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Security gaps in ICMR system as per Cert-In, reveals House panel report

In the Tuesday report, the committee said that it wants to be informed about the security practices adopted by ministry of electronics and information technology (Meity).

india news

Published on Mar 12, 2025 08:18 AM IST

ByAditi Agrawal, New Delhi

Samples being tested to identify reason behind GBS spread, says ICMR chief

The ICMR chief said that GBS mostly is a post-infection syndrome which usually manifests itself two to six weeks after a person gets an infection.

The ICMR chief said the cause or association of GBS is found only in 40 per cent cases.(AP/Representative)

india news

Published on Jan 29, 2025 12:27 AM IST

PTI |

Ludhiana: ICMR assesses emergency medical system in district for improvements

This initiative is part of ICMR’s National Health Research Priority Project, launched recently, aimed at improving emergency services across the country

The ICMR team is assessing emergency services in both government and private hospitals and health centres across the district. (Sourced)

cities

Updated on Jan 08, 2025 05:16 AM IST

ByRakshit Sharma, Ludhiana

ICMR report highlights ‘antibiotic resistance’ to UTIs, Typhoid, and Pneumonia

The ICMR report concentrated on frequently used antibiotics for treating conditions like fevers, diarrhoea, pneumonia, and other bloodstream infections.

The Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Surveillance Network 2023 annual report findings show a worrying increase in antibiotic resistance nationwide.(Reuters)

india news

Updated on Sep 23, 2024 03:43 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Edited by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao

Major milestone for India’s dengue shot as Phase 3 trials begin

India reported 289,235 dengue cases and 485 deaths in 2023, according to data the National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control Programme

The global incidence of dengue has been steadily increasing over the past two decades, with at least 129 countries reporting dengue viral disease by the end of 2023, according to the World Health Organization. (HT Photo)

india news

Published on Aug 14, 2024 10:54 PM IST

ByRhythma Kaul

NIV unable to conduct whole genome sequencing as Zika virus samples not taken during peak viraemia

ICMR's NIV Pune unable to conduct Zika virus genome sequencing on PMC samples as taken post-peak viraemia, lacking viral load for sequencing.

Out of these, as many as 12 people tested positive for Zika virus infection, which includes six pregnant mothers. (HT PHOTO)

cities

Updated on Jul 09, 2024 06:12 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

ICMR says open-lid cooking speeds up nutrient loss, suggests right way to cook

ICMR in its new guidelines says open-lid cooking can accelerate nutrient loss. The medical research body recommends the correct way of cooking food.

lifestyle

Published on Jun 08, 2024 02:22 PM IST

ByParmita Uniyal, New Delhi

Is rock salt as harmful as table salt? ICMR urges to restrict intake of all salt

Talking about the dangers of excessive salt intake, ICMR says all types of salt should be consumed in limited amounts as the sodium content in them is similar.

High salt intake is associated with increase in blood pressure and high risk of heart diseases(IStock)

lifestyle

Published on Jun 07, 2024 11:41 AM IST

ByParmita Uniyal, New Delhi

ICMR says added sugar may be eliminated from diet: It adds no nutrititive value

ICMR advise limiting added sugar to 25 g per day or even completely eliminating it from the diet as it only adds to the calories but not to the nutrition.

lifestyle

Published on Jun 05, 2024 03:23 PM IST

ByParmita Uniyal, New Delhi

ICMR says labels could be misleading: 'Sugar-free foods could have hidden sugar'

ICMR mentioned how food products labelled as sugar-free, perceived as beneficial for diabetics, could be loaded with fats, refined cereals and hidden sugars.

Health claims on packaged foods are designed to catch the consumer attention and convince them that product is healthy.(Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Updated on Jun 04, 2024 10:11 AM IST

ByParmita Uniyal, New Delhi

ICMR says overcooking pulses can reduce protein quality, their nutritive value

ICMR in its new guidelines says that overboiling of pulses must be avoided as it can deteriorate quality of protein.

Boiling or pressure cooking is the best way to improve the nutritional quality of pulses since anti-nutritional factors are destroyed during boiling and pressure cooking(Unsplash)

lifestyle

Published on Jun 01, 2024 01:21 PM IST

ByParmita Uniyal, New Delhi

Prefer whole spices, says ICMR: ‘Powdered spices more likely to be adulterated’

ICMR recommends people to choose whole spices over powdered ones that are more likely to be adulterated in its new guidelines. All you want to know.

lifestyle

Published on May 31, 2024 11:49 AM IST

ByParmita Uniyal, New Delhi

ICMR suggests giving mashed dals to infants instead of ‘dal kaa pani’

ICMR in its recent guidelines recommends foods with semi-solid consistency to infants instead of watery foods like 'dal kaa pani'.

