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Centre launches special nationwide drive against substandard helmets

The government has cancelled or allowed to expire 162 helmet manufacturing licences to date, while authorities have conducted 27 raids targeting violations of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) regulations, the consumer affairs ministry said on Saturday.

26 October 2024, 16:24 IST

Centre launches special nationwide drive against substandard helmets

Centre launches special nationwide drive against substandard helmets

Centre launches special nationwide drive against substandard helmets

26 October 2024, 16:24 IST

Mamata govt issues directives on security for healthcare professionals

The directives came a day after the government held a meeting with agitating junior doctors over the same issues.

19 September 2024, 14:10 IST

Kolkata rape-murder case: West Bengal govt issues issues directives on security for healthcare professionals

Kolkata rape-murder case: West Bengal govt issues issues directives on security for healthcare professionals

Mamata govt issues directives on security for healthcare professionals

19 September 2024, 14:10 IST

Install CCTV cameras in blind spots, control people’s access: Centre's advisory to states on doctors’ safety

Other advises from the Centre include security audit of the hospitals along with the district administration, training of the hired security personnel and having adequate number of hospital staff to ferry patients on wheelchairs and stretchers in order to reduce the number of patient attendants and lessen the load on the guards.

28 August 2024, 14:51 IST

Install CCTV cameras in blind spots, control people’s access: Centre's advisory to states on doctors’ safety

Install CCTV cameras in blind spots, control people’s access: Centre's advisory to states on doctors’ safety

Install CCTV cameras in blind spots, control people’s access: Centre's advisory to states on doctors’ safety

28 August 2024, 14:51 IST

Kerala government orders 'space audit' in state medical colleges to ensure employee safety

The Kerala Health Minister also directed that all medical colleges should implement the Code Gray protocol -- which is used if someone, including a patient, is being aggressive, abusive, violent or displaying threatening behaviour.

20 August 2024, 09:59 IST

Kerala government orders 'space audit' in state medical colleges to ensure employee safety

Kerala government orders 'space audit' in state medical colleges to ensure employee safety

Kerala government orders 'space audit' in state medical colleges to ensure employee safety

20 August 2024, 09:59 IST

12-hour duty, special safety app: Jittery Mamata govt's new measures in wake of Kolkata hospital rape-murder

The initiatives included the creation of ‘Ratri Sathi (night buddy)’, a special security force comprising police personnel and private security guards, to ensure the safety and security of women working during night hours.

17 August 2024, 23:13 IST

12-hour duty, special safety app: Jittery Mamata govt's new measures in wake of Kolkata hospital rape-murder

12-hour duty, special safety app: Jittery Mamata govt's new measures in wake of Kolkata hospital rape-murder

12-hour duty, special safety app: Jittery Mamata govt's new measures in wake of Kolkata hospital rape-murder

17 August 2024, 23:13 IST

A sore point: The vulnerability of hospital campuses

Unsuitable duty rooms, broken monitoring systems and inadequate safety measures have meant that medical professionals in India are forced to work in unsafe conditions

17 August 2024, 19:53 IST

A sore point: The vulnerability of hospital campuses

A sore point: The vulnerability of hospital campuses

A sore point: The vulnerability of hospital campuses

17 August 2024, 19:53 IST

Medical liability: Time to clarify accountability

The ongoing debate regarding the accountability of medical professionals under consumer protection laws highlights important considerations, especially amidst the increasing practice of defensive medicine, which leads to higher costs

15 August 2024, 20:14 IST

Medical liability: Time to clarify
accountability

Medical liability: Time to clarify
accountability

Medical liability: Time to clarify accountability

15 August 2024, 20:14 IST

Unified train operation safety norm will be issued in 10 days: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Talking to media persons here, Vaishnaw said the ministry initiated the process of bringing uniformity in subsidiary rules (SR) of all 17 railway zones after the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) flagged contradictions in these norms in its investigation report in the Kanchanjunga train accident that took place on June 17.

07 August 2024, 20:22 IST

Unified train operation safety norm will be issued in 10 days: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Unified train operation safety norm will be issued in 10 days: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Unified train operation safety norm will be issued in 10 days: Ashwini Vaishnaw

07 August 2024, 20:22 IST

Apple brings privacy and safety-centric feature 'Watch For Your Kids' to India

This new feature offers a sense of reassurance for parents as they would be able to know their kid is safe at school or their friends' home.

24 July 2024, 10:47 IST

Apple brings privacy and safety-centric feature 'Watch For Your Kids' to India

Apple brings privacy and safety-centric feature 'Watch For Your Kids' to India

Apple brings privacy and safety-centric feature 'Watch For Your Kids' to India

24 July 2024, 10:47 IST

Meta to blur Instagram messages containing nudity in latest move for teen safety

Meta is under mounting pressure in the United States and Europe over allegations that its apps were addictive and have fueled mental health issues among young people.

11 April 2024, 09:10 IST

Meta to blur Instagram messages containing nudity in latest move for teen safety

Meta to blur Instagram messages containing nudity in latest move for teen safety

Meta to blur Instagram messages containing nudity in latest move for teen safety

11 April 2024, 09:10 IST