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Food Processing Ministry launches micro food processing scheme, to adopt ‘one district, one product’ approach.
29 Jun

Food Processing Ministry launches micro food processing scheme, to adopt ‘one district, one product’ approach.

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In line with the Centre’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’ initiative, the Ministry for Food Processing has launched the PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PM FME) scheme with an outlay of ₹10,000 crore. The scheme, launched on Monday, will assist nearly 2 lakh micro-food processing enterprises with credit-linked subsidy and special focus will be on supporting farmer producers organisations, self-help groups and cottage industries in rural and tribal regions, over the next five years. Strengthening of micro food processing units will lead to reduction in wastage, creation of off-farm job opportunities and help in achieving the overarching government objective of…
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The closing red light area could save lives in Siliguri
28 Jun

The closing red light area could save lives in Siliguri

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Siliguri could see a significant surge in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths if the Khalpara Red-Light Area opens, according to a coalition of experts. Extended closure of the red light area could reduce cumulative COVID-19 cases and deaths by over 90% by the peak of the epidemic. The model further projects an additional 54 days of delay in the peak if the Khalpara red light area remains closed. The model was created by experts at Harvard Medical School and the Yale School of Medicine. The model shows that if the Khalpara red-light area starts operating, the disease will spread quickly…
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Mizoram incinerates narcotic drugs worth Rs 9 cr
27 Jun

Mizoram incinerates narcotic drugs worth Rs 9 cr

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On the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26, narcotic drugs valued at over Rs 9 crore were destroyed in Mizoram, a report stated.Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga in a video message yesterday said to fight the menace of drug abuse which claimed at least 29 lives this year, “Let us all try our level best to fight against drug abuse”, adding,“It is the duty and responsibility of every citizen to fight against drug abuse”.The state excise and narcotics department seized different types of drugs worth over Rs. 9.28 crore since June last year.…
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No cardiologist at Silchar Medical College despite efforts, people suffer
24 Jun

No cardiologist at Silchar Medical College despite efforts, people suffer

editor0 CommentsAssam, Health, North East
Many organizations in Silchar have taken expectations to the cardiology department of the Silchar Medical College and Hospitals (SMCH) not having a doctor till today. What has offended them more is the fact that despite the authorities at SMCH having selected a doctorfor the said department and sending a file in relation to his appointment to Dispur back in the month of March itself the appointment is yet to take place due to alleged red tape.Due to absence of a cardiologist, many patients, over a long time , have had to suffer. Some of them even had to face death…
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Glenmark’s Favipiravir for treatment of COVID-19
23 Jun

Glenmark’s Favipiravir for treatment of COVID-19

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Glenmark Pharmaceuticals today announced the launch of antiviral drug Favipiravir (brand name FabiFlu) for the treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 patients. It is a landmark development for COVID-19 patients in India. Glenmark has received manufacturing and marketing approval from India’s drug regulator, making FabiFlu the first oral Favipiravir-approved medication in India for the treatment of COVID-19. Favipiravir is backed by strong clinical evidence showing encouraging results in patients with mild to moderate COVID-19. The antiviral offers broad-spectrum RNA virus coverage with clinical improvement noted across age groups 20 to 90 years. Favipiravir has shown clinical improvement of up to…
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ICICI Prudential Life announces Rs 788 crore bonus
23 Jun

ICICI Prudential Life announces Rs 788 crore bonus

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A bonus totaling Rs 788 crore has been announced by ICICI Prudential Life Insurance for its bouquet of participating products. This is the 14th consecutive year the Company has declared a bonus and delivered long term value to policyholders. The bonus declared for FY2020 is 15% higher than the last fiscal enabling ~9 lakh policyholder to get one step closer to achieving their financial goals. All participating policies in force as of March 31, 2020 are eligible to receive this bonus, which will be added to their guaranteed maturity or death benefit."Policyholders depend on us to ensure the fruition of…
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Swasth – a Tele-health Network
23 Jun

Swasth – a Tele-health Network

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Swasth is a swift response promoted by the country’s health and technology leaders to Prime Minister’s call to leverage telemedicine as a national priority in the current stressed times. A coalition of over 100 healthcare specialists has come together to launch Swasth, a nationwide telemedicine platform for Corona care, which digitally connects Indians to the best doctors and wellness providers. The mobile app-based service leverages India’s technology prowess to deliver equal and affordable healthcare to 1.3 billion people, cutting across geographical and income divides. Swasth is created by a not-for-profit consortium of different players across healthcare providers, telehealth platforms, entrepreneurs,…
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90% don’t seek help for depression; stigma cited
23 Jun

90% don’t seek help for depression; stigma cited

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People with depression do not seek help because of the stigma attached to it and the belief they will recover on their own, doctors, psychotherapists and counsellors said on Sunday at a session on depression. “According to the national mental health survey of 2016-17, about 90 per cent people in Bengal do not seek help… we found that out during a door-to-door survey,” psychiatrist Rajarshi Neogi, an assistant professor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, said. “The treatment gap in India is 85.2 per cent. This means that only about 10 per cent or a little more of all…
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