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“Nimbu paani” samples collected by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) health department from street vendors across 24 wards in the city were found to be contaminated by the E-coli bacteria.

Survey reveals street side ‘nimbu paani’ contaminated

Ubiquitous blocks of common ice widely used in soft drinks and beverages were pinned down by the BMC survey.

05 Apr 2019 3:20 AM

However, shopkeepers say the market is slow due to the summer’s humidity.

Retailers make a killing hawking poll merchandise: Mumbai

A few shops in Lalbaug’s streets have been decorated with flags and banners as political parties struggle to get the voters’ attention.

03 Apr 2019 3:43 AM

BJP minister Dilip Kamble (Photo: YouTube | Screengrab)

Congress calls for Dilip Kamble resignation

The minister, allegedly demanded almost Rs 2 crore to issue license for a wine shop.

29 Mar 2019 4:02 AM

Officials of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) carried out surprise inspection of a few street joints, juice bars and ice-cream parlours in the city to examine the food being served to people during the summer season.

FDA inspects street joints as part of summer drive

The water they use for making their lime juice should also be tested,” said Dr Sanjay Dabhade, a health activist at Jan Abhiyan.

29 Mar 2019 3:01 AM

On March 6, seven people died and seven others were injured in a collision involving a van and a state-run bus in Nalagonda district in Telangana.

Mumbai: Six killed, 45 injured as bus falls into gorge

In another such incident, four people had died, including students, after a truck collided into a bus in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district.

25 Mar 2019 2:29 AM

Mumbai: Worker falls into manhole, dies

Nikam lost his balance and fell into the manhole, taking down the others with him.

18 Mar 2019 1:26 AM

Money can’t compensate loss, says victim’s mother

Singh was among the six people who died when the FOB collapsed Thursday evening.

17 Mar 2019 5:00 AM

Hospital pays tribute to valiant nurses

Two of them, Prabhu and Shinde, were rushed to G.T. Hospital immediately after the accident.

16 Mar 2019 2:09 AM

Dr Pooja Doshi has successfully used the “re-purpose” approach for a drug called Alizarin, which may help sickle cell anaemia patients. (Photo: Pixabay)

Professor developing cheap sickle cell medication

Drug re-purposing means the use of an existing drug, or its compounds, to treat an entirely different disease.

13 Mar 2019 4:06 AM

In October, in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Ajay Marathe, in which PETA India filed an intervention application, the High Court of Bombay passed an order stating that it’s bound by the observations and views of the 2014 Supreme Court judgment that banned bullock cart races across the country.

Police stop bullock cart race in Thane

The apex court has declared bullock cart races as illegal, said PETA member, Meet Ashar.

12 Mar 2019 3:22 AM

Inclusion of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) in the mainstream de-addiction drive is a progressive and welcome move, which will have far-reaching impact on the physical and economic health of the country. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Govt introduces ‘Nirmal’ to fight tobacco addiction

Tobacco use is one of the major hurdles in the path of economic development among low-income communities in the country.

10 Mar 2019 7:03 AM

Thirty swine flu deaths were recorded in the first two months of 2019 in Maharashtra. (Photo: ANI)

State sees 30 Swine flu deaths in Jan, Feb alone

In the state, Nagpur witnessed the highest number of swine flu deaths with nine people falling prey to the disease.

08 Mar 2019 3:59 AM

Fear keeping doctors away from TB hospital

Major surgeries have been pending since the past few months, as resident doctors are not joining the TB Hospital for fear of contracting TB.

06 Mar 2019 4:00 AM

Eateries must maintain record of oil usage: FSSAI

From now onwards, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will keep a track record of usage of oil.

25 Feb 2019 6:48 AM

DAV increases radioisotope production to meet demand

When asked, BRIT scientists said that till 2020, there won’t be any problems of demand and supply regarding T99.

24 Feb 2019 8:22 AM

Sources stated that raids were being carried out to ascertain whether the medical practitioners were paying taxes or evading them.

I-T sleuths seize Rs 6 crore from pvt medical practioners

The raids have been carried out at six places across the state.

23 Feb 2019 2:53 AM

The accused, identified as Nitin Waghela (45), was arrested after a minor girl, who was at the hospital with her ailing grandmother, filed a complaint against him.

JJ Hospital sweeper held for making lewd gestures at minor

Initially, the victim ignored Waghela but he continued making lewd gestures past midnight.

19 Feb 2019 2:08 AM

At present, if a patient has any grievance against a private hospital, he has to approach the court as the MMC and state have no control over such hospitals. (Representational Image)

Maharashtra Medical Council seeks control over private hospitals

A draft of the amendment will be sent to the government for its approval.

18 Feb 2019 1:54 AM

The assailants attacked Waydande with a paver brick while Bate was assaulted with a belt. (Photo: Pixabay)

Slum dwellers manhandle journalists at reclamation

The injured photographers were identified as Prashant Waydande and Satish Bate.

15 Feb 2019 2:15 AM

The health ministry has also recommended vaccination for healthcare workers and other priority groups.

Swine flu kills 17, affects 204 in Maharashtra

Virus has so far affected over 9,000 persons all over country.

13 Feb 2019 3:19 AM

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