Health Sector

Amid a forecast for extreme weather conditions in summer months, PM Narendra Modi on Thursday reviewed the preparedness for heat wave conditions and called for all arms of governments at central, state and district levels to work in synergy.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, also in charge of the Finance portfolio, presented the Karnataka State Budget on February 16, outlining the Congress's priorities ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections expected in April-May.

PM Modi urged citizens to promote 'Wed in India' to retain wealth within the country during a virtual address at the foundation laying ceremony of the Khodaldham Trust Cancer Hospital. Encouraging domestic tourism, he stressed the economic benefits of keeping marriages and travel within the nation

The declaration calls for climate action to achieve “benefits for health from deep, rapid, and sustained reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, including from just transitions, lower air pollution, active mobility, and shifts to sustainable healthy diets”.

Karunya Arogya Suraksha Padhathi (KASP) scheme aims at providing a health cover of Rs. 5 lakhs per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization 

The Congress government has taken another step towards fulfilling its promises outlined in its poll manifesto. Demonstrating its dedication to maintaining law and order, the government has emphasized its determination to tackle issues such as moral policing and communalization.

Karnataka Budget 2023: From this year onwards, a new initiative will be implemented to include Olympic and Paralympic champions in Group-A positions, while Asian and Commonwealth Games victors will be considered for Group-B positions.

Karnataka Budget 2023: Siddaramaiah said that BWSSB will upgrade 20 Sewage Treatment Plants by March, 2026 at a cost of Rs. 1,411 crore. BWSSB will execute this project using their own funds. Once completed, this projects will ensure sustainable management of water supply and protection of natural ecosystem in BBMP limits.

Karnataka Budget 2023: "In memory of Karnataka Ratna, Dr Puneet Rajkumar, Automated External Defibrillators (AED) will be installed in all district and taluk hospitals to aid in the prevention of sudden cardiac arrest. Rs six crore for the project," CM Siddaramaiah said.

PM Narendra Modi is visiting the United States from June 21-24 at the invitation of President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, who will host him at a state dinner on June 22. The visit includes an address by him to the joint session of the US Congress on June 22.

Dr Krishna Kishore, Asianet News Chief Correspondent in the United States, has covered the visits of Indian Prime Ministers to the United States since 2009. He gives insights into what PM Narendra Modi would hope to achieve when he meets Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

During his visits to various countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi engages in meetings with thought leaders to strengthen the connection between people. These individuals, recognized for their expertise and industry insights, provide valuable guidance and exert influence on others.

For the first time ever, Kerala topped the national food safety index, said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday (June 7).

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will formally open its fourth diplomatic office in India in the southern city of Hyderabad in June in order to fulfill long-standing visa requests and strengthen commercial ties, particularly in the information technology and healthcare sectors.

UP Budget 2023: State Finance Minister Suresh Khanna of the Yogi-led government said that the main focus areas for the UP Budget 2023 are the health sector, infrastructure, and education. The UP government has allocated Rs 3,600 crores to provide students with free tablets and smartphones to make education more digitally accessible.