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Time of India
a day ago
- Health
- Time of India
CM Majhi announces integration of yoga in school curriculum
1 2 Bhubaneswar: CM Mohan Charan Majhi Saturday announced that yoga will be integrated into school curriculum and public health programmes to promote physical and mental well-being among students and people. "We are planning to make yoga accessible to everyone. Through schools, colleges, hostels, and sports centres, we are organising workshops and creating awareness. Our goal is to build a healthy, self-reliant, skilled, and empowered Odisha," said Majhi at the state-level celebration of 11th International Yoga Day at Kalinga Stadium here. Addressing a gathering of nearly 15,000 participants, including ministers, MPs, MLAs, senior officials, and public, Majhi said yoga is not just a form of physical exercise, but a holistic discipline that unites the body, mind, and soul. "Although it originated from Indian culture and yogic traditions, it is not tied to any specific religion. Yoga, is embraced today by people of all races, religions, and castes," he said. This year's theme, "Yoga for One Earth, One Health," highlights the connection between individual wellness and health of the planet. Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati participated in a yoga session at the Raj Bhavan. Participants performed various yoga postures and breathing exercises. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ductless Air Conditioners Are Selling Like Crazy [See Why] Keep Cool Click Here Undo He said yoga is more than just a physical activity. "It is a profound way of life that nurtures inner peace, resilience, and self-awareness. Rooted in ancient Indian wisdom, yoga brings harmony to the body, mind, and spirit, while strengthening our connection with nature," he said. Simultaneous yoga sessions were conducted in all districts drawing massive participation. A traditional Gotipua dance performance was also showcased at the Bhubaneswar event. Union minister Jual Oram, deputy CM Pravati Parida, and Puri MP Sambit Patra performed yoga on the premises of Sun Temple, Konark, on Saturday. Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan participated in yoga sessions on Samaleswari Temple premises and on the banks of the Mahanadi in Sambalpur. The 11th International Yoga Day was also celebrated at the Biju Patnaik International Airport, where officials from various agencies participated under the leadership of its director, Prasanna Pradhan. A special yoga session was organised to mark International Yoga Day at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. "AIIMS Bhubaneswar has been exploring the therapeutic potential of yoga across various medical disciplines," said Dr Ashutosh Biswas, executive director. Among others, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) district headquarters, Odisha, and other ICG units at Paradip organised yoga sessions with NCC cadets, fishing communities, CISF jawans, and school and college students. NCC cadets from educational institutions in and around Cuttack also practised yoga at Silver City Boat Club.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
City AIIMS to get CoE status for research on sickle cell anaemia
1 2 Bhubaneswar: AIIMS Bhubaneswar is set to be accorded the status of Centre of Excellence (CoE) for management and research of sickle cell disease (SCD), announced Union tribal affairs minister Jual Oram during the World Sickle Cell Awareness Day celebration at AIIMS Bhubaneswar on Thursday. "The Centre of Excellence tag will further strengthen AIIMS Bhubaneswar's capabilities in advanced research and quality treatment in sickle cell disease," said Oram. He said the govt is committed to eradicating sickle cell anaemia by 2047. "So far, 5.79 crore people were screened across the country. Among them, 5.55 crore tested negative, 16.38 lakh were identified as carriers, and 2.1 lakh were diagnosed with the disease," he added. AIIMS Bhubaneswar currently treats more than 700 registered SCD patients, over 500 of whom are in the 0 to 19 age group. "The institute offers regular diagnostic services, treatment, and carrier screening, including for extended family members of affected persons," said AIIMS Bhubaneswar executive director Dr Ashutosh Biswas. He said the institute also provides pre-natal diagnostic services to detect conditions like Down syndrome, neural tube defects, thalassaemia, and sickle cell anaemia within the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. "If both parents are carriers, there is a 25 per cent chance that the child may be affected," he added. During this visit, Oram toured various facilities of the institute and interacted with SCD patients and their family members. He also participated in a review meeting and a scientific session focused on sickle cell disease. "Facilities at AIIMS Bhubaneswar also include exchange transfusion for patients experiencing stroke or undergoing major surgeries. Furthermore, newborn screening for genetic metabolic disorders such as congenital hypothyroidism and congenital adrenal hyperplasia is actively being carried out," said the national institute in an official statement. Bhubaneswar: AIIMS Bhubaneswar is set to be accorded the status of