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Astha Saxena
Astha is a Health correspondent with The Indian Express' Delhi city team. She writes on Delhi's hospitals, government policies and other health topics. Follow her on Twitter: @asthasaxena88
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Express RTI application: For 1,400 ultrasound centres in capital, one medical officerSubscriber Only
March 24, 2019 01:22 IST
The state PC-PNDT cell maintains a record of all centres and machines that provide ultrasonography services. The cell conducts one or two raids in a month, depending on the availability of officers.
Sun, Mar 24, 2019
No headway on tie-up, Cong to start poll meets next weekSubscriber Only
March 23, 2019 01:07 IST
A survey was also conducted to seek the opinion of 52,000 Delhi Congress workers on the alliance, and the results have been conveyed to Rahul.
Sat, Mar 23, 2019
Congress Delhi unit cedes ground on alliance, all eyes on RahulSubscriber Only
March 20, 2019 03:15 IST
The move came after NCP chief Sharad Pawar met Congress president Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge and AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh early on Tuesday to take forward the final call on coalition.
Wed, Mar 20, 2019Will ally with AAP if Congress high command asks us to, says Sheila DikshitSubscriber Only
March 19, 2019 01:31 IST
Dikshit and some leaders from the Delhi Congress have so far been opposed to an alliance with the AAP, while central leaders are largely in favour of it. A final call on the coalition is likely to be taken by party president Rahul Gandhi in the next few days. Delhi will vote on May 12.
Tue, Mar 19, 2019
Tie-up with AAP on the cards, Cong’s Delhi unit learnsSubscriber Only
March 17, 2019 02:36 IST
Sources said the message has been conveyed to the Delhi unit that a tie-up is on the cards, though seat sharing details are yet to be chalked out.
Sun, Mar 17, 2019
Delhi Congress to make Instagram debut to connect with youthSubscriber Only
March 16, 2019 03:02 IST
“Our aim is to reach out to the youth and Instagram is actively used by them. The handle @INCDelhi will be activated in a day,” Rahul Sharma, state social media coordinator of Delhi Congress, told The Indian Express.
Sat, Mar 16, 2019
Dalit rights activist Krishna Tirath willing to return to Congress: Sheila DixitSubscriber Only
March 16, 2019 02:36 IST
Senior leaders said several meetings have taken place between Sheila Dikshit and Krishna Tirath. Tirath, who was a Minister of State in the Manmohan Singh government, had joined the BJP in 2015.
Sat, Mar 16, 2019
‘Rahul said no tie-up with AAP, then why a survey’, says Sheila DikshitSubscriber Only
March 15, 2019 01:07 IST
In a survey conducted on Wednesday evening, a recorded voice message from All India Congress Committee (AICC) Delhi unit in-charge P C Chacko sought the opinion of 52,000 state workers registered with the party’s Shakti app.
Fri, Mar 15, 2019
Will send workers to check on state of healthcare: Delhi CongressSubscriber Only
March 13, 2019 02:39 IST
According to senior leaders, the party will raise the sealing drive issue, which also found a mention in party president Rahul Gandhi’s speech at Monday’s booth-level convention.
Wed, Mar 13, 2019
Ending alliance murmurs, Rahul Gandhi says Congress must win all 7 Delhi seatsSubscriber Only
March 12, 2019 02:15 IST
Referring to the Pulwama terror attack, Rahul said 40 CRPF personnel were killed by the Jaish-e-Mohammad, whose chief Masood Azhar was released from jail by the BJP.
Tue, Mar 12, 2019Candidates shortlisted, Rahul Gandhi will take final call: Sheila DikshitSubscriber Only
March 11, 2019 02:58 IST
On rumours of an alliance with AAP, Delhi Congress chief Sheila Dikshit said the party will fight alone in Delhi and this is a common sentiment in the entire party.
Mon, Mar 11, 2019
Amid Congress-AAP tie-up talk, Sheila Dikshit meets Sonia GandhiSubscriber Only
March 10, 2019 04:54 IST
While Dikshit only said that it was a one-on-one meeting at Sonia’s residence, sources indicated that the Congress leadership is still weighing the pros and cons of a pact with the Arvind Kejriwal-led party.
