HEALTH
Many colours in the spectrum: International Autism Day
Awareness among society and acceptance by parents are two factors which make the life of children with autism easier
How healthy is your diet: an interaction with nutritionist Ankita Sehgal
With trending new diets, comes a lot of misinformation that might be harmful for our health. Patriot talks with a nutritionist to bust the myths and learn the correct ways of dieting.
52 cases of Dengue in Delhi while cases continue to rise
Till March 12 this year, 48 cases of dengue were recorded in the city. Four fresh cases have been reported in the last one week.
Sisodia orders officials to complete upgradation of drainages by May 31
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has directed PWD officials to complete desilting of drains and installation of pumps at vulnerable points by May 31 to ensure that waterlogging does not take place during the upcoming monsoon season.
No more a female bastion: Men in nursing jobs
India saw its first batch of male nurses almost two decades ago. Yet, even now, the men who chose nursing as their profession find their gender is more of a talking point than the patient care they have been providing A woman dressed in a white caretaker’s uniform, her hair covered in a small cap, […]
Private offices in Delhi ordered to Work From Home amid rising cases of infection
The Delhi government on Tuesday directed closure of all private offices, except those in exempted categories, amid rising number of COVID-19 cases. The private offices, which were till now operating with 50% work force, have been asked to follow the practice of work from home. An order issued by Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) also […]
Delhi government starting with yoga classes for Covid patients in home isolation
The Delhi government will launch online yoga and meditation classes for COVID-19 patients in home isolation from January 12, as per the Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Under the initiative, each Covid patient will be sent a link to register for yoga classes. From Wednesday, trained instructors will conduct hour-long classes in the morning and evening, […]
Weekend curfew makes a comeback as Delhi witnesses surge in Covid cases
The Delhi government has decided to impose weekend curfew in the capital, amidst a surge in Covid cases of the Omicron variant, as per the Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia. Government employees, barring those engaged in essential services, will be asked to work from home. Private offices will remain open with 50% capacity. “There will […]
