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Pune: The ongoing pre-non-interlocking and non-interlocking works to develop the Hadapsar railway station would affect trains' movement in the Daund-Pune section this week from Thursday till Sunday. A total of 17 trains, including DEMUs from Pune to Daund and Baramati to Pune, Pune-Harangul Express (01487), Harangul-Pune Express (01488), Solapur-Pune Intercity Superfast Express (12169) and Pune-Solapur Intercity Express (12170), would remain cancelled on Sunday (July 20), a railway official said ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi's public health department carried out a special drive to prevent mosquito breeding on Tuesday. Besides the usual vulnerable sites, they also checked the vertical gardens this time."Vertical gardens in the city can be a ground for breeding mosquitoes as watering is done through drip irrigation. Pots are installed at a height which can't be checked regularly. We found breeding at such sites. The teams also checked 12,344 premises and found breeding at ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 15 (PTI) Mumbai has recorded an increase in malaria and chikungunya cases between January and July 2025 (till July 14) as compared to the same period of the previous year, the city civic body said on Tuesday. However, a decline was noticed in cases of leptospirosis and other water-borne diseases, including gastroenteritis and hepatitis, during the period under review, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said in its report - Monsoon-Related Diseases. "The early onset of mon ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai: In a major public health initiative, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has intensified its efforts to curb mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue by organizing a series of public awareness and prevention camps. A total of 286 camps were conducted across the NMMC jurisdiction, drawing the participation of 1,12,887 citizens, with 6,666 blood samples collected for testing. On July 10, the latest round of camps saw 11,312 residents attend, where they were given ...Read More >
Mumbai: A 31-year-old man from Kalyan, Vilas Mhatre, became the first confirmed casualty of dengue fever in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) this monsoon season. Mhatre, a resident of Beturkar Pada in Kalyan, died at a private hospital on Thursday following complications from the mosquito-borne disease. Mhatre was initially admitted to Rukminibai Hospital on July 4 after showing symptoms of dengue. As his condition deteriorated, doctors recommended he be shifted to Sion Hospital in Mumbai. ...Read More >
Nagpur: Pardi flyover, which was expected to be East Nagpur's only functional route during the rains, has succumbed to the first monsoon downpour. Torrential rains have resulted in multiple potholes, uneven patches, and loose gravel deposits on the flyover, turning the Kalamna, Itwari and Bhandara wings into pothole-ridden stretches resembling a booby trap. Additionally, the roundabout above has developed several depressions, posing risk to motorists.Commuters have raised concerns over the safet ...Read More >
Thursday, 10 July 2025 () Following a dengue-related death in Kalyan, the KDMC has launched a widespread prevention campaign involving hospitals, NGOs, and students. Measures include inspections, awareness drives, and fumigation at construction sites and societies. Mumbai has also reported a rise in dengue and malaria cases in June 2025, BMC data shows. ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The monsoon season has begun, bringing much-needed relief from the summer heat -- but also increasing the threat of dangerous diseases like dengue. In the Jalpally Municipal limits, particularly in areas like Shaheen Nagar, Wadi-e-Saleheen, Osman Nagar, Habeeb Colony, Bismillah Colony, and surrounding localities, the risk is growing due to poor sanitation and neglected waste management. Multiple dumping yards in these areas are still overflowing with garbage. Despite repeated calls f ...Read More >
New Delhi: Municipal Corporation of Delhi's public health department has launched an intensive drive to check mosquito breeding at historical sites and tourist places in the city. At least 55 such places were checked in the past few days and mosquito breeding was found at 16 sites, which were destroyed on the spot, MCD stated. The department claimed to have visited Humayun's Tomb, Delhi zoo, Qutub Minar complex, Lotus Pond, Sunder Nagar Nursery, etc. While 16 violators were served notices, prose ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: With the advancement of the monsoon season, the city is witnessing a gradual rise in viral fevers and vector-borne diseases (VBDs) such as dengue and chikungunya, along with water-borne illnesses like typhoid being reported since June. Both private and government hospitals in the city have recorded an increase in cases of viral fever and VBDs since June. Doctors have also reported Covid-19 cases over the past two months. According to the National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Con ...Read More >