Sun, Mar 10, 2019
Delhi: Inquiry report submitted in RML doctor’s deathSubscriber Only
March 09, 2019 01:59 IST
Dr Poonam Vohra was the chairperson of the hospital's Annual Confidential Report Committee. Of the three names mentioned in her suicide note, two are members of the committee.
Sat, Mar 09, 2019
Under new master plan, AIIMS to add 3,000 bedsSubscriber Only
March 08, 2019 01:49 IST
The hospital’s master plan, which received a go-ahead from the Union Cabinet recently, aims to strengthen patient-care services and residential facilities for faculty members and staff.
Fri, Mar 08, 2019
Decision reached, Congress prepares for a fight against twoSubscriber Only
March 06, 2019 02:37 IST
The screening committee of the party is expected to choose from around 70 applicants, who have submitted applications to contest the polls. The party is expected to finalise a shortlist in the next two-three days.
Wed, Mar 06, 2019
Delhi: Happiness therapy to reach other government hospitalsSubscriber Only
March 05, 2019 02:25 IST
The pilot project was launched at Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital on January 17, when Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain had danced along with hospital staff.
Tue, Mar 05, 2019
Girls 2.6 times more likely to ignore clubfoot check-ups, study findsSubscriber Only
March 05, 2019 02:18 IST
The aim of the study was to understand how many patients come for a follow-up, as regular visits are an important aspect of clubfoot management.
Tue, Mar 05, 2019
Delhi: Last year, 1,116 availed free surgery schemeSubscriber Only
March 01, 2019 03:03 IST
The scheme, ‘Quality Healthcare for All’, started in March 2017 and is applicable to permanent residents of Delhi.
Fri, Mar 01, 2019
Delhi Budget 2019: Once crown jewel, mohalla clinics face allocation cutSubscriber Only
February 27, 2019 01:34 IST
A total of 189 mohalla clinics have been set up so far, and 333 more will be set up by June-end. The target is to set up 1,000 such clinics.
Wed, Feb 27, 2019
‘Happiness therapy’ initiative: Music stops at Delhi’s GTB HospitalSubscriber Only
February 26, 2019 02:28 IST
Inspired by a video from hospitals in Brazil that Delhi government officials chanced upon, the therapy entailed a group dance by hospital staff to uplift spirits of patients.
Tue, Feb 26, 2019
Delhi: While mohalla clinic project lags, facilities at hospitals silver liningSubscriber Only
February 26, 2019 01:56 IST
The government has flagged factors such as non-feasibility of sites; issues with handing over of sites; and delay in completion of work by the PWD for the delay.
Tue, Feb 26, 2019
Delhi: Orthopaedic block unused, Lok Nayak says revamp soonSubscriber Only
February 25, 2019 01:37 IST
Located on the hospital campus, the block is currently functioning without an ICU and operation theatre, while basic services like OPD and indoor ward facility are available for patients.
Mon, Feb 25, 2019
Identity of Karol Bagh hotel fire’s victim number 17 confirmedSubscriber Only
February 24, 2019 01:18 IST
Working as a supervisor, Chand was among the 17 people who died when a fire broke out at Hotel Arpit Palace in Karol Bagh on February 12. As the body was charred beyond recognition, the family had sought a DNA test.
Sun, Feb 24, 2019
Lok Sabha polls: 70 Congress leaders vie for 7 tickets in DelhiSubscriber Only
February 22, 2019 01:28 IST
All seven constituencies are currently with the BJP.
Fri, Feb 22, 2019Sheila Dikshit hits back at Kejriwal: Haven’t been approached by AAP for coalitionSubscriber Only
February 22, 2019 01:26 IST
The resistance, senior AAP leaders claimed, has come from the Delhi unit of the Congress, which “believes it can win in a few seats without AAP”.
Fri, Feb 22, 2019Journalism of Courage
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