BMC Sets Up ‘One-Stop Crisis Centre’ to Support Women and Child Victims of Sexual Abuse
In a significant step towards supporting women and children affected by sexual abuse, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), in collaboration…
BMC to Launch HMIS-2 in Dispensaries from May 2, Aims to Digitise and Streamline Healthcare Delivery
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is all set to roll out the advanced Hospital Management Information System (HMIS-2) across all…
Cab Ride Cancelled? Now Get Penalty Credited in Your Account
The Maharashtra Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Aggregator Cabs Policy 2025, aimed at regulating the rapidly expanding app-based cab industry…
Study Finds Ways to Reduce the Risk of Cancer Recurrence
A global study involving 8,438 patients with colorectal cancer linked to Lynch Syndrome has identified strategies that could significantly reduce…
Maharashtra Governor Applauds Bombay YMCA’s 150-Year Legacy of Empowering Communities
Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan lauded the Bombay YMCA’s 150-year-long legacy of secular service to society, emphasizing that despite its Christian…
Cancer treatment a top priority; Rs 3,000 crore allocated in the last eight years: Union Health Minister
Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Sunday said that fighting cancer is a top-priority area for policymakers, and Rs 3,000…
ARDEA Foundation Announces Global Citizen Launch of “11 Days for Earth’s Healing” Movement
In May 2020, as the world witnessed the extraordinary healing impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on our environment — when…
Maharashtra to Set Up Tourism Security Force for Tourist Safety
The Maharashtra government has announced the formation of the Maharashtra Tourism Security Force (MTSF) to enhance tourist safety. The force,…
Thane Municipal Corporation to Introduce CBSE Schools
In a bid to improve the quality of education in its schools, the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) is taking a…
MHADA to Hold Lottery for 5,000 Homes in October; Headquarters Upgraded with AI-Based Facilities
In a major development for aspiring homeowners in Mumbai, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) Mumbai Board will…
Mango Festival in Thane from May 1 to 12 to Support Farmers
The Alphonso mango (Hapus) from Maharashtra’s Konkan region has earned a distinct reputation across the country. However, due to adverse…
Maharashtra to Use Satellite Images, NDVI Standards for Crop Damage Assessment and Compensation
The Maharashtra government has decided to replace traditional on-field crop surveys with Satellite Images and the Normalised Difference Vegetation Index…
Proposal for Sterilization Centers for Monkeys and Pigs to Combat Agricultural Damage
Incidents of stray dogs biting people are frequently reported across the state. After these incidents, sterilization of the dogs is…
BMC Set to Relaunch Aapli Chikitsa Programme, Offering Diagnostic Tests at Subsidized Rates
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to relaunch its Aapli Chikitsa programme after a gap of four months, which…
Maharashtra’s First Zero-Emission Mortuary Vehicle Introduced at JJ Hospital
In a first for Maharashtra, Mumbai’s JJ Hospital has introduced electric vehicles (EVs) for transporting deceased patients from wards to…
Younger Generation Prefers Disease-Specific Health Insurance, Especially for Diabetes
A new trend is emerging in the health insurance segment: the younger generation and mid-career professionals are increasingly opting for…
503 New Electric AC Buses Join BEST Fleet, Focus on Modernisation & Revenue Generation
In a major boost to Mumbai’s public transport network, the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) added 503 new air-conditioned…
Tata Memorial Centre Launches MenCan Initiative to Tackle Rising Male Cancers
In a major step toward improving men’s cancer care in India, the Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) has launched MenCan, a…
Seven Girls Freed from Exploitation in Thane Rescue Operation
The Harmony Foundation, in collaboration with NGO Exodus India, led by Mr. Shyam Kamble in a joint operation with Thane…
No Safety, No Benefits: Traffic Warden’s Death Reveals Gaps in System
38-year-old traffic warden, Rafiq Wazir Shaikh lost his life on the Coastal Road while chasing a tempo driver who was…