Centre of Excellence (CoE) for management and research of sickle cell disease (SCD), announced Union tribal affairs minister Jual Oram during the World Sickle Cell Awareness Day celebration at AIIMS Bhubaneswar on Thursday. "The Centre of Excellence tag will further strengthen AIIMS Bhubaneswar's capabilities in advanced research and quality treatment in sickle cell disease," said Oram. He said the govt is committed to eradicating sickle cell anaemia by 2047. "So far, 5.79 crore people were screened across the country. Among them, 5.55 crore tested negative, 16.38 lakh were identified as carriers, and 2.1 lakh were diagnosed with the disease," he added. AIIMS Bhubaneswar currently treats more than 700 registered SCD patients, over 500 of whom are in the 0 to 19 age group. "The institute offers regular diagnostic services, treatment, and carrier screening, including for extended family members of affected persons," said AIIMS Bhubaneswar executive director Dr Ashutosh Biswas. He said the institute also provides pre-natal diagnostic services to detect conditions like Down syndrome, neural tube defects, thalassaemia, and sickle cell anaemia within the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. "If both parents are carriers, there is a 25 per cent chance that the child may be affected," he added. During this visit, Oram toured various facilities of the institute and interacted with SCD patients and their family members. He also participated in a review meeting and a scientific session focused on sickle cell disease. "Facilities at AIIMS Bhubaneswar also include exchange transfusion for patients experiencing stroke or undergoing major surgeries. Furthermore, newborn screening for genetic metabolic disorders such as congenital hypothyroidism and congenital adrenal hyperplasia is actively being carried out," said the national institute in an official statement.
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
Focus on small tasks may help alleviate stress: Experts
A couple of years ago, the former First Lady of the US, Michelle Obama, had spoken about taking up knitting as a hobby and how it helped manage her stress levels and stay calm, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Calling the activity 'a release', Michelle once said in a social media post that during the peak of the pandemic, when everything felt so bleak, the act of stitching, purling, casting on and off is how she kept anxiety at bay. "It's the idea that narrowing your focus into a small and seemingly insignificant task can remind us of our own agency. It shows us our own ability to build, create and succeed. I truly believe that when you know you are capable of small tasks, it makes the bigger ones feel easier. In this case, every small stitch builds into a bigger purpose," she added. If one were to look at it from a mental health perspective, how much can small and insignificant tasks help to manage anxiety? Prachi Rathi, a therapist with nearly eight years of experience, said a person first needs to identify the activity they connect to the most. "I first need to identify what helps me stay calm, which is that one task that requires me to focus on one thing only. If you search online for measures to stay calm, meditation will be one of the top suggestions. While that definitely helps, not everyone may be able to meditate in a quiet room every day," she said. In such cases, activities that encourage mindfulness by requiring focused attention on the present can help. Knitting and gardening, for instance, fall in that category. "These tasks can be meditative," Rathi said, adding, "The idea is to connect with oneself. Thanks to smartphones, we are constantly connected to the outside world and social media is continuously feeding us with the latest trends in fashion, food and whatnot. But given how social media works, what is trendy today, may not be so a few months later. Clients have often told me that keeping up with such trends just to fit in with their peer group is stressful. That's why it is important to disconnect from the outside world from time to time and connect with oneself by taking up meaningful hobbies/activities that require consistency and bring you joy." While daily habits can impact one's mental health, experts also pointed out that a therapeutic activity is helpful for those feeling anxious. "Those diagnosed with an anxiety disorder require medication and other forms of treatment. Such patients experience physiological symptoms like an increased heart rate, for instance. But there is also another form of anxiety, which is psychological, when a person has negative thoughts, especially about the future, and that constant worrying is making him/her stressed and anxious. In such cases, daily activities play a big role in managing our emotions," Dr S K Padhy, a psychiatrist at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, said. "What we need to keep in mind is that not everyone who is feeling anxious has an anxiety disorder. Nowadays we often use the word 'anxiety' very loosely. I have had clients coming to me complaining of suffering from anxiety because they are worried about their child's future. They are actually feeling anxious and in such cases, meditative activities can help them feel more at ease," Rathi added.
