Registration of healthcare facilities mandatory
These rules aim to make available a database of clinical establishments which are authorised to function and thereby improve public health quality by eliminating quacks The Union Ministry of public
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Declare my area as Silence Zone: Sumaira Abdulali
Anti-noise pollution activist Sumaira Abdulali has written to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Chief seeking that the Nargis Dutt Road in Bandra West, where she resides, be declared as a Silence
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Railways goes solar to power city's commute on local trains
The Railways invariably warn commuters to not travel on rooftop of trains as the live overhead wires supply 25,000 volts for the locomotives to run. Besides these live wires, roofs over the platforms would
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Loud horns a no-no in commercial vehicles: Transport dept
The Maharashtra Transport department has planned to crack a whip on pressure and shrill horns fitted in commercial vehicles as part of its ‘No Honking’ campaign. Speaking to DNA, Principal Secretary,
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Dengue scare: 3 deaths and over 1,000 cases in Jalgaon
Despite repeated calls, Girish Mahajan remained unavailable for comment As dengue cases continue to grip urban areas, the situation in the north of Maharashtra seems to have worsened. With a high number
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Bombay High Court takes MMRCL to task over night-time works for Metro 3
The High Court had earlier banned any activity during night time. The Bombay High Court on Thursday warned the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) that it would stop all work on the Metro
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MMRC carrying out Metro work at night despite court stay, say Churchgate residents
Residents are complaining of noise and air pollution, some even asking for compensation Residents of Churchgate have alleged that construction work of Colaba-Bandra-Seepz Metro-3 underground corridor
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Civic body's health report witnesses drastic drop in H1N1 cases in Oct
The report stated that only five H1N1 cases were diagnosed in the city in the month of October As Mumbaikars continue to be severely affected due to viral infections and diseases, the Brihanmumbai Municipal
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Bombay High Court threatens civic chiefs with jail time over illegal pandals
Observing that "Until some municipal commissioner is (not) sent behind bars, nobody will comply with court orders," the Bombay High court on Thursday issued show cause notice of contempt against Mumbai
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3 swine flu cases detected till October 15
Only three H1N1 cases were detected in the first two weeks of October. This year, in August the number of swine flu cases were 122 and in September there were 33 cases. Of the 33 cases last month, 27 cases
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Ban on plastic cups, plates likely by '18
Move will be carried out considering its impact on public health By 2018, not just plastic bags, but other plastic products for consumer use like cups and plates may also be banned. State environment