The Tamil Nadu health department has started the process to set up a 'war room' to prevent maternal deaths. The decision was taken in the first meeting of the state-level task force, which was constituted in October this year to bring down the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR), held at the state secretariat on Tuesday. During the meeting, the task force examined the data and was informed that 74.25% of maternal deaths had occurred during the postnatal period.
Bu hikaye The New Indian Express dergisinin October 23, 2024 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Giriş Yap
Bu hikaye The New Indian Express dergisinin October 23, 2024 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Giriş Yap
Budgam village loses the healer in terror attack
WE have lost the healer and an honest man,\" said Abdul Gaffar, an elderly resident of Nadigam village of central Kashmir's Budgam district. Dr Shahnawaz was among seven persons killed on Sunday in the terror attack on a workers' camp at an under-construction site belonging to APCO Infratech company at Gagangir in central Kashmir's Ganderbal.
40 more flights get bomb threats
HOAX bomb threats continued to keep the security agencies on their toes and inconvenience passengers on Tuesday as about 40 more flights received threat emails.
EXTEND SOCIAL SECURITY FOR WORKERS IN ODISHA
A rapid structural change in the economy notwithstanding, social security continues to elude a large chunk of the labour force in Odisha. Two reports, completely different in scope and objective, give a clear picture of the situation.
SMALL SATELLITE CITIES ARE A BETTER SOLUTION TO URBAN CONGESTION
QUIETLY but surely, a string of satellite cities have come up dotting India's urbanscape in recent decades. These offer affordable housing and jobs that help decongest the old, creaking megalopolises. Gurugram and Navi Mumbai come to mind first.
I'VE LEARNT A LOT FROM STAR'S MIXED REVIEWS
Kavin speaks about his upcoming release, Bloody Beggar, creating the look of his character, competing with films like Amaran and Brother, and more
Sporting fraternity not happy with CGF move
THE Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) officially announced that Glasgow will be hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
SARFARAZ VS RAHUL FOR ONE SPOT
AT any given point of time, at least one Indian middle-order batter is in constant scrutiny. Over the last few years, that particular mantle has been occupied by the likes of Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill. It's now time for this particular spotlight to shine on KL Rahul.
Double delight for swimmer Maanya
CHENNAI'S Maanya Mukta Manesh bagged a double while Kancheepuram's Danush S lived up to his favourite status in the college swimming competition at the CM Trophy 2024.
Bates & Martin, the Bert & Ernie of NZ cricket
CONVENTIONALLY speaking, Bert and Ernie are two Muppet characters who appear together on the PBS children's television show called Sesame Street. Both of these characters have been part of one of the most beloved shows since its inception. Who are these two? Simply put, Bert and Ernie are best friends and they are always by each other's side. They go on adventures, learn a thing or two in an episode, and interact with guests but all of this by remaining together. You cannot separate one from the other. Suzie Bates and Katey Martin are the Bert and Ernie of New Zealand cricket and even when one of them has replaced wicketkeeping gloves for commentary mic, they are still standing together like they did when the journey started in Dunedin, Otago.
ISL: Fall rises to lift Odisha
MOURTADA Fall scored the decisive goal as Odisha FC condemned East Bengal to their sixth consecutive defeat in the ongoing season of the ISL, here on Tuesday.
