central Council of Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), all 25 Clinical Research Institutes of CCRAS are conducting various health care activities during the Rashtriya Poshan Maah being observed in the month of September, 2018. Three...

Environment protection has become a big issue in this age of global warming. Environment specialist as well as government are also worried and are shifting towards protecting and preserving our environment. The only solution of this problem is to plant the maximum...

Gone are the days when handlooms were restricted to ethnic wear. Young designers are giving fresh perspective to this age-old textile and craft in the form of dresses, maxi-gowns and jumpsuits -- making it, in the process, more meaningful for today's generation."I...

Designer Sanjay Garg, who is celebrating the 10th anniversary of his brand Raw Mango this year, has been instrumental in the revival of a number of Indian textiles such as chanderi, brocade, mashru, chikankari. He is glad to see many people helping in preserving...

Human trafficking in India is an organised crime violating basic human rights of an individual. According to National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data of 2016, 63 people are rescued every day on an average from the countrywide racket that knows no frontiers.However,...

Still one of Bollywoods best-known singers whose smooth and sonorous voice rendered a gamut of iconic songs, his admirers spanned from spin  wizard B. Chandrashekhar - who was listening to him before bowling India to victory against England at Lord's...

Sentenced in 1964 to a life term for rebellion, he spent three decades in jail, mostly in a damp concrete cell on an island prison, physically and verbally harassed by wardens and made to break stones and then quarry lime, he sustained himself with the poem "Invictus"...

While various forms of Yoga were celebrated across the city, the rooftop of a building in the CBD saw a group of 10 children amidst people wearing blindfolds hold various Asanas led by 2 young teachers.A unique session of Blindfold Yoga saw visually impaired...

Is yoga just about being twisted into different positions like a pretzel or sitting cross-legged on a mat with closed eyes?One might think of it as a class where you learn to twist your body but multiple gurus from Paramahansa Yogananda to Baba Ramdev,...

Many in the capital may not know that there are four ghats here which offer environment-friendly substitutes to the conventional manner of cremating a dead.At the city's oldest cremation ground -- Nigambodh Ghat -- where more than 20,000 bodies are cremated...

India is projected to be the largest consumer market for plastic goods with a consumption of 12 million tones  per annum, behind U.S and China. The generation of plastic waste in India is estimated to be 15342.6 tones per day. This was expressed by Prof....