
Siddaramaiah hints at Covid vaccine as cause of heart attack deaths in Hassan
The government is implementing health monitoring schemes and urging citizens to undergo check-ups. The situation has sparked political debate, with the BJP criticizing the government's response. The deaths are particularly concerning as they affect people aged 20-45. Two separate committees have been set up to study the issue in Hassan and across the state.

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The Hindu
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- The Hindu
Health Minister presents awards to doctors
Health Minister Ma. Subramanian presented awards to doctors in two separate events held in line with the National Doctors' Day on Tuesday. At an event organised by the Health department, he presented awards to 50 doctors - 12 each from the Directorate of Medical Education and Research and Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, 13 from Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services, seven from Directorate of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy, three from Indian Medical Association and three private sector doctors. He lauded the contributions made by doctors, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Member of Legislative Assembly (Thousand Lights) Ezhilan Naganathan was present. Rotary District 3234 organised an awards ceremony on the occasion of National Doctors' Day to honour individuals for their contributions to the field of medicine and to recognise institutions for their outstanding healthcare services. Mr. Subramanian presented the various awards on the occasion. 'Rotary Excellence Awards for Distinguished Doctors' were presented to H.V. Hande, Prathap C. Reddy, Mohamed Rela, Devi Prasad Shetty, C. Palanivelu. Mayilvahanan Natarajan, Vallalarpuram Sennimalai Natarajan and K.R. Balakrishnan. 'Institutions of Excellence Awards' were conferred on Madras Medical College, Government Stanley Medical College, Sankara Nethralaya Eye Hospital and Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS Trust Hospital, according to a press release. Vinod Saraogi, District Governor, Rotary District 3234, while speaking on the significance of the event, said that if a nation is to progress, a strong medical fraternity is essential. 'Each of the doctors we are honouring today represents an unshakable pillar of our society. This event is not just a celebration - it is a resonating expression of gratitude from the society to the medical community,' he said, according to the release.


India Gazette
2 hours ago
- India Gazette
Bihar polls: Rajnath Singh to address BJP's state executive meeting tomorrow in Patna
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be addressing the inaugural ceremony of the BJP's state executive meeting in Patna on July 2 ahead of the Bihar assembly elections. As the party gears up for the upcoming elections in the state, Rajnath Singh is set to meet the various leaders of the party in the state, including the MLAs, Members of Parliament, and other party leaders. Earlier on Tuesday, BJP National Spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia hit out at the Rashtriya Janata Dal and alleged that RJD and Tejashwi Yadav were destroying Prime Minister Narendra Modi's idea of empowering backwards classes, Dalits, and women, while also being against the Constitution, and their purpose was to implement Sharia Law. 'Those who call themselves 'samajwadi' (socialists) in Bihar, their true face is 'namazwazi'. These 'namazwadi' do not want Babasaheb's Constitution, nor do they respect it. They only want Sharia Law,' Bhatia said. Meanwhile, with the INDIA bloc looking to unseat CM Nitish Kumar, senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot said on Monday that the alliance will implement Rajasthan's health model in the state if they come to power. 'The health model we have created in Rajasthan cannot be compared to any other in the entire country. We have also enacted the 'Right to Health' law in Rajasthan, under which every family has been provided with insurance coverage,' Gehlot said. He further explained the scheme's benefits: 'Under this scheme, people are being provided free facilities--be it treatment, medicine, or diagnostics. Such a scheme does not exist anywhere else. Therefore, the Rajasthan model should be adopted by every state in the country so that every poor person can benefit.' Bihar elections are expected to be held later this year, in October or November; however, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has not announced an official date. In the current Bihar Assembly, comprising of 243 members, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) consists of 131 members, with the BJP having 80 MLAs, JD(U) having 45, HAM(S) having 4, and the support of 2 Independent Candidates. The Opposition's INDIA Bloc comprises 111 members, with the RJD leading with 77 MLAs, followed by the Congress with 19, the CPI(ML) with 11, the CPI(M) with 2, and the CPI with 2. (ANI)


NDTV
2 hours ago
- NDTV
India Hosts "Jaipur Foot" Camp in Kabul, Gives Prosthetic Limbs To Afghan Amputees
Indian officials recently organised a five-day "Jaipur Foot" camp in Afghanistan's Kabul to help rehabilitate several differently-abled people as part of humanitarian assistance, the ministry announced, sharing images from the camp. The ministry said that more than 70 people received prosthetic limbs that would help them in getting physical comfort and mental ease. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal wrote, "As part of India's ongoing humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan, a five-day Jaipur Foot camp was organised in Kabul by BMVSS, Jaipur." "The camp saw an enthusiastic response, with around 75 prosthetic limbs successfully fitted." As part of India's ongoing humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan, a five-day Jaipur Foot camp was organised in Kabul by BMVSS, Jaipur. The camp saw an enthusiastic response, with around 75 prosthetic limbs successfully fitted. — Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) June 29, 2025 The camp was organised by Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS), which is a not-for-profit organisation. It has served over 2.2 million beneficiaries worldwide in India and the world by providing limbs and other aids free of cost. On Mr Jaiswal's post, one user wrote, "As an Afghan, I sincerely thank the people and Government of India for organizing the Jaipur Foot camp in Kabul. Providing prosthetic limbs to 75 Afghans is a kind and humanitarian gesture we deeply appreciate." "India has always been a good friend of Afghan people," another user said. India's humanitarian aid to Afghanistan From the COVID-19 pandemic to infrastructure development, India has been providing significant humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, demonstrating its commitment to supporting the country's people. India further plans to engage in development projects, focusing on areas such as healthcare and education. New Delhi also provides scholarships and training programmes, aiming to build capacity and promote economic development. Earlier this year, in April, India sent a shipment of 4.8 tonnes of vaccines to Afghanistan, which included rabies, tetanus, hepatitis B and influenza vaccines.