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Nimbu paani samples collected by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporations (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.

5 April 2019 3:20 AM IST

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)

Most ice used in food stalls tainted: BMC

Ice contained e-coli bacteria which comes from sewage water.

10 May 2019 3:48 AM IST

The ice samples were collected from 552 shops and 2,995 street vendors. (Photo: Mrughesh Bandiwadekar)

92 per cent E-coli found in ice, but BMC's hands are tied

This is because ice-making factories are located in Navi Mumbai that lie outside the jurisdiction of the BMC.

9 May 2017 2:52 AM IST

BMC announced precautionary measures post pre-monsoon rains. (Photo: Mrugesh Bandiwadekar)

Pre-monsoon rains bring illness

BMC has advised city doctors to guide patients and report instances of infections to the civic body.

15 May 2017 2:18 AM IST