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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Factory farming in Asia poses environmental, forced-labour risks – report
The rapid growth of factory farming in Asia for livestock and seafood poses enormous environmental and forced labour risks, in addition to threats to public safety and health, according to a report by
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Thane louder than city as activists record festive noise levels
Meanwhile in Thane, which witnesses high decibel levels during Gokulashtami celebrations saw lesser number of events organised as compared to last year Janmashtami celebrations saw a major dip in the
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Kurla locals file complaint about rise in dengue cases
There has been an increase in the number of cases related to the mosquito-borne disease detected in BMC's L ward near Kapadia Nagar area. According to the residents, they filed a written complaint to the
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Tired of noisy and night time work by MMRCL, Colaba resident moves HC
The petitioner also wants MMRCL to pay compensation of Rs 10,000 per day for hardships caused by the construction activity A Colaba resident has moved the Bombay High Court seeking directions to the
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GR bans junk food but schools fail to follow norms
Schools under the state were asked to ensure that no High in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) food should be sold in school canteens through a GR issued on May 8. Nearly three months after the state government
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Cops make the right noise through pamphlets
Ahead of the festival season in the city, the Azad Maidan police have started issuing pamphlets to Mandals and citizens in residential societies to curb noise pollution before and during festivals. Police
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PIL in HC seeks steps to tackle sea water pollution
NGO carried out survey along city's coast to find out causes of the problem A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Bombay High Court by an NGO highlighting the dismal condition of
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MPCB tests city's waters; Mithi river consistently most polluted
Sea water tested at Juhu beach, Charni Road were found consistently polluted Mumbai's most prominent river turned sewer, Mithi, has held the distinction of being the most heavily polluted water body
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With five deaths and 250 cases, Swine flu spreads its tentacles fast in city
Statistics show a steep rise in the spread of H1N1 virus in the city Four-year-old resident of Mankhurd was one of the five patients who lost their life due to Swine flu in Mumbai this month. According
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Supreme Court provides relief for deteriorating River Ulhas
Untreated chemical effluents from various industries are released into River Ulhas Meanwhile, officials from Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation as well as sources close to the Industries association