Telecom sector disappointed with 18% GST rates
The telecom industry, expressing its disappointment over the 18 percent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates, on Friday said it will further stress the already bleeding balance sheet of the sector.
May 19, 2017, 16:57 PM IST
GST rates for services finalised: Education, healthcare to be exempted; telecom, financial services to attract 18% tax
The GST Council finalised four tax rates of 5, 12, 18 and 28 percent to apply on services including telecom, insurance, hotels and restaurants under the biggest tax reform since the Independence.
May 19, 2017, 14:40 PM IST
India ranks 154th out of 195 countries on healthcare index, lags behind Bangladesh & Sri Lanka
India came at 154th position in the ranking of healthcare quality in 195 countries, whereas some countries like South Korea, Peru and China have seen greatest improvements in healthcare access and quality since 1990.
May 19, 2017, 12:37 PM IST
Ransomware attacks: What makes healthcare most vulnerable
The NHS cyber-attack should be treated as a wake-up call for organisations around the world, particularly, the health sector.
May 16, 2017, 16:02 PM IST
NHS cyber-attack: Patients asked to use services 'wisely'
The ransomeware, which locked files and demanded payment to allow access, has infected 200,000 machines in 150 countries since Friday
May 15, 2017, 11:09 AM IST
Nurses crucial for cost-effective, good quality healthcare: Pranab Mukherjee
President Pranab Mukherjee was speaking at Rashtrapati Bhavan after presenting the National Florence Nightingale Awards to nursing personnel on the occasion of International Nurses Day.
May 13, 2017, 01:00 AM IST
#InternationalNursesDay: Reasons why we should show gratitude to nurses
Being a nurse needs a lot of commitment and dedication to the job, and that's one reason why not everyone is capable of taking up the profession althouhg it's one of the most demanding careers in the world.
May 12, 2017, 16:18 PM IST
Govt aims at providing universal health cover for all citizens: JP Nadda
JP Nadda said the government aim is to take healthcare including free drugs and diagnostics and other benefits under various government schemes in an assured manner to all so that nobody is deprived of health facilities.
Apr 21, 2017, 21:51 PM IST
Make preventive healthcare a priority to lead a wholesome life
However, the "Wellness in India Survey 2017" conducted by drug company Himalaya and market research firm IMRB revealed that 68 per cent of urban citizens do not practice preventive healthcare measures.
Apr 18, 2017, 17:41 PM IST
More reasons to play Pokemon Go: Study says game makes users happier and friendlier!
The large pool of players presented an opportunity to capture the effects of augmented reality games.
Apr 13, 2017, 21:53 PM IST
Global health system transparency index places India second from bottom
Health system transparency of the 32 countries were compared while the study mapped 27 indicators across six dimensions of transparency to provide an individual score for each country.
Apr 13, 2017, 21:26 PM IST
Does the healthcare bill defeat really disappoint Donald Trump or is it just a gimmick?
The question that arises at this point of time is whether this defeat has really shattered Mr.Trump or is it just a political gimmick.
Mar 25, 2017, 13:05 PM IST
National Health Policy 2017: All you need to know
It seeks to provide and deliver healthcare services, particualarly to underprivileged and socially vulnerable groups of people in the country.
Mar 16, 2017, 16:00 PM IST
National Health Policy: Cabinet nod a huge milestone in history of health sector in country, says JP Nadda
We will develop standards if treatment is not done properly then tribunals will be set up to take the matter,” Nadda said in the Lok Sabha.
Mar 16, 2017, 12:50 PM IST
Cabinet approves National Health Policy aimed at affordable healthcare for everyone
Government sources said the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave its nod to the policy which has been pending for the last two years.
Mar 16, 2017, 09:10 AM IST
High Court asks DAE to provide health guidelines for scientists
A division bench of Chief Justice Manjula Chellur and Justice G S Kulkarni was hearing a public interest litigation filed by RTI activist Chetan Kothari seeking formation of a special investigating team (SIT) to probe the deaths of several nuclear scientists.
Mar 03, 2017, 20:51 PM IST
Over 68 percent Indians don not practice preventive healthcare, says study
The first survey to understand wellness trends in India revealed that less than a third urban Indians take steps to proactively adopt preventive wellness.
Feb 24, 2017, 16:30 PM IST
WHO assessment of India's National Regulatory Authority big boost to govt efforts towards quality healthcare: Nadda
Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Tuesday said the successful World Health Organisation (WHO) assessment of India's National Regulatory Authority will boost the government's efforts towards quality healthcare.
Feb 22, 2017, 00:28 AM IST
Health Ministry asks AIIMS, central govt hospitals to use khadi soap, linen
As per reports, the Health Ministry order, issued on Wednesday, covers at least 23 hospitals, including PGI Chandigarh, Jipmer Puducherry and Nimhans Bengaluru, apart from AIIMS.
Feb 17, 2017, 10:09 AM IST
Will the initiatives highlighted in budget 2017 boost healthcare sector in India?
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley also mentioned in his budget speech that the government has targeted to eliminate tuberculosis by 2025.
Feb 01, 2017, 17:06 PM IST
