Ayushman Bharat

Delhi High Court criticizes government’s rejection of Ayushman Bharat scheme aid

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court expressed dismay on Wednesday over the Delhi government’s decision to reject financial aid under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), which provides up to Rs 5 lakh in health coverage for underprivileged citizens. A bench consisting of Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela called […]

India’s healthcare system: Call for robust medical research

India’s healthcare system, despite significant strides in recent years, remains fragile and underprepared to handle the myriad health challenges it faces. The recent dengue outbreak in Manipur and the government’s initiative to combat anaemia through fortified rice highlight the ongoing struggles and the urgent need for a more robust healthcare infrastructure and medical research framework. […]

ED Raids multiple locations in PMLA fake ID scam

New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting raids at more than 19 locations in Delhi, Chandigarh, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh (Districts- Kangra, Una, Shimla, Mandi, Kullu) in connection with a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case. The case involves the generation of fake Ayushman Bharat AB-PMJAY ID cards and violations of the scheme […]

Rajasthan polls 2023: Jaisalmer locals laud Modi for tubewells and homes boost

JAISALMER: In the scenic setting of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, situated along the border with Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi enjoys substantial popularity among the local residents. Rohan Dua, the Executive Editor of The New Indian, explored various sites in Rajasthan, such as Jaisalmer, Pokhran, Sam, and Longewala, to assess the prevailing sentiments among the people. In the […]

J&K health department debunks multi-crore scam accusations

Unmasking attempts to discredit initiative; facts, figures illuminate financial realities: SHA SRINAGAR: Reacting to the recent social media dissemination of misleading information aiming to tarnish the reputation of the Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana SEHAT (AB-PMJAY SEHAT) scheme in Jammu and Kashmir, the State Health Agency (SHA) debunked the claims calling them baseless […]

Health carnival at 1.56 lakh Ayushman Bharat centres on 14th of every month

In Delhi, a Cyclathon will be organized with the theme, ‘Cycle for Health’ at Lady Hardinge Medical College. An area in the premises of the hospital will be dedicated as a Cycle Stand.

J&K LG Inaugurates Superspeciality Hospital In Nowgam

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday inaugurated the 150-bedded Ujala Cygnus Kashmir Superspeciality Hospital in Nowgam. The Lt Governor said that the new state-of-the-art hospital, equipped with all the advanced medical facilities, will strengthen the government’s efforts of ensuring quality healthcare services to the people of J&K, besides generating employment opportunities for the locals. […]

Ayusman Scheme Irregularities: Uttarakhand Health Dept Recovers Rs 44 Crore From Private Hospitals

DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand state health department has found irregularities in the implementation of Atal Ayushman Uttarakhand Yojana (AAUY) under which free medical treatment is provided to the people. Uttarakhand State Health Authority (SHA), a body which monitors the centre’s flagship Ayushman Bharat Prime Minister’s Jan Arogya Yojana in the state, has recovered Rs 44 Crore from […]