Top environment experts have questioned the recommendations of the government-appointed committee to suggest changes to six existing environment and forest laws.

Tribune News Service

The government today formed a three-member committee to inspect Ebola virus preparedness efforts at airports.

India today joined Thailand to become the world leader on the size and impact of health warnings on tobacco packages.

* 3.5 lakh people evacuated
* 200 kmph winds slam Visakhapatnam
* PM promises help

A Rs 20-meal can yield up to 1,000 calories; but hygiene remains big concern

The first-ever audit of street food by India’s apex food regulator has shown that it is easy to get nutrition worth a full meal from a street food serving worth just Rs 20. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recently conducted a survey in Kolkata to determine the nutritious content of street food. It found that a street food meal of Rs 20 yielded around 1,000 calories to a consumer.

Following 21 reported infant deaths since the introduction of Pentavalent vaccine in India in 2011, the government is planning a large-scale study to determine the safety of the vaccine and the cau

The Centre has decided to order an inquiry into the diversion of tribal forest land for coal mining in Mahan region of Madhya Pradesh where mass forgery of villagers’ signatures to attain approvals

Taking a cue from global trends, India is beginning to turn its attention towards adolescent health, with the government in the process of finalising a National Policy on Adolescent Health.

If you think packaged water is safe to consume, think again!.