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The relief materials at the Sena Bhavan. (Photo: ASIAN AGE)

100 doctors leave for flood-affected Kolhapur

The doctors left at 2 pm on Sunday and are expected to be camping for five days in Kolhapur and Sangli.

12 Aug 2019 3:16 AM

325 medical teams in Western Maharashtra

Meanwhile, house-to-house surveys are being carried out to treat illnesses such as fever, diarrhoea, and jaundice.

10 Aug 2019 2:14 AM

As the central Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD) postponed its strike for a hike in stipend until further notice, resident doctors resumed duties from 8 am Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Doctors strike postponed in view of floods

The state government had proposed to impose the MESMA Act on resident doctors if they did not resume duties Thursday morning.

09 Aug 2019 3:31 AM

160 medical teams rushed to villages

The health system has also been put on alert to prevent spread of diseases, said state health minister Eknath Shinde.

07 Aug 2019 2:35 AM

Nine snakes rescued near homes during downpour

Two venomous serpents, a foot-long bamboo pit viper and foot-long Russell’s viper were also rescued.

06 Aug 2019 2:53 AM

With the heavy rains lashing region since Thursday night, the water-level in Ulhas river rose, thus, submerging the Dahivali bridge. Instances of landslide and uprooting of trees were reported on the ghats of Matheran. (Photo: ANI)

Landslide reported in matheran

The electricity is also cut off. We have lost all connectivity so we have to wait till the water recedes.

05 Aug 2019 2:24 AM

MNS backs bank officers on getting city postings

The MNS has decided to support local Marathi candidates and asked the bank to cancel postings outside of Mumbai.

04 Aug 2019 4:59 AM

The 19-year-old girl in her statement to the police said that on July 7, 2019, when she left her brother's place in the morning to attend a birthday party, four men raped her.

Girl registers complaint against 4 for gang-rape

It was only on July 30 that she confided in her father, who lives in Aurangabad, about the incident.

03 Aug 2019 2:24 AM

The RTI report stated that five ventilators from the Medical Intensive Care Unit were not working since six months as O2 sensors were not functioning. (Representational image)

Seven critical ventilators not functional at Nair Hospital

The authorities provided the information in reply to a RTI query.

03 Aug 2019 2:22 AM

Two of the six Dongri building collapse victims who were admitted to JJ Hospital on July 16, Halima Idrisi (28) and Sajida Shehzad (58), are still receiving treatment.

2 collapse victims still in JJ hospital

According to JJ Hospital medical superintendent Dr Sanjay Surase, Ms Idrisi is on oxygen support.

30 Jul 2019 1:49 AM

Man hospitalised after bite from juvenile Russell’s viper

Later, rescuers of the Wildlife Welfare Association rescued the snake, which had taken refuge in Sharma's gumboots, and released it near a green zone.

29 Jul 2019 8:31 AM

Rat snakes are medium to large constrictors and are found throughout much of the Northern Hemisphere.

3 snakes rescued from city areas

Reptile sightings are usually reported from areas adjoining forests, like Mulund, Thane, Borivali and Vikhroli, says Aditya Patil.

27 Jul 2019 7:35 AM

According to state health department’s data, 18 per cent of H1N1-related deaths have been reported in civic and government hospitals even as 82 per cent of such deaths have been witnessed in private-run hospitals.

Private hospitals failing to diagnose H1N1: Officials

Private-run hospitals and clinics are failing to diagnose cases of swine flu-H1N1 virus, say officials of the state government.

26 Jul 2019 2:26 AM

Counselling could’ve saved Aniket: Ashok Row Kavi

Aniket, who worked for a multinational company in Powai, in his suicide note, said that he was taunted at the workplace over his sexuality.

26 Jul 2019 2:22 AM

2 years on, woman awaits financial aid

Following the tragedy, Mrs Doipode was given an assurance by the civic authorities.

23 Jul 2019 6:22 AM

The state-run J.J Hospital’s social work department bagged around Rs 4 crore fund within six months from private corporate firms for the upliftment of the hospital's various projects and advanced medical care for the patients. (Photo: AFP) (Photo: Representational)

JJ Hospital bags Rs 4 crore for advanced medical care

The newly formed social services department committee appointed by the dean of J.J hospital Dr Ajay Chandanwale led the initiative.

22 Jul 2019 7:07 AM

Rescue team at the spot where the four-storey building collapsed in Dongri on Tuesday. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Distant cousin of Dongri mishap victim claims body

The mortal remains of Mr Ismail will be sent to Uttar Pradesh via train for the final rites.

20 Jul 2019 6:57 AM

Dongri mishap survivor battles for life in hospital

Talking to The Asian Age, Halima said that she was in pain physically and is unable to consume food.

19 Jul 2019 8:02 AM

Farmer regains voice after 3 years

Mr Pawar’s wife Sonu expressed gratitude towards the doctors for restoring her husband’s voice.

19 Jul 2019 7:34 AM

Dean of state-run JJ Hospital, Dr Ajay Chandanwale said, “It was forensic department’s decision. (Photo: RAJESH JADHAV)

Forensic dept of JJ hospital skips post-mortem

here is a provision in the law, which states that when a mass casualty takes place, doctors can bypass the post-mortem stage.

18 Jul 2019 2:11 AM

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