Day: 10 April 2025

Movement is Medicine: The Power of Exercise in Parkinson’s Management

Vijay Raman

Dr. Hema Krishna P, Consultant – Neurology, Parkinson's and Movement Disorders, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Parkinson’s Disease is a movement disorder of the nervous system that worsen over time. A stiff shoulder, or just a change in handwriting. Over time, it can subtly disrupt everyday life, affecting how one walks, talks, and even feels. But there’s good news: while there’s no cure yet, one of the most powerful tools to manage Parkinson’s is well by movement. Recognizing the Symptoms Parkinson's disease symptoms can be different to everyone. It is primarily…

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CARE Hospitals Hi-Tech City Successfully Performs Rare Bullet Removal Brain Surgery on International Patient

Vijay Raman

In a ground-breaking medical feat, CARE Hospitals, Hi-Tech City, Hyderabad, has successfully performed a highly complex brain surgery to remove a fired bullet projectile from a critical area of the brain. The procedure was carried out on Mr. Gulem Mohamud Hersi, a 26-year-old young patient from Somalia, who sustained a gunshot injury to the head in his home country. The patient was airlifted to Hyderabad and brought to CARE Hospitals in a comatose state, presenting with severe neurological deficits, including weakness in both hands and legs. After a comprehensive evaluation,…

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Cabinet Approved Tirupati-Katpadi Rail Doubling

Vijay Raman

09 April 2025 cabinet approval for the doubling of the Tirupati-Pakala-Katpadi railway line section, spanning 104 km across Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, marks a significant infrastructural development. With a sanctioned budget of Rs. 1332 crore, this project underscores the government’s commitment to bolstering railway infrastructure and enhancing connectivity in the region.   The existing single-line section has long been a bottleneck, hindering the smooth flow of passenger and freight traffic. Doubling this crucial segment will alleviate congestion, improve operational efficiency, and reduce travel time. Furthermore, the project is poised…

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Cabinet Approved New Bypass for Punjab-Haryana

Vijay Raman

The recent cabinet approval for the construction of a six-lane access-controlled Zirakpur bypass, spanning 19.2 kilometers at a cost of Rs. 1878.31 crore, marks a significant infrastructure development for the states of Punjab and Haryana. Executed on a Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM), this project promises to alleviate congestion and enhance connectivity in a strategically important region.   The bypass, circumventing the increasingly congested Zirakpur area, is poised to significantly improve traffic flow and reduce travel time for commuters traversing between Punjab and Haryana. The implementation of the HAM model, where…

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Digital Flight Data Recorder Lab launched in India

Vijay Raman

April 10, 2025 — Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Ram Mohan Naidu, today inaugurated a cutting-edge Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) Laboratory at the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), marking a significant milestone in India’s aviation safety infrastructure.   Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, the new DFDR Lab is designed to enhance the capabilities of the AAIB in decoding and analyzing flight data from aircraft involved in incidents and accidents. The lab is expected to significantly improve the efficiency and accuracy of investigations, leading to more robust safety recommendations.   Speaking…

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