With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting light to moderate rainfall across Telangana for the next week and issuing heavy rainfall alert for the next two days, the Health department has issued a public advisory urging citizens to take preventive measures against a likely surge in seasonal illnesses. The advisory, issued by B. Ravinder Nayak, director of Public Health and Family Welfare on Sunday, highlights the heightened risk of vector-borne, water-borne and airborne diseases ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Deputy chief minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Sunday stated that the Congress govt will be spending 22,500 crore on the implementation of the Indiramma housing scheme, under which 4.5 lakh houses are being constructed for the poor in Telangana. Construction is already underway for 1.1 lakh Indiramma houses, with work on the remaining units set to begin soon.The govt has sanctioned 4.5 lakh housing units in the first phase of the scheme. The govt is extending 5 lakh financial assistance t ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: The state government is rolling out an advanced mosquito control initiative using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) tools to strengthen public health systems. Named the Smart Mosquito Surveillance System (SMoSS), the programme aims to drastically reduce the spread of vector-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue, and chikungunya. The first phase is set to be implemented from this month. Launched by the Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) De ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Thousands of people who gathered at ashoorkhana in Dabeerpura on the 10th day of Muharram (Youm-e-Ashura) took part in the Bibi-ka-Alam procession. The procession commenced from Dabeerpura on an elephant and concluded at Chaderghat. The Shia mourners took out the procession to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Prophet Mohammad's grandson, Imam Hussain, on the 10th day of Muharram. Members of the Shia sect performed matam and participated in processions. The 10th Muharram is the day o ...Read More >
Jaipur: With the onset of the monsoon, Rajasthan has started reporting a rise in dengue cases. According to the health department, 75 dengue cases have been recorded in the last 45 days from different parts of the state. As mosquito-borne diseases begin to surface, the health department is conducting surveys and launching preventive measures in affected areas. "All chief medical and health officers have been instructed to take proactive steps, including awareness campaigns, district-level task f ...Read More >
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 2 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha participated in a special aarti at the Jammu Tawi riverfront. Sinha also visited the Amarnath Yatri Niwas base camp on Tuesday evening. After inspecting the Yatri Niwas base camp, Sinha stated that the security arrangements for the Yatra are more robust than ever before. 'I have witnessed the last four Yatras. The arrangements are better than ever, as far as the security and convenience of pilgr ...Read More >
Mumbai: With the monsoon picking up, the city reported 884 malaria cases last month, nearly double of June 2024's 443 cases, shows BMC's data. Chikungunya saw a concerning jump -- from zero to 21 cases in the same period.According to the BMC data, Mumbai recorded 105 cases of dengue and 936 of gastroenteritis last month. Doctors said admissions surged in the month but no mortality was reported. Monsoon arrived in the city on May 26, a fortnight earlier than the usual onset date of June 11, which ...Read More >
New Delhi: With the completion of eight years, implementing the goods and services tax (GST) -- one of the country's biggest tax reforms, India has broken all the stereotypes by showcasing a perfect balance between Centre and state administrations and coming together to make decisions and resolve issues as well. Back on July 1, 2017, the GST was rolled out with a promise that the country will bring 'one nation, one tax' by merging various indirect taxes under one umbrella. As of today, it is pa ...Read More >
Gurgaon: The state health department has recorded 62 confirmed cases of dengue till June end. However, Gurgaon hasn't recorded any cases so far even as dengue hotspots have been mapped out. Rewari has emerged as the most affected district with 14 cases, followed by Karnal with eight, Panchkula with seven and Kaithal and Faridabad with four each. While the state numbers are lower than in previous years, authorities remain vigilant to prevent a post-monsoon surge. Thirty-one cases of malaria and 1 ...Read More >
Udupi: In a bid to reduce the number of dengue and malaria cases, the Udupi district administration has decided to carry out prevention activities across the district in June and July. Deputy commissioner Vidya Kumari said awareness should be created among people on measures to prevent dengue and malaria in the district. Further, the district also needs to implement preventive measures effectively to make Karnataka free from malaria in 2025.The district carried out drives as part of World Malari ...Read More >
India - Agri Minister assures hailstorm-hit Shopian farmers of multi-channel compensation In the wake of the recent devastating hailstorm that caused significant damage to crops in Chitragam area of south Kashmir's Shopian district, Minister for Agriculture, Javed Dar on Tuesday visited the affected fields to assess the situation firsthand and to express solidarity with the distressed farming community. Speaking to reporters, the minister said the government is making all possible efforts to i ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam has witnessed a significant increase in malaria cases after rain wreaked havoc in the state, last week.Lower Assam districts, particularly forest areas bordering Bhutan, have seen a surge in malaria cases since the last week of May, when widespread rain began across the northeastern region and Assam, according to officials. However, the number of deaths has remained at two, which were reported in April from Kokrajhar.Data from the state programme office stated that so far this ye ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Ahead of the monsoon in Hyderabad and recent cases of COVID-19 in other Indian districts, many residents of the city are concerned about the virus. Though all experts are asking individuals to stay alert and exercise precautions, doctors are saying that there is no need to panic. Speaking to Siasat.com, Dr. Sri Karan Uddesh Tanugula, Consultant General Physician at Yashoda Hospital, said that there is no direct link between COVID and monsoon. He said that although monsoon season br ...Read More >
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