Delhi Witnesses 28.69% Rise In Crimes Against Senior Citizens: NCRB
Delhi is the most unsafe for senior citizens among all metropolitan cities in India accounting, revealed the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data. On August 30, they revealed that for over 27% of total crimes committed in Delhi, are against people aged 60 years and above. Moreover, the national capital has also witnessed a 28.69% surge in crime against senior citizens in 2021 as compared to the previous year.
Tags: NCRB Report, senior citizens, Crime rate, Indian cities, New Delhi
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
94-Year-Old Bhagwani Devi Wins Gold Medal At World Masters Athletics 22
Known as 'queen of athletics' Bhagwani Devi, 94-years-old, bagged a gold medal for India, at the World Masters Athletics Championships held in Tampere, Finland. On July 12, Devi competed in the 100m sprint event with a timing of 24.74 seconds and secured a gold medal. She also won a bronze medal in the Shot Put event in Finland. Th… read-more
Tags: Bhagwani Devi, Athletics, Finland, Gold Medal, senior citizens
Courtesy: NDTV Sports
Senior Citizens With Comorbidities Need Not To Produce Prescription: Union Govt
In latest development, senior citizens with comorbidities need not to produce prescription for taking COVID-19 'precautionary vaccine.' Rajesh Bhushan, the Union Health Secretary on December 28, conducted a workshop with states and UTs, over the current Omicron and COVID-19 situation. He also asked the respective authorities to have designated centres for vaccinating citizens with comorbidities. Moreover, the special drive for precautionary… read-more
Tags: Covid-19, senior citizens, omicron threat, Covid-19 Vaccination, Union government
Courtesy: ANI
72-Year-Old Woman Ziplines In Kerala, Proves 'Age Is Just A Number'
Netizens appreciated a 72-year-old woman, who tried ziplining in a park at Palakkad, Kerala. "I was not afraid at all. I liked it. It was fun," the women was seen screaming in the video, which was posted on an Instagram handle named @Yathra Premikal. The video received love and appreciation from social media users and garnered over 47,000 likes and over a lakh views.
Tags: Kerala, Ziplining, senior citizens, Instagram, Viral
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Israel To Give 4th Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine To Senior Citizens & Health Workers
Amid the rising number of COVID-19's new Omicron cases, Israel is mulling to offer fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine. People above 60-year-old, people with weak immune system and health workers are likely to get the fourth doses. The health expert panel, suggested the same as a part of drive to ramp up COVID-19 shots and prevent the rapid spread of Omicron and COVID-19.
Tags: Israel, COVID-19 Shots, senior citizens, Israel Government, omicron threat
Courtesy: Reuters
Indian Govt Launches National Helpline, Portal Services For Senior Citizens
On the occasion of International Day for Old People, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu unveiled a national helpline and an online portal to help senior citizens across India in New Delhi on October 1. The helpline number 14567, will be active for 12 hours a day to resolve the citizens' grievances. The portal, Senior Able Citizens for Re-Employment in Dignity (SACRED), will provide them suitable jobs to live self-reliant life.
Tags: senior citizens, National Helpline, Portal, Vice President, Vigyan Bhawan
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
Delhi Police Start 'COVI Van' Helpline To Assist Elderly Amid Pandemic
Helping elderly people, the Delhi Police have set up a 24*7 vehicle helpline 'COVI Van' in South Delhi. The door-to-door service will help senior citizens with their hospitalization, vaccination, and daily groceries. Each such vehicle will have a police officer and a beat officer in it who will assist the elderly people. In case of any emergency, one can call on 011 26241076 to avail the facility.
Tags: Covid-19, Delhi Police, elderly, senior citizens
Courtesy: Times now news
Air India Offers 50% Discount For Senior Citizens In Domestic Flights
Air India on December 16 announced to provide 50% concession on the base fare to senior citizens of Indian nationality. Applicable for only domestic flights, the offer can be availed by people above 60 years of age after producing a valid ID card issued by the Indian government. Moreover, the tickets must be booked at least three days prior to the departure. Also, the concessions are offered only for "select booking classes in Economy cabin… read-more
Tags: senior citizens, Discounts, Air India, Airplanes, Id cards
Courtesy: News18
Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Launches "Decade of Healthy Ageing" Campaign
Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said that an ageing population can be an asset if supported by adequate investments. While launching the "Decade of Healthy Ageing (2020-2030)" campaign to commemorate International Day of Older Persons, he said Longitudinal Aging Study of India (LASI) will provide evidence and data that can help government to decide on policies for senior citizens. The "Decade of Healthy Ageing" aims to address problems of older… read-more
Tags: Dr Harsh Vardhan, health care, senior citizens, International day of older persons
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