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Villagers 'audit' Jal Jeevan Mission works, engineers threaten mass leave

Villagers 'audit' Jal Jeevan Mission works, engineers threaten mass leave

Sixteen engineers of Palghar Zilla Parishad in Maharashtra have threatened to go on mass leave in protest against an "audit" by villagers of water works under the Jal Jeevan Mission

05 April,2024 07:45 PM IST | Palghar | mid-day online correspondent
Cases of prostate cancer to double, deaths to rise by 85 per cent by 2040: Study

Cases of prostate cancer to double, deaths to rise by 85 per cent by 2040: Study

Prostate cancer, which accounts for 15 per cent of all male cancers, is already a major cause of death and disability. It is the most common form of male cancer in more than half of the world’s countries

05 April,2024 11:37 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
‘You have to understand what you’re hating'

Mid-Day Premium ‘You have to understand what you’re hating'

Working at Infosys, Sinha is India’s first trans woman to become a software engineer. Yet, it still doesn’t suffice for the dignity she is entitled to while seeking a residence. In a conversation with Midday.com, she opens up about why housing remains an uphill task for transgenders in India

07 February,2024 10:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi
Early detection of cancer can improve survival rate of patients: Doctor

Early detection of cancer can improve survival rate of patients: Doctor

Prioritising early detection empowers individuals to take control of their health and fosters a collective effort toward combating this pervasive disease

02 February,2024 08:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Jal Jeevan Mission: 15 contractors awarded work blacklisted, 387 fined in Nanded

Jal Jeevan Mission: 15 contractors awarded work blacklisted, 387 fined in Nanded

Fifteen contractors who were awarded work of 'Jal Jeevan Mission' have been blacklisted in Maharashtra's Nanded , while 387 others have been fined over delays

28 December,2023 07:38 PM IST | Nanded | mid-day online correspondent
Indian doctors support WHO's ban on vapes, urge govt to take action

Indian doctors support WHO's ban on vapes, urge govt to take action

In India, a concerning trend has emerged with more 13-15-year-olds using vapes than adults, pointing to the aggressive marketing strategies employed to lure the younger demographic

16 December,2023 08:24 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Over one million Indian children missed measles vaccine in 2022: WHO

Over one million Indian children missed measles vaccine in 2022: WHO

Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease that requires high population immunity for transmission to be interrupted

18 November,2023 08:25 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Mumbai doctors say, 'Preterm newborns at risk of vision loss in 30 days'

Mumbai doctors say, 'Preterm newborns at risk of vision loss in 30 days'

Indian Retinopathy of Prematurity Society launches mission to protect vision of fragile infants, urges early diagnosis to prevent lifelong blindness due to ROP; neonatal care initiatives aim to combat rising cases

18 November,2023 07:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon
How to read the Glycemic index chart and its relevance for diabetes management

Mid-Day Premium How to read the Glycemic index chart and its relevance for diabetes management

Planning a diet perfect for diabetics can be daunting. Coming to the rescue is the glycemic index (GI) chart. It categorises foods based on their sugar content. However, reading the chart can be a bit confusing. On World Diabetes Day 2023, doctors tell us how to decode the chart and plan the right diet for proper blood sugar management

14 November,2023 06:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Aakanksha Ahire
South Korea provides 1 million USD aid to Afghanistan

South Korea provides 1 million USD aid to Afghanistan

South Korea has extended one million dollars as aid to Afghanistan, a country that is battling a crippling humanitarian crisis. The aid was given through the United Nations' Humanitarian Coordination Office

06 November,2023 09:45 AM IST | Kabul | ANI

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