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Senior citizens had complained of lack of proper policies for the elderly in the state, in a letter to HC.

Odisha to help senior citizens ill-treated by their children

According to a report released recently, around 60 to 70 per cent of elderly residents in the country are victims of...

17 Jun 2019 2:38 AM IST

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Harsh Vardhan on Saturday inspected new Emergency block and pharmacy at Safdarjung Hospital. (Photo: ANI)

Health Minister inspects emergency facilities at Safdarjung hospital

The hospital will provide special geriatric OPD services for senior citizens from Sunday which will be inaugurated by...

27 July 2019 1:21 PM IST

Global ratings agency Fitch on Monday said it is doubtful about the strength of corporate governance at ICICI Bank, amid allegations of impropriety against its MD and Chief Executive Officer Chanda Kochhar.

ICICI Bank reviews fixed deposit rates; here are the latest FD rates

Senior citizens continue to get higher interest rates than the general public.

14 Aug 2019 3:27 PM IST

SBI cuts benchmark lending rate by 15 bps; launches spl deposit scheme for senior citizens. (PTI Photo)

SBI cuts lending rate by 15 bps, senior citizens get a special deposit

An additional 30 basis points premium will be payable for senior citizen's retail term deposits with "5 Years & above"...

7 May 2020 4:04 PM IST

Ranjona Banerji | Manoj, and the art of bonding professionally

Manoj was one of those people, one of the many we met in a short but harrowing journey from India to England this week

19 Sept 2021 2:26 AM IST

Senior citizens had complained of lack of proper policies for the elderly in the state, in a letter to HC.

Centre planning 6-months jail term for those abandoning elderly...

The draft Act also proposes doing away with an upper limit of Rs 10,000 per month as maintenance amount, thus making it...

12 May 2018 4:19 PM IST

This research endeavour could usher in hope for many who have time on their side as early diagnosis would help make their life better. It would also help decrease the anxiety among the kin of senior citizens and the caregivers.

Age limit of senior citizen reduced from 65 to 60 yrs

Social justice minister Dilip Kamble made this announcement during a special discussion on the issue initiated by Shiv...

29 March 2018 1:58 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures as he speaks during a plenary session on the occasion of World Environment Day in New Delhi. (Photo: AFP)

PM: 42 lakh senior citizens gave up railway concessions

The PM also said that 42 lakh senior citizens had voluntarily given up their railway concession in past nine months.

30 Jun 2018 1:12 AM IST

The Mumbai Police has taken this step to maintain peaceful environment and avoid unwelcome situations in the city as the festive season is coming. (Representational Image)

Make emergency alert system for senior citizens: Maha govt to cops

Police have also been told to set in place a senior citizens' helpline in all districts and commissionerates.

13 Sept 2018 3:29 PM IST

The rescue operations commenced immediately.

Five senior citizens drown at Silvassa

The Khanvel police has registered a case of criminal negligence against boat's owner.

30 March 2017 5:11 AM IST

Repeat offender shoots 75-yr-old in bus to Bhayander

A history-sheeter, Karandikar shot the woman in a fit of rage after a creating ruckus. The victim was rushed to the...

9 April 2017 3:33 AM IST

Bombay High Court. (Photo: PTI)

Senior citizens to pay Rs 5 Lakh for contempt

The duo, aged 74 and 84, had created tenancy rights in a south Mumbai building that belonged to a trust despite...

13 April 2017 1:24 AM IST