public health

PMK Leader Urges Tobacco Ban for Youth in Letter to PM Modi

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PMK Leader Urges Tobacco Ban for Youth in Letter to PM Modi

Chennai, May 2: PMK President Anbumani Ramadoss has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the central government to enact a historic law that would prohibit the sale and consumption of tobacco products for individuals born in 2009 or later. The aim is to create a ‘smoke-free generation’ in India. In his letter to the … Read more

BHU Professor Shyam Sundar Agrawal Hails Padma Shri as Result of 38 Years’ Dedication

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BHU Professor Shyam Sundar Agrawal Hails Padma Shri as Result of 38 Years’ Dedication

Varanasi: Professor Shyam Sundar Agrawal of Banaras Hindu University (BHU), recognised for his pioneering work in kala-azar treatment, has been announced as a recipient of the Padma Shri award. Expressing gratitude to the Government of India, Professor Agrawal attributed this honour to his 38 years of relentless effort in the field. Among the Padma awards … Read more