The task force conducted the online survey from 26 April to 6 May, involving 25,590 undergraduate students, 5,337 postgraduate students, and 7,035 faculty members.

He also said the purpose of his life was fulfilled after the crop loans of farmers’ up to ₹2 lakh were waived.

Dr Kang pointed out that one of the major challenges in public health is the availability of skilled individuals capable of making decisions in primary care.

This place of worship stands as a testament to the unwavering faith of its creator, 73-year-old Sivadasan Pillai, in the Constitution.

WHO declared mpox as a health emergency in July 2022, following the outbreak, and rapid spread to at least 75 nations and territories.

As climate continues to shift, it alters ecosystems and human behaviours in ways that impact the spread and emergence of infectious diseases.

Despite Independence Day being a symbol of hope for the Indian populace, it is nothing but a means to temporarily make ends meet for others.

Dr Vishal Rao cautioned that AI cannot be used in everything because it is not a replacement for natural stupidity.

The doctor said that 25 years of dedicated service made the association “believe we are deserving of respect and acknowledgment.”

Artistes are left in a quandary after the Thrissur City Corporation decided to cancel pulikali, after making troupes register for Onam event.

It noted the landslides occurred in a mountainous region with loose, erodible soils after 140 mm of precipitation fell on saturated soils.

All Indian salt and sugar brands, irrespective of their size, whether big or small, packaged or unpackaged, contain microplastics.

Chandrababu Naidu decided against contesting as in the event of the YSRCP winning the seat, it would bolster Jagan Mohan Reddy’s image.

Researchers said that when diagnosed via this method, complete removal of the cancer cells through surgery was possible in 60 percent cases.

Vinesh had scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the gold medal bout in the event on 8 August.

Crores of rupees have not been refunded by SBI and PNB due to alleged fraud committed by bank officials, said the Karnataka government.

The study emphasised that even in associations focused on women’s health, men continue to dominate in leadership roles.

Writing about Dalit experiences requires more than empathy. It demands an understanding of the struggles in a deeply hierarchical society.

During investigation, cops found that the accused – Sanjoy Roy’s – phone revealed an addiction to violent pornography.

According to the teachers’ union, more than 1,000 headmaster posts and thousands of teacher posts are vacant leading to shortage in schools.

When we think of organ donations, heart, kidneys, and liver come to the mind. But what about the lesser-known organs that are just as crucial?

A trial run of the three pumps houses were done to clear the decks for its inauguration by CM A Revanth Reddy on Independence Day.

As many as 144 people have died till July this year due to infectious diseases, denting Kerala’s pride in healthcare built over 200 years.

According to the NIRF, South India has the highest number of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the top 100 institutions of India.

Magniflex India MD Anand Nichani said that same trays are used at the airport security check to carry personal belongings and muddy shoes.

Traditionally, MS was the preferred specialization in India. However, the NEET PG 2023 preferences revealed a significant shift.

The commission was formed in 2017, following the assault of an actress, to investigate the challenges faced by women in film industry.

Chandrashekar is the author of ‘Kaveri Vivaada – Ondu Aithihaasika Hinnota,’ which delves into the long-standing Cauvery river dispute.

Advocate Venkatesh Dalvi noted that the “Question before this court is once consent is granted even if withdrawn can the investigation be annulled.”

Dr Manjunath served as Jayadeva Hospital’s director for 16 years and elevated it to nothing less than a private hospital. He shares tips to government institutions on how to improve and make it on par with private hospitals.

The protesting doctors have also called for the post-mortem report of the victim and the CCTV footage from the hospital to be made public.

He called for reforms that would better integrate private healthcare into the broader public health framework.

The bank has also expressed its intention to adopt a sympathetic approach toward the loans of other disaster-affected customers.

The Narippatta grama panchayat has also reported significant damages in its Payyekkandi, Kumbalachola, and Valook wards.

Youtuber Savukku Shankar, who was earlier arrested for defaming women constables and other police officers, is still in jail.

The manufacturer Takeda Pharma would partner with Hyderabad-based Biological E to make 50 million dengue vaccines.

The engineers trying to erect a new gate are finding the work tough because of the presence of a huge amount of water in the reservoir.

Queenie is the daughter of S Koder, who introduced electricity distribution, boat service in Kochi and is also credited with setting up the first department store in Kerala.

He requested people to avoid unnecessary publicity and clarified that the government’s stance was to construct a new dam in Mullaperiyar.

