The WHO recommends that a person should consume less than five grams of salt a day. However, scientific studies indicate that the people of Tamil Nadu consume an average of 7 to 8 grams of salt per day, says Health Minister
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Read article →Three newborn babies died and 36 were rescued after an explosion at Amravati’s government maternity hospital, a key healthcare facility serving the district and surrounding areas, including women with critical pregnancies. Snehal Mutha speaks to survivors, rescuers and hospital staff, who flag lapses in fire safety audits
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