BMC to Hike Fines for Littering and Waste Burning: Penalties May Increase Up to Tenfold
Mumbai’s Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is taking strict measures to combat pollution in the city. The civic body has announced…
Ready Reckoner Rates Increased, Buying a Home to Get Costlier
Mumbai, Thane, and the entire Maharashtra region will see a rise in property prices as the state government has increased…
Cama Hospital Brings New Hope to Childless Couples: 12 Women Successfully Conceive
For childless couples, infertility can be a significant emotional struggle, often accompanied by societal and family pressures. The cost of…
Cancer Screening on Wheels in the State, Travel Across Districts
In recent years, the number of cancer patients has increased significantly. To prevent and detect this disease at an early…
BMC Plans New C&D Waste Processing Plant at Deonar
In a bid to address the growing problem of Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste in Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation…
Burning of Waste in the Open Will Now Cost Rs 1,000 Fine in Mumbai
In a strict move to curb pollution, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has increased the penalty for burning of waste…
Metro Network to Expand in Thane, Vasai, Virar & Navi Mumbai
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region’s metro network is set for a major expansion. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has…
Essential Medicines to Get Costlier from April 1; Govt Allows 1.74% Price Hike
Starting April 1, prices of essential medicines, including painkillers, antibiotics, anti-diabetic drugs, and cancer treatments, will rise marginally. The government…
Thane Municipal Corporation Goes Digital: Paperless Office System from April!
In a major step towards digitization, the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) is moving towards a paperless working system, following the…
Soon, EPFO Members Will Be Able to Withdraw PF Money via ATM and UPI
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) subscribers will soon be able to withdraw their provident fund (PF) money directly through ATMs…
TMC Cuts 250 Tap Connections, Recovers Over Rs 3.75 Crore in Two Days
The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has intensified its water bill recovery drive to meet its annual revenue target. As part…
More Indians Are Looking to Move Abroad—But Why?
A recent survey has revealed that one in five means around 22% of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNIs) in India is either…
Fetus, Human Organs Found in Garbage Near Pune
In a shocking incident near Gopalwadi, on the outskirts of Borawake Nagar in Daund, Pune, seven fetuses were found in…
Social Messages on Commercial Vehicles Will Now Be in Marathi
The Maharashtra Transport Department has issued a directive making it mandatory for social messages displayed on commercial vehicles (trucks, buses,…
BMC Plan to Run Hospitals Under PPP Model, Leaving Poor Patients Helpless
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) plan to operate its hospitals under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model is now facing widespread…
Maha Govt Should Adopt Kerala-style Dated Bed Sheets in Hosps, Suggests Youngest MLA
Maharashtra’s youngest MLA, Rohit Patil (25), has raised concerns over the state’s healthcare system, urging urgent reforms. Speaking during the…
BMC’s Supplied Water Cleaner Than Bottled Water!
According to the 2024 Annual Groundwater Quality Report released by the Central Government’s Groundwater Board, water from seven districts in…
India Not Prepared for Extreme Heatwaves: 10,635 Deaths Since 2013
Climate change is intensifying heatwaves in India, increasing the number of extreme heat days. A recent report by the independent…
Now Relief from Obesity: Weight-loss drug Mounjaro launched in India
American pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Company has introduced its weight-loss injectable drug, Mounjaro, in India. This marks the first…
High Dental Costs Keep Mumbaikars Away, Call for Govt Price Regulation
Maintaining good dental health is crucial, as its benefits go beyond just oral hygiene. Healthy teeth and gums play a…