BBMP said that the department has been working on clearing the waterlogging in several areas including main roads in the city.

Despite targeted plans, the general lack of political will to tackle climate change in India is concerning many in the state renowned for its natural resources.

A reading of the Bill makes it evident that a blind and politically-motivated rejection of its provisions in toto might be something akin to throwing the baby out along with the bathwater.

Whooping Cough, characterised by severe coughing fits that can last for weeks or even months, is particularly dangerous for infants.

After the success in the USA, the Telangana government delegation led by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy left for South Korea.

In their plea to Kerala High Court, parents have alleged that Manu may be part of a network distributing sexually explicit content online.

The festival was divided into six sections, offering a blend of panel discussions, performances, book launches, and interactive sessions.

Speaking at Dakshin Healthcare Summit, Dr CN Manjunath cited Ayushman Bharat as an example of successful government-funded health scheme.

Water resource department sources said the water level should be brought down to 65 TMC from the existing 105 TMC to repair the damaged gate.

The Union Budget underscores the government’s dedication to bolstering national defence through substantial financial allocations.

An employee was terminated from service after a woman found the mobile phone hidden a waste bin facing the toilet seat.

According to WHO data, around 63 million people are suffering from Significant Auditory Impairment, making it the most common sensory deficit today.

Despite having legislation in place to address the issue, manual scavenging deaths are a common occurrence in India.

The doctor had just completed a 36-hour shift and had gone to the seminar hall to study, where her body was discovered.

The draft list is available on the district administration’s official website and the district collector’s social media accounts.

It is demanded that the government must give wide publicity to the bill and invite citizens, urban experts, and civil society organisations to contribute to improving the bill.

REM or rapid eye movement sleep is the fourth or last stage of the different stages of sleep, associated with dreaming and brain development.

While the YSRCP has announced former minister Botcha Satyanarayana to be its candidate, the TDP is yet to make up its mind.

Panelists explored the challenges facing South Indian languages in the modern world and discussed ways to preserve and promote the linguistic treasures.

After reaching Chooralmala, Modi got down from his vehicle, interacted with rescue personnel about the rescue operations.

The letter alleged that the Indian government has actively worked to prop up the autocratic regime of Sheikh Hasina over the last decade.

Centralised recruitment has led to discontent among the newly hired staff in EMRS of Kolar where teachers need a mediator to communicate.

In the run-up to the 2023 Assembly polls, Congress’ Karnataka unit had announced the five guarantee schemes.

SC ruled that the creamy layer must be excluded from reservation and that the states must define the criteria for the layers for SCs and STs.

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With plans to include more languages in future editions, BBLF is set to become an annual celebration of India’s linguistic diversity.

The three-member bench remarked that the judges are not academic experts and cannot intervene in such matters.

After 4 show cause notices and demands by leaders to take action, his influence within his community saves Yatnal from the wrath of BJP.

This event, the largest Indian language literature festival, features around 300 writers from Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, and English.

Chandrababu Naidu, to spur development in villages, ushered in the concept of Janma Bhoomi after he became the CM for the first time in 1996.

The Congress came to power in Telangana last year with a promise, among others, to do a caste census and enhance reservations for the BCs.

Armstrong’s widow and other BSP leaders took out a march in Chennai seeking justice for the death of the Dalit leader.

The DMK always gave full freedom to people of all faiths to worship and never interfered, he said reacting to a comment by BJP’s K Annamalai.

The top court said it is high time that the trial and high courts recognise that the principle of bail is a rule and jail is an exception.

As the aspirants anticipate GO 33’s negative effects on the admission process, the Opposition too is resisting the amendment.

Sohrab advised that every individual should include some form of resistance or strength training in their weekly routine.

General practitioners and physicians are much needed for patient care but there could be a great shortage of full-time GPs as doctors.

Ten specially formed assessment teams are racing against time to determine the fate of buildings in the landslides-hit areas.

To maintain transparency and accountability, the task force will develop a mechanism for obtaining daily and weekly claim settlement reports from various insurers.

Mundakkai and Chooralmala in Wayamad – the worst affected areas in the landslides – will witness a ‘people’s search’ on Friday, 9 August.

Besides being an eyesore, rainwater scatters garbage across the city, posing a health hazard, and extending an open invitation to stray dogs that often target people.

An internal inquiry by the bank found that Saritha had withdrawn money from the accounts of seven other senior citizens, in addition to Pappachan.

The proposed Bill, slated for introduction in the next legislative session, aims to establish a legal framework for gig worker welfare.

