The government’s Ujjwala clean cooking programme has now reached 92 percent LPG coverage in rural households significantly reducing indoor air pollution health risks.
Month: June 2026
ICMR Study Finds Urban Children More Sedentary Than Rural Peers with Greater Obesity Risk
A new ICMR study found Indian urban children spend significantly more time on screens and are at higher risk of childhood obesity than their rural counterparts.
India National Cancer Registry Releases Updated Burden Data Showing Rising Urban Cases
The National Cancer Registry Programme released updated data showing a significant rise in cancer incidence in Indian cities particularly breast and colorectal cancers.
India Kerala Nipah Monitoring Reinforced After Regional Health Scare
Kerala health authorities reinforced Nipah virus monitoring protocols following a health scare in a neighbouring state with heightened surveillance at hospitals.
India Guwahati Ragpicker Communities Highlighted on World Environment Day
Photographs from Guwahati showing ragpickers collecting recyclable materials went viral on World Environment Day spotlighting informal waste management workers.
India Plastic Pollution Reduction Drive Launched in Schools on World Environment Day
The Ministry of Environment launched a nationwide school programme on World Environment Day to educate young people on reducing plastic waste.
India Heat Wave Mortality Risk Study Reveals Disproportionate Impact on Elderly Poor
A new Indian public health study found heat wave-related mortality falls disproportionately on elderly and economically marginalised populations.
India DGCA Orders Turkish Airlines to Comply with Safety Regulations After Inspection Lapses
India’s aviation regulator ordered Turkish Airlines to address safety compliance gaps discovered during inspections of its Indian operations.
India Encephalitis Alert Issued for UP Bihar Children Ahead of Monsoon
Health officials issued an alert about rising encephalitis risk for children in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar ahead of the monsoon season urging preventive measures.
India Monsoon Forecast 2026 Predicts Above-Normal Rainfall for Most Regions
The India Meteorological Department’s updated forecast predicted above-normal monsoon rainfall across most of India in 2026 with good implications for agriculture.