Sunday, Mar 23 2025 | Time 03:14 Hrs(IST)
States » North


UP govt sets target of notifying 6.50 lakh TB patients this year

Lucknow, Feb 22 (UNI) To expedite the screening and testing of tuberculosis patients the Uttar Pradesh government has set a target of notifying 6.50 lakh TB patients, including 4.30 lakh in the public sector and 2.20 lakh in the private sector, this year.
The target has been determined based on the district's population under the National Tuberculosis Eradication Program, data from private drug sale contracts, targets set by the Patient Provider Support Agency (PPSA), trends in seeking treatment in neighbouring districts and other epidemiological facts.
Arrangements have also been made to initiate the treatment as soon as TB is confirmed in the test so that infection can be prevented from spreading.
More News

Rajasthan HC sets up commission to suggest measures to curb social evils

23 Mar 2025 | 12:55 AM

Jaipur, Mar 22 (UNI) The Rajasthan High Court has constituted a five-member court commission to conduct a study and submit a report on measures to eradicate the social evils of ‘nata’ and the practice of issuing fatwas to excommunicate individuals held “guilty” by khaps.

see more..
Focus on quality of education: Yogi

Focus on quality of education: Yogi

22 Mar 2025 | 11:35 PM

Lucknow, Mar 22 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that the government's treasury is the public's money, and the government has no shortage of funds for quality education.

see more..
AAI frames panel for on ground assessment for air connectivity to Udhampur

AAI frames panel for on ground assessment for air connectivity to Udhampur

22 Mar 2025 | 11:10 PM

Jammu, Mar 22 (UNI) In view of proposal for air connectivity to the Udhampur district, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has framed a committee that will assess on ground situation.

see more..

Indira IVF inaugurates new centre in Kangra

22 Mar 2025 | 11:08 PM

Kangra, Mar 22 (UNI) Indira IVF on Saturday inaugurated a new fertility centre in Kangra, further strengthening access to reproductive healthcare in Himachal Pradesh.

see more..

GoI sanctions Rs 42-cr Agri-excellence project to SKUAST-K

22 Mar 2025 | 10:52 PM

Srinagar, Mar 22 (UNI) In a landmark decision Government of India has approved Rs 42-crore Agri-Excellence program on ‘Application of Electronics and ICT in Himalayan Region Crop Management’ as a consortium project with Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir as a nodal agency.

see more..