Congress MPs KC Venugopal and Hibi Eden have also given notices to oppose the introduction of the Bill in the Lok Sabha.

The firm mentioned in the CMO’s X post doesn’t have a digital footprint, making many question the rationale behind signing an MoU with such an entity.

Vinesh wrote, “Ma, wrestling has won, I have lost. Please forgive me, your dreams and my courage, everything is broken.”

With livelihoods lost and no help in sight, people in several villages cry for support from the government to fix their ravaged houses.

As India’s healthcare market is on the brink of transformation, Harish Bijoor ‘s tips on seizing opportunities and tapping into vast potential.

Amid a rise in PAM cases, the Kerala government has formed a medical board to provide expert treatment to diagnosed patients.

The list, compiled under the supervision of the district collector, includes 138 individuals who have gone missing since the disaster.

Speaking to South First from Bangladesh, Dayasagar said he contacted the Indian High Commission but was disappointed with their response.

Now, individuals or HUFs can opt to pay LTCG tax under the new scheme without indexation or claim the indexation benefit.

Even as the BJP maintains a stoic silence, opinions are divided on whether the party would replace Annamalai, who is going to the UK this month-end.

As Revanth Reddy’s term as TPCC President ended on 7 July, it was thought that Congress would pick a name to step into his shoes.

During the session titled “The Secrets of Longevity — Unravelling the Science,” Dr. Saini explained that humans were not evolved to handle excessive sugar consumption.

Experts argue that reactive measures are no longer enough. They demand a shift towards critical proactive, mitigation-focused strategies.

Commissioner Of Police, IPS Avinash Mohanty in a press release stated that further departmental action will follow.

These advanced drones can carry meals for up to 10 people at one go, and deliver them to those working in challenging environments.

The dam, commissioned in 1895, is situated in Idukki district across the Periyar river and is operated and maintained by Tamil Nadu.

BJP’s North Chennai-West District president Kabilan was arrested for his allegedly derogatory speech against MK Stalin and arguing with an SI.

To assist the NIA officials, the Karnataka police made elaborate arrangements, from deploying police forces to barricading the place.

The latest case involves Anish who has been diagnosed with amoebic meningoencephalitis, after allegedly bathing in a pond with friends.

BJP believes that dislodging Siddaramaiah would result in splitting his support base, and turn out to be advantageous to the saffron outfit.

An official release said the sector now supports over 9.46 lakh professionals with a net addition of over 40,000 jobs in FY24.

The ACP of Shadnagar is conducting an inquiry into the matter and further action would be taken based on the inquiry report, the statement said.

The summit emphasised not only the diseases causing distress to people but also presented a comprehensive approach to tackling these issues.

Scientists have repeatedly warned that the Western Ghats were prone to ecological disasters for years — but their warning went unheeded.

The Chaliyar River, a lifeline for people in three Kerala districts, has become a haunting symbol of destruction after 30 July.

After the Congress government’s order in 1994, the Puttuswamy Commission was set up to implement the reservation in undivided Andhra.

Nipah Virus can be detected in bodily fluids such as blood, cerebrospinal fluid, throat swabs, and urine through RP PCR.

The Supreme Court on Thursday, 1 August 2024, ruled that state governments have the authority to create subclassifications within SC and STs for preferential reservations. A recap.

The multi-year tariff order resulted in a significant hike across all consumer categories, with the increase ranging from 6 to 18 percent.

A massive rescue operation is currently underway in the affected villages where several bodies of victims have been recovered.

A relook into the Madiga demand for sub-categorisation in the backdrop of the Supreme Court putting the ball in states’ court.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy said that he was all ears to listen to the problems of teachers who are building the state’s future.

Though no casualty has been reported so far due to the landslides, at least 20 families are said to have lost their homes.

The top court was hearing an appeal filed by Asianet New Network and others challenging the high court order.

A doctor from Kerala points out that the healthcare system might collapse if the doctors have to travel far amid the devastating landslides.

CM Pinarayi Vijayan also announced the setting up of ‘Help for Wayanad Cell’ to coordinate the rehabilitation offers.

The Osmania General Hospital in the city has been playing a crucial role in handling emergency cases from Hyderabad.

A 2018 fact sheet released by the World Health Organisation estimated that about 9.5 percent of all deaths in India were tobacco-related.

The report recommends a blanket ban on mining, quarrying, setting up of red category industries and thermal power projects.

