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As Obesity Cases Rise in Assam, Medanta Experts Say Help Is More Accessible Than Ever
Obesity and excess weight are becoming increasingly common across Assam, with data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) showing that 15% women aged 15-49 years are obese, while 16% men are overweight or obese.…
Most Headaches Are Harmless, but Knowing the Warning Signs Matters, Say Medanta Experts
Headaches are a common part of life for many people and are often triggered by everyday factors such as stress, lack of sleep, dehydration, skipped meals, or excessive screen time. While most headaches resolve with…
Photo Craze Claims Life: Pune Man, 26, Plunges 400 Ft at Lohagad Fort; Rescue Took 3 Hours
A desire to take a photo turned fatal for a young man. While on an outing with his fiancée, 26-year-old Ketan Vishal Agarwal fell into a nearly 400-foot deep gorge while trying to take a…
Assam Medical College Investigates Ayushman Bharat Scheme Complaint
Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) in Dibrugarh has initiated a high-level inquiry into allegations that a surgeon denied a patient treatment benefits under the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme and advised the family to…
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CS, DGP review preparedness for Ambubachi Mela
Assam Chief Secretary Dr Ravi Kota and DGP Harmeet Singh today jointly chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess preparedness for Ambubachi Mela 2026, including arrangements being made by all concerned departments and agencies for the smooth conduct of the event.Ambubachi Mela will be held…
Assam CM Reviews Measures Ahead Of NEET UG 2026 Re-Examination In State
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday chaired a meeting with key stakeholders on the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, scheduled on June 21.The re-examination will be conducted across 88 examination centres in 17 examination districts, covering over 43,000 candidates across Assam.“Assam has always taken strict…
IIT-Guwahati Researchers Develop Sustainable Method For Lead Removal From Acidic Wastewater
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G) have developed a biological process that uses naturally occurring bacteria to extract lead from acidic industrial wastewater.Wastewater generated during battery recycling is a major industrial source of lead pollution.According to a World Health Organisation Report, exposure to…
Viral G7 Moment Sparks Social Media Buzz as Giorgia Meloni and PM Modi Share Light-Hearted Exchange
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stole the digital spotlight at the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, with a candid interaction that immediately went viral. While assembling for the traditional group photograph alongside other global leaders, Meloni greeted Modi warmly…
CS, DGP review preparedness for Ambubachi Mela
Assam Chief Secretary Dr Ravi Kota and DGP Harmeet Singh today jointly chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess preparedness for Ambubachi Mela 2026, including arrangements being made by all concerned departments and agencies for the smooth conduct of the event.Ambubachi Mela will be held…
Assam CM Reviews Measures Ahead Of NEET UG 2026 Re-Examination In State
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday chaired a meeting with key stakeholders on the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, scheduled on June 21.The re-examination will be conducted across 88 examination centres in 17 examination districts, covering over 43,000 candidates across Assam.“Assam has always taken strict…
IIT-Guwahati Researchers Develop Sustainable Method For Lead Removal From Acidic Wastewater
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G) have developed a biological process that uses naturally occurring bacteria to extract lead from acidic industrial wastewater.Wastewater generated during battery recycling is a major industrial source of lead pollution.According to a World Health Organisation Report, exposure to…
Viral G7 Moment Sparks Social Media Buzz as Giorgia Meloni and PM Modi Share Light-Hearted Exchange
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stole the digital spotlight at the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, with a candid interaction that immediately went viral. While assembling for the traditional group photograph alongside other global leaders, Meloni greeted Modi warmly…
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New Gaming Console Blends Play and Fitness to Encourage Physical Activity in Children
A new video game console designed with a focus on physical activity is aiming to transform the way children engage…
