Algorithm Tool in Aged Care Blasted for Cutting Clinical Judgement, Leaving Elders Undersupported

February 17, 2026

Algorithm Tool in Aged Care Blasted for Cutting Clinical Judgement, Leaving Elders Undersupported

An algorithm called IAT is deciding home support for elderly Australians. Experts say it ignores clinical skills and gives wrong care levels, risking vulnerable seniors.

Collectorate Acts Against Drugs Near Schools; 49 FIRs, 18 Shops Sealed

February 17, 2026

Collectorate Acts Against Drugs Near Schools; 49 FIRs, 18 Shops Sealed

Collector S. Kandasamy held a meeting to stop drug sales near schools. 49 FIRs registered and 18 shops sealed. Coordinators told to promote 'Drug Free Tamil Nadu' app.

How People with Gastritis and Ulcers Can Fast Safely During Ramazan

February 17, 2026

How People with Gastritis and Ulcers Can Fast Safely During Ramazan

Ramazan fasting can be tough for those with gastritis or peptic ulcers. Proper diet, hydration, and medicine help manage symptoms and make fasting comfortable.

Jakarta Drowns in Trash: 14,000 Tonnes of Daily Waste Overflowing Landfills

February 17, 2026

Jakarta Drowns in Trash: 14,000 Tonnes of Daily Waste Overflowing Landfills

Jakarta and nearby cities generate 14,000 tonnes of rubbish each day, flooding local landfills. Residents suffer from foul smells and dirty surroundings.

Hong Kong Welcomes 4 Newborns at Midnight in the Year of the Horse

February 17, 2026

Hong Kong Welcomes 4 Newborns at Midnight in the Year of the Horse

At midnight, Hong Kong greeted four new babies marking the Year of the Horse. Among them are a girl whose father holds a talent visa from mainland China and a boy, the fifth child of a local family.