13.45l rly e-ticket bookings on April 1
New Delhi: A record 13.45 lakh rail tickets were booked online on the first day on Wednesday when the new rule of the railways came into force, allowing passengers to book tickets 120 days in advance rather than 60 days. Railways have extended the advance reservation period to 120 days to deal with the malaise of touts cornering bulk tickets.
ima to open free opd in headquarters
New Delhi: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) will soon open a free OPD and Jan Aushadhi Kendra at its premises in its headquarters at IMA House, Indraprastha Marg in the capital to provide free consultation to the people and patients to procure quality and cheap medicines. A Marthanda Pillai, National President and KK Aggarwal, Secretary General, IMA on Thursday said that a full time pharmacist is also available at its headquarters who will guide the timings of drugs and duration of treatment. Every patient will be given advice about the possible side effects and how to report them in time, they said.
who india awards public health champs
New Delhi: The Indian office of WHO on Wednesday gave away awards for Public Health Champions to SEWA Rural, Community Health Department of the Christian Medical College, Vellore, Biocon Foundation and Dr Vinod K Paul from New Delhi-based AIIMS, for sustained contribution to public health. In the category of innovation, Narayana Health and Ekjut, a community-based organization were conferred awards at a national consultation organised by the WHO in collaboration with the Union Health Ministry to mark the World Health Day 2015 on April 7.