south-east

  1. Teenager arrested with 'bladed weapon' after attack on UK Gurudwara

    LONDON - A 17-year-old boy has been detained after two women were injured in an incident with a "bladed weapon" at a gurudwara in Kent, south-east England, local police said on Friday.Kent Police said its officers were called to the Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara in Gravesend on Thursday...
  2. DDA launches anti-encroachment campaign in Yamuna plains of Sarai Kale Khan

    New Delhi, Delhi Development Authority on Friday launched an anti-encroachment drive in the Yamuna plains of Sarai Kale Khan in south-east Delhi. The officers provided this information.According to DDA, the operation was conducted amid adequate security arrangements to ensure maintenance of...
  3. Two minors stab a man in southeast Delhi

    New Delhi: A 23-year-old man was allegedly stabbed multiple times by two teenagers in south-east Delhi's Nizamuddin, police said on Thursday.The victim, Sahil, who lives with his parents in Nizamuddin Basti, was sitting alone in a park when he was attacked on Wednesday night, a police officer...
  4. WHO calls on member countries to end illicit tobacco trade, control uncontrolled alcohol consumption

    Bangkok [Thailand], The World Health Organization has called on member countries in the Southeast Asian region to recognize that alcohol and tobacco in any form, legal or illicit, are harmful to health and therefore Decisive action must be taken to stop it. illicit trade in tobacco products and...
  5. Consistency is important when practicing multifaceted aspects of yoga: WHO

    Saima Wajed, WHO's regional director for South-East Asia, said in a statement that yoga means "to unite", symbolizing the harmony between body and consciousness."Research has shown the mental and physical health benefits of yoga, including relief from anxiety through deep breathing and...
  6. Accelerate efforts for healthy aging: WHO

    New Delhi: Experts and officials from ministries of health and social welfare of countries in the WHO South-East Asia region discussed measures to improve health care services for older people and a regional strategy on healthy ageing, during a three-day meeting held here today. of.“Today...
  7. Accelerate efforts for healthy aging: World Health Organization

    New Delhi [India], Experts and officials from ministries of health, social welfare and empowerment of countries in the WHO South-East Asia Region discussed measures to improve health and care services for older persons and a regional strategy on healthy ageing. . The day's meeting concluded here...
  8. A fire broke out in a restaurant in southeast Delhi

    New Delhi: A fire broke out at a restaurant in south-east Delhi area on Saturday evening, officials said.Delhi Fire Service (DFS) officials said there is no report of any injury at present.Officials said a call was received at 5.44 pm that electrical wires had caught fire outside a...
  9. 1.6 million people worldwide fall ill every day after eating contaminated food: WHO

    World Food Safety Day, celebrated every year on 7 June, was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2018 to draw attention and inspire action to help prevent, detect and respond to public health threats associated with unsafe food. Was established for. This year's theme is 'Prepare...
  10. Four coaches of Taj Express caught fire in Delhi

    New Delhi: A fire broke out in four coaches of the Taj Express train in Sarita Vihar, south-east Delhi on Monday. The officers provided this information.A Delhi Fire Service (DFS) official said, "We received information about the fire in four coaches of the Taj Express train at 4.24 pm. Eight...
  11. Voting continues for 6 seats of Karnataka Legislative Council

    Bengaluru: Voting is underway on Monday in the biennial elections for six seats in the teacher and graduate constituencies of the Karnataka Legislative Council.78 contestants are in the fray. Counting of votes will take place on June 6.Congress has 29 members in the 75-member Upper House...
  12. Asia-Pacific countries remain vigilant and committed to tackling antimicrobial resistance

    GENEVA [Switzerland], the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned health leaders from countries and regions in South-East Asia and the Western Pacific to work together to more effectively tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Are committed, WHO informed in a press release. Released on...
  13. India strengthens SEARO region with affordable medical solutions: Union Health Secretary

    According to Union Health Secretary Apoorva Chandra, New Delhi, India, recognized as the pharmaceutical capital of the world, is strengthening the SEARO region with affordable medical measures.Chandra chaired a high-level meeting titled "Advancing the health and well-being of billions of...
  14. WHO and experts meet to formulate strategy to strengthen community participation; Resilience in health emergencies

    New Delhi [India], Against the backdrop of recent crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, health officials from the WHO South-East Asia Region, along with experts and partner agencies, met here this week and a regional Discussed strategy. Outline of action to engage communities, build their...
  15. Efforts to prevent, control hypertension need to be further strengthened to meet global, national targets: WHO Regional Director

    New Delhi [India], According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated more than 294 million people in South-East Asia suffer from high blood pressure. Saima Wajed, Regional Director for South-East Asia, emphasized this on the occasion of World Hypertension Day. Efforts to prevent and...
  16. After dust storm wreaks havoc in Delhi, IMD predicts rain, storm across the country

    New Delhi [India], India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that there is a possibility of thunderstorm and lightning in many parts of the country on Saturday. "Light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning very likely over Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan during next 3 hours," the...
  17. 6.0 magnitude earthquake hits Philippines

    The institute said that the earthquake occurred at 6.16 pm. The attack took place at 1016 GMT at a depth of 8 km, about 32 km south-east of the coastal city of Dulag, Xinhua news agency reported.The institute said that there will be aftershocks and damage after a tectonic earthquake...
  18. Man found dead under mysterious circumstances in southeast Delhi

    New Delhi: A 48-year-old man was found dead under mysterious circumstances in south-east Delhi's Mithapur Chowk area on Monday, with injuries on his hips and right eye. Police gave this information.He said that the deceased has been identified as Gopal Gupta, resident of Hari Naga Extension...
  19. Plastic pipe caught fire in Jamia Nagar, Delhi

    New Delhi: DFS officials said four fire engines were dispatched after some plastic pipes caught fire in south-east Delhi's Jamia Nagar.Delhi Fire Service official said no casualties were reported."At 1.25 pm, a call was received regarding fire in some plastic pipes in Jamia Nagar area. Four...
  20. World Malaria Day: WHO calls for equitable health access

    New Delhi, On World Malaria Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) stressed the need for greater focus on addressing health equity, gender equality and human rights barriers in malaria responses.Saima Wajed, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia, stressed redoubled efforts to overcome...