CK Birla launches ambulance services in Kolkata
May 30, 2015, at 04:43 am
Kolkata, May 29 (IBNS): The CK Birla Hospitals,on Friday launched its own fleet of ambulances providing both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS).
Madhrui Dixit gets notice for endorsing Maggi
May 29, 2015, at 08:20 pm
Dehradun, May 29 (IBNS) Actor Madhuri Dixit has been served with a notice for endorsing Maggi noodles, which is under scrutiny in Uttar Pradesh for high content of lead.
Former US President Clinton calls for partnerships to boost health
May 29, 2015, at 02:56 pm
New York, May 29 (IBNS): As the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) met to discuss the role of partnerships in achieving the Post-2015 development agenda, the focus fell on the recent response to the Ebola crisis in West Africa and the need to work together to boost capacity in healthcare systems.
Narayana Superspeciality Hospital creates awareness on health hazards of consuming tobacco
May 28, 2015, at 04:18 am
Kolkata, May 27 (IBNS): As a prelude to World No Tobacco Day, which is observed on May 31 , as recognized by World Health Organisation, Narayana Superspeciality Hospital and Indian Dental Association announced their initiative to launch a sustained awareness campaign against tobacco and the rising trends of oral cancer caused by it.
India successfully conclude Presidency of 68th World Health Assembly
May 28, 2015, at 03:19 am
New Delhi, May 27 (IBNS): Minister of Health & Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda successfully steered the proceedings of the 68th Session of the World Health Assembly in his capacity as its President.
Greenpeace India awaits ruling on writ petition
May 27, 2015, at 03:04 am
New Delhi, May 26 IBNS): Lawyers acting on behalf of Greenpeace India presented a writ petition calling for the immediate unblocking of the organisation's bank accounts in the Delhi High court on Tuesday.
AMH makes checking fertility potential easy
May 26, 2015, at 10:49 pm
Kolkata, May 26 (IBNS) A new fertility test known as AMH test is fast becoming the finest tool for specialists in India to determine the fertility potential of a woman.
Fortis Medics treat over 5000 quake victims in Nepal
May 23, 2015, at 01:52 am
New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): The team of doctors and medical care professionals from Fortis Healthcare Limited (Fortis) has treated and vaccinated more than 5000 victims affected by the horrific serial earthquakes that struck Nepal earlier this month.
Assam: Poacher killed in Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
May 22, 2015, at 09:03 pm
Guwahati, May 22 (IBNS): A poacher was killed and two others were apprehended by Assam Forest Protection Force (AFPF) personnel in Assam's Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary on Friday, officials said.
No order to recall Maggi noodles, says Nestle
May 22, 2015, at 05:12 am
New Delhi, May 21 (IBNS) While the popular Maggi noodles faced a threat of a ban in Uttar Pradesh after authorities there said monosodium glutamate or MSG and lead were found beyond permissible limits in samples, Nestle India, the company manufacturing the food product, said there are no plans to recall the brand from market and claimed that it is safe to eat.
CERN releases first images of collisions at 13 TeV
May 21, 2015, at 09:44 pm
London, May 21 (IBNS) The European Organization for Nuclear Research on Thursday said protons collided in the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at the record-breaking energy of 13 TeV for the first time o Wednesday.
May 20, 2015, at 11:16 pm
London, May 20 (IBNS) Researchers at the University of Birmingham have highlighted significant similarities between the behavioural effects of oxytocin and alcohol.
Vardhan Inaugurates Biotech Innovation Sector in Thiruvananthapuram
May 18, 2015, at 02:03 am
New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS) Union Minister for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Harsh Vardhan, has said that the biotechnology sector is growing at an annual rate of 30 percent and India is set to become home to the world's third largest setup in the sector by 2025.
Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals to perform Free Live Surgeries at KASSCON 2015
May 17, 2015, at 06:37 am
Kolkata, May 17 (IBNS) : Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, Kolkata in association with Kolkata Arthroscopy and Sports Surgery Society, (KASS) will organize an interactive national Hip Preservation Conference for the first time in the country.
Narayana Health's HCCI gets JCI accreditation
May 16, 2015, at 10:04 pm
India, May 16 (IBNS): Narayana Health has earned it the prestigious JCI (Joint Commission International) Gold Seal of Approval for Health City Cayman Islands (HCCI).
SRL gives preventive healthcare tips on International Day of Action for Women's Health
May 14, 2015, at 09:15 pm
India, May 14 (IBNS): SRL Diagnostics, a leading global diagnostics chain, released a four zone specific study report highlighting heath disorders afflicting women in India.
