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Avoid junk food, doctors tell women in mid-30s - Times of India
PATNA: Women aged 35 years and more should avoid junk and fried food items as well as aerated drinks, advise medical experts. Menopause occurs in women in India generally after they attain the age of 40 years. “Women should start taking care of their diet before this natural cessation of menstruation.
Liver transplant at IGIMS from September - Times of India
PATNA: The Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) would start liver transplant from next month, said state health minister Mangal Pandey on Tuesday after inaugurating the six-bed intensive care unit (ICU) for the transplant at the hospital. The operation would cost a patient Rs15 lakh.“Patients will need to undergo a 16-hour surgery. They will also be required to stay in the ICU for the next 30 days after the transplant.
Eid-ul-Zuha celebrated amid religious fervour - Times of India
PATNA: The Muslim community in the city celebrated Eid-ul-Zuha, the festival of sacrifice, with religious fervour on Wednesday.Eid prayers were offered at Gandhi Maidan, different mosques and Eidgahs in the city by thousands of Muslim devotees. At Gandhi Maidan, the namaz was performed at 8am amid tight security.
17 Japanese Encephalitis, 7 dengue cases so far - Times of India
PATNA: Seven patients have so far been tested positive for dengue in the state this year.
App soon to check blood availability - Times of India
PATNA: The Bihar State Aids Control Society (BSACS) plans to launch a mobile app for people to check the availability of blood at blood banks . The app is being developed with the technical support from CARE India. It would be launched at Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH).BSACS project director Karuna Kumari said the app would make it easier for patients to determine which blood bank has how much blood of a particular group.
Patna: Tight security for I-Day at Gandhi Maidan - Times of India
PATNA: Patna DM Kumar Ravi, who reviewed preparations for Independence Day celebrations at Gandhi Maidan on Sunday, asked the building construction department to ensure proper seating arrangements for the visitors. The DM also reviewed the barricading work at the Maidan.Ravi asked the building construction department to level the ground at Gandhi Maidan by using sand, especially in the portions where rainwater has accumulated. “Bomb disposal squads will be deployed in all gates.
Government proposes ban on plastic in urban areas from September 10 - Times of India
PATNA: The state government has proposed a ban on the manufacture, import, store, transport, sale and use of plastic carry bags of all sizes and thickness in municipal corporation/council and nagar panchayat areas in the state from September 10.A draft notification was uploaded on Saturday to the official websites of Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB) and the state’s environment and forest department for seeking public opinion on the issue.
Accept digital documents, Centre asks all states - Times of India
PATNA: Perhaps taking a cue from the decision of the Bihar transport department to accept digital documents accessed from DigiLocker , an online facility offered by the central government to store identification cards issued by government agencies, educational certificates, PAN cards, driving licences and vehicle registration certificates, the Union ministry of road transport and highways (MoRTH) on Wednesday issued an advisory to the transport departments of all other states and asked them...
Junior doctors’ stir hits health services - Times of India
PATNA: Junior doctors of Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) and Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) on Thursday joined the strike called by their colleagues in Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH). As a result, health services were paralysed in the three institutions.The NMCH junior doctors had gone on strike on Tuesday to protest the alleged ruckus created by attendants of an elderly woman who was brought dead to the hospital.
NMCH junior doctors’ strike continues - Times of India
PATNA: The Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH) junior doctors continued their indefinite strike for the second day on Wednesday demanding armed security guards on the premises for their security. The doctors went on strike on Tuesday evening after some people thrashed a few of them and fired in the air for allegedly refusing to admit their patient in the central emergency ward.The doctors claimed they had brought the patient first at around 11am in a very critical condition.
Bihar: 3-year-old girl rescued from Munger borewell after 28 hours - Times of India ►
PATNA: Three-year-old Sana was rescued from the 160 feet deep borewell shaft after 28 hours at Murgiyachak in Munger town on Wednesday evening. She was immediately rushed to Munger sadar hospital.While playing at around 4pm at her maternal grandparent’s house on Tuesday, the baby had fallen into the borewell and got stuck around 43 feet deep.
