Chennai: The government will hold at least 1,000 free health camps across the state on Sundays starting October 29 to screen people for common ailments during monsoon, said health minister Ma Subramanian on Saturday.The camps will screen people for chikungunya, dengue, malaria, cholera and typhoid seen during the rainy season, he told reporters. “We are told there will be heavy rain on Sunday and...
Thane: The ongoing controversy over the alleged affiliations of drug Lalit Patil and his associate Salman Falke with some Thane politicians has stoked a fresh wave of tussle between the two NCP factions in Thane with each levelling accusations of proximity of rival camp leaders with the drug syndicate.Observers have expressed surprise on how the allegations made by a Shiv Sena MLC in Mumbai have...
Kolkata: A snatcher, identified as Faizal Rehman, has been arrested from the New Market area following a complaint filed by a woman who alleged her chain was snatched around Mahalaya when she was in the area to shop.Cops used CCTV footage to identify the culprit. Police are probing Rehman’s involvement in other snatchings in the area. He was produced in court and taken to police remand till November...
KOLKATA: The detective department has decided to slap Section 305 of IPC, pertaining to abetment of suicide of a minor, on all the 12 youths arrested in the Jadavpur University ragging case, in which a first-year student of Bengali department died on August 10 following a fall from a balcony of Main Hostel.It is, however, not yet known whether the murder charge mentioned in the FIR will be dropped or...
Thane: Two persons have been booked by the Mumbra police for mowing down a pup and injuring another dog in their society in the Diva area. The police said that the complainant is an animal activist. In the complaint, she alleged that they found a corpse of a one-month old pup. The activist, thus, checked the CCTV footage and found, the accused who lives in the same society was driving a car that mowed...
As per Ayurveda, spices and herbs are naturally rich in potent medicinal benefits and can instantly amp up the taste quotient and boost overall health. These common spices can help boost metabolism, control appetite, and regulate blood sugar levels to name a few. So, here are some common kitchen spices, which can help in effective weight loss too without putting in much effort.Cinnamon TeaCinnamon is...
Thane: Police have seized a pistol and four live cartridges being carried illegally by a person in Thane, an official said on Sunday. Following a tip-off, police laid a trap on Saturday and nabbed the 22-year-old man in Shahad area, senior police inspector Naresh Pawar from crime unit III at Kalyan said. They found a country-made pistol and four live cartridges worth Rs 31,000 in his possession, Pawar...
Chennai: Tambaram Corporation has launched a project to increase the availability of public restrooms. They are in the process of constructing five new toilet blocks, with an additional plan to incorporate 16 urinals at ₹6 crore. These new facilities, which are likely to come up near bus stands, hospitals, markets, and other public buildings, are expected to meet the growing demand for clean and...
MUMBAI: BMC commissioner IS Chahal on Friday morning held a meeting with officials from MMRDA, SRA, MSRDC and also members from the construction industry to tackle concerns related to pollution being echoed by various city residents.Mumbai at present is witnessing 6,000 construction works which include public infrastructure projects too. As part of the action plan, all construction sites have been...
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