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
AI to play key role in early diagnosis of thyroid disorders: AIIMS Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: AIIMS Bhubaneswar executive director Ashutosh Biswas on Wednesday said Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to transform early diagnosis and management of thyroid disorders in the country. He highlighted the growing role of AI in personalised medicine, especially for hypothyroidism, which affects about 1 in 10 adults in the country. "AI diagnosis, which is set to be introduced in AIIMS Bhubaneswar, will help in early diagnosis, track the progression of disease, and support outcome-based medication, especially benefiting patients in rural and underserved areas," Biswas said. Asserting that hypothyroidism is three times more common in women than men, and about 33 per cent of patients remain undiagnosed, he said untreated hypothyroidism can adversely impact major organs including the heart, brain, kidneys, liver, intestines, and the reproductive system. Among children and infants, it can lead to stunted growth, obesity, developmental delays, and poor academic performance, he added.
India Gazette
10-05-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
AIIMS Bhubaneswar announces cancellation of all leaves amid India-Pakistan tensions
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 10 (ANI): AIIMS Bhubaneswar has announced the cancellation of all kinds of leaves, including vacation and station leave in view of the circumstances arising in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor. This comes after the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday cancelled the leave of all health ministry officials. In an official order, AIIMS Bhubaneswar said, 'In pursuance to the Office Order of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India dated May 9, 2025 (copy attached) and in the view of impending situation, no leave of any kind including vacation and station leave is to be granted to any officer except on Medical Grounds, till further orders.' 'Further, the already sanctioned leave, if any, stands cancelled, and the officers who are on leave are directed to resume their duties immediately. Therefore, all faculty members, Residents and all other staff members and Officers who are on leave as on date are hereby informed to report to duty immediately. This will come into force with immediate effect,' the letter further stated. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday cancelled the leave of all health ministry officials till further notice. 'In view of the impending situation, no leave of any kind, including station leave, is to be granted to any officer except on medical grounds, till further orders. Further, the already sanctioned leave, if any, stands cancelled and the officers who are on leave are directed to resume their duties immediately,' the Health Ministry stated. On Friday, Union Health Minister JP Nadda chaired a high-level meeting with senior health ministry officers to review emergency health systems preparedness. The current status of medical preparedness for handling emergency cases was presented to the Union Minister. He was apprised of the actions taken regarding deployment of ambulances, ensuring adequate availability of medical supplies, including equipment, medicines, and blood vials and consumables, hospital readiness in terms of beds, ICU, and HDU, deployment of BHISHM Cubes, advanced mobile trauma care units, etc. Hospitals and medical institutions have been advised to ensure the availability of essential drugs, an adequate supply of blood, oxygen, trauma care kits, etc. AIIMS New Delhi and other Central government hospitals have mobilised doctors and nurses with supplies for ready deployment. They have been advised to coordinate with state and district administration, armed forces and regional associations of doctors, nurses, paramedics, private sector hospitals, charitable institutions, etc., to strengthen the emergency response networks in a collaborative manner. Additionally, nationwide mock drills for disaster preparedness have been conducted at AIIMS, PGIMER, JIPMER and other premier hospitals. The Union Health Ministry is closely monitoring the situation in its commitment to ensuring uninterrupted healthcare services and emergency response across all regions. The Indian Army, during the intervening night of May 8 and May 9, successfully repelled and responded to multiple drone attacks by Pakistan along the western border and the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. (ANI)
