Health
IAF Helicopters Execute High-Altitude Rescue of NCC Cadets in Ladakh
IAF helicopters rescued four NCC women cadets from 18,500 feet in Ladakh during a high-altitude trek.
Category: Health
Disasters
Two Dead, Five Injured in Reasi Mini-Bus Overturn
Two people died and five were injured after a passenger mini-bus overturned in Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir, on Monday morning.
Health
J&K Health Workers Threaten Mass Resignation Over Government Pressure
J&K NHM workers threaten mass resignations amid government pressure to end their five-day strike over job security and pay.
Environment
Transforming Daily Chores into Fitness: Innovative Approaches to Walking
Reimagining daily routines to incorporate walking offers a sustainable path to improved fitness and well-being.
Health
Africa CDC Chief Pushes for Continent-Led Ebola Response
Africa CDC chief Dr. Jean Kaseya is spearheading a movement for African nations to lead their own responses to disease outbreaks like Ebola, shifting away from external dominance.
Health
J&K National Health Mission Staff Extend Strike Over Job Security Demands
NHM staff in J&K extend strike for 72 hours, demanding regularisation, salary hikes, and better benefits after talks fail.
Health
J&K Health Sector Grievances Erupt in Week of Widespread Protests
Healthcare workers and interns in J&K staged protests over low stipends and service issues, disrupting services and prompting government assurances.
Environment
Malaysia Deploys Cloud Seeding to Combat Indonesian Wildfire Smoke
Malaysia is using cloud seeding with planes, salt, and water to combat smoke from Indonesian wildfires, aiming to induce rain and clear the haze.
Health
Driver’s Death Sparks Ebola Scare, Standoff in Remote Congo Village
A truck driver's sudden death in a remote Congo village triggered an Ebola scare and a tense standoff with frontline medical staff.
Culture
DRC Coffin Maker Faces Surge in Demand Amidst Latest Ebola Outbreak
A coffin maker in DRC's Bunia reports a significant rise in demand since the latest Ebola outbreak began in May.