Pulmonologist Dr Lancelot Pinto sheds light on effects of poor air quality and what early warning signs we must pay attention to. Construction dust forms a significant chunk of PM10, particulate matter that is slightly larger in size than dust in general, which is comprised of smaller particles or PM2.5
Uneven surfaces, unlit bridges are just one half of problem; IIT-Bombay now roped in to conduct load study to check if concreting of bridges has made them unsafe. “It is true that many streetlights are not working. This is due to underground cables that were damaged by various agencies working along the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway
Mumbai will experience hazy skies and cooler temperatures on January 31, with pleasant breezes and moderate humidity. The air quality remains satisfactory in some regions, though others show moderate levels
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde has accused opposition MPs of displaying "double standards" in their stance against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. He reaffirmed his commitment to Balasaheb Thackeray’s legacy, as the bill moves forward in Parliament.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has accused AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal of running a "marathon of lies" and betraying his anti-corruption promises. Speaking at a rally, Fadnavis claimed the BJP will win the Delhi Assembly elections, as voters have lost trust in Kejriwal’s leadership.
After the Maharashtra government accepted four of his key demands, Maratha leader Manoj Jarange Patil called off his hunger strike. Mumbai’s dabbawalas have now urged him to adopt alternative protest methods, citing concerns over his health and the effectiveness of repeated hunger strikes.
A fire broke out on the 3rd and 4th floors of Kailas Plaza in Ghatkopar, Mumbai, early this morning. The blaze was contained quickly, and no injuries have been reported.
BMC has clarified that recent rumors about untreated water being supplied in Mumbai due to a malfunction in filtration systems are false. The civic body assures residents that water supply remains clean, purified, and disinfected.
On November 9, 2023, Shaikh rammed the Innova car he was driving into several other cars at the Bandra Worli sea link toll. Four individuals in the car died
Maharashtra has seen a significant rise in suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases, with 130 reported, including two fatalities. Health officials suspect contaminated water sources may be the cause, and measures are being taken to tackle the outbreak
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
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
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
31 January,2025 08:38 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesPatients 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
31 January,2025 08:32 AM IST | Pune | Vidya HebleIt 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
31 January,2025 08:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Dipti SinghProposal 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
31 January,2025 08:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer SurveAccused made off with lids worth Rs 70K from Bandra, Khar; four recovered so far. Upon investigation, it was found out that all were labourers and they were arrested from Nehru Nagar in Vile Parle East. “We arrested the accused from their respective homes and also recovered four manhole covers from them
31 January,2025 08:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish VaktaniaADVERTISEMENT
Travelling on the National Highway 48 (Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway) stretch from Varsova bridge to Manor has become a nightmare for motorists, especially after sunset. During mid-day’s visit to the highway, we found that streetlights on the majority of bridges were not operational. (Story by Ranjeet Jadhav, Pics/ Anurag Ahire)
CR has various activities planned like running a special local train, commemorative logo launch. Indian Railways will be celebrating 100 of electrification on February 3 in a big way, with the Central Railway (CR) also lining up several events including a run of a special local train, the launch of a special commemorative logo
31 January,2025 08:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
The city - sliced, diced and served with a dash of sauce
31 January,2025 08:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Team mid-day
Raj Thackeray says ruling party joined hands with leaders it accused in scam; raises questions on Assembly poll results. Thackeray said the BJP once accused many leaders of indulging in corruption, but later joined hands with them and made them chief ministers and ministers
31 January,2025 07:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies
Maximum temperatures to be around 32°C-33°C, while minimum temperatures to drop to 16°C-17°C. Meteorologists say that evenings will be breezy and comfortable due to the influence of the sea breeze, providing relief from the daytime warmth
31 January,2025 07:26 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
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Mumbai’s 28th Annual Flower Show, organized by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and the Tree Authority, is set to mesmerize visitors with stunning floral displays featuring 13 national symbols! Taking place from January 31 to February 2 at Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Garden, Byculla, this event is a paradise for nature lovers, photographers, and families. Don't miss this breathtaking floral spectacle!
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