Greenpeace celebrates 'justice' as Priya Pillai's offload stamp is removed
May 14, 2015, at 12:40 am
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS): Greenpeace India campaigner Priya Pillai on Wednesday visited the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) in Delhi to have the 'offload' stamp officially expunged from her passport.
Tanuja, Kajol, Tanishaa come together for Breast Cancer Awareness
May 13, 2015, at 07:14 pm
Mumbai, May 13 (IBNS) Veteran actress Tanuja along with her daughters Tanishaa Mukerji and Kajol Devgn attended an event commemorating a partnership between Orchids Breast Health Center and Siemens Healthcare, India.
US environment expert visits Kolkata
May 13, 2015, at 02:31 am
Kolkata, May 12 (IBNS) U.S. Consulate Kolkata hosted U.S. environmental speaker Jennifer Turner in Kolkata on Tuesday as part of the U.S. Mission to India’s strategic speakers program, bringing independent American experts to engage with their Indian counterparts.
May 12, 2015, at 09:33 pm
Kolkata, May 12 (IBNS): AMRI Mukundapur, the women and child care unit of AMRI Hospitals, recently observed Mother's Day by honouring some of the mothers who have faced 'struggles' with equanimity to raise their children here.
LifeCell International, Fortis La Femme organizes Mommies Day Out
May 11, 2015, at 04:42 am
New Delhi, May 10 (IBNS): To celebrate Mother's Day, LifeCell International, India’s first and largest stem cell company in association with Fortis La Femme, women healthcare solution provider, organized a unique concept- 'Mommies Day Out', an exclusive prenatal workshop for expecting mothers at Delhi’s India Habitat Centre.
Uma Bharti calls for mass awareness programme on water conservation and Integrated Water Management
May 10, 2015, at 01:56 am
New Delhi, May 9 (IBNS) Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Uma Bharti has called for more awareness on water management, rain water harvesting and artificial recharge through mass awareness programmes.
Kutch in Gujarat experiences two mild tremors
May 09, 2015, at 06:19 pm
Kutch, Gujarat, May 9 (IBNS) Two mild tremors in the span of one hour and 17 minutes were felt on Saturday morning in Kutch district of Gujarat.
Greenpeace strongly rebuts MHA allegations, demands unblocking of domestic accounts
May 09, 2015, at 04:30 am
New Delhi, May 8 (IBNS): Greenpeace India on Friday submitted a comprehensive rebuttal to allegations contained in the MHA's 'show cause notice', dated April 9 and has demanded the immediate unblocking of its domestic bank accounts.
Youth loses both hands to an accident, AIMS gives him new pair of hands
May 08, 2015, at 05:37 am
Kolkata, May 7 (IBNS): With science and medicine scaling new frontiers every day, AIMS earlier this year operated a youth who had lost his both hands in a train accident. He was operated with a new pair of hands from a brain dead donor. The youth was thrown out of a running train by antisocial elements while he objected to their unruly behavior towards fellow women passengers.
"US-CERN Agreement paves way for new era of scientific discovery"
May 08, 2015, at 04:58 am
Washington, May 7 (IBNS): A new agreement between the United States and the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) signed on Thursday will pave the way for renewed collaboration in particle physics, promising to yield new insights into fundamental particles and the nature of matter and the universe, an official statement said.
"Safe roads for children still a distant dream"
May 07, 2015, at 10:16 pm
Mumbai, May 7 (IBNS): As the world celebrates UN Global Road Safety Week 2015 with the theme "Save Kids Lives", children on Indian roads continue to face a grim scenario.
Yes Bank spreads awareness on Energy Conservation , sustainable living
May 07, 2015, at 10:13 pm
Bengaluru, May 7 (IBNS): Yes Bank has conducted workshops across its branches on Energy Conservation & Sustainable Living in association with The Climate Reality Project India, an organization working in the field of environment and climate change.
Taiwan's Apex Medical Corp forays into India Market
May 06, 2015, at 11:32 pm
New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS): Apex Medical Corporation, a 75M USD company and a leading player in the Respiratory Therapy and Pressure Area Care sectors, has made its debut into Indian market with the launch of its three main product verticals-Respiratory, Support Surface and Autoclaves primarily as their core offering in India.
Greenpeace India Director tells staff 'one month left to fight' before shutdown
May 06, 2015, at 04:28 am
New Delhi, May 5 (IBNS): Greenpeace India has one month left to fight for its survival with the threat of an imminent shutdown looming large.