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Premium FAR Policy draws flak from experts
2+ hour, 25+ min ago (228+ words) Bengaluru: The Urban Development Department has introduced a new "Premium Floor Area Ratio (FAR)" policy in Bengaluru, allowing developers to construct additional floors above the approved building... Bengaluru: The Urban Development Department has introduced a new "Premium Floor Area Ratio…...
Mizoram reports India’s highest cancer incidence; state strengthens healthcare
22+ hour, 6+ min ago (477+ words) Mizoram has the highest cancer incidence and mortality rates in India, with Aizawl district reporting an age-adjusted incidence rate of 269.4 per one lakh men, health officials said on Sunday. A senior Health and Family Welfare Department official said stomach and…...
No SSD tokens on March 1 & 2
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (128+ words) Tirumala: As already announced by TTD, in view of Lunar Eclipse on March 03, Slotted Sarva Darshan tokens(SSD) will not be issued in Tirupati on March 01 and 02 for darshan on March 02 and 03... Tirumala: As already announced by TTD, in view…...
Sleep loss can worsen lung ailments, cautions US Physician
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (197+ words) Tirupati: Dr Madhukar Kaloji, a physician based in Virginia observed that persistent insomnia and chronic sleep deprivation can silently aggravate both physical and psychological health, particularly among patients battling respiratory illnesses. Addressing clinicians and postgraduate students, he explained that adults…...
“Life Insurance Is an Enabler” — Ravindra Sharma, SBI Life
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (581+ words) The new TVCs bring this insight to life, showing how financial protection empowers individuals to dream without compromise. Whether it's choosing a new career path, supporting a child's ambition, or building something of one's own, the campaign illustrates that having…...
Neuro Equilibrium moots new clinics
4+ day, 12+ min ago (115+ words) Neuro Equilibrium moots new clinics'The Hans India Bengaluru: In India, nearly six crore people suffer from vertigo and balance disorders, yet many are misdiagnosed or managed only with symptom-suppressing medication instead of addressing the root cause FutureCure Health Private Limited,…...
Excessive pesticide use can pose health risks, warns seer
4+ day, 31+ min ago (299+ words) Expressing serious concern over rising health risks linked to chemical-based agriculture, seer Adrushya Kadasiddheshwar Swamiji of Kanheri Math in Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, warned that Punjab has become a "cancer hub" and said the state should serve as a cautionary lesson…...
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank partners with Kotak Life to boost insurance penetration
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (221+ words) Bengaluru: Utkarsh Small Finance Bank on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership with Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company Ltd to strengthen its life insurance portfolio and expand access to financial protection products across India. The collaboration marks a significant step in…...
Pensions to be distributed on February 28
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (188+ words) Vijayawada: The state government will distribute NTR Bharosa pensions on February 28, a day in advance, as March 1 falls on a Sunday, minister for MSMEs, SERP and NRI empowerment and relations... Vijayawada: The state government will distribute NTR Bharosa pensions on…...
Over 88L unorganised workers register on e-Shram portal in AP
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (226+ words) Vijayawada: As many as 88,16,453 unorganised sector workers in the state have registered on the e-Shram portal, while 18,24,221 workers have enrolled with the Andhra Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers" Welfare Board, labour minister Vasamsetti Subhash informed the Assembly on Monday....