HIV treatment dropouts fall 57% in Maharashtra, 611 cases recorded in 2025-26 | Mumbai News

Mumbai: In Maharashtra, 611 people living with HIV (PLHIV) were “lost to follow-up and treatment” in 2025-26, according to data available through RTI from National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO).This marks a 57% drop as compared to 2024-2025.NACO defines “lost to follow-up” as a patient who hasn’t made clinic visits or taken medicines distributed for free…

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Rain check for Ulsoor Lake: Desilting hits pause amid ecological concerns | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: The redevelopment and desilting of Ulsoor Lake, taken up nearly two decades after major restoration efforts, has hit a temporary pause after recent rain refilled some areas. It has slowed critical desilting work before the monsoon sets in.The nearly Rs 25-crore rejuvenation project, currently under way at the historic waterbody, includes desilting and civic…

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