90.6% hospital births, 96% plus vaccinations: NFHS-6 reflects India's "accelerated progress" in family health parametersIndia's National Family Health Survey-6 shows significant improvements in maternal and child health. Vaccinations and antenatal care have i...
29 May, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
10 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Odisha to distribute nearly 80,000 smartphones to anganwadi workersOdisha government is set to distribute smartphones to anganwadi workers for better monitoring. A new scheme will boost the handloom sector....
05 Apr, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
Moms-to-be must have chickpeas, oats & blackberries daily: Low-fibre diet in pregnancy can slow baby's brain growthLow-fibre intake during pregnancy is linked to impaired brain development in infants, according to research from the University of Yamanash...
28 Jul, 2023, 09.43 AM IST
Bill Gates appreciates IAS Dr. M. S. Lakshmi Priya's involvement in National Health Mission of AssamBill Gates, Co-founder of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation appreciated Dr. M S Lakshmi Priya, IAS, Mission Director National Health Mission ...
04 Mar, 2023, 06.14 PM IST
Danone forays into kids health drink categoryDanone said in a statement its new brand, AptaGrow, will address nutrition requirements of children in the age group of three-six years. Th...
01 Nov, 2021, 10.38 AM IST
WickedGud raises $340,000 in a pre-seed round led by Titan Capital, othersStudies have demonstrated the necessity of nutrition and protein-rich foods. WickedGud plans to change the way the world consumes comfort f...
14 Sep, 2021, 04.32 PM IST
Cargill collaborates with UNWFP to launch nutrition program in RajasthanThe program, is in alignment with the government of India's national nutrition strategy and the Prime Minister’s overarching scheme for hol...
27 Jan, 2021, 11.47 PM IST
Covid-19: Ensure supply of midday meals amid closure, says SCThe Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed worries over the impact of Covid-19 on the mid-day meals to children across the country since all ...
19 Mar, 2020, 07.51 AM IST
Procurement of growth-monitoring devices, smartphones for anganwadis 'not up to mark': NITI AayogAccording to the transcript of the meeting of the National Council of Nutritional Challenges, NITI Aayog vice-chairman Rajiv Kumar said fiv...
24 Nov, 2019, 12.48 PM IST
You are what your mothers & grandmothers ateEvidence that poor maternal nutrition can have inheritable consequences had come long ago. Children born to mothers during famines had high...
15 Apr, 2018, 10.38 AM IST
Niti Aayog panel suggests 10-point nutrition action planThe Aayog made the pitch, citing the benefit to cost ratio of 16:1 for 40 low- and middle-income countries, adding that there is a well-rec...
06 Sep, 2017, 12.50 AM IST
Danone India to invest Rs 150 crore to expand businessFood company Danone India will invest Rs 150 crore to expand its manufacturing facility at Lalru towm, about 35 km from here, in Punjab.
06 Apr, 2016, 11.15 AM IST
NDDB invites corporates to fund milk programme for school children"The program will provide a transparent electronic platform to connect people who want to participate as donors in the initiative," Nandaku...
10 Sep, 2015, 04.18 PM IST
Health food drinks brands like Horlicks, Bournvita target momsIt's not only students who are tensed. Health food drink brands such as Horlicks and Bournvita are gearing up to also target mothers during...
28 Mar, 2015, 10.48 AM IST
Efforts to digitally educate 6 lakh ASHA workers: Ravishankar PrasadThe Union IT minister said efforts were being made to digitally link around 2.50 lakh gram panchayats across the country for better health ...
22 Dec, 2014, 05.05 PM IST
Greater investment may reduce child stunting in South AsiaUNICEF sought concerted efforts for eradication of child stunting in S Asia, saying greater investment in child feeding was key to addressi...
11 Nov, 2014, 10.23 PM IST