ICMR guidelines say that infant's act of spitting out the semi-solid food could be part of their learning process to swallow the food and it doesn't mean they dislike the food. (Freepik)

lifestyle

Published on May 30, 2024 10:35 AM IST

ByParmita Uniyal, New Delhi

‘Working to improve research ecosystem’: BHU conveys regret

Researchers from the Banaras Hindu University that conducted a study on the safety of Covaxin have conveyed their regret to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for acknowledging the support of the apex biomedical research regulator without proper authorisation

File photo of Banaras Hindu University. (HT Archive)

india news

Updated on May 22, 2024 08:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

ICMR distances itself from safety study on Covaxin

ICMR distances itself from BHU study on Covaxin safety, threatens legal action against authors for unauthorized acknowledgment.

ICMR collaborated with Bharat Biotech on developing the inactivated vaccine. (Pratham Gokhale/HT Photo)

india news

Updated on May 21, 2024 12:19 AM IST

ByRhythma Kaul, New Delhi

‘Poor methodology’: ICMR dissociates itself from Covaxin safety study

ICMR accused the authors of the study of erroneously adding acknowledgment of ICMR's support on findings.

ICMR has not provided any financial or technical support for the research, it said.

india news

Published on May 20, 2024 03:31 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

ICMR says avoid rapid weight loss; suggests ideal weight loss per week

Weight reduction diets should not be less than 1000 kcal/day and should provide all nutrients, say ICMR guidelines.

ICMR suggests incorporating fresh vegetables, whole grains, pulses and beans to maintain healthy weight and waist circumference. (Unsplash)

lifestyle

Updated on May 19, 2024 09:48 AM IST

ByParmita Uniyal, New Delhi

Is overboiling milk tea harmful for health? Know possible side effects

Nutrition experts warn against the dangers of excessively boiling milk tea as it may diminish nutrients, cause acidity, and may produce carcinogens.

lifestyle

Updated on May 21, 2024 11:00 AM IST

ByParmita Uniyal, New Delhi

Overheating non-stick cookware risky, say ICMR guidelines, how to safely use

Do not leave your empty non-stick pan on a burner for a long time and avoid overheating them, say ICMR guidelines.

Non-stick pans coated with Teflon are a risk if they are heated to temperatures greater than 170°C, mentions the guidelines(Freepik)

lifestyle

Updated on May 17, 2024 05:22 PM IST

ByParmita Uniyal, New Delhi

ICMR says repeated heating of vegetable oils may increase cancer risk

ICMR guidelines noted that the practice of 'reusing' vegetable oils for cooking may release harmful compounds that could lead to worrying health conditions.

lifestyle

Updated on May 16, 2024 04:07 PM IST

ByParmita Uniyal, New Delhi

‘Protein supplements not advisable’: ICMR releases 17 dietary guidelines

While protein powders have gained popularity, the ICMR warns against their consumption due to added sugars and artificial flavourings.

The guidelines challenge common misconceptions about protein requirements and muscle building.(Shutterstock)

india news

Published on May 09, 2024 08:45 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Union ayush, health ministers to announce multi-centre clinical trial on anaemia

The announcement regarding the multi-centre clinical trial on anaemia will be made by Union ministers Sarbananda Sonowal and Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday.

The ministers will also launch the Ayush-ICMR Advanced Centre for Five Integrative Health Research (AI-ACIHR) at four selected AIIMS. (Representational Image)

india news

Published on Mar 03, 2024 10:22 PM IST

PTI |

ICMR NIN Recruitment 2024: Laboratory Attendant and other posts notified

ICMR NIN Hyderabad notifies multiple vacancies including Technical Assistant, Laboratory Attendant, and Clerk positions.

ICMR NIN notifies recruitment for various posts in Hyderabad(Shutterstock/ Representative photo)

education

Updated on Mar 03, 2024 01:21 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk

Ludhiana: 11Punjab districts identified for adult BCG vaccination programme

These Punjab districts include Amritsar, Faridkot, Fatehgarh Sahib, Ferozepur, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Moga, Mohali, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Patiala, and Rupnagar. They were selected on the basis of number TB patients in each district

The BCG vaccination programme will be lauched in 22 other states and union territories in the country. (HT File Photo)

cities

Updated on Feb 24, 2024 06:20 AM IST

ByDinkle Popli, Ludhiana

Accessibility of healthcare facilities with early infant diagnosis for HIV a key barrier: Study

ICMR-NARI study identifies barriers in accessing Early Infant Diagnosis programme for HIV in India due to limited healthcare facility access and societal stigma.

A total of 66 in-depth interviews were conducted with caregivers of HIV-exposed infants who were enrolled in these 31 centres for EID testing and had undergone at least one EID test from April 2017 to March 2018. (HT PHOTO)

cities

Updated on Feb 18, 2024 05:16 AM IST

ByVicky Pathare

ICMR Recruitment 2024: Apply for 31 scientist vacancies till Feb 16

ICMR invites applications for Scientist-B and Scientist-C posts.

ICMR Recruitment 2024: Application process and details here

education

Published on Feb 03, 2024 05:50 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk

ICMR NIE recruiting for Technical Assistant, Lab Attendant vacancies

ICMR NIE Recruitment 2023: Eligible candidates can apply for it up to November 8, 5:30 pm on nie.gov.in.

