MUMBAI: BMC commissioner Ashwini Bhide on Saturday directed civic officials to ensure that all municipal hospitals, clinics and healthcare facilities remain clean, encroachment-free and visually uniform, while also setting a May 31 deadline for completion of ongoing roadworks across the city.The BMC currently operates more than 500 healthcare facilities, including health centres, maternity homes, speciality…
CHENNAI: Veteran actor Rajinikanth on Sunday addressed a press conference at his residence in Poes Garden, Chennai, clarifying his political position amid criticism surrounding his recent meeting with MK Stalin.Rajinikanth said he was “extremely shocked” on hearing about Vijay becoming the chief minister. He added that he is no longer active in politics and has…
Hanumakonda has recorded the highest cancer incidence rate in Telangana, with 79 cases per one lakh population annually, followed by Hyderabad with 72 cases, according to the first-ever ‘Cancer Atlas of Telangana’, which covers nearly 90% of the state’s population. February 4 World Cancer Day. Female patient listening to doctor in medical office. Raising knowledge…
Kolkata: Screening of films at Inox in Metropolitan Mall at Hiland Park off EM Bypass stopped from Saturday as the fire licence did not get renewed due to lack of pressurisation in the stairs and exhaust system in the basement. Mall authorities said they have started work to comply with the fire norms.The multiplex that…
Ahmedabad: A sessions court in Kalol, Gandhinagar, has acquitted businessman Zafar Sareshwala, who was sentenced to one-year imprisonment with others in a cheque return case in 2023, by a magisterial court holding his vicarious liability.Sareshwala appealed against the conviction under Sections 138 and 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The complaint against the Sareshwalas was…
Gurdaspur: The sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) of Gurdaspur, Anupreet Kaur Randhawa, was arrested by the Tarn Taran police from her official residence early Saturday morning in connection with the alleged embezzlement in land compensation funds for a highway project.Surendra Lamba, senior superintendent of police (SSP), Tarn Taran, said a police team conducted the operation and took…
Pune: The national office-bearers of NCP on Saturday had to come out with a clarification that there was no bar on the entry of any party members to its Delhi office, after controversy on the issue strained its “all is well” claim.NCP general secretary Avinash Adik clarified that the party had taken no such decision…
Imphal: Talks are underway among civil society organisations, representatives of the Manipur govt and security forces to ensure the safe release of those who are still being held hostage by armed groups, officials said on Saturday.Thirty-one of around 38 people belonging to the Kuki and Naga communities, who were held hostage by armed groups in…
Lucknow: Department of Gynaecological Oncology at King George’s Medical University performed its first robotic surgery on a 25-year-old woman with a 10×10 cm ovarian tumour, marking a step forward in advanced surgical care at the institute. The procedure was led by Prof Nisha Singh, head of the department.Doctors said robotic surgery would be particularly useful…
Jaipur: The increase in petrol and diesel prices is triggering concerns among traders and market experts over a possible rise in retail prices of essential food commodities, including edible oils, pulses and rice.Traders say increasing transportation and logistics costs are beginning to affect wholesale markets, and consumers may soon feel the impact on household grocery…
