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
Daily News Analysis (Mumbai)
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Test noise levels at helipads: HC
Mumbai: In response to a PIL filed by Awaaz foundation, the Bombay high court, on Thursday, directed for the constitution of a committee with representatives from the BMC, the MPCB and other relevant departments to examine the noise levels at helipads.
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Shanties resurface on mangrove land
Mumbai: Taking advantage of the laxity of civic officials and the police during elections, virgin mangrove lands near Kandarpada, Dahisar, are being reclaimed to build illegal shanties and industrial units.
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BMC finds road at the end of the tunnel
Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has found a new road to prevent encroachments as it begins work of replacing the 12.3km water pipeline network between Maroshi and Ruparel College. An underground tunnel will be constructed to overcome the problem of inequitable distribution of water and cut down on leakages.
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Mumbai-based neurologist to receive Dhanvantri Award
Mumbai: In recognition for his work in medical science, renowned neurologist Dr BK Singhal will be awarded the Dhanvantri Award by the city-based Dhanvantri Medical Foundation on October 25. The internationally recognised neurologist, Singhal is considered as the pioneer of modern neurology in India and has immensely contributed to the development of neurology and will received the award.
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US experts train Mumbai transport officials
Mumbai: A seven-member delegation from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) of the United States conducted a week-long training session for 55 transport officials. Various aspects of transport, including transport planning, integrated fare system, security and environmental sustainability were discussed.
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TMC, forest dept fight it out over garbage
Thane: The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) authorities have locked horns with the forest department officials over the issue of garbage disposal. click here While forest department officials allege that the TMC has been dumping garbage on forest land, the municipal authorities maintain that nothing of the sort has been done.
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Tiger is burning out without a whimper
Ashwin Aghor / DNA Mumbai: India's tigers are losing ground by the day, forcing them to explore enemy environs. The enemy is us, who poach tigers and encroach on their land, reducing the big cats to just about 1,400 across the country.
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Low-lying areas to get more water
Even though the city is gearing up for the sustained water cuts in the post-monsoon scenario for the first time ever, the families living in low lying areas might just be a little better off. Residents staying in these areas will be able to draw more water than those located on a higher ground owing to the nature of the water distribution network in the city.
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'Restraining traffic is not feasible'
Supporting the state government's stand, the Western India Automobile Association (WIAA), on Tuesday, told the Bombay high court that the traffic restrain system (TRS) was not feasible in Mumbai. The court has closed the PIL for orders. click here
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Alphonso grower's plea holds up JSW power plant
Power-starved Maharashtra has suffered another jolt with the Delhi high court ordering JSW Energy Limited not to make its 1,200MW thermal power station at Jaigad in the alphonso mango beltof the Konkan operational until it is cleared by an expert appraisal committee (EAC).