ICMR NIE Recruitment 2023: Apply for Technical Assistant, Lab Attendant vacancies

education

Published on Oct 29, 2023 05:22 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk

Kerala govt cites ICMR report, says possibility of Nipah virus presence in bats

State Health Minister also said that it was a matter of pride that the state was able to restrict Nipah's mortality rate to 33 per cent.

State Health Minister Veena George said that the Indian Council of Medical Research gave this information based on its studies of the bat samples collected by it.(Mint File)

india news

Published on Oct 25, 2023 07:34 PM IST

PTI |

ICMR considers developing vaccine against Nipah

The Nipah vaccine, especially, may come in handy given recurring outbreaks of the illness caused by the virus in Kerala

Security personnel patrol near a deserted Kozhikode beach after restrictions were imposed by the district administration in Kozhikode, in India's southern state of Kerala on September 18, 2023 (AFP)

india news

Updated on Sep 19, 2023 12:49 AM IST

ByRhythma Kaul

‘Nipah virus mortality rate very high than Covid-19’: ICMR director general

According to the ICMR DG, India will be procuring 20 more doses of monoclonal antibody from Australia for the treatment of Nipah virus infection.

Health workers shift people who have been in contact with a person infected with the Nipah virus to an isolation center at a government hospital in Kozhikode, Kerala. (AFP Photo)

india news

Updated on Sep 15, 2023 09:36 PM IST

ByManjiri Chitre

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In the Tuesday report, the committee said that it wants to be informed about the security practices adopted by ministry of electronics and information technology (Meity).

The ICMR chief said that GBS mostly is a post-infection syndrome which usually manifests itself two to six weeks after a person gets an infection.

This initiative is part of ICMR’s National Health Research Priority Project, launched recently, aimed at improving emergency services across the country

The ICMR report concentrated on frequently used antibiotics for treating conditions like fevers, diarrhoea, pneumonia, and other bloodstream infections.

India reported 289,235 dengue cases and 485 deaths in 2023, according to data the National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control Programme

ICMR's NIV Pune unable to conduct Zika virus genome sequencing on PMC samples as taken post-peak viraemia, lacking viral load for sequencing.

ICMR in its new guidelines says open-lid cooking can accelerate nutrient loss. The medical research body recommends the correct way of cooking food.

Talking about the dangers of excessive salt intake, ICMR says all types of salt should be consumed in limited amounts as the sodium content in them is similar.

ICMR advise limiting added sugar to 25 g per day or even completely eliminating it from the diet as it only adds to the calories but not to the nutrition.

ICMR mentioned how food products labelled as sugar-free, perceived as beneficial for diabetics, could be loaded with fats, refined cereals and hidden sugars.

ICMR in its new guidelines says that overboiling of pulses must be avoided as it can deteriorate quality of protein.

ICMR recommends people to choose whole spices over powdered ones that are more likely to be adulterated in its new guidelines. All you want to know.

ICMR in its recent guidelines recommends foods with semi-solid consistency to infants instead of watery foods like 'dal kaa pani'.

Researchers from the Banaras Hindu University that conducted a study on the safety of Covaxin have conveyed their regret to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for acknowledging the support of the apex biomedical research regulator without proper authorisation

ICMR distances itself from BHU study on Covaxin safety, threatens legal action against authors for unauthorized acknowledgment.

ICMR accused the authors of the study of erroneously adding acknowledgment of ICMR's support on findings.

Weight reduction diets should not be less than 1000 kcal/day and should provide all nutrients, say ICMR guidelines.

Nutrition experts warn against the dangers of excessively boiling milk tea as it may diminish nutrients, cause acidity, and may produce carcinogens.

Do not leave your empty non-stick pan on a burner for a long time and avoid overheating them, say ICMR guidelines.

ICMR guidelines noted that the practice of 'reusing' vegetable oils for cooking may release harmful compounds that could lead to worrying health conditions.

While protein powders have gained popularity, the ICMR warns against their consumption due to added sugars and artificial flavourings.

The announcement regarding the multi-centre clinical trial on anaemia will be made by Union ministers Sarbananda Sonowal and Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday.

ICMR NIN Hyderabad notifies multiple vacancies including Technical Assistant, Laboratory Attendant, and Clerk positions.

These Punjab districts include Amritsar, Faridkot, Fatehgarh Sahib, Ferozepur, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Moga, Mohali, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Patiala, and Rupnagar. They were selected on the basis of number TB patients in each district

ICMR-NARI study identifies barriers in accessing Early Infant Diagnosis programme for HIV in India due to limited healthcare facility access and societal stigma.

ICMR invites applications for Scientist-B and Scientist-C posts.

ICMR NIE Recruitment 2023: Eligible candidates can apply for it up to November 8, 5:30 pm on nie.gov.in.

State Health Minister also said that it was a matter of pride that the state was able to restrict Nipah's mortality rate to 33 per cent.

The Nipah vaccine, especially, may come in handy given recurring outbreaks of the illness caused by the virus in Kerala

According to the ICMR DG, India will be procuring 20 more doses of monoclonal antibody from Australia for the treatment of Nipah virus infection.

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