Health & Sanitation
NNWN/ New Delhi, 2018-10-02
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Mahatma Gandhi had laid lot of emphasis on cleanliness. Recalling Mahatma Gandhi's " Constructive Programme", published way back in 1945, , he said that an emphasis was laid on rural sanitation.He stated this in his address at Mahatma Gandhi International…
NNWN/ Bengaluru, 2018-09-14
An NGO has decided to produce champions of mental health. Never heard of it so far. Yes, the White Swan Foundation has taken the responsibility to spread awarenss on mental heath among10,000 people. The task which the foundation has made its commitment to, launched " Mission 10…
NNWN/ New Delhi, 2018-09-05
Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh will continue to work as regional director of WHO's South East Asian Region for another five years. Dr Khetrapal Singh's candidature was unopposed in the Regional Committee session which was attended by 11 member countries of WHO South East Asia Region.
Union…
Anju Grover/ New Delhi, 2018-09-23
St John Amulance brigade is committed to adopt innovative techniques to provide first aid services in view of the changing needs of society. Delhi chapter of St John Ambulance brigade recently organised a day long training camp on first aid services for its volunteers. More…
NNWN/ New Delhi, 2018-09-12
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan completes four years on October 2, 2018, birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. On the occasion of completion of four years and 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called upon people to become a part of ‘Swachhata Hi Seva Movement’.…
NNWN/ New Delhi, 2018-08-03
This has come as a major compliment for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. World Health Organisation has lauded India's effort towards safe sanitation services. The UN body on Friday said that Swachh Bharat Mission can avert up to 3 lakh deaths due to…
NNWN/ New Delhi, 2018-09-21
Delhi State Anganwadi Workers and Helpers Union has expressed its reservation against the Union Cabinet's decision to hike in pay of Asha and Anganwadi workers. The union said that hike would not solve the problem of thousands of workers because of rising cost of living in…
NNWN/ New Delhi, 2018-09-08
According to a recent study by the World Health Organization (WHO), about 34% of Indians — 24.7% male and 43.9% females — are not active enough to stay healthy. Globally, more than 1.4 billion adults are at risk of diseases from not doing enough physical activity.…
NNWN/ New Delhi, 2018-07-21
The GST Council has decided to exempt sanitary napkins from the ambit of Goods and Services Tax thereby it conceded the long pending demand of NGOs and students from Gwalior. Union Finance Minister Piyush Goyal made the announcement at the end of 28th meeting of GST…
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