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711 leprosy cases detected in Thane in nine months, health drive launched

711 leprosy cases detected in Thane in nine months, health drive launched

Health department announces 14-day Leprosy Detection Campaign in Thane district from Jan 31. The campaign, which will be conducted from January 31 to February 14, an official of Thane Zilla Parishad (ZP) said in a release. The initiative aims to identify and diagnose suspected leprosy cases through extensive search teams... [Read More]

31 January,2025 08:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies
Jarange ends fast, claims govt ready to accept several demands

Jarange ends fast, claims govt ready to accept several demands

Members of the Maratha community would march to Mumbai if the demands were not fulfilled, he warned. The activist, who has been demanding reservation for the community in government jobs and education, broke his hunger strike at Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district in the presence of BJP MLA Suresh Dhas ... [Read More]

30 January,2025 08:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies
‘I first felt a tingling in my legs’—IT professional battles GBS syndrome

‘I first felt a tingling in my legs’—IT professional battles GBS syndrome

Patients recount symptoms and costly treatments in Guillain-Barré Syndrome while experts confirm bacterial contamination in multiple water sources. “Despite MRI and CT scans showing nothing, doctors suspected GBS. A specific test confirmed it... [Read More]

31 January,2025 08:32 AM IST | Pune | Vidya Heble
IIT-B launches index to gauge how disasters shape economic development

IIT-B launches index to gauge how disasters shape economic development

It will help authorities assess financial impact of natural catastrophes on budgets, providing roadmap for preparedness. The study cites the World Risk Index 2023, which ranks India third among 193 countries in terms of disaster risk. Over 45 million hectares of land in the country are vulnerable to flooding, with states such as Assam, Odisha... [Read More]

31 January,2025 08:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Dipti Singh
BMC mulls drop in debris-on-call charges to curb illegal dumping

BMC mulls drop in debris-on-call charges to curb illegal dumping

Proposal could see a 50 percent reduction in fees as the civic body tackles illegal dumping and increasing waste management challenges. Currently, the BMC charges between Rs 400 and Rs 500, but pays contractors Rs 1,400 per metric tonne. In contrast, illegal dumping mafias charge only Rs 200 per metric tonne, often dumping debris in mangrove areas... [Read More]

31 January,2025 08:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve
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