Bihar: 3-year-old girl, who fell into borewell shaft, rescued - Times of India
PATNA: A three-year-old girl, was rescued after 28 hours from a hole dug for a submersible at her maternal grandparent’s house late evening on Wednesday.Sana, daughter of Nachiketa Prasad, fell in a 160-feet-deep borewell while playing and was stuck at 43-feet.
Monsoon onset delay likely by a week, forecasts Met - Times of India
PATNA: The southwest monsoon , which usually hit Purnia and Katihar by June 10 and Patna by June 12, has delayed its onset over the state by at least a week, weather agencies claimed on Monday.In its all-India weather bulletin issued on Monday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated that no further advancement of rain-bearing clouds is likely at least for the next one week owing to weakening of monsoon flow.Weather experts in the city have, however, claimed monsoon clouds may reach...
Carbide-free mangoes, litchis a hit among Patnaites - Times of India
PATNA: People in city can now buy carbide-free mangoes and litchis from three Jeevika outlets here. Apart from its existing outlet at Income-Tax roundabout, Jeevika will open two more outlets selling mouthwatering mangoes and litchis – one near Patna zoo and another in front of Eco Park. The three outlets will sell the two fruits from 8am to 6pm.“The litchis are from Muzaffarpur and mangoes from Bhagalpur.
After liquor and gutkha, Nitish Kumar government plans ban on khaini - Times of India
PATNA: The Bihar government is planning to write to the Union health ministry, requesting it to include ‘khaini’ as a food product under the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSA), 2006. The move is aimed at banning consumption of khaini , a pure form of tobacco.On May 21, the health department banned manufacture, sale and distribution of gutkha and pan masala (with tobacco and nicotine) for a year. “The law says anything edible with tobacco or nicotine cannot be permitted. Khaini is pure tobacco.
‘Bihar likely to ban single-use plastic’ - Times of India
PATNA: Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi said on Wednesday the state government would try to ban single-use plastic within a year.Addressing an event organized by Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB), Modi said, “Seven to eight states have banned plastic use.
Cloth bags to be given at subsidized rates - Times of India
PATNA: The Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB) and department of environment and forests are taking a number of measures to pursue this year’s World Environment Day’s motto ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’.In an effort to curb the usage of polythene bags for buying fruits and vegetables, BSPCB will put up stalls on Tuesday and Wednesday at 16 major vegetable markets in the city to urge people to buy cloth bags, instead of plastic bags.Besides, all non-compostable plastic products below 50...
Buses on 20 Bihar-UP routes soon - Times of India
PATNA: The Bihar State Road Transport Corporation (BSRTC) will soon start plying buses on twenty Bihar-Uttar Pradesh (UP) routes on public-private partnership (PPP) mode.“We have floated expression of interest (EOI) to rope in private operators for running the buses. The proposal will be accepted till June 15.
Scattered rainfall in state till June 5: Weatherman - Times of India
PATNA: Several parts of the state, including Patna , are likely to witness pre-monsoon showers at least till June 5 even as weather experts are expecting onset of southwest monsoon two to three days prior to its expected timeframe of June 10.In its all-India weather bulletin issued on Friday, the Indian Meteorological Department ( IMD ) stated that several districts in state would experience pre-monsoon scattered thunderstorm and rainfall till June 5.
Stop tobacco sale near schools: Administration - Times of India
PATNA: In a fresh crackdown on the sale of tobacco to minors, the Patna district administration has directed the SDOs and BDOs to conduct regular inspection of the areas in 100-metre radius of educational institutions to make such institutions tobacco-free zones.“We will conduct several drives to ensure that people found selling or smoking tobacco at public places are fined.
Lightning, thunderstorm claim 19 lives in Bihar - Times of India
PATNA: At least 19 persons died and six others were injured in incidents of thunderstorm and lightning across the state on Monday night.Chief minister Nitish Kumar has condoled the deaths caused by nature’s fury and announced an ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh each to the next of the kin of the deceased.
