Mumbai: Ebola surveillance has begun in Maharashtra, including Mumbai, where the BMC has designated Kasturba Hospital near Saat Rasta as the isolation facility for suspected cases of the viral haemorrhagic fever.“We are following the Union govt’s guidelines on surveillance and isolation. Kasturba Hospital is our infectious diseases hub and has functioned as an isolation centre…
Bengaluru: Barely a year after granting ‘Industrial Township’ status to the Peenya Industrial Area by declaring it a special investment region, the govt has withdrawn the decision, dealing a blow to plans for a separate governance model for the industrial hub.In a notification issued on Tuesday, the urban development department said the proposal announced earlier…
Chennai: Safety of women and children remains the top priority for the state govt, and a comprehensive action plan is being implemented to ensure speedy justice in crimes against them, Tamil Nadu govt told Madras high court on Wednesday.The submissions were made by advocate-general Vijay Narayan before a vacation bench comprising Justice G R Swaminathan…
Hyderabad: The early arrival of intense summer heat has left a visible mark on Telangana’s mango crop this season, with growers and horticulture experts reporting changes in sweetness, aroma and overall fruit quality.Scientists say rising temperatures beginning as early as Feb have disrupted the natural fruit development cycle, affecting the taste profile of one of…
Gurgaon: An FIR was filed on Tuesday against an unidentified Innova driver in connection with an accident on May 20 that left a senior CRPF officer seriously injured.On the evening in question, Surendra Kumar — posted as DIG at Group Centre, CRPF, Neemuch — was travelling from Jaipur to Gurgaon on the Mumbai Expressway. Around…
Kolkata/Siliguri: After a complaint against Mamata Banerjee, another was lodged against Trinamool national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee.The complaint against Abhishek was lodged at the Bhowanipore Police Station for allegedly making provocative and hate-inciting remarks on social media. But Lalbazar did not confirm whether police had drawn up an FIR or not. The complaint was lodged…
The restrictions were imposed in view of possible disturbances during Eid-al-Adha celebrations and planned demonstrations or public gatherings by various organisations Noida: Ahead of Bakrid celebrations and proposed workers’ protests, the police commissionerate on Wednesday imposed temporary restrictions under Section 163 (banning gatherings of five or more) of the BNSS to maintain law and order.The…
Panaji: Goa may soon see hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric passenger vessels operating in its inland waters if state govt accepts a proposal submitted by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL). If approved, Goa could become the second state in India after Uttar Pradesh to operate such services for commuters, aimed at reducing pollution and promoting cleaner transport.CSL…
Varanasi: The Varanasi Municipal Corporation has prepared a special action plan to maintain cleanliness and safeguard public health in view of Bakrid. Under the plan, elaborate arrangements have been made for prompt disposal of the large volume of waste generated following qurbani.The civic body has identified 79 locations across the city where waste generation is…
Ahmedabad: A 73-year-old man from Bopal on Tuesday filed a police complaint against a woman, alleging that she first rammed her car into his e-scooter, and when he objected to her rash driving, she beat him.According to the complaint filed with Bopal police, the incident occurred around 7pm on Tuesday, when the complainant was on…
