CM Sai elected President of CG Archery Association

CM Sai elected President of CG Archery Association

Thursday, 12 September 2024 | Staff Reporter | RAIPUR

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai was on Wednesday unanimously elected the new President of the Chhattisgarh Archery Association. At a General Assembly meeting of the Association held at Sai's residence, he said: "It is a matter of honour to be elected unanimously as the President. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to...

Mobile phone use can worsen heart disease in smokers, diabetics: Study

Thursday, 05 September 2024 | Agencies

Frequent mobile phone use was positively linked with increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, particularly in those who currently smoke and have diabetes. Furthermore, poor sleep, psychological distress, and neuroticism were identified as contributing factors to this connection, a study found on Wednesday. Poor sleep, psychological distress, and neuroticism were identified...

Minister launches online registration facility of CPC

Thursday, 05 September 2024 | Staff Reporter | RAIPUR

Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal inaugurated the online registration facility of the Chhattisgarh Pharmacy Council (CPC) on Wednesday. This eliminates the need for pharmacy students and chemists to visit the Pharmacy Council in Raipur for registration or renewal. They will have to visit the council office only once to verify documents. On this...

Blood cancer spread to brain can cause severe neurological problems: Experts

Thursday, 05 September 2024 | Agencies

Blood cancer cells can get carried in the bloodstream to the brain and can cause severe neurological problems, including visual blurring, abnormal facial twitching, and numbness, said experts on World Leukaemia Day on Wednesday. World Leukaemia Day is observed every year on September 4 to raise awareness about the disease. Leukemia is...

DKS Hospital to have Kidney, Liver transplant facilities

Thursday, 05 September 2024 | Staff Reporter | RAIPUR

Liver and kidney transplants services are to be introduced soon at the government-run Dau Kalyan Singh (DKS) Super-speciality hospital in Raipur, it was announced on Wednesday. Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal said Rs 6 crore has been approved for the procurement of liver and kidney transplant equipment, an official statement said. Jaiswal...

Govt issues advisory to tackle crop diseases

Thursday, 05 September 2024 | Staff Reporter | RAJNANDGAON

With the sowing of Kharif crops near completion, the Krishi Vigyan Kendras in Chhattisgarh are issuing advisory to tackle diseases and infestations in crops, an official communiqué said on Wednesday. The advisory calls for draining out the water from the fields in case of infestations of green moths. No more than...

Chhattisgarh artisan selected for National Handicraft Award

Thursday, 05 September 2024 | Staff Reporter | RAIPUR

Hirabai Jhareka Baghel of Chhattisgarh’s Sarangarh-Bilaigarh has been selected for the National Handicraft Award for her outstanding contribution in Dhokra Bell Metal craft, an official communiqué said on Wednesday. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has congratulated her. Baghel is a renowned craftsmant. She was feted by the state government for her achievements...

Chhattisgarh gets approval for 8.46 lakhs PMAY houses

Thursday, 05 September 2024 | Staff Reporter | RAIPUR

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced on Wednesday that the Centre has approved a total of 8,46,931 houses for the state under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Addressing the media in Raipur, Sai said the previous government had deprived more than 18 lakh poor families of Chhattisgarh of PMAY houses...

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