Fall in pass percentage worries teachers - Times of India
PATNA: The pass percentage of Patna region Bihar and Jharkhand) in CBSE Class XII exams, the results of which were announced on Saturday, fell to 70.54%, a sharp dip of 4.06% when compared to last year’s 74.60%. Even in 2013, the overall pass percentage was 74.44%.Teachers have attributed the sharp dip in pass percentage to several reasons. “These days, students opt for lesser known schools where attendance is not mandatory.
Nipah: Hospitals gear up to follow govt advisory - Times of India
PATNA: With the state health department issuing an advisory to government medical colleges to initiate precautionary measures in the wake of outbreak of Nipah virus (NiV) in Kerala that has claimed several lives, the health personnel are on their toes.An isolation room is already there at Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) where such patients can be treated. “Doctors and health staff are also vulnerable to the virus.
Nipah virus: Govt to issue advisory - Times of India
PATNA: Amid rising concerns about the Nipah virus (NiV), the state health department is likely to issue an advisory to all government medical colleges, civil surgeons and district magistrates (DM) across Bihar soon.“We will shortly issue an advisory to medical colleges, civil surgeons and DMs to monitor encephalitis and influenza cases. If any region reports unusual deaths among pigs, it will be closely monitored.
Man breaks roza to save Hindu boy’s life - Times of India
PATNA: A Muslim man from Gopalganj district, Alam Jawed , broke his roza (fast) on Tuesday to donate blood to an eight-year-old Hindu boy suffering from thalassemia.Bhupendra Kumar’s son Punit suddenly experienced a drop in his haemoglobin level and required an immediate blood transfusion. Punit’s blood group is A+ve and none of his family members shared his blood type.Alam got to know about Punit’s condition and gladly agreed to donate his blood even at the cost of breaking his fast.
Muslim man breaks fast to help 8-year-old - Times of India
PATNA: One Jawed Alam of Gopalganj broke his Ramzan fast on Tuesday to donate blood to eight-year-old Punit Kumar, who is suffering from thalassemia.Punit, the son of Bhupendra Kumar, was rushed to Gopalganj sadar hospital after drop in haemoglobin. He required immediate blood transfusion, but the blood bank at the hospital did not have A+ blood that the boy needed. None of his family members had that blood group.
Nitish Kumar lays foundation for cancer institute - Times of India
PATNA: Chief minister Nitish Kumar laid the foundation stone for Rs 138 crore ‘State Cancer Institute’ at Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences IGIMS ) here on Thursday. The CM also laid the foundation stone for a 300kilowatt solar rooftop power plant at the hospital.To start with, there will only be 150 beds in the cancer institute which will be increased to 180 in the future.
Pneumonia vaccine to infants in 21 districts - Times of India
PATNA: Infants in Bihar’s 21 districts will be administered Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) against pneumonia at all government hospitals and health centres free of cost from June.“The PCV vaccine was being administered to infants in 17 districts for the last one year.
Minister inaugurates eight new departments at AIIMS-Patna - Times of India
PATNA: Union minister of state for health and family welfare Ashwini Kumar Choubey on Sunday inaugurated eight new departments at All India Institute of Medical Sciences-Patna (AIIMS-P).He also inaugurated three other facilities, including new outdoor patient department (OPD) building, blood bank and indoor patient department (IPD) in block-D of the hospital.The new departments inaugurated include gastroenterology, neurology, burn and plastic surgery, transfusion medicine and blood bank,...
Met: Rain to bring respite from heat - Times of India
PATNA: Residents can expect respite from prevailing scorching heat conditions as the India Meteorological Department IMD ) has predicted scattered showers across the state on Wednesday and isolated showers till Sunday.In its weather bulletin issued on Tuesday, the IMD stated that thunderstorm accompanied with squall and hail may hit isolated places over Uttarakhand, Bihar and Sub Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim on Wednesday.
Purnia girl kidnapped, recovered - Times of India
PATNA: Within hours of her kidnapping from Sunauli Chowk at Gulab Bagh market in Purnia town, police rescued seven-year-old Navya Vinakiya, daughter of businessman Surendra Vinakiya, from West Bengal near the district border on late Monday evening.“We recovered the girl within seven hours.
