HEALTH

Judith Mariya Antony -March 31, 2022

Many colours in the spectrum: International Autism Day

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 

Judith Mariya Antony -March 25, 2022

How healthy is your diet: an interaction with nutritionist Ankita Sehgal

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. 

PTI -March 21, 2022

52 cases of Dengue in Delhi while cases continue to rise

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.

PTI -March 14, 2022

Sisodia orders officials to complete upgradation of drainages by May 31

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.

Judith Mariya Antony -February 24, 2022

No more a female bastion: Men in nursing jobs

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, […]

PTI -January 11, 2022

Private offices in Delhi ordered to Work From Home amid rising cases of infection

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 […]

PTI -January 11, 2022

Delhi government starting with yoga classes for Covid patients in home isolation

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, […]

PTI -January 4, 2022

Weekend curfew makes a comeback as Delhi witnesses surge in Covid cases

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 […]