Rising myopia in kids linked to screen time

Rising myopia in kids linked to screen time

Sunday, 13 October 2024 | Pioneer News Service | New Delhi

Amid rising concerns about increasing myopia rates among school-age children, ophthalmologists have linked this disturbing trend to the growing use of smartphones and digital screens. Dr JS Tityal, chief of AIIMS’s Rajendra Prasad Center in Delhi, emphasised that excessive screen time impacts children's learning and development. He warned that if not addressed...

One person dead, three others hospitalised as fire breaks out in Noida sector 27 house

Sunday, 13 October 2024 | Staff Reporter

In a shocking incident, one person was found dead and three others were hospitalized as fire broke out in a house in Noida’s sector 27. The deceased has been identified as Shweta Singh. According to the Noida police,  a severe fire erupted in a house of Sector 27, Noida and...

Congress analysing Haryana Assembly poll results: Kharge

Sunday, 13 October 2024 | Pioneer News Service | Bengaluru

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday said the party was analysing the Haryana Assembly poll results, and has sought a booth wise report to determine what led to the defeat. He said his party is paying special attention to ascertain what led to Haryana loss, keeping forthcoming elections in mind, but...

30 lakh Tirupati laddu prasadams sold during Brahmotsavams: TTD

Sunday, 13 October 2024 | PTI | Tirupati

As many as 30 lakh laddus were sold during the past eight days of annual Brahmotsavams of Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple at Tirumala Hills, Tirupati Tirumala Devasthanams (TTD) said on Saturday. The nine-day annual Brahmotsavams, concluded today with around 15 lakh devotees having satisfactory darshan of Vahana Sevas, which includes 3.5...

Atishi Government identifies multiple sites for Durga idol immersion across Delhi

Sunday, 13 October 2024 | Staff Reporter | New Delhi

The Atishi government has identified multiple immersion sites for the ‘durga idols immersions across the city, ensuring that the process is well-coordinated and seamless. Sub Divisional Magistrates have been tasked with inspecting the sites alongside relevant departments to guarantee a smooth and safe experience for all. In a meeting chaired by...

MNS chief urges voters to bring about change in Maharashta Assembly polls

Sunday, 13 October 2024 | T N RAGHUNATHA | Mumbai

Likening the votes as weapons hidden by Pandavas in the Shami tree, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena President Raj Thackeray on Saturday exhorted the people in the state, especially the youth and farmers, to make effective use of their votes to bring about a change in power Interacting with the people through a...

Pre-Assembly poll Dussehra rallies: Warring Senas flex muscle as Uddhav, Shinde trade charges

Sunday, 13 October 2024 | T N RAGHUNATHA | Mumbai

In their bid to reach out to voters in the country’s commercial capital and elsewhere in the State, the two feuding Shiv Senas – led by late Bal Thackeray’s son Uddhav Thackeray and chief minister Eknath Shinde respectively – flexed their muscles and traded charges in leading grounds of Mumbai...

Ahead of commissioning, IAF aircraft lands at Mumbai International Airport

Saturday, 12 October 2024 | T N RAGHUNATHA | Mumbai

In a significant milestone witnessed months ahead of the commissioning of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA),  a C-295 transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) landed on its runway on Friday afternoon. The C-295, a medium tactical transport aircraft, landed around 1215 hrs after which it was accorded a...

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