Meteorological: Light rain in state till May 10 - Times of India
PATNA: Weathermen on Sunday forecast light rainfall over isolated pockets of the state till Thursday.The present weather conditions have been attributed to a cyclonic circulation lying over Sub Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim and neighbourhood.
Nitish flags off 25 non-AC buses - Times of India
PATNA: Chief minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday flagged off 25 non-AC buses, which will ply between Bankipore bus depot and Danapur via Jawaharlal Nehru Marg (Bailey Road). The buses will be available at all the 20 stoppages at an interval of 10 minutes.The CM also inaugurated the state’s first driving school – Institute of Driving and Traffic Research – at a function held at Gyan Bhavan here. The institute has been established on a 15-acre land in Aurangabad with an investment of Rs 25 crore.
Patna 5th, Gaya 4th most polluted: WHO - Times of India
PATNA: Patna is the fifth most polluted city in the world in terms of PM 2.5 concentration, according to a global air pollution datebase released by the World Health Organisation (WHO).PM 2.5 is the level of ultra-fine particles of less than 2.5 microns which invade human lungs and cause serious health problems, including cancer.Patna’s PM 2.5 concentration was recorded at 144 micrograms per cubic metre, while the scenario in Gaya was worse with its PM 2.5 concentration being 149 per cubic...
Patna 5th, Gaya 3rd most polluted: WHO - Times of India
PATNA: Patna is the fifth most polluted city in the world in terms of PM 2.5 concentration, according to a global air pollution datebase released by the World Health Organisation (WHO).PM 2.5 is the level of ultra-fine particles of less than 2.5 microns which invade human lungs and cause serious health problems, including cancer.Patna’s PM 2.5 concentration was recorded at 144 micrograms per cubic metre, while the scenario in Gaya was worse with its PM 2.5 concentration being 149 per cubic...
E-transport services to be launched today - Times of India
PATNA: Chief minister Nitish Kumar will launch e-transport services on Thursday, enabling people to apply online for driving licences and vehicles registration.State transport secretary Sanjay Kumar Agarwal said on Wednesday the e-transport facilities were being run on a pilot basis in 12 districts. He made the announcement during a trial run for 25 non-AC buses, which would to be flagged off by the CM from Gyan Bhawan on Thursday.
30 electric buses to hit Patna roads soon - Times of India
PATNA: If everything goes according to plan, 30 electric buses will be operated in the state capital soon under the Smart City Plan. The move is also aimed at easing traffic congestion and curbing air pollution in the city. Transport secretary Sanjay Kumar Agarwal said the proposal for electric buses had been forwarded to the Union transport ministry for approval.
Infant bears brunt of ‘doctor crisis’ at PMCH - Times of India
PATNA: Attendants of an infant requiring surgical intervention on Wednesday alleged that the child was referred to Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) from Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) due to unavailability of paediatric surgeon.The infant, who was born with an anorectal malformation or perforated anus, had been brought to PMCH from Bhagalpur on Wednesday.
Rainfall and thunderstorm likely from tomorrow: Met - Times of India
PATNA: There is possibility of rainfall with thunderstorm/dust storm over isolated places in the state for three days from Thursday, the Patna meteorological centre said on Tuesday.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) also predicted thunderstorm accompanied by with squall at isolated places in the Gangetic West Bengal, Bihar and Jharkhand on Thursday and Friday.
Now, pay Rs 100 for using cellphone while driving - Times of India
PATNA: The state transport department on Tuesday launched a drive to penalise those found guilty of using cellphones while driving vehicles. “A fine of Rs 100 will be slapped on those caught using cellphones while driving.
Coolers for zoo inmates - Times of India
PATNA: The city’s Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park , commonly known as Patna zoo , has made preparations to keep its inmates hydrated and cool in summer.According to officials, carnivores sweat more and prefer to stay in cool, shaded areas. Herbivores, on the other hand, prefer to remain outdoors even in summer. “Apart from getting coolers and fans for the animals, we are also adding mixing glucose and electrolytes in their water to keep them hydrated,” said a zoo official.
