The programme targets girls aged between 15 and 18 years across the state. Telangana has 19.13 lakh girls in this age group. In the first phase, 6,138 Sneha Groups were formed with 65,615 girls. Jogulamba Gadwal district formed 568 groups with 6,662 girls, while Warangal district formed 439 groups with 4,167 girls. More than 10,000 girls in both districts will receive benefits through this initiative.

The groups will focus on awareness and training. Key areas include health, mental well-being, menstrual hygiene, nutrition, cyber safety, skill development, online abuse prevention and career guidance. Training programmes will also encourage financial independence and confidence building.

SERP and UNICEF are jointly supporting the implementation. NFHS-5 data shows 58% of girls suffer from anaemia and 40% are underweight. Many girls also face challenges like child marriage and school dropouts. ‘Sneha’ aims to create equal opportunities and long-term empowerment.

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Lawmakers and locals criticized the district health authorities for weak preventive measures and insufficient healthcare facilities. Social workers said anti-mosquito campaigns have been largely symbolic, and the district lacks a dedicated dengue control unit. Panjgur, with about one million residents, has no effective system to fight dengue.

National Party leader Rahmat Saleh Baloch urged the provincial government, WHO, and UNICEF to send medical teams immediately. He also requested declaring Panjgur a dengue-affected district, launching fumigation campaigns, and improving hospital facilities. Civil society groups called for a dedicated dengue treatment unit at Panjgur Hospital.

Meanwhile, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa authorities declared a Chikungunya outbreak in Peshawar’s Sufaid Dheri area after 16 cases were detected. The cases appeared in zones with high dengue incidence. Health officials confirmed they are taking prompt action to contain the viral fever and protect residents.

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The total prize purse stands at USD 2,60,000. Runners can earn extra rewards for record-breaking performances. Avinash Sable and Gulveer Singh lead the Indian men’s team, while Lili Das aims to defend her crown against Sanjivani Jadhav and Ankita Dhyani.

Olympic legend Carl Lewis will inspire participants as the International Event Ambassador. Olympians Sarabjot Singh and Tejasvin Shankar will also attend. Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will run alongside his sons, and senior Defence officers will represent all three forces.

The marathon features the Half Marathon, 10K Run, Senior Citizens Run, and Champions with Disability Run. Delhi Metro offers free travel for registered participants. The event will be telecast live on Sony Sports from 6:15 a.m. onwards.

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Till September 20, more than 2.83 lakh health camps were conducted, with over 76 lakh citizens attending. Citizens were screened for hypertension, diabetes, breast and cervical cancer, and oral cancer.

The campaign also offered antenatal check-ups to 18 lakh women, vaccinated over 51 lakh children, and screened 15 lakh people for anaemia. Tuberculosis and Sickle Cell Disease screenings reached over 22 lakh and 2.3 lakh citizens, respectively. Additionally, 1.6 lakh blood donors registered and 4.7 lakh new Ayushman/PM-JAY cards were issued.

Mega health camps were organised in states like Delhi, Gujarat, and Jammu & Kashmir, focusing on maternal, mental, NCD, and cancer screenings. The campaign will continue until October 2, aiming to ensure healthy women, strong families, and a resilient nation.

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The findings show that chemicals present in products like bleach and ammonia increase the risk of respiratory problems. Regular exposure was found to cause significant harm to lung function, similar to the damage caused by smoking.

Researchers warned that prolonged inhalation of such chemicals can lead to chronic breathing difficulties and other lung-related health issues. They recommended limiting exposure, ensuring proper ventilation while cleaning, and considering safer alternatives to reduce health risks.

This study highlights the hidden dangers of chemical-based cleaning products , stressing the need for greater awareness among households and industries about their potential long-term health impact.

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