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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding pollution of Godavari river, Telangana, 29/05/2025

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News Item titled "Telangana: Deepening pollution crisis in Godawari threatens lives livelihoods appearing in the Telangana Today dated 13.05.2025" dated 29/05/2025. The application was registered suo-motu on the basis of the news item titled Telangana: Deepening pollution crisis in Godawari …

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 were detected till September 15. The number of swine flu …

Delhi sees less swine flu cases, says Union report

After a bout of swine flu in August, where it was confirmed by a Union health report that the cases had increased 14 folds in 2017, as compared to 2016, a new report confirmed that Delhi has reported 2,798 cases in Delhi this year until October 1, while the last …

Anthrax detected in Botswana after death of hippos

GABORONE – Anthrax has been detected in dead hippos floating in the Okavango River, officials in Botswana said on Wednesday, after more than 100 of the animals were suspected to have been killed by the disease in neighbouring Namibia. Botswana's Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism advised people …

Swine Flu and Dengue cases sting Jammu ahead of winter

While three people have died of Swine Flu, 300 Dengue cases have been registered in the region so far in the Jammu region Ahead of the winter season, Jammu is displaying a dismal health scenario. While three people have died of Swine Flu, 300 Dengue cases have been registered in …

Stronger pill plan to check swine flu

PUNE: The Maharashtra government is planning to introduce amantadine, an anti-viral drug stronger than oselatamvir, to contain swine flu virus that has so far claimed 626 lives in the state this year. "We have written to the Union health ministry to approve the use of amantadine and issue necessary guidelines. …

Division records 21 swine flu deaths in 18 days; official measures fail

Nagpur: The Nagpur division has recorded 123 positive cases and 21 deaths due to swine flu in the last 18 days. There have been 94 deaths and 482 positive in the division — 265 positive cases and 32 deaths in city — this year so far. Despite the alarming surge …

Swine flu toll touches 80 in Nashik district

NASHIK: Altogether 18 people succumbed to swine flu in the district in September, taking the death toll from H1N1 virus to 80 this year so far. The highest recorded number of deaths due to swine flu in the district was in 2015, when 87 people died. Of the total deaths, …

H1N1 virus transmission peaked in summer & rains, says NIV report

Pune: The H1N1 virus activity attained two distinct peaks in the last nine months, indicating its severity in the state this year. The virus' transmission was at an all-time high first during summer (March/April) and then during the monsoon period (August/September). This has been revealed in the latest H1N1 Positivity …

Swine flue claims 111 life

Swine flu has claimed 111 lives in just over three month period in Madhya Pradesh, signalling that the H1NI influenza has become a serious health issue in the state. “One hundred and eleven people have died due to swine flu in 94 days and 647 have tested positive for the …

Swine flu toll 12, drop in temperature may up risk

New Delhi: The death toll due to swine flu in Delhi has touched 12, as per the latest data released by the health ministry. The number of people affected by the viral influenza is 2,798. Doctors said that with fall in temperature, swine flu cases may rise further. "People should …

Swine flu toll in city touches 21

Surat: A 68-year-old woman from Adajan area of the city died due to swine flu here on Tuesday. This has taken the death toll in the city due to swine flu to 21 since January. The H1N1 virus had affected 370 people in Surat since January. One more swine flu …

Private labs can test H1N1 samples, says health dept

At present, the H1N1 testing is being done in Chandigarh only at Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research and Government Medical College and Hospital in Sector 32. The health department has decided to allow private laboratories in the city to test H1N1 samples, subject to certain approvals, officials said …

Swine flu cases reach 392 in Meerut dist

Meerut: Despite showing a downward trend lately, swine flu cases reached 392 in Meerut district on Sunday. As many as 529 positive cases of the disease have been found by the lab here, which includes cases in Meerut and other districts. Also, 1,525 blood samples for swine flu have been …

Swine flu rears its head again, 11 deaths in two days in division

Nagpur: Swine flu has been makings its presence felt throughout last year, but it's grown like wildfire since the beginning of this month. In the last two days, eleven patients have died due to swine flu in Nagpur division, taking this year's toll to 73. On September 20 alone, 13 …

65 fever deaths in TN this year

CHENNAI: Fever deaths in Tamil Nadu touched 65, more than double the number of cases in 2016, raising concerns among public health experts across the state. According to the directorate of public health, while 16 people died of H1N1, an equal number of them died due to dengue. Besides, there …

Health Dept takes measures to ensure free swine flu treatment

To ensure that private hospitals in Jaipur provide tests and treatment for swine flu free of cost, state health department has formed a three member committee. The committee will carry out surprise inspections at private hospitals and keep a tab on the medical facilities. “Dr SK Jain, additional principal of …

Swine flu: 42 positive case in Mohali

Mohali: The number of swine flu cases have been spurting in Mohali district as so far five deaths and 42 positive cases have been reported. Four cases of swine flu have been reported in the past one month from Zirakpur area. While last year, eight persons were tested positive with …

Swine flu cases cross 7,000-mark; 415 deaths

Amid the rosy claims of the Gujarat government of controlling the H1N1 infection, the state on Sunday recorded 62 new swine flu cases, taking the total number of cases to 7,005 in the state this year. The death march also continued with three more patients succumbing to swine flu. With …

Mohali sees over five-fold increase in swine flu cases

Swine flu cases are on the rise in Mohali district witnessing more than a five-fold increase in positive cases as compared to last year. So far, as many as 5 swine flu deaths and 42 confirmed cases have been reported from the district this year. In 2016, 8 persons had …

MMC Act to be implemented in state to control mosquitoes

Indoors, aedes mosquito breeds in feng-shui plants, flower pots, fish tanks, unused tyres and petri-dishes. With mosquito-borne diseases on the rise in the state, the public health department is planning to expand the scope of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act (MMC Act), 1888, to the entire state to effectively act …

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