6,000 intrastate e-way bills generated on Day 1 - Times of India
PATNA: Bihar generated 6,098 intrastate e-way bills on the first day of its implementation in the state on April 20.
Bihar govt bid to save accident victims - Times of India
PATNA: The state transport department has formulated a standard operating procedure (SoP) to ensure timely medical aid to accident victims.The SoP, based on recent guidelines from the Union ministry of road transport and highways, will be unveiled on May 3 at a function at Patna’s Gyan Bhawan from where CM Nitish Kumar will inaugurate the state’s first driving school, Institute of Driving and Traffic Research, at Aurangabad.Sources said the SoP would prescribe that anyone helping an accident...
AIIB set to lend US$2.5 billion in 2017
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) could approve up to US$2.5 billion in loans in 2017, the bank has said after its first full year in business. The Beijing-based lender, which has committed US$1.73 billion across nine projects since it began in 2015, has lined up more than 20 potential projects worth around US$3.5 billion. Half of these could get approvals within the next 12 months, according to DJ Pandian, Vice President, AIIB.
Sales up 10% this Akshaya Tritiya - Times of India
PATNA: The jewellery shops in the state capital had brisk business on Akshaya Tritiya on Wednesday and the city bullion market is expected to have 10% growth in sales compared to last year on the occasion.“Last year, the market had been slightly affected due to demonetisation. The data that we received through media reports had stated that the overall sales last year had been Rs70 to 80 crore in Patna district.
Facility of bone marrow transplant at IGIMS soon - Times of India
PATNA: The Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) would conduct bone marrow transplant and stem cell therapy from the first week of June, IGIMS medical superintendent Dr Manish Mandal said on Wednesday. IGIMS will be the first government hospital in the state to carry out such procedures.“We have fixed the rates for bone marrow transplant surgery and stem cell therapy on the basis of All India Institute of Medical Sciences-New Delhi at Rs3-4 lakh.
Don’t tweak our law, clerics tell Centre - Times of India
PATNA: Muslim clerics on Sunday called the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill as interference with Sharia, which was unacceptable to them.Addressing the ‘Deen Bachao Desh Bachao’ conference organized by Imarat Shariah under the banner of All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) at Gandhi Maidan here, member of AIMPLB-Kolkata chapter Maulana Abu Taalib Rahmani said, “The bill calls for changes in the laws of Islam that we cannot allow.”Thousands of Muslims from Bihar and...
Nitish Kumar opens Science on a Sphere facility - Times of India
PATNA: Chief minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated the Science on a Sphere (SoS) facility at Shrikrishna Science Centre near Gandhi Maidan on Monday.A small show was organized for the audience present at the launch to brief them about all the planets in the solar system. Centre’s curator Ram Swaroop gave a presentation with the help of projectors to outline various environmental changes due to pollution.The CM stressed on the need for creating awareness about the environment.
Fastening seat belt must from April 12 - Times of India
PATNA: Come April 12 and fastening seat belt will be mandatory for those driving four-wheelers in the state capital. The state transport department has asked traffic police and the officials concerned to implement the provisions of sub-rule (3) of Rule 138 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989.“In the first phase, enforcement officers will be asked to monitor all four-wheelers from Saguna Mor to Hartali Mor on the Bailey Road and Dak Bungalow roundabout.
Don’t follow gym trainers blindly: Doctors - Times of India
PATNA: Orthopaedics attending ‘GOFCON 2018’, a two-day conference organised by Global Orthopaedic Forum under the aegis of Bihar Orthopaedic Association, on Sunday advised people against blindly following exercise tips telecast on television or received through social media.“Every individual is different and exercises need to be tailor-made as such,” Agra-based orthopaedic Dr Ashok Vij said.Joint organising secretary and Boring Road-based orthopaedic Dr Ramit Gunjan said muscle exercises are...
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