BRS turncoat MLA Krishna Mohan Reddy, who recently did a U-turn and returned ‘home’ seems to be back in the Congress again.

The district administration announced that 74 bodies that could not be identified would be laid to rest in public graveyards.

Based on media reports, the Governor sought a report from the Chief secretary on 15 July on the alleged MUDA scam.

The possibility of rescuing people instead of recovering dead bodies from landslide hit Wayanad is looking less likely as time passes.

Trained professionals from the Kerala chapter of the Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists (IACP) are actively supporting the survivors

This observation was made by Justice M Nagaprasanna while hearing a petition filed by Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa.

Schools, PU colleges in Udupi, Dakshina Kannada to remain closed on Thursday, 1 August.

Naidu noted that investors who had signed MOUs when TDP was in power went back during the YSRCP regime due to its policy.

While the move aims to protect marine life, it inadvertently cast a long shadow on the livelihoods of thousands of fishermen in Kerala.

The vote on account budget presented by the previous YSRC government was for ₹1.08 lakh crore for four months till 31 July.

In the last week of June, Maharaj had followed its owner Kamalesh Kumbhar when he went on his annual ‘Wari padayatra’ trip to Pandharpur.

With climate change, that rain-bearing belt with deep clouds is extending southward and this is the main reason behind such extremely heavy rainfall.

Sabitha Indra Reddy is a five-time MLA who left Congress to join the erstwhile TRS (which was renamed BRS) in 2019.

Another police official said the victim and the man had met online on a social media platform about four months ago and developed a friendship.

Making proficiency in Hindi a yardstick for appointments in Ekalavya schools has led to linguistic chaos, and divided staff, students, and parents. It highlights the need for a more inclusive and region-sensitive approach to education.

Revanth Reddy said that the BRS which ruled the state for 10 years was targeting the Congress government which is hardly 10 months old.

Kerala CM Vijayan said that the IMD had only issued an orange alert in Wayanad district ahead of the landslides.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Wednesday, 31 July that 167 had died but several reports indicated that the toll was over 200.

According to unofficial figures, there were around 450-500 houses in Mundakkai, but only 34-49 are now left in the area.

Report says the raw meat sent for animal species identification is “S: Ovis arise.” Ovis arise is the scientific name for domestic sheep.

Few slammed Chiranjeevi for not stopping for a selfie at the airport, while others felt that fans weren’t entitled to request photos.

According to official information, 177 people have lost their lives and rescue operations are being done to locate the missing people.

Kerala’s fragile terrain, susceptible to calamities, including landslides and floods, remains a grave concern.

From volunteering in rescue operations to setting up helplines, and blood donation drives, the people of Kerala are doing their bit.

Waiving farmers’ crop loan is expected to help Congress stay ahead of its political rivals – BJP and the BRS – in the local body elections.

The enthusiasm and energy of the occasion is described locally as ‘dhum-dham’ – a term that defies translation into English.

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren directed officials concerned to expedite relief operations and help the injured people.

Two boys, aged 14 and 12, have recovered from the amoebic meningoencephalitis infection that has a 97 percent mortality rate.

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Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said all government agencies have joined the rescue operations.

The DCA has seized these medicines, which falsely claim to cure major non-communicable diseases causing distress to people in Telangana.

Revanth Reddy took exception to the claims of BRS that they had brought revolutionary changes in the power sector.

Karnataka CM alleged that Sitharaman’s misleading statements ultimately reveal that the Centre has provided minimal support to the state.

Sources told South First the government is likely to appoint M Lakshminarayana, a senior advocate from Srikakulam as the Public Prosecutor.

He said the ‘chakravyuh’ is also called a ‘Padmavyūha’ which is a multi-tiered formation that looks like a lotus (the BJP symbol).

Dr Cyriac Abby Philips corrected her claim and said that no study was there to back the “health benefits” of Hibiscus tea.

Using the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act as a justification for the lopsided 2024 Union budget allocation, has raised obvious concerns in Telangana.

The arrested were identified as 21-year-old N Vijayakumar, V Mukilan (32) and N Vignesh, aged 27 years, police said.

Recently Tamil Nadu unit president of BSP Armstrong was hacked to death on 5 July, in Chennai by a gang, leading to widespread outrage in the state.

The Nirmala College in Kerala’s Moovattupuzha has recently become the center of controversy over students’ religious rights.

Along with MK Stalin, his southern counterparts—Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka CMs, have also boycotted the meet.

Renowned oncologist says one needs to move on from traditional methods to quit smoking towards adopting the Nicotine Displacement Therapy.

Legislation that safeguards the autonomy of the police, enhances transparency in decision-making processes, and establishes clear mechanisms for oversight and accountability is crucial.

Revanth Reddy said he will ride the Hyderabad Metro to Old City with AIMIM’s Akbaruddin Owaisi and seek votes from the people.

Insisting that BJP wants to tarnish his clean reputation built over 4 decades, Siddaramaiah said alternate site was allotted under BJP rule.

Bugganna presented numbers from the RBI and CAG to demonstrate that the TDP was creating a false narrative.

The report, calling it a “City of the future,” stated that the city is the number one in the world ranking for Unicorns to GDP per capita ratio.

Even though the budget speech did not mention the state was going to raise ₹62,112 crore through public debt, it was there in the fine print.

“We can indulge in politics for six months and for the rest, let us forget politics and help the farmers,” KT Rama Rao said.

Rajaneesh P from Tamil Nadu and Sreenand Sharmil from Kerala are amongst the toppers after the NTA reduced the number of toppers from 67 to 17 in its final result.

Additional Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh would be the new Chief Secretary of Karnataka after Rajneesh Goel’s tenure ends on 31 July.

On Saturday, as the search enters 12th day, hope of finding Kerala native Arjun dims but volunteers aren’t giving up. This is their story

The footage shared by the police shows that the man walked into the corridor of the paying guest holding a polythene bag.

It is a medical procedure in which a patient receives healthy stem cells from a donor to replace their own damaged or diseased bone marrow.

This process constricts blood vessels, limiting the amount of chemotherapy drugs reaching the hair follicles, thus reducing hair loss.

Calling the political violence in the state a means of keeping the public occupied, Jagan accused Nara Lokesh of perpetrating it.

He was arrested based on a complaint by a JD(S) worker who alleged that Suraj Revanna sexually assaulted him.

According to Minister HK Patil, the name was changed based on the opinion of MLAs and important people of the region.

Rao said the health department has been continuously making efforts to control dengue and that they are expecting to see a decline in cases from next month.

Hemophilia — also known as the royal disease — is a usually inherited bleeding disorder that prevents the blood from clotting properly.

The DMSuite is expected to serve as a communication platform, enabling the dissemination of critical alerts and notifications to the public.

Defending Siddaramaiah in MUDA row, DyCM DK Shivakumar said the CM had not sought sites as compensation in specific areas.

Anti-incumbency factor, Agnipath scheme, farmers’ protest, unemployment, etc., are likely to help Congress win 43-48 seats in Haryana Assembly polls.

The now-viral video shows the Chevella Traffic Police SI grabbing the collar of the allegedly intoxicated victims, and slapping them before kicking one of them.

Thol Thirumavalavan demanded the Centre initiate proactive measures to implement the stipulated percentage of reservation for SCs and STs in promotions.

Calling Escobar a “narco-terrorist”, Naidu alleged that a similar situation had emerged in Andhra Pradesh under the YSRCP regime.

While Tamil Nadu state unit leaders want to part ways with DMK in ‘best interest of party’s growth’, central leadership thinks differently.

Dermatologist Dr Divya Sharma speaks of why it is unsafe to use vaginal hygiene products available in the market.

Naidu said if airlines do not follow regulations, the ministry gets involved and ensures that passengers get refund or readjustment in another flight.

The evaluation pattern, seemed standard for a government job, making Hindi proficiency a mandatory criterion to pass raised many concerns.

Hyderabad secured nearly one-third of the estimated capital expenditure — ₹10,000 crore — of the budget for its development.

The total budget for the Medical and Health Department is just 3.9 percent of the total budget estimate of ₹2,91,159 crore.

The college managements bring in fake patients solely for the purpose of NMC’s surprise inspections, paying each person ₹1000 per day.

The shocking abduction and assault of a woman Malayalam actor in 2017 led to the arrest of prominent actor Dileep.

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, even though crushed to pulp in the recent elections, is trying to rise, an act he is good at.

The Assembly also adopted the resolutions against delimitation of Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies based on the coming census, “One Nation, One Election”.

The CAG report’s findings have brought to light a glaring discrepancy in the Centre’s allocation of funds to Karnataka.

Nutraceuticals encompass a class of food products comprising of extracts, isolates, and purified chemical compounds.

The BJP and JD(S) said they would continue their protest